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Friction back at Kekri on Suomenlinna in 2024

We are honored to once again be part of the amazing Viaporin Kekri Festival this year on 2.11.2024!

Kekri is an ancient Finnish celebration at the end of the harvest season and the cycle of the year. Kekri is celebrated with plenty of food and drink, honoring the dead and giving thanks for the harvest and the past year. In Viapor’s kekri, based on old traditions, a common urban event suitable for this time has been created for the residents of Suomenlinna, the people of Helsinki and those who visit the beloved UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna. Viapori’s kekri is an event full of light and Suomenlinna art, culture and flavors.

You can find more information about the event here: https://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/en-viaporin-kekri-2024/.

We will once again play in the ancient Tenalji von Fersen hall in the beer festival part of the event where local breweries showcase their latest produce. Entrance is free, and we will play 3 sets, likely ~16:00, ~18:00 and ~20:00.

We had a lot of fun last year:

See you there on 2.11. 🔥

Join our monthly Groove and Afrobeat Jam Session at Cable Factory

Our monthly jam session at Café Konttori in Cable Factory has been going steady. Every first Friday of the month we invite players to join us for an easy-going open stage jam session. The next dates will be 1.11. and 13.12 (since the 6.12. is Independence Day). Come jam with us!

Upcoming Gigs

30.11.2024 - Friction at Lapinlahti Elämän Lähde

The multi-generational city festival organized in Lapinlahti the previous two years will in the future be a music event that repeats once a month, which takes place from August to November always on the last Saturday of the month at Lapinlahti Lähti.

The event offers a stage for RockHubs neighborhood bands who are enthusiastic about the music hobby and connect generations. In addition, there are invited artist guests at the events. The event days also combine music workshops and a discussion about the importance of culture for well-being.

The events are free of charge and their organization is supported by the city of Helsinki.

Welcome to meet and make music with a low threshold during the fall!

13.12.2024 - Groove & Afrobeat Jam Session at Cable Factory

Every first Friday of the month, 17:30 - 19:00

At Cable Factory Helsinki, Kaapelitehtaan Konttori

Free Entry, accessible for all!
Happy Hour 17:30-19:00 - beers 5€.
Bring your own instrument to play or simply enjoy improvised music.

Hosted by Friction, more at www.friction-helsinki.com