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What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – November & December 2021

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In this episode Mark and Glenn look forwards to the upcoming Christmas period. There are lots of festive events, like Xmas markets and live music, including a special Christmas show from our guest, Koop Arponen and Flute of Shame.

Naturally, Glenn has found another biking event, Cyclocross this time, and there is the illuminating ValotON event at Kalevan Navetta (for those of us that need a little culture all year round). Continue reading What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – November & December 2021

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What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – October 2021

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In this episode Mark and Glenn find there are still plenty of things to do in autumn. From spooky halloween fun for the family, to indoor spectator sports and yet more trail running for the more active of you. Continue reading What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – October 2021

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What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – September 2021

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As we hit summer 2021, there are several large festivaös scheduled to take place. Some of which have been delayed or rescheduled.

Mark & Glenn highlight a variety of events, including music festivals, power truck show, a family festival that involves YouTubers, a mountain biking competition, a mini Tango Festival and lots of other live music!

Our guest this episode, is Jaakko Rinne, who joined us to introduce the ever-expanding Nuermo Fest. Continue reading What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – September 2021

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What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – August 2021 BONUS

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There were so many events taking place across Southern Ostrobothnia, in August 2021, that wanted to be involved with our show, so we decided to publish a bonus episode of events taking place at the end of August.

Mark was flying solo on this episode and introduce four guests to introduce their events: Stadion Fest, Culture Club Caribbean Night, Kyrö Fest and Yard Jam. Watch, listen or read on for more info. Continue reading What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – August 2021 BONUS

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What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – August 2021

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As we hit summer 2021, there are several large festivaös scheduled to take place. Some of which have been delayed or rescheduled.

Mark & Glenn highlight a variety of events, including music festivals, power truck show, a family festival that involves YouTubers, a mountain biking competition, a mini Tango Festival and lots of other live music!

Our guest this episode, is Jaakko Rinne, who joined us to introduce the ever-expanding Nuermo Fest. Continue reading What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – August 2021

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What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – July 2021

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In this episode, summer has finally hit Southern Ostrobothnia and this means opportunities to party across the region. Mark and Glenn discuss festivals, both large and small (Solar Sound and Culture Club Carneval) and concerts taking place across the region (Hot Club Lakeus’ gypsy jazz or the Kultainen Kori series in Ähtäri).

Summer 2021, also brings art events including the Lapua Art & Film Festival LAFF. And for the petrol-heads, the Kauhava Motor Show. Our guests in this episode are Sasa and Mariette, who tell us about the Taidepolku (Art Trail) in Seinäjoki this summer. Continue reading What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – July 2021

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What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – June 2021

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In this episode, Mark and Glenn look at events across the Southern Ostrobothnia region and it seems that summer time is starting to get more lively. There are many events in Seinäjoki; Sirkus Tähti, Seinäjoki Horse Show, International Grand Market, WIISE Midsummer picnic. But we also look further afield to kayaking in Ähtäri, a museum in Kurikka and the Pohjanmaa Rally – which could be anywhere, we don’t know yet!

Our guest this time is Jaakko Koskenkorva from Koskenkorvan Trahteeri in Koskenkorva – yes, really! –who will introduce the summer sauna evenings at Trahteeri. Continue reading What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – June 2021

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What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – May 2021

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In this episode Mark and Glenn look at events across the Southern Ostrobothnia region. From hiking in Alajärvi to a cycling challenge in Teuva, via courses at Seinäjoki library and a museum in Koskenkorva. Our guest this time is Elina Teitti from Kunstahalle Seinäjoki, who will explain what is Art Yoga at Kalevan Navetta. Continue reading What’s On: Southern Ostrobothnia – May 2021