Programme – Sata-Häme Soi 2023

TICKETS

Online store: liput.satahamesoi.fi
Phone: 043 2170801 on weekdays from 10am to 3pm. Tickets and invoice will be mailed to your home for a delivery fee of €6.
From the Sata-Häme Soi office: our office will be open during the festival week from Tue 27.6. to Sun 2.7.23 from 10am to 10pm at Oma Tupa, Teinintie 4.

PRICES

Advance tickets:
** Members of the Finnish Accordion Association and senior citizens
* Children (6-15 years)
Senior citizen discount €5

Groups: For group bookings with meals, contact the Sata-Häme Soi office at 043 217 0801.

A festival pass costs €85 (and is available only in advance until Wed 28.6.2023). The pass includes entry to all festival events.

EVENT VENUES

The White Rose Arena: Koulunpolku 4, Ikaalinen
Oma Tupa Hall: Teinintie 4-6, Ikaalinen
Ikaalinen Festival Park: Valtakatu 10, Ikaalinen
Ikaalinen Harbor: Laivarannantie 20, Ikaalinen
Ikaalinen Church: Abrahaminkatu 2, Ikaalinen

Should you want to see the location of the event on the map, click the address in this program. This will take you to a new page that opens Google Maps service for a more detailed examination of the location.

Changes to this programme may occur. For updated information, see this page.

12.00 Finnish folk music competition

It's time to compete again in different categories for the title of Finnish folk music master. This event is enjoyed by competitors and audience alike!

Oma Tupa Hall, Teininite 4
Advance tickets €20 / €15** / €10*
At the door, up to three hours before + €3

Live Stream ticket €5
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12.00 Accordion Fair

Including (for instance) Traditune Oy, Eero Nissinen / Pigini Finland, Riitinki Design, Kalle Kurvinen, Dynamis, Timantti Harmonikka, Juhla Ylinen and Nahka-Tuote Sirok. Fair open 12-17.00

The Yellow School (Keltainen Koulu), Mänttikuja 1
Free entry

12.00 Exhibitions open

Rahkola hall summer art exhibition 12-16.00
Rahkolankuja 10, Ikaalinen
Free entry
Accordion museum open 12-16.00
Valtakatu 7, Ikaalinen
Free entry

13.00 Opening ceremony: Sata-Häme Soi 2023

Music and opening atmosphere at the beginning of the new decade for the festival. The festival will be opened by Eeva Viitanen, the mayor of Ikaalinen, with attendance by MP Jouni Ovaska.
Performing are the winners of the Golden Accordion competition over the years.

Festival park, Valtakatu 10
Free entry

14.00 Festival park

Seppo Soittila presides over a day of music at the festival park at Valtakatu 10. Free entrance.

The Golden Accordion 2023 finalists play |   14.00
Arto Malmsten & Vesa Forumunen  |   15.00
The Sanna and Antero Vilenius accordion duo  |   16.00
The Kangasniemi Accordion Group  |   17.00
Folk Musician Competition participants play |   18.00
The Seppos: Soittila and Lankinen  |   19.00
Dances in the park: the Jämi Lake Musicians |   20-22.30

Festival park, Valtakatu 10
Free entry

19.00 Golden accordion 40th anniversary concert

The concert's soloists include competition winners from over the years: Jarmo Tinkala, Anne-Mari Kanniainen, Sami Hopponen, Aleksi Laukkonen, Pilvi Huhta, Elias Ukkonen, and Ville Vehkalahti.

Accordion concerts don't get better than this! Accompaniment is provided by Taisto Lunka's Rhythm Boys (Taisto Lunkan Rytmipojat).

White Rose Arena, Koulunpolku 4
Advance tickets €35/ €30** / €15*
At the door, up to three hours before + €3

20-22.30 Dances in the Park

The Jämijärvi Folk Musicians (Jämijärven Pelimannit)

Festival Park, Valtakatu 10
Free entry

12.00 Accordion Fair

Including (for instance) Traditune Oy, Eero Nissinen / Pigini Finland, Riitinki Design, Kalle Kurvinen, Dynamis, Timantti Harmonikka, Juhla Ylinen and Nahka-Tuote Sirok. Fair open 12-17.00
The Yellow School (Keltainen Koulu), Mänttikuja 1
Free entry

12.00 Exhibitions open

Rahkola hall summer art exhibition 12-16.00
Rahkolankuja 10, Ikaalinen
Free entry
Accordion museum open 12-16.00
Valtakatu 7, Ikaalinen
Free entry

14.00 Festival park

Seppo Soittila presides over a day of music at the festival park at Valtakatu 10. Free entrance.

The Henxelit Children's Music Orchestra |   12.00
The Tampere Accordion Orchestra  |   13.00
The Viihdeorkesteri of the Turku Accordion club  |   14.00
The Rusko Accordion club   |   15.00
The Pomppaduuri Accordion Group |   16.00
The Duo Naapurit quartet  |   17.00
The Accordions of the Vanta AIkuisopisto  |   18.00
The Hollola Accordions  |   19.00
Dances in the park: the Hyvinkää Accordion Club  |   21-23.00

15.00 A musical cruise: Vesa Formunen

Experience a musical cruise of Lake Kyrös aboard the m/s Ikaalinen. Leaving Ikaalinen bay at Laivarannantie 20, the trip lasts approximately one hour. Accordionist Vesa Formunen will lead the passengers in group singing.

Laivarannantie 20
Tickets 30€

16.00 Golden and Silver Accordion General

White Rose arena, Koulunpolku 4
Tickets in advance €25 / €20** / children 6-15 years old free admission
One hour before at the door + €3

19.00 Golden and Silver Accordion final

The legendary competition for mastery of the accordion in entertainment music has a breadth of talented finalists. Taisto Lunka's Rhythm Boys (Taisto Lunkan Rytmipojat) will accompany the Golden Accordion finalists.

Golden Accordion:
Ilmari Tiainen, Lappeenranta
Jarno Tourunen, Lappeenranta
Ronja Pehkonen, Jyväskylä
Saana Kastelli, Pyhäjoki
Heidi Rintamäki, Pori
Marko Haapapuro, Kolari
Satu Sarkoranta, Laitila
Silver Accordion:
Aatu Kirén, Lahti
Joel Koivisto, Kokkola
Maija Liedes, Kokkola
Tara Pihlavisto, Karkkila
Alexander Repin, Tuusula
Emma Rissanen, Nummela
Aimo Sorsa, Helsinki

White Rose arena, Koulunpolku 4
Advance tickets €35/€30**/€15*
One hour before at the door + €3

Live Stream ticket €5
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19.00 Fire games (Tulipelit)

Dreamclub (Uniklubi), Lulua, Word (Sana), Poo diapers, Statue (Patsas)
Fire games (Tulipelit) is moving to Ikaalinen bay! The two-day event offers live music, both rock and electronic. The program is a mixture of local and more widely known artists.

Laivaranta, Laivaranantie 20
Tickets in advance €30 / two-day ticket €55
One hour before at the door + €3

18.00 The Pearl accordions (Helmiharmonikat): Stories from the front

Wartime songs and stories  performed by a skilful accordion group conducted by Elina Ukkonen and wearing clothing appropriate to the time. Tuija Saura from Perinnelotta will sing and read, and Elias Ukkonen,  Golden Harmonica winner, will also play at the concert.

Oma Tupa hall, Teinintie 4
Advance tickets €20 / €15** / €10*
Hours before at the door + €3

19.45 Susanna Leppänen & The prevailing situation (Susanna Leppänen & Vallitseva tilanne)

This accordion group, which received the 2022 folk music album of the year award, brings the magic of world and folk music to Sata-Häme Soi. Beautiful poetic playing takes listeners on a meditative journey into the dark waters of the soul.

Oma Tupa hall, Teinintie 4
Advance tickets €20 / €15** / €10*
Hours before at the door + €3

21-23.00 Dances in the Park

The Hyvinkää Accordion Club
Festival Park, Valtakatu 10
Free admission

21.30 Kanniainen-Lampela duo

Anne-Mari Kanniainen and Jukka Lampela, winners of the Gold Accordion competition in 1986 and 2005, charm listeners with their music.

Oma Tupa hall, Teinintie 4
Advance tickets €20 / €15** / €10*
Hours before at the door + €3

23.00 Harri Kaitila & Tango del Norte

This seamless collaboration of a strong tenor, sultry bandoneon, and rhythmic piano makes for a fiery and emotional Argentine tango.

Oma Tupa Hall, 20€ / 15€** / 10€*

12.00 Accordion Fair

Including (for instance) Traditune Oy, Eero Nissinen / Pigini Finland, Riitinki Design, Kalle Kurvinen, Dynamis, Timantti Harmonikka, Juhla Ylinen and Nahka-Tuote Sirok. Fair open 12-17.00

The Yellow School (Keltainen Koulu), Mänttikuja 1
Free entry

12.00 Exhibitions open

Rahkola hall summer art exhibition 12-16.00
Rahkolankuja 10, Ikaalinen
Free entry
Accordion museum open 12-16.00
Valtakatu 7, Ikaalinen
Free entry

14.00 Festival park

Seppo Soittila presides over a day of music at the festival park at Valtakatu 10. Free entrance.

Vilma and Visa Wirén |   12.00
The Hyvinkää Accordion Club |   13.00
The Future Hopes of Nakkila  |   14.00
The Jämsä Players (Soimannit) |   15.00
Veikko Ahvenainen and Carina Nordlund   |   16.00
Ensemble playing for everyone |   17.00
The Seppos: Soittila and Lankinen |   17.30
The Nakkila and Huittinen District Accordions  |   18.00
Hammerfesta Musikforening: a wind ensemble from Norway  |   19.00
Dances in the park: the Lope Accordions  |   21-23.00

13.30 Veikko Ahvenainen: the notes of my life

A lecture from the accordion legend about his long, nuanced career and the music he played along the way.

Oma Tupa Hall, Teinintie 4
Free entry

15.30 A musical cruise: Vesa Formunen & Ville Vehkalahti

Experience a musical cruise of Lake Kyrös aboard the m/s Ikaalinen. Leaving Ikaalinen bay at Laivarannantie 20, the cruise lasts approximately one hour. Ville Vehkalahti, winner of the 2022 Golden Accordion competition, will accompany his teacher Vesa Formunen.

Laivarannantie 20
Tickets 30€

16.00 Take your first steps in Argentine tango

This dance lesson is offered by Pasi and Maria Lauren, top Finnish teachers of Argentinian tango.

Oma Tupa Hall, Teinintie 4
Free entry

16.00 Fire (Palo)

Fire (Palo) from Oulu brings new breath to familiar songs. Beloved verses, spiritual songs and spiritual music classics get a fresh look with fresh arrangements.
In cooperation with Ikaalisten Seurakunnta.

Ikaalinen church, Abrahaminkatu 2
Free entry

17.00 Ensemble playing for everyone

All accordion players at the festival, welcome to an ensemble accordion session for everyone.

The songs are:
White rose (Valkea ruusu) Dm
Temporary (Väliaikainen) Em
Storyland (Satumaa) Em
Ordinary girl (Tavallinen tyttö) Em
Karelian boys (Karjalan poikia) F
Forest flowers (Metsäkukkia) Gm

Festival park, Valtakatu 10
Free entry

19.00 Pirttilahti Tango Experience

The most exciting tango experience this side of the open ocean! An amazing orchestra takes its listeners on an unforgettable musical journey to the streets of Buenos Aires. Jonna Pirttijoki charms as a soloist while the magic of dance happens on stage, as Pasi and Maria Lauren—Finland's foremost Argentinian-tango-dancing couple—interpret the music in flowing movements.

White Rose arena, Koulunpolku 4
Advance tickets €35 / €30** / €15*
One hour before at the door + €3

19.00 Fire games (Tulipelit)

Pasi and Anssi, Lord est, Faija, Diskotimantti, Klarissa.
Fire games (Tulipelit) is moving to Ikaalinen bay! This two-day event offers live music, both rock and electronic. The program is a mixture of local and more widely known artists.

Ikaalinen bay, Laivaranantie 20
Tickets in advance €30 / two-day ticket €55
One hour before at the door + €3

19.00 Tjango!

This line-up combines roots music, Argentinian tango, and jazz, with a fantastic swing.  You need to experience this live! 

Oma Tupa hall, Teinintie 4
Advance tickets €20 / €15** / €10*
Hours before at the door + €3

20.45 Jari Kokkinen & Ritmos Quantes

Move from an upbeat to a laidback Brazilian atmosphere that includes bossa nova, choro, samba, and forro. 

Oma Tupa hall, Teinintie 4
Advance tickets €20 / €15** / €10*
Hours before at the door + €3

21-23.00 Dances in the Park

The Lope Accordions (Lopen Harmonikat)

Festival Park, Valtakatu 10
Free entry

22.30 Jori Otsa & Mah'orkka

With a powerful atmosphere of fiery feeling and longing, these songs made famous by Georg Ots take the listener into their irresistible grip.

Oma Tupa hall, Teinintie 4
Advance tickets €20 / €15** / €10*
Hours before at the door + €3

10.00      A folk song service

A traditional service including folk songs, organized by Ikaalinen parish. Familiar folk songs with lyrics by Anna-Mari Kaskinen will be played during the service. The Ikaalinen Violin  Orchestra will assist. Organized by Ikaalinen parish.

Ikaalinen Church, Abrahaminkatu 2
Free entry.

After the church service, coffee provided by the City of Ikaalinen will be served at the festival park.

12.00    Ikaalinen day, children's day,  and closing ceremony

The Ikaalinen Day events include a city greeting and the announcement of the Ikaalinen Citizen of the Year 2023, with other awards and music performances. The keynote speaker is Kaisa Rönkkö, who is CEO of the Finnish Music & Media Event Oy. The theme for this year is "From the Wooden Cellar to the Family Cafe." The Ikaalinen division of the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare (MLL) is celebrating their 100th year anniversary.

Separate activities and programs for children will be available after the ceremony.

Arranged in cooperation with Ikaalinen Society, the City of Ikaalinen, the Ikaalinen Parish, Sata-Häme Soi and the MLL's Ikaalinen division.

Festival Park, Valtakatu 10 
Free entry.

Welcome to Sata-Häme Soi 2024 on June 27-30, 2024!