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Afrobeat, Ethio-Jazz, Cumbia Collective from Helsinki

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Galleria Kasvihuone opening 2024

Once again Friction opened the season of the Galleria Kasvihuone project for this year. The project is a blend of art, research, education, fun and of course gardening! This year's installation will stay in its new place for two years, you can read more about the project here http://galleriakasvihuone.fi. We were honored to play a fun little roof terrace garden gig:

Sáré Kon Kon – Friction Live at Kekri 2023

Check out our live performance during last year's Kekri Festival

Kaapeli Jam hosted by Friction

Every first Friday of the month, we are now hosting an cumbia and afrobeat jam session at Cable Factory in Helsinki. We'll be opening the evening at 18:00 and from 18:30 the stage is open for anyone interested to play! You can read more about the event here.

Friction's first live stream

We recently did our first YouTube live stream, straight from our rehearsal room. Check it out here:

Upcoming Gigs

4.10.2024 - 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

1.11.2024 - 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

2.11.2024 - Viaporin Kekri Festival 2024 on Suomenlinna

Viaporin Kekri on Suomenlinna is the darkest festival of the year. We are happy to be back in 2024 to play in the Tenalji von Fersen hall. More details on the coming soon.

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