Damian Marley brought the Jamaican sun to rainy Main Stage
24.7.2015 klo 12:31
Damian ”Jr. Gong” Marley’s Finnish debut at the Main Stage of Ilosaarirock made the audience move their hips and feet to the Jamaican beat.
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The Festival Life page will be updated during the spring and actual festival weekend. It will feature stories and photos written and taken by dozens of journalists and photographers about bands as well as numerous other interesting phenomena around Ilosaarirock festival.
From the other side of the world to Ilosaarirock
22.7.2015 klo 12:49
Angus & Julia Stone’s beautiful music made lovers cling to each other.
Read more »Ghostly drama in Main Tent
21.7.2015 klo 23:57
Swedish heavy metal band Ghost was the perfect choice for the last performer in Main Tent.
Read more »Sunn O))) creates a world of fog and noise
21.7.2015 klo 21:07
An unpenetrable fog, a silent crowd. Somewhere a lone fist rises up, over there someone is gazing at their shoes. Without any drums to give rhythm, using only guitar feedback and low growling vocals, the music of Sunn O))) slowly infiltrates the subconscious, creating an unforgettable live music experience.
Read more »Beres Hammond spread some lovin’ around Rento Stage
21.7.2015 klo 16:12
The honey-voiced Jamaican singer, also known as the king of lovers rock arrived in Ilosaarirock to spread the message about the importance of love.
Read more »Tom Odell: ”It is nice to have fans”
19.7.2015 klo 21:22
Tom Odell is the type of guy who doesn’t make a big fuss out of himself. However, that is just the reason why everyone else is fussing over him. He moved the audience in the Main Tent and called Joensuu a beautiful city in an interview just moments before the gig.
Read more »Drumming up something sexy and fierce
19.7.2015 klo 19:11
Von Hertzen Brothers needs no introductions. Ilosaarirock’s Sunday lineup included this behemoth of Finnish rock.
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