Returning to Finland, he delivered a show that exceeded all expectations, captivating the massive audience with his music. The crowd danced and jumped throughout the concert, which was filled with surprises and unforgettable moments.
Fred Again.. wasn't the only artist who left a mark on the audience. The Welsh duo Overmono delivered a stylish and finely-tuned club set at the Silver Arena, while Berlin's queer club sensation Herrensauna pushed the crowd to dance harder than ever.
Iconic alternative rock artist PJ Harvey mesmerized the Flow audience with her otherworldly presence. Her performance, which ranged from garage rock to darker folk tones, radiated a majestic and powerful energy. Meanwhile, in the Silver Arena, Norwegian artist Aurora moved the audience to tears with her emotionally charged performance. On the Balloon 360° stage, serpentwithfeet created an irresistible energy, while the duo Jimi Tenor & Jori Hulkkonen in the Black Tent continued to explore the endless possibilities of jazz and electronic music.
Tickets are still available for the final day of Flow Festival on Sunday. Sunday's lineup includes performances by James Blake, Jessie Ware, Alvvays, Artemas, L'Impératrice, and Kenya Grace, with Pulp headlining the main stage in the evening. Additionally, Sunday features a Family Sunday program for younger attendees and the festival's closing Flow Talks Sustainability event.
Flow Festival's 20th-anniversary weekend began on Friday, drawing another 32,000 attendees to Suvilahti. The sold-out day featured a mix of star performances, raw punk energy, and irresistible rhythms.
English soul star Raye captivated the audience with her majestic performance, her voice soaring over the pink-hued Suvilahti sky. Halsey lit up the main stage with a vibrant, deeply personal performance that wove the audience into an emotional and sincere expression.
On the Balloon 360° stage, the unique and unstoppable groove of the Congolese orchestra KOKORO! swept over listeners like a genre-defying storm. The same stage also saw a farewell performance by the indie rock band The Holy. The legendary DJ trio Body & Soul transformed the Heineken Backyard into a hub of groove, while Evichsen at The Other Sound moved effortlessly between concrete music, sound art, and performance.
At the Silver Arena, rapper and actor Vince Staples took control of the stage, followed by the relentless energy of IDLES. The British punk band's music pulsed with a force that blended playfulness, rage, and love, leaving no one in the audience untouched. Janelle Monáe, in a class of her own, closed the night at the Silver Arena with a stylish and skillful performance that struck the perfect balance of power and finesse.
The beautiful Tiilikello served as the setting for Timo Viialainen's hypnotic installation "Seakey (and then I picked up my...)," where minimalist, motorized sculptures created meditative experiences. Viialainen's exhibition, along with other festival art installations, will be on display throughout the weekend.
The Flow Talks program kicked off with a panel on AI & Creativity, produced in collaboration with YouTube. The panel featured Hema Manickavasagam from Google DeepMind and researcher Ethan Manilow discussing the role of artificial intelligence in creative and artistic endeavors.
The Sustainable Food competition also announced its winner. After a rigorous evaluation, the jury awarded the prize to restaurant N4KU, whose delicious, Vietnamese-inspired dishes excelled in taste, accessibility, responsibility, and sustainability.
Flow Festival continues with excitement on Saturday and Sunday, offering performances by electronic music superstar Fred again.., Britpop legend Pulp, French sensation L'Impératrice, and versatile artist James Blake. In addition to incredible music, festival-goers will enjoy high-quality food, top-notch art, and timely discussions throughout the weekend.
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