Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival 28th June - 3th July 2011 in Ikaalinen
The idyllic centre of Old Town Ikaalinen is filled with musicians and friends of accordion music summer after summer. Who would have guessed that the accordion would develop into such a fascinating and versatile instrument over time when the first accordion was patented in Vienna in 1829. There are no linguistic or cultural barriers when friends of accordion music from all around the world come together. Music is in the air in the Festival Park and in the concert venues for a week. Both amateurs and world class musicians perform at Ikaalinen – providing the festival audience with an astonishing variety of musical styles.
The accordion is the mirror of the Finnish soul - creating happiness, joy, and good ambiance. We welcome you to this unique midsummer event with a special flavour.
Mr. Kevin Friedrich writes daily reports about Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival in English. Read his articles with many photos at www.accordions.com/finland
Watch TV show recordings via Internet
Finnish National Broadcast Company (YLE) provides a service, where you can watch the live broadcasted TV shows afterwards via Internet. Recordings are available until 1st August 2010.
Click links below to watch the top shows of Sata-Häme Soi festival:
Tickets are available at the Festival Office tel +358 3 440 0224 tickets(at)satahamesoi.fi and at the concert venues one hour before the start of the concert.