Dear friends of military music,

Once again this year, our military brass ensembles are bringing you a varied and memorable program of concerts all over Finland. This summer in particular, the MILjazz tour is bigger than ever, covering 11 locations and divided into two parts – early summer until Midsummer and the beginning of August. Energetic music and joyful outdoor concerts offer unforgettable experiences for all listeners.

During the summer, we will also enjoy international performers as the NATO Jazz Orchestra and Die Big Band der Bundeswehr of the German Army will complement the MILjazz line-up. In the autumn, the Defence Forces and the Police will join forces in the “Together we secure Finland” concert at Finlandia Hall on 7 October. The cooperation between the authorities in music brings joy and meaningful experiences to both the musicians and the audience.

The versatility of our military bands enables a program that offers entertainment for all tastes. In upcoming concerts, we’ll hear music ranging from classical brass music to big band shows, and from the spectacular marching band performances of the summer guard parades to rock songs of all time.

The online Military Band Concert Calendar features upcoming concerts by all six of our bands. I also recommend checking out the wide range of activities and current events of our bands through social media channels.

See you at the upcoming concerts!

Timo Kotilainen

Chief Conductor of the Finnish Defence Forces, Commander (Mus.)