The Black Bubbles, Goblin Shark

Tickets at the door 15 €, if available. Check the Semifinal website on the day of the show for set times.

THE BLACK BUBBLES

The Black Bubbles from Helsinki started playing together years ago and became active in earnest in 2016. The band has released the albums "Fine Cut" (2019) and "The Other Side" (2023), plus the latest double single "Early Tapes" (2024). A third album is in the works, with samples of new material planned for spring 2026.

Live, the band moves through the territory between 70s heavy blues rock, 90s alternative rock, and modern stoner. Line-up: Niina Klemetti (vocals), Dennis Reinholm (drums), Sami Lintunen (guitar), Heikki Korteniemi (bass), Kaisa Karjalainen (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals).

GOBLIN SHARK

Goblin Shark builds its music on primitive rock'n'roll, slightly skewed time signatures, and swinging guitar riffs. Guitarist-vocalist Faarao Pirttikangas has played in, among others, Cosmo Jones Beat Machine and Astro Can Caravan. The other guitarist-vocalist Taskinen has recorded and toured the world with acts including Black Magic Six and Disgrace. Rhythm is handled by Neuvonen, whose projects include Elephant Bell and Peijas, among others.

Semifinal has zero tolerance for disruption, harassment, discrimination, violence, and abuse of power. The venue is not accessible - entrance via stairs.

Before the show, you can visit Restaurant Ilves: www.ravintolailves.fi

With an eco-ticket, you can support the Tavastia Hall of Nature project: 3 € goes to Tavastia and the Finnish Heritage Foundation's forest fundraising to expand the protected area. More information: Luonnonperintosaatio.fi/tavastian-metsa