Win a ticket to a unique jazz experience on Fri, 2 August. Macro concert brings the artist close to you like a camera's macro lens. The jazz vocalist and Artistic Director of Elojazz, Aili Ikonen, will perform together with pianist Tuomas J. Turunen for just eight people in a secret location in Oulu on 2 August at 17:30.

Join the raffle by commenting the posts either on Facebook or Instagram by 29 July at 16:00. Tag a friend you'd like to bring along to share the experience with you. The winners will be notified personally.

In addition to the Macro Concert, Aili Ikonen will perform at Elojazz on 1 August as the soloist for Oulu Symphony in her "Valo" album release concert.

Photo: Tero Ahonen

Elojazz swings from the last Thursday of July to the fourth of August. On Thursday, the festival's artistic director Aili Ikonen's album release gig kicks off the Oulu Symphony Orchestra's autumn season. Friday and Saturday, jazz will be played as usual at Hupisaaret. The festivals are opened and closed at the church.

At Hupisaaret, OASBB will host American guitar virtuoso Robben Ford and acclaimed conductor Ed Partyka.

Bassist Kaisa Mäensivu's quartet, Kaisa’s Machine, presents a mature perspective on modern jazz. Continuously seeking new paths and evolving in a more personal direction, the band brings Mäensivu's multi-layered music to life.

Swedish band Dirty Loops skillfully blends elements of various music genres and dazzles with their virtuosic handling of instruments. Expect an entertaining show full of catchy rhythms and energy.

The stage at Hupisaaret will feature soulful interpretations when Aili Järvelä & Unituuli perform songs composed by Järvelä from the Unituuli album. Additionally, Oulu Youth Jazz Orchestra will be a regular guest.

At the Church of St. Thomas (Pyhän Tuomaan kirkko), the audience can enjoy expressive jazz guitar playing by Teemu Viinikainen Solo, where strong presence, sensitivity, and the beautiful sound of the guitar come together.

The longstanding collaboration with Jumpru Pub continues. Elojazz clubs will feature Dutch Swing College Band together with Kenneth Sjöwall’s Dixie Dudes, Jimi Ahlroos Quartet, Advanced Settings and Into Koponen Band. A Jazz Mass will be held at Church of Tuira on Sunday.

Elojazz celebrates its 35th anniversary at Hupisaaret, Church of Tuira, Madetoja Concert Hall and in smaller events at Jumpru Pub and a movie concert at Cultural Centre Valve. At the festival we can hear the sounds of Zara McFarlane, Richard Bona Trio, Johanna Iivanainen and Oulu Sinfonia, Emma Salokoski - Jarmo Saari, Olli Soikkeli - Cesar Carabini, Olli Ahvenlahti Poet 2, Aki Rissanen Hyperreal, Antti Lötjönen Quintet East, Megasakki and of course the artistic director of Elojazz, Jukka Eskola, playing his 10 year anniversary concert with Oulu Sinfonia.

Over the years the festival has established itself as one of the biggest Finnish jazz festivals. Artistic director for the festival is one of the most respected jazz musicians in Finland, trumpeter, Jukka Eskola. The festival is produced by Jazz-20 ry.