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One of the most exciting national finals is upon us, as Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu returns for 2025. Finland‘s UMK (or New Music Competition) continues to deliver some amazing tunes, all worthy of heading to Eurovision.

Michael runs through the six songs in the running for the UMK win, and shares his thoughts about the possibilities.

What would make Australian radio?

Who’s Michael’s pick for the win?

Can the juries be trusted?

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Playlist

NEW: Windows95Man – Paperclip

NEEA RIVER – Nightmares

Nelli Matula – Hitaammin Hautaan [Slower to the Grave]

costee – Sekаisin [I messed up]

VIIVI – Aina [Always]

Goldielocks – Made Of

Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME [I’M COMING]

The post Previewing Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2025: May the best Finn win appeared first on JOY Eurovision.

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