Media

Dear Journalists

Every year, approximately 200 representatives of Finnish and international media converge on Joensuu to take part in Ilosaarirock Festival. In 2014, the festival will be held on July 11–13.

For interview requests about Ilosaarirock Festival:
Publicist: Mr. Petri Varis, tel. +358 44 293 6889, if.kcoriraasoli@sirav.irtep.

General media queries: if.kcoriraasoli@aidem.

Media accreditation

Please find underneath the link to a digital accreditation request form for Ilosaarirock 2014.

Accreditation form for media >>

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 point is located at ice rink

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:

Thursday 10th July from 12am to 6pm
Friday 11th July from 12am to 10pm
Saturday 12th July from 10am to 6pm
Sunday 13th July from 11am to 4pm

Media Centre – location and services

The Media Centre (Mediakeidas in Finnish) is located behind Ilosaari Lounge. The Media Centre will be open on Friday from 6pm to 10pm, on Saturday from 12 noon to 10pm and on Sunday from 12 noon to 11pm. 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.

At the Media Centre you will find three laptop spots with internet connections and two laptops with internet connection. 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 50 336 0195.

Interview requests for artists

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 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.

Contact information of artists for interview requests

Foreign artists

A$ap Ferg: Sony Music / Katja Vauhkonen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 40 747 9933
Alice In Chains: Universal Music / Tuula Salminen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 40 901 1266
Ellie Goulding: Universal Music / Tuula Salminen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 40 901 1266
Haim: Universal Music / Tuula Salminen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 40 901 1266
Mustasch: Live Nation / Niksu Vaisto, if.[email protected] tel. +358 40 705 8867
Opeth: Warner Music / Antti Aalto, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 50 570 0311
Portishead: if.kcoriraasoli@aidem
Riverside: ProPromotion / Taija Holm, if.noitomorporp@ajiat tel. +358 40 748 3435
Studio Killers: Warner Music / Antti Aalto, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 10 841 7500
Trentemøller: Fullsteam / Johannes Kinnunen, if.maetslluf@sennahoj tel. +358 41 533 6211

Domestic artists

Aksim & Musta Barbaari: Ramin Välitys / Jenny Lahti, if.sytilavnimar@ynnej tel. +358 50 346 2299
Anssi Kela: Live Nation / Janne Joutsenniemi, if.[email protected] tel. +358 50 591 4824
Asa & Band: Tarnanen / Maria Tarnanen, if.nenanrat@airam tel. +358 40 707 2371
Beastmilk: Svart Records / Tomi Pulkki, moc.sdrocertravs@imot
Black Lizard: Fullsteam Agency / Toni Ritonen, if.maetslluf@inot tel. +358 50 404 4573
Blind Channel: Joonas Porko, moc.liamg@dnalniflennahcdnilb
CeeJay: moc.[email protected]
Damn Seagulls: Sony Music / Katja Vauhkonen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 40 747 9933
Stam1na: Sony Music / Katja Vauhkonen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 40 747 9933
Death Hawks: Exogenic / Saara Autere, moc.cinegoxe@araas tel. +358 50 328 4689
Distral: Simo Timonen, moc.liamtoh@eroclartsid tel. +358 400 767 587
DJ Polarsoulin Rentoshow: Fullsteam Agency / Jussi Laine, if.maetslluf@issuj tel. +358 40 185 1205
Eläkeläiset – Humpfonia!: Piikkikasvi / Kari Pössi, if.[email protected] tel. +358 50 564 1950
Eppu Normaali: ProPromotion / Taija Holm, if.noitomorporp@ajiat tel. +358 40 748 3435
Gracias & The Globe Band: Cocoa Music / Ezra Gould, if.aococ@arze tel. +358 40 138 8811
Haloo Helsinki!: Sony Music / Katja Vauhkonen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 40 747 9933
Happoradio: Sony Music/ Katja Vauhkonen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 40 747 9933
Herra Ylppö & Ihmiset: Sony Music / Katja Vauhkonen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 40 747 9933
Hopeajärvi: moc.liamg@ivrajaepoh
Insomnium: ProPromotion / Taija Holm, if.noitomorporp@ajiat tel. +358 40 748 3435
J. Karjalainen: Warner Music Finland/ Inka Laitinen, moc.[email protected] puh. +358 40 0747 229
Jenni Vartiainen: Warner Music Finland / Carla Ahonius, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 40 719 7668
KC/MD Mafia: Fullsteam Agency / Jussi Laine, if.maetslluf@issuj tel. +358 40 185 1205
Lapko: Fullsteam Agency / Niko Kangas, if.maetslluf@okin tel. +358 50 544 3312
Lenno: moc.liamg@amajnilonnel
Lieminen: Mellakka Helsinki / Stella Harasek, if.iknislehakkallem@allets tel. +358 44 505 7444
Lost Society: moc.margatraeh@eklis
Magic Meredith: Joonas Pihala, moc.liamg@dnabhtideremcigam tel. +358 40 516 4351
Night Lives: moc.liamg@dnabsevilthgin, tel. +358 40 830 6805
Nyrkkitappelu: Stupido / Joose Berglund, if.odiputs@esooj tel. +358 40 546 8779
OJJ: moc.liamg@dnabjjo
Olavi Uusivirta: Universal Music / Tara Kojonen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 50 467 3269
Oranssi Pazuzu: moc.liamg@uzuzapissnaro
Pariisin Kevät: Sony Music/ Katja Vauhkonen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 40 747 9933
Pietarin Spektaakkeli: Fullsteam Agency / Jussi Laine, if.maetslluf@issuj tel. +358 40 185 1205
Pää Kii: Stupido / Joose Berglund, if.odiputs@esooj tel. +358 40 546 8779
Ranger: Blow Up That Gramophone / Esa Valkeajärvi, if.puwolb@ase tel. +358 400 852 565
Ratface: Metalheim / Vilma Lindqvist, if.miehlatem@amliv tel. +358 40 724 3050
Rauhatäti & Tes La Rok: moc.[email protected] / [email protected]
Relentless: Janne Tapio Media, moc.liamg@aidemoipatennaj
Risto: Exogenic / moc.cinegoxe@araas tel. +358 50 328 4689
SANNI: Warner Music Finland / Inka Laitinen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 400 747 229
Santa Cruz: Universal Music / Tuula Salminen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 40 901 1266
Speedtrap: moc.liamg@diarlatemyvaeh
Sur-rur: moc.liamg@mnerouvv
The Blanko: Sony Music / Katja Vauhkonen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 40 747 9933
Tuomo: Sony Music / Liina Rislakki, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 207 421 531
Turmion Kätilöt: Nem Agency / Rowan Rafferty, if.men@nawor tel. +358 50 585 7300
Wasted: moc.[email protected] tel. +358 50 537 2686
Wolfheart: moc.[email protected] tel. +358 45 124 2118
Viikate: Spinefarm Records / Tuula Salminen, moc.[email protected] tel. +358 40 901 1266