Courses
Suomen Kansanmusiikkiliitto (Finnish Folk Music Association) organises various training events. The largest are the Murikka (formerly Orivesi) folk music and folk dance courses in Teisko, Tampere, between Christmas and New Year, the KAMU folk music camp in June and the Ethno Finland camp in July. Our member associations also run their own courses and training events across the country.
Ethno FINLAND
ETHNO is an international music camp for participants aged 16-30 years, where traditional music from different countries is learned by ear in workshops led by the participants themselves. Learning and arranging the tunes is led by artistic mentors. At Ethno, everyone — participants, artistic mentors, and organisers — work as a team. During the Ethno gathering, there is time for sharing, connection, learning music and of course plenty of fun!
Ethno Finland, organized by Finnish Folk Music Association, is a smaller camp that offers a unique opportunity to truly connect with each and every participant. The camp takes place in the small village of Kaustinen, renowned for its rich heritage in traditional folk music. The traditional fiddle playing style from Kaustinen has earned a spot on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Each year, during the second week of July, Kaustinen comes alive with people gathering from all corners of Finland and the world to celebrate the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival. Ethno Finland precedes this festival, taking place in the week leading up to the main event. The camp’s main performances will be featured on some of the biggest stages at the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival.
Ethno Finland takes place from June 30th to July 9th, while the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival extends from July 7th to 13th. We invite you to join us for the entire week of the Kaustinen festival after the camp and participate in the additional Ethno events throughout the festival week.
The application fee covers housing, all meals and transportation to and from the concerts. Transportation to and from the camp to Kaustinen and meals during the festival week will be at your own expense. After submitting your application you will receive more information about the selection process and schedule. The selection process aims to ensure cultural and musical diversity as well as gender and age equality within the group.
Who is this opportunity open for? – Individuals.
Age limit? – 16-30 years
Skill level required? – All levels.
Languages? – English.
Opportunity Costs? – Residents of the Nordic countries: 350€. Residents of Europe and North America: 260€. Participants from somewhere els: 220€.
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Ask for more if needed via email:
ethnofinland@gmail.com
Welcome!
Ethno Finland is organized by Finnish Folk Music Association (Suomen Kansanmusiikkiliitto). We are financially supported by Kansalaisfoorumi.
Ethno Finland is part of the Ethno program of Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI), the world’s largest network for youth and music. All Ethnos: www.ethno.world
ETHNO MOBILITY • MOBILITY GRANT
Are you a young musician aged 16-30? Interested in folk or world music?
Would you like to take part in an international Ethno music camp outside Finland?
The Ethno Mobility grant supports young musicians from over twenty countries and regions in travelling to and taking part in Ethno music camps. The grant covers flights, any visa costs and the camp participation fee (including food and accommodation).
There is no application deadline for Ethno Mobility — applications are currently open year-round. If you want to attend a camp already next summer, we recommend applying as soon as possible!
Kamu
The KAMU folk music camp for children and young people is for 8-17-year-olds who play folk music or are interested in it. Campers should have basic skills on their main instrument.
This year the KAMU camp takes place during Midsummer week, from Monday to Thursday, 15-18 June 2026 at Eerikkilä sports institute in Tammela. For the first time, dancers are also welcome to their own camp at the same time!
The camp is organised by Suomen Kansanmusiikkiliitto together with MES.
There is still time to sign up!
More information:
Executive Director Jaana Kari, tel. 044 776 7182
toiminnanjohtaja@kansanmusiikkiliitto.fi
MURIKKA courses
The traditional folk music courses are held at Murikka in Teisko, Tampere, every year between Christmas and New Year, 27–30 December. The course series, which began at the well-known Orivesi institute, is the winter season's biggest folk tradition training event and draws about 200 enthusiasts from around the country.
The courses cover, for example, accordion, mandolin or fiddle playing, and folk dance in many forms. The programme also includes group playing, evening gatherings and jam sessions every day. On the last evening there is a concert open to the public — everyone is welcome.
More information:
toiminnanjohtaja@kansanmusiikkiliitto.fi
Kansalaisfoorumi
Suomen Kansanmusiikkiliitto is a member organisation of Kansalaisfoorumi, and Kansalaisfoorumi's services are available to the member organisations of Suomen Kansanmusiikkiliitto. Take a look at the wide range of services!
Kansalaisfoorumi trains, supports and creates opportunities for cooperation for its members, provides pedagogical support, produces learning materials and publications, and grants financial support for member organisations' study activities.