Finland

Created in 2012, Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) transformed Finland’s Eurovision selection into one of Europe’s most innovative national finals. Known for world-class production, a carefully selected lineup of artists and high-quality original songs, UMK has developed a reputation for producing genuine Eurovision contenders. Recent winners such as Käärijä (Cha Cha Cha) and Windows95man generated enormous international attention, while Erika Vikman, although not a UMK winner in 2020, became one of the competition’s biggest breakout stars. Today, UMK is frequently ranked among Eurovision fans’ favourite national selections.