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Dear Journalists

Every year, approximately 200 representatives of Finnish and international media converge on Joensuu to take part in Ilosaarirock Festival. In 2012, the festival will be held on July 13-15.

For more information on everything about Ilosaarirock Festival, please contact if.kcoriraasoli@aidem.

Media accreditation

Please find underneath the link to a digital accreditation request form for Ilosaarirock 2012.

Accreditation of representatives of foreign medias is continuous, so you will be contacted in due time. Note: there is a limited number of accreditations available.

You can direct all your questions to us at if.kcoriraasoli@aidem.

Check in

You can collect your press passes, including a photo lisence, from the check in -point, which is situated at the lobby of the near-by ice hall. Please see the map.

Check in opening hours:

Joensuun Pop Musicians' Association office at Rantakatu 9, Joensuu (see Google Maps):
Wednesday 11th July from 12am to 5pm
Thursday 12th July from 12am to 5pm

Ice hall lobby:
Friday 13th July from 3pm to 10pm
Saturday 14th July from 10am to 8pm
Sunday 15th July from 11am to 5pm

Media Centre – location and services

The Media Centre (Mediakeidas in Finnish) is located in the backstage area of the main stage. The Media Centre will be open on Friday from 6pm to 10pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 10pm. It is also possible to arrange special opening hours, but preferably well in advance. Your visits to the Media Centre can be work-related, but you can also go there just to rest from the seething crowds.

When coming to the Media Centre, please use the gate on the right side (when facing the stage) of the Main Stage. You can also use the gate on the right side of the Sue Stage (when facing the stage). At the Media Centre you will find four laptop spots with Internet connections and one printer. The computers are meant mainly for writing articles and transferring photos. In case you need any extra devices, please contact the staff: if.kcoriraasoli@aidem / tel. +358 41 750 2652.

Interview requests and the artist area

Interview requests for both Finnish and foreign artists must be made directly to the artist's record company. You will find the contact information below. If necessary, the staff at Media Centre will forward requests to artists.

The media representatives do not have a direct access to the backstage artist areas. The main stage VIP tent and the Media Centre, for example, are good places to arrange interviews in. The Media Centre staff will help in all possible ways with arranging times and places for interviews.

Guidelines for photographers

A right to take photos is included in the Ilosaarirock Festival media pass. The basic rule on all stages is that with a media pass you can take photos with a flash ONLY from in front of the stage, i.e. between the stage and the security fence, during the first THREE songs.

The stage security personnel may have different guidelines from the ones stated above, because of the artists' wishes or security reasons. In order to get guidelines concerning each artist you have to arrive at the stage five minutes before a gig starts, at the latest. Photographers cannot go on the stage or on the stage constructions. Remember also that the security personnel are responsible for safety on stage and they need space to do their work effectively.

Guidelines for shooting video

Ilosaarirock Festival does not grant permissions for shooting video; that is why all video shooting permissions have to be asked directly from each artist's representative. You can shoot video in the festival area if those you are shooting agree on this. When shooting video, the unfortunate basic rule is that everything not permitted is forbidden.

Again, the stage security personnel may have different guidelines from the ones stated above, because of artists' wishes or security reasons. In order to get guidelines concerning each band you have to arrive at the stage five minutes before the gig starts at the latest. Camera personnel cannot go on the stage or the stage constructions. Remember also that the security personnel are responsible for safety on stage and they need space to do their work.

For more information

You can find general information on Ilosaarirock Festival, Joensuu Pop Musicians' Association, as well as the city of Joensuu at the Media Centre.

About Ilosaarirock Festival

Ilosaarirock Festival – an energetic and community-minded festival, always first and foremost about great music.

Started back in 1971, Ilosaarirock Festival is one of the oldest rock festivals in Europe. It is also one of the major music events in Finland: each year well over 20 000 festival-goers from all over Finland and Northern Europe head to Ilosaarirock. The festival site is situated in the city of Joensuu, about 60 km from the Finnish-Russian border. Ilosaarirock Festival has established a unique reputation among music enthusiasts for its combination of relaxed ambience, musical insight and professional dedication. Each year, some 80 bands play at the Festival's five stages and clubs. Ilosaarirock presents an original music programme which combines the brand new with the old and time-honoured as well as big names with more marginal ones. Year after year tickets have been sold out in advance, as music lovers from all over Europe have learned to rely on Ilosaarirock Festival's unbeatable combination of great atmosphere and the best and most fascinating artists from Finland and abroad.

Ilosaarirock is a member of YOUROPE – the European Festival Association.

Music through the years

Just a few of the names that Ilosaarirock Festival has presented over the years, many of them for the first time in Finland:

Agnostic Front • Anthrax • Aphex Twin • Auf der Maur • Bad Brains • Bad Religion • Blackalicious • Buzzcocks • Calexico • Capleton • The Cinematic Orchestra • Common • Converge • Cradle of Filth • DJ Shadow • DKT / MC5 • Danko Jones • The Darkness • Dark Tranquillity • Dizzee Rascal • Dj Krush • Dropkick Murphys • The Exploited • Faith No More • The Herbaliser • HIM • The Hives • Imogen Heap • In Flames • ISIS • Kid Koala • Killing Joke • Machine Head • Madness • Mogwai • Moonspell • Mudhoney • Muse • Napalm Death • Nasum • Nightwish • Ozric Tentacles • Mike Patton – Mondo Cane • Phoenix • Porcupine Tree • RJD2 • Raised Fist • Röyksopp • Sick of It All • The Skatalites • The Slackers • Sonic Youth • Suede • Amon Tobin • UNKLE • Saul Williams

Facts about the Ilosaarirock Festival 2012

  • 2012 is the 42th consecutive year of Ilosaarirock Festival.
  • More than 21,000 two-day tickets will be on sale from April onwards. The tickets have been sold out in advance for the entire past decade.
  • More than 80 bands are expected to play on Ilosaarirock Festival's 5 stages and clubs.
  • Ilosaarirock is a festival for all tastes: the musical genres covered include metal, pop, rock, hiphop and reggae, but also prog rock, jazz, opera metal, post rock, punk, electro, hardcore, folk...
  • Every year Ilosaarirock Festival attracts more and more international visitors, many of whom come from the nearby Russian cities such as St. Petersburg and Petrozavodsk.
  • Ilosaarirock Festival is organised by Joensuun Popmuusikot, also known as Joensuu Pop Musicians' Association (est. 1971) – a non-profit association whose purpose is to elevate the standard of rock and pop music in the region and to promote local bands nationally and internationally.
  • Ilosaarirock Festival is a non-profit event, created almost uniquely by volunteers – the hallmark for unbeatable Ilosaarirock Festival quality and atmosphere!
  • Ilosaarirock Festival 2012 takes place from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th July 2012. Camping sites open on Thursday 12th July.

Contact information of bands performing at Ilosaarirock Festival

  • 65daysofstatic: Johannes Kinnunen / Fullsteam, puh. +358 41 5336211, if.maetslluf@sennahoj
  • Against Me!: Johannes Kinnunen / Fullsteam, puh. +358 41 5336211, if.maetslluf@sennahoj
  • Antony and the Johnsons & Joensuu City Orchestra: Maria Salovaara / Playground Music Finland, puh. +358 10 2920502, moc.cisumdnuorgyalp@airam. Huom! Pyynnöt viim. 4.7.
  • Black Star: Johannes Kinnunen/ Fullsteam, puh. +358 41 5336211, if.maetslluf@sennahoj
  • D-A-D: Katja Vauhkonen / Sony Music, puh. +358 20 7421558, moc.cisumynos@nenokhuav.ajtak
  • First Aid Kit: Miika Kuusinen / Supersounds Music, puh. +358 10 3227063, if.sdnuosrepus@agem
  • Goran Bregovic & His Wedding and Funeral Orchestra: Johannes Kinnunen / Fullsteam, puh. +358 41 5336211, if.maetslluf@sennahoj
  • The Hives: Sami Rikala / Universal Music, moc.cisumu@alakir.imas
  • Iiris: Kari Holmgren / Emi Finland, puh. +358 40 5306634, moc.cisumime@nergmloh.irak
  • Mayhem: Stella Harasek / Mellakka Helsinki, puh. +358 44 5057444, if.iknislehakkallem@allets
  • Modeselektor: Johannes Kinnunen / Fullsteam, puh. +358 41 5336211, if.maetslluf@sennahoj
  • Nasum: Johannes Kinnunen / Fullsteam, puh. +358 41 5336211, if.maetslluf@sennahoj
  • Pulled Apart by Horses: Johannes Kinnunen / Fullsteam, puh. +358 41 5336211, if.maetslluf@sennahoj
  • Rival Sons: Taija Holm / ProPromotion, puh. +358 40 7483435, if.noitomorporp@ajiat
  • Tanya Stephens: Niksu Väistö / Live Nation, puh. +358 40 7058867, if.noitanevil@uskin
  • The xx: Maria Salovaara / Playground Music Finland, puh. +358 10 2920502, moc.cisumdnuorgyalp@airam

Finnish artists

  • Amorphis: Tara Kojonen / Promo Sapiens Helsinki, puh. +358 50 4673269, if.iknislehsneipasomorp@arat
  • Apocalyptica: Tara Kojonen / Promo Sapiens Helsinki, puh. +358 50 4673269, if.iknislehsneipasomorp@arat
  • Children of Bodom: Silke Yli-Sirniö / Nuclear Labels, puh. +358 400 345161, moc.margatraeh@eklis
  • Chisu: Carla Ahonius / Warner Music Finland, moc.cisumrenraw@suinoha.alrac
  • Elokuu: Tara Kojonen / Emi Finland, puh. +358 50 4673269, if.iknislehsneipasomorp@arat
  • Enochian Crescent: Karri Viktor Suoraniemi, puh. +358 40 5859666, moc.tnecserc-naihcone@rotciv
  • Eva & Manu: Inka Laitinen / Warner Music Finland, puh. +358 10 8417500, if.cisumrenraw@nenitial.akni
  • French Films: Esa Tontti / GAEA Booking & Records, if.aeag@ase
  • GG Caravan: Elisa Kataja / Live Nation, puh. +358 50 5434986, if.noitanevil@ajatak.asile
  • Haloo Helsinki!: Katja Vauhkonen / Sony Music, puh. +358 20 7421558, moc.cisumynos@nenokhuav.ajtak
  • Hebosagil: Osku Kähkönen, puh. +358 44 252 5720, moc.ligasobeh@dnab
  • Herra Ylppö ja Ihmiset: Katja Vauhkonen / Sony Music, puh. +358 20 7421558, moc.cisumynos@nenokhuav.ajtak
  • Insomnium: Taija Holm / ProPromotion, puh. +358 40 7483435, if.noitomorporp@ajiat
  • The Irrationals: Maiju Asikainen / Frontier Promotion, puh. +358 45 6316728, moc.noitomorpreitnorf@ujiam
  • Jare ja VilleGalle (JVG): Krista Huovinen / Ramin Välitys oy, puh. +358 40 1983858, if.sytilavnimar@ofni
  • Kairon; IRSE!: Lasse Luhta, puh. +358 40 7269048, moc.liamg@esrinoriak
  • Kauko Röyhkä & Narttu: Hannu Korhonen / Dex Viihde, puh. +358 440 647908, if.edhiivxed@nenohrok.unnah
  • Kuningassoundi Rentoshow: Tara Kojonen/ Emi Finland, puh. +358 50 4673269, if.iknislehsneipasomorp@arat
  • Lapko: Johannes Kinnunen / Fullsteam, puh. +358 41 5336211, if.maetslluf@sennahoj
  • LAS: Lassi Vainionpää, moc.liamg@aapnoiniav.sal
  • Michael Monroe: Tuula Salminen / Universal Music, puh. +358 40 9011266, moc.cisumu@nenimlas.aluut
  • Nerve End: Joonas Kaselius, puh. +358 40 8392668, moc.dneevren@tcatnoc
  • Oranssi Pazuzu: moc.liamg@uzuzapissnaro
  • Paleface: Sami Peura / Sam Agency, puh. +358 40 5900290, if.ycnegamas@aruep.imas
  • Pariisin Kevät: Katja Vauhkonen?/ Sony Music, puh. +358 20 7421558, moc.cisumynos@nenokhuav.ajtak
  • PMMP: Katja Vauhkonen?/ Sony Music, puh. +358 20 7421558, moc.cisumynos@nenokhuav.ajtak
  • Reckless Love: Satu Snellman / Universal Music, puh. +358 40 5088190, moc.cisumu@namllens.utas
  • Regina: Sami Rikala / Johanna Kustannus, puh. +358 400 766879, if.sunnatsukannahoj@alakir.imas
  • Relentless: Janne Tanskanen, puh. +358 40 8323836, moc.liamg@aidemoipatennaj
  • Riistetyt: Lasse, puh. +358 50 5666304 tai +358 46 5477877, if.teni.pp@ezzal
  • Stam1na: Katja Vauhkonen?/ Sony Music, puh. +358 20 7421558, moc.cisumynos@nenokhuav.ajtak
  • Stig: Aino-Kuutamo Uusitorppa / Warner Music Finland, moc.cisumrenraw@approtisuu.omatuuk-onia
  • Swallow the Sun: Juha Ruusunen, puh. +358 50 3557876, if.drater@ahuj
  • The Three Smiths Show: Gracias, Noah Kin & Ekow:
    • Gracias: Ezra Gould / Cocoa Music, puh. +358 40 1388811, if.aococ@arze
    • Noah Kin: Mikko Kuoppala, moc.liamg@cimwolley.symihyp
    • Ekow: Jussi Hautala / Fresh Tunes Finland, puh. +358 50 3830721, moc.dnalnifsenuthserf@usuj
  • Tundramatiks: Esa Tontti / GAEA Booking and Records, if.aeag@ittnot.ase
  • The Valkyrians: Samuel, puh. +358 50 3596972, moc.snairyklaveht@ofni
  • Viikate: Tuula Salminen / Spinefarm Records, if.mrafenips@saluut

Press Photos – The Artists

65daysofstatic

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Against Me!
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Antony and the Johnsons
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Antony and the Johnsons / Orchestra
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Black Star
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D-A-D

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First Aid Kit
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Goran Bregović
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The Hives
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Modeselektor
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Iiris
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Looptroop Rockers
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Mayhem
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Nasum
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Pulled Apart by Horses

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Rival Sons

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Tanya Stephens

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The xx
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Press Photos – Ilosaarirock Festival

Ilosaarirock Festival 2012 poster

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Ilosaarirock
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Ilosaarirock
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