24 May 2025
Espan Lava at 14:00
Esplanadin Park, Helsinki, Finland

One sure sign of summer approaching is the Espan Big Band Marathon!

This year again, five fantastic ensembles will perform a diverse selection of big band music, ranging from groovy summer hits to traditional big band tunes.

Schedule and Bands
11:00 AM Vaskivuori Big Band
12:00 PM PJK Big Band
1:00 PM Ebeli Big Band
2:00 PM Reunion Big Band
3:00 PM Ladies First Big Band

The event is organized by Espan Lava and Sointi Jazz Orchestra ry. to edit.

Photo: John Grönvall

14.12.2024, Lobby Myyrmäki, 21:00
Tickets: Link to Tiketti

Welcome to embark on our adventures with the secret agent!

In the midst of Christmas time, Reunion Big Band performs the iconic music from James Bond movies with Iina Salin as soloist.

Like the films, the Bond soundtracks are famous and loved by many. The themes have been performed by many great artists, such as Shirley Bassey, Nancy Sinatra, Tina Turner, Tom Jones, Madonna and Adele. 

As the soloist of the Reunion Big Band, Bond tunes are represented by the great singer Iina Salin. Salin works versatile in the field of music: as a soloist, backing singer, choir singer, voice actor and as a singing teacher. The Reunion Big Band is 17-member big orchestra performing in the Helsinki Metropolitan area, conducted by Martti Vesala.

Age limit: K-18
Doors open at 20
​Showtime at 21

Myyr York Park, Summer Stage (Jönsaksentie 6)
Free entry
​Showtime 18

Sami Pitkämö is a musician praised for his wonderful voice and versatile skills. The general public knows him from TV, as he has been leading bands in the top television series like Tanssii Tähtien Kanssa, Obladii and Nevada.

This concert will include the wonderful swing songs from Pitkämö's solo album Lauluja Rakkaudesta ja vähän muustakin (2008). 

The gig will take place at the Myyr York Park, which will once again be built in the heart of Myyrmäki this summer. The Summer Stage promises great variety of music. Entry is free to all concerts. Welcome! 

More info about Myyr York Park can be found here: Link to the City of Vantaa webpage

Friday 3.5.2024
​​Lobby Myyrmäki (Jönsaksentie 6 A, 2nd floor)
At 19:00

Big Band jam session, with Reunion Big Band, HOS Big Band and Baggböle Big Band​. Welcome!

Lobby Myyrmäki (Jönsaksentie 6A)
Tickets: events.liveto.io/events/sami-pitkamo-reunion-big-band
Doors open: 19:00
​Showtime: 20:00

Sami Pitkämö is a musician praised for his wonderful voice and versatile skills. The general public knows him from TV, as he has been leading bands in the top television series like Tanssii Tähtien Kanssa, Obladii and Nevada.

This concert will include the wonderful swing songs from Pitkämö's solo album Lauluja Rakkaudesta ja vähän muustakin (2008). 

Welcome!