Skinny-dipping with a few (hundred) close friends
15.7.2017 klo 21:04
The most exciting part of the skinny-dipping world record event were the close shave situations. Read more »
Festival Life
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.
Mesmerizing Mew charmed the festival audience
15.7.2017 klo 20:40
The ethereal sounds of Mew led the crowd at Ilosaarirock to other dimensions. Read more »
Imagine Dragons closed the night with a bang
15.7.2017 klo 20:15
The first day of Ilosaarirock Festival finished with an energic show by Imagine Dragons. Read more »
Holy Pooper – the Dio toilet
15.7.2017 klo 13:51
Yes, you read it right: Dio toilet, not bio toilet! Read more »
”Keep on rocking against racism!” – Syd Shelton’s photographs in Joensuu
13.7.2017 klo 19:34
We got to talk with British artist Syd Shelton, whose interesting Rock Against Racism photo exhibition opened in the Joensuu Main Library just in time for Ilosaarirock. The collage takes its viewers back in time to the end of the 70's – a time that has many similarities to the current day. Read more »
Insomnium and the Joensuu City Orchestra present a unique joint gig at Ilosaarirock
9.7.2017 klo 20:14
The Finnish melodic death metal band Insomnium and the Joensuu City Orchestra have combined their skills to offer a unique live gig for the festival goers of Ilosaarirock. They will play the entirety of Insomnium’s 40-minute long Winter’s Gate. Read more »
