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  • Robbie Williams LIVE in Helsinki, Finland – Concert Highlights and a Sandstorm Surprise

    Robbie Williams LIVE in Helsinki, Finland – Concert Highlights and a Sandstorm Surprise

    Robbie Williams brought his unmistakable stage presence to Helsinki Olympic Stadium on 20 September 2025. I was there to experience the concert and film moments from that evening — and you can watch my recordings in the playlist below.

    Robbie Williams live in Helsinki Olympic Stadium – Press the play button and listen and watch!

    The show combined familiar hits with humour and spontaneous moments. One particularly memorable surprise came during the band introductions, when keyboardist Owen Parker began playing Darude’s “Sandstorm.” The crowd responded with cheers, bringing a distinctly Finnish flavour to the British pop star’s performance. It was an unexpected meeting of pop and electronic music, and one of the moments I highlighted in my original Finnish concert review.

    Robbie Williams singing on stage in Helsinki
    Robbie Williams performing LIVE in Helsinki

    My experience also had its disappointments. Despite paying more for my ticket, I did not feel that my seat offered a better view than cheaper options. The small stage among the audience was on the opposite side of the field, too. And although I enjoyed the surprises, I would happily have heard more of Robbie’s own music.

    Robbie Williams singing Rock DJ
    Robbie Williams

    Watch My Robbie Williams Helsinki Concert Playlist

    Attached you will find my videos from Robbie Williams’ Helsinki concert, brought together in one YouTube playlist.

    These recordings offer a personal view of the evening from the audience. For me, filming a concert is a way of preserving fleeting moments: a musical surprise, a reaction from the crowd, or the feeling of being there when a familiar song begins.

    Whether you attended the concert yourself or are discovering these Helsinki performances for the first time, the playlist invites you to spend a little longer with the evening. Start with one video and continue through the recordings to explore more of what I captured.

    Press play in the upmost video screen to watch Robbie Williams live in Helsinki, Finland — including the unexpected “Sandstorm” moment.

    Robbie Williams singing on stage
    Robbie Williams

    Find the original Robbie Williams music videos in his YouTube channel

    Find more concert videos in INDIVUE YouTube playlist

    And find more things to do in Helsinki on my Helsinki online travel guide

  • 5 Reasons to Experience Hiljaa Fest in Valkmusa National Park

    5 Reasons to Experience Hiljaa Fest in Valkmusa National Park

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    How does a festival headlined by the wind, cranes and sphagnum moss sound? Held in Valkmusa National Park in Pyhtää, Finland, Hiljaa Fest invites you to slow down and listen to what is happening on the mire. The festival opens on 10 October 2026, after which this free event continues as a self-guided experience open to everyone until 31 October.

    But before you read my five reasons to experience Valkmusa National Park and Hiljaa Fest, watch the video I filmed in Valkmusa in September 2026. Afterwards, you might not need any more convincing.

    Valkmusa National Park in Pyhtää, Finland

    1. Experience a festival where nature performs on its own terms

    Hiljaa Fest is described as the world’s first festival dedicated to listening to nature. Its four stages are natural locations within Valkmusa, and the line-up includes wild rosemary, gnarled pines, sundews, black grouse and cranes.

    Of course, these stars do not all appear on demand, and that is precisely what makes a visit so interesting: you never know what you will discover next.

    On the day Hiljaa Fest was announced, for example, I spotted a real, live lizard, which you can see in the video. I also saw a sundew—a carnivorous plant—thanks to the festival’s creative director and wilderness guide, Simo Peri, who knew where to point it out.

    2. Notice more in the quiet

    Valkmusa’s soundscape is not completely silent. When you stop on the boardwalk, you can listen to the wind, birdsong and the subtle sounds of the mire.

    The idea behind Hiljaa Fest is simple yet appealing: make time for nature and let your attention settle on details that are easily overlooked when you are in a hurry.

    And if you occasionally hear distant traffic, do not let it distract you. Close your eyes and imagine it is an approaching thunderstorm.

    Mire in Valkmusa National Park in Finland
    Valkmusa National Park in Finland

    3. An autumn mire is a wonderful place to explore and photograph

    Valkmusa reveals just how varied a mire landscape can be. The national park contains dozens of different mire types, and its boardwalks take you close to the open wetland.

    Autumn brings seasonal colours, the possibility of morning mist, and the distinctive shapes of gnarled pines and mosses. For photographers, there are subjects everywhere, from sweeping landscapes to tiny details beside the boardwalk.

    On a sunny day with a few clouds, the views are simply incredible. It almost feels as though you are in Lapland.

    4. Explore at your own pace

    The festival’s opening event on 10 October is an invitation-only occasion with limited attendance, and participants are selected by a draw. After the opening, however, Hiljaa Fest becomes a self-guided festival open to everyone.

    You can choose your own day to visit and spend time in the places that interest you most. The terrain is very easy to walk, with no steep climbs. You can also take a break on the benches along the route, and the outdoor toilet at Valkmusa is very clean.

    5. Enjoy a different kind of festival—for free

    Taking part in Hiljaa Fest costs nothing. It also gives you a reason to discover Valkmusa National Park and experience the rare mire habitats found in Pyhtää.

    Bring clothing suitable for the weather, shoes appropriate for walking on boardwalks, and something to eat for a leisurely outing.

    Hiljaa Fest takes place in Valkmusa National Park in Pyhtää, Finland, from 10 to 31 October 2026.

    When planning your visit, please note that the routes follow boardwalks and trails. The event is currently unsuitable for visitors who require mobility aids. Check the latest information on the Hiljaa Fest event page.

    Discover more inspiring nature experiences in Finland!

    Read this article in Finnish at indivue.fi

  • Fashion in Helsinki 2026 brought emerging Finnish designers to Seurasaari Island

    Fashion in Helsinki 2026 brought emerging Finnish designers to Seurasaari Island

    On 27 May, Fashion in Helsinki 2026 held a fashion presentation at the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum. I attended as an invited guest and filmed the event, where new perspectives on Finnish fashion met the island’s historic setting.

    Seurasaari was a distinctive setting for the presentation. The open-air museum’s buildings have been brought to the island from different parts of Finland, and nature surrounds them. Against that backdrop, the new collections became part of a scene that also told a story about Finnish cultural heritage.

    Fashion in Helsinki 2026 presentation in Seurasaari

    Eleven designers, eleven perspectives

    The presentation featured work by Idaliina Friman, Linda Kokkonen, Sini Saavala, Taneli Ukura, Ellen Rajala, Jim Bergström, Ilari Kokkola, Apollo Da Costa Doria, Enni Lähderinne, Nana Lybeck and Anni Salonen. Together they showed a range of creative visions and approaches to craftsmanship. Contemporary Nordic fashion, as this presentation made clear, has room for many different voices.

    Minttu Vesala provided the artistic direction. Hair was by Miika Kemppainen and team, and make-up by Jenny Jansson and team. The event was held in collaboration with the National Museum of Finland.

    Fashion in Helsinki 2026
    Old church in seurasaari island worked as one of the fashion runways

    Watch my video from Fashion in Helsinki

    I filmed the Seurasaari presentation so you can see the designers’ work and get a sense of the setting. For me, the location made this a memorable Helsinki event: new Finnish fashion appeared alongside buildings that preserve stories from the country’s past.

    Watch also my Fashion in Helsinki 2026 long play video on YouTube.

    I attended the event as an invited guest.

    And here you can also watch the video of Fashion in Helsinki 2024 runway show

    Find more Helsinki inspirement in INDIVUE.