Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu(2012)

Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu is Finland's annual music competition, organized by public broadcaster Yle to select the country's Eurovision Song Contest entry. Launched in 2012, UMK replaced the long-running Suomen euroviisukarsinta, which had served as Finland's Eurovision qualifier since 1961. The contest showcases emerging Finnish artists competing for the chance to represent their nation on the Eurovision stage. Each year, UMK draws significant viewership across Finland, blending contemporary pop, rock, and alternative sounds. The competition has become a cultural fixture, offering a platform for new talent while maintaining the tradition of Finnish participation in Europe's largest song contest.