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Blind Channel’s success in Rotterdam confirms the rise of UMK as an important show both for Finnish broadcaster YLE, but to the Finnish music scene as a whole. AheadR of this year’s edition, Ewan Spence talks with the UMK’s Executive Producer and Head of Delegation Anssi Autio to talk about history of UMK, the impact of Blind Channel’s success, and the wider appeal of the selection show outside of Finland.
Chat Over Coffee: YLE’s UMK 2022 With Finnish HoD Anssi Autio
Ewan Spence sits down with YLE’s Anssi Autio to talk about Finland at Eurovision, the success of Blind Channel, and this year’s UMK Show.
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