Linda Lampenius (born 1970 in Helsinki) is a Finnish-Swedish classical concert violinist who rose to international fame in the late 1990s under the stage name Linda Brava, with her EMI Classics album making her the best-selling Finnish classical artist of her era. She has performed as a soloist with orchestras ranging from the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra to La Scala, and her career spans classical, crossover and pop. In 2026 she represented Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna alongside singer Pete Parkkonen with the song "Liekinheitin", finishing 6th with 279 points.
Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen represented Finland at Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna with "Liekinheitin", finishing 6th with 279 points.
The EBU granted Lampenius special permission to play her violin live on the Eurovision stage, an exception to the standard rule requiring instruments to be pre-recorded.
Lampenius and Parkkonen won UMK 2026 on 28 February with "Liekinheitin", which debuted at number one on the Finnish singles chart.
Lampenius signed to Universal Music Finland, with Live Nation Finland taking over her live booking in the country.
Lampenius received a Kultainen Venla award in early 2024 for her MTV3 biographical documentary series "Linda".
concert18:00Violinist Linda Lampenius and cellist Perttu Kivilaakso perform a festive Christmas concert with pianist Lasse Piirainen. The programme blends traditional Christmas songs with classical pieces in contemporary arrangements.
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festival(4 days)
The Workers' Music Festival is a four-day festival in Valkeaoski featuring UMK winners, popular music stars, and many other artists. The programme also includes circus acts, children's music, and dance performances.
concert20:00Violin legend Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen perform at Juurikkasaari. The duo represents Finland at Eurovision 2026 with their hit single Liekinheitin.