Global Fest
Global Fest 2023 is the 7th edition of an annual festival featuring students, teachers, alumni and special guests representing Sibelius Academy’s Global Music Department.

Global Fest Concerts December 13–15 2023
Bringing together artists from many corners of the world, the Global Music Department focusses on intercultural dialogue and collaboration, creating new artistic work together and fostering a sense of global citizenship.
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Global Fest: Global Orchestra for schools
The Global Orchestra features bachelor and master’s students from the Global Music Department at Sibelius Academy.
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Global Fest: Between the volcano and the slope
Presentation and screening of the film Between the volcano and the slope
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Global Fest: Iiris Tarnanen
Iiris Tarnanen’s master concert ”Peace of wild things”
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Global Fest: Emmi Uimonen
Emmi Uimonen’s master concert ”The Wind Machine”
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Global Fest: Karakatum for schools
Adriano Adewale with students from the Global Music Department perform
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Global Fest: Arabic Ensemble and Haneen Choir
Arabic music ensemble will perform songs that they have been working on and will perform together with Haneen Suomi choir. Featuring belly dancer Hilla Hanhela
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Global Fest: Global Choir and The Big Sing
The Big Sing is a free community singing event open to all ages and areas of our community.
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Global Fest: Beyond Tradition
“Beyond Tradition” is a celebration where tradition meets innovation and creativity knows no limits.
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Global Fest: Kata Vuoristo
Kata Vuoristo’s concert ”Catavento”
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Global Fest: Transcultural Ensembles for schools
These inspiring transcultural ensembles bring together musicians from all around the world.
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Global Fest: Open stage
Open stage is part of Global Fest
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Global Fest: Linda Ilves
Linda Ilves’ concert called Embodied