Aili Järvelä

NEWS & GIGS

Music video for Mänty is now released!

“Mänty” is a collaboration between me and acclaimed audiovisual visionaries, visual artist Vappu Rossi and director Pete Veijalainen, two award-winning professionals whose work combines hand-crafted visual poetry with cutting-edge animation.

I'm simply amazed by Vappu and Pete’s extraordinary imagination and artistic talent. It was pure joy to get to work with them!

Release date: 17.10.2025

VUORI, my third solo album is now released

VUORI is a collaboration with the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, harpist Laura Hynninen, and percussionist Samuli Kosminen. I have made all the lyrics, compositions and arrangements.

The album has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the media. Finnish radio hosts have described VUORI in YLE’s music programmes with words such as:

Pekka Laine (Pekka Laineen Ihmemaa):
“A beautiful modern pop album that sounds like timeless chamber music.”

Susanna Vainiola (Kissankehto):
“Wow, just wow – gave me chills.”

Mika Kauhanen (Keinuva talo):
“The whole album sparkles with pure musicality.”

Kare Eskola (Uudet levyt):
“True auteur music – entirely in the hands of its creator.”

Levylautakunta – 1st place:
“Music with a purpose.”
“Divinely beautiful music.”

The Finnish press and online media have also praised the album with excellent reviews:

Desibeli.net:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

HS:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ilkka-Pohjalainen:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Keskisuomalainen:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I released the album independently on September 19, 2025.

New single released!

I released a single Kaikki järjestyy ("It's Gonna Be OK") on March 14th. You can listen it here.

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Katrina EP out now!

Four songs from the musical Katrina (composed by yours truly) is now released and available in all the streaming platforms.

Webshop now open

You can buy new (and old) Aili Järvelä merchandise here!

New single and musicvideo Elegia

The music video is scripted and directed by Finnish super talented pop star genius Paula Vesala. We had fun with this!

Katrina, the new musical

I composed a musical. Musical Katrina premiered in Helsinki City Theaters Swedish speaking theatre Lilla teatern in January 31st 2024. Katrina is based on a book made by Finnish author Sally Salminen.

Katrina has garnered rave reviews from both critics and audiences. Helsingin Sanomat described the musical as “a powerful and moving reinterpretation of the classic novel,” while Hufvudstadsbladet praised its music for its “strong originality and emotionally engaging arc.” The newspaper Keski-Pohjanmaa characterized the production as “a profoundly affecting bullseye.” Feedback emphasized the emotional impact of the music and the exceptionally high artistic level of the entire creative team, both on stage and behind the scenes. In addition to Helsinki, Katrina was performed to full houses at Åbo Svenska Teater and Wasa Teatern.

Couldn't have wished for a better reception for my first musical!

Read more about Katrina here.

My composition Satama (harbour) for Sähkökitarakvartetti is released 2023

Working in following bands & productions atm: Aili Järvelä, Aili Järvelä & Unituuli, BFP

GIGS 2026

23.1. Aili Järvelä duo | Maunulatalo, Helsinki

7.2. Aili Järvelä duo | private event, Helsinki

BFP:

15.1. House concert | Helsinki

29.1. Kaustisen Kamarimusiikkiviikko | Kaustinen

GIGS 2025

14.1.-30.4. Katrina | Wasa Teater, Åbo Svenska Teater, Lilla teatern (40 shows)
24.7. Aili Järvelä | Ykspihlaja | Kahvila Saha

26.7. Aili Järvelä | Helsinki | Roihuvuori Hard Rock House
26.9. Aili Järvelä: VUORI, album release | Kokkola | Musiikkikeskus Snellman

11.10. Aili Järvelä duo | private event
13.11. Aili Järvelä duo | Lappeenranta | Ja kitara soi -festival

BFP:
28.6. Haapavesifolk
9.-10.7. Kaustinen Folk Music Festival
22.10. G Livelab Helsinki
19.-20.11. Pietarsaari | RUSK festival

GIGS 2024

31.8. Aili Järvelä | Private gig
30.8. Aili Järvelä | Ostarifestari | Oulu
3.8. Aili Järvelä & Unituuli | Elojazz | Oulu
2.8. Aili Järvelä & Unituuli | Hamina tattoo Bastion Jazz | Hamina
2.8. BFP | Saltfest | Loviisa
20.7. Aili Järvelä | Konnevesi
12.6. Aili Järvelä duo | Uusi Sauna | Helsinki
19.5. Aili Järvelä & Janne Haavisto houseband | Hard rock house Roihuvuori | HKI
14.5. Aili Järvelä trio | Private gig
4.5. Aili Järvelä | TTT klubi | TRE
24.4. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
23.4. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
20.4. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
19.4. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
18.4. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
17.4. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
13.4. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
12.4. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
3.4. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
2.4. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
23.3. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
22.3. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
21.3. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
20.3. Aili Järvelä trio | Ateneum | HKI
14.3. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
13.3. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
7.3. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
22.2. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
21.2. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
17.2. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
15.2. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
8.2. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
7.2. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
6.2. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
3.2. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
2.2. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI
31.1. Katrina | Lilla Teatern | HKI

PAST GIGS 2023:

11.11. BFP | Helsinki | Private gig
30.9. Aili Järvelä duo | Private gig
27.9. Aili Järvelä | Espoo, Louhisali
23.9. STINAKO | Helsinki, G Livelab
22.9. STINAKO | Tampere, G Livelab
15.-16.9. Sellosalin 20-vuotisgaala feat. Sami Saari, Nina Tapio, Aili Järvelä ja Petrus Kähkönen
9.9. Aili Järvelä trio, Kaukametsän kongressi- ja kulttuurikeskus, Kajaani
3.9. Aili Järvelä trio, Mäntsälän kulttuurimeijeri
26.8. Aili Järvelä duo | Roihuvuoren Rio, Helsinki
25.8. Aili Järvelä | Viapori Jazz, Helsinki
19.8. STINAKO | Juhlaviikot, Helsinki
28.7. Aili Järvelä | Työväen Musiikkitapahtuma, Valkeakoski
27.7. Aili Järvelä trio | Helsinki, Espan lava
12.7. Aili Järvelä | Kaustinen, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival
11.7. Aili Järvelä | Kaustinen, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival
10.5. Aili Järvelä trio | Seinäjoki, Kalevan navetta
3.5. Aili Järvelä | Helsinki, G Livelab
27.4. Aili Järvelä | Tampere, G Livelab
26.4. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
25.4. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
21. 4. STINAKO | Helsinki, Malmitalo
19.4. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
18.4. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
17.4. Världens lyckligaste land | Vaasan Kaupunginteatteri
12.4. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
11.4. Världens lyckligaste land | Turun Kaupunginteatteri
5.4. Världens lyckligaste land | Helsingin Kaupunginteatteri
1.4. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
25.3. Aili Järvelä & OASBB | Oulun musiikkijuhlat, Oulu
17.3. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
9.3. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
8.3. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
25.2. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
24.2. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
15.2. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
14.2. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
11.2. Aili Järvelä & Frigg | Hengaillaan / YLE1, Tampere
20.2. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
9.2. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
8.2. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
7.2. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
20.1. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
1.2. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
31.1. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
25.1. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
24.1. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
20.1. Once | Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

PAST GIGS 2022:

11.12. Aili Järvelä (duo) / Oulu, Taustatarinaklubi

18.11. Stinako / Korjaamo, Helsinki

7.10. Aili Järvelä (trio) / Oulu, Tuba
30.9. Aili Järvelä (duo) / Helsinki, Radio Helsingin Uusi ääni klubi, Musiikkitalo
24.9. Jukka Perko, Teemu Viinikainen, Jarmo Saari, Aili Järvelä / Tyrvää Jazz
3.9. Bergå Folk Project / Loviisa, Loviisan Sibeliuspäivät
2.9. Aili Järvelä (duo) / Helsinki, Roihuvuoren Rio
12.-28.8. Frigg / USA tour

9.8. Bergå Folk Project / Espan lava, Helsinki

30.7. Aili Järvelä & Sointi Jazz Orchestra / Joroinen, Joroisten Musiikkipäivät

14.-15.7. Bergå Folk Project / Kaustinen, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival

9.7. Aili Järvelä & Sointi Jazz Orchestra / Savonlinna, Saimaa Jazz Festival

8.7. Jukka Perko, Teemu Viinikainen, Jarmo Saari, Aili Järvelä / Sysmä, Sysmän suvisoitto

2.7. Frigg / Denmark

29.6. Bergå Folk Project / Helsinki, Espan lava
18.6. Aili Järvelä / private gig

2.6. Bergå Folk Project album release / Helsinki
20.5. TBA / TBA

21.4.-3.5. Frigg Scotland tour

20.4. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

19.4. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

6.4. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

5.4. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

4.4. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

24.3. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

23.3. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

22.3. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

19.3. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

18.3. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

17.3. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

9.-10.3. Aili Järvelä & Tapiola Sinfonietta, KULPS-konsertit

9.3. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

8.3. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

7.3. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

4.3. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

3.3. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern

PAST GIGS 2021:

15.12. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
14.12. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
8.12. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
7.12. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
4.12. Aili Järvelä / Private gig
2.12. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
1.12. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
30.11. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
24.11. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
23.11. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
16.11. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
10.11. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
3.11. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
2.11. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
27.10 Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
26.10. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
23.10. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
23.10. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
20.10. Aili Järvelä & Sointi Jazz Orchestra / Helsinki, Kapsäkki, album release
19.10. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
14.10. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
13.10. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
12.10 Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
6.10. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
5.10. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
20.9. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
17.9. Aili Järvelä trio / Malmitalo, Helsinki
13.9. Once / Helsinki, Lilla Teatern
13.8. Aili Järvelä trio / Sellosali, Espoo
7.8. Aili Järvelä trio / Hybrid forms, Helsinki
2.8. Aili Järvelä / Etno-Espa, Helsinki
12.7. Vesala-Järvelä-Rahmel / Kaustinen Folk Music Festival
3.7. Matti Johannes Koivu & Uskomaton Folktrio / Haapavesifolk
2.7. Aili Järvelä trio / Haapavesi, Haapavesifolk
7.-9.4. Aili Järvelä & Keskipohjanmaan Kamariorkesteri / Taidetestaajakonsertit, Kokkola
23.-25.2. Aili Järvelä & Keskipohjanmaan Kamariorkesteri / Taidetestaajakonsertit, Ylivieska

You can read more about probably the only electric guitar quartet in the world here.

Solo album Älä pelkää

I'm so happy about this. Älä pelkää (Don't Be Afraid) is inspired by Finnish pop-rock and bands, the music which I grew up to among all the other beautiful genres.

BFP's debut got rewarded as the best ethno album of the year 2022 in Finnish Grammies!

Our rather fresh folkmusic band BFP (Bergå Folk Project) released its debut album in May 2022! So proud and happy about this one. Please take a closer look here!

New music for big band 2022

Unituulia -album was being released by Eclipse Music in October 2021. Unituulia is a collaboration with a Finnish big band Sointi Jazz Orchestra. The album consists of my compositions and arrangements and the album saw daylight in all the streaming services in the end of November. Read what Finnish broadcasting company YLE said about Unituulia here!

Solo album / EP-trilogy Lainattua, Sinistä, Omaa

The last part of my first album, Omaa -EP got a five star review in Helsingin Sanomat. Happy about it, obviously! Check out the review here.

Omaa - EP was also selected to the chart of Helsingin Sanomat -critics best releases of the year 2020.