University of The Arts Student Union (TaiYo) is organizing Vapaan taiteen tila pop-up event week as part of Kallio Summer Streets from July 28 to August 3. During this week, groups of University of the Arts students will present their works to Helsinki residents enjoying the warmth of late summer and the gradually darkening evenings.
The Vapaan taiteen tila pop-up begins on Monday, July 28, and ends on Sunday, August 3, with an evening featuring three performances. Between the opening and closing events, the street theater performance Takatalvi, created for the event week, will be presented on three evenings at sunset.
All performances are free of charge. The program is provided by the City of Helsinki.
During the event week, the following works will be presented:
Francis Maskens: Moving Chandelier
The dancer is wearing a glittery top of sequins and a scarf of shiny beads that reflects the sun light. The piece involves the dancer moving through space in dialogue with shape and sound. The concept of the piece is that the dancer reflects the surroundings through dance. The running time in length is 15mins with soundscape music in the background.
Takatalvi
Takatalvi is an eerie and icy street theater performance by Eemeli Väisänen and Inari Kolehmainen, staged in Kallio’s parks as part of the Kallio Summer Streets 2025 project. The performance is developed through a process-based approach, drawing inspiration from Tove Jansson’s book Moominland Midwinter and Hayao Miyazaki’s film Spirited Away. However, these sources are not directly used in the performance; rather, they influence the atmosphere and imagery. The work is created specifically for the Kallio Summer Streets project and has a duration of approximately one hour. The exact location will be announced later.
HUIPPU
HUIPPU is a six-member band that plays contemporary folk music with great intensity and youthful energy. The band has developed a distinctive musical style inspired by various folk traditions. HUIPPU’s music features fresh and beautiful melodies, rhythmic drive, and a strong groove. All the songs are original compositions, collaboratively arranged by the group. HUIPPU’s performance will take place on the Karhupuisto event stage.
Raja-Jooseppi
The ten-member Raja-Jooseppi Orkesteri performs original compositions, featuring a brass section that gives the ensemble its signature, almost orchestral sound. The band does not shy away from blending genres, incorporating elements of jazz and soft rock with an open-minded approach. With energetic funk pieces, they ensure that even the slowest ballads are outshined. In February 2024, the band recorded their songs as a live studio session. During the summer, Raja-Jooseppi Orkesteri performed in Helsinki as part of the Espan Lava Open Stage concert series. Their performance will also take place on the Karhupuisto event stage.
Schedule
Mon 28.7.
Moving Chandelier
HUIPPU
Takatalvi
Tue 29.7.
Takatalvi
Wed 31.7.
Takatalvi
Sat 2.8.
Takatalvi
Sun 3.8.
Moving Chandelier
Raja-Jooseppi
Takatalvi
More precise schedule will be updated closer to the event.
