Arena Market: Finland
Putin’s sabre-rattling and the war in Ukraine have caused headaches for Finland, which has a long land border with Russia. Sanctions and trade restrictions, along with a general increased military threat, have upended the Finns’ previously sleepy and happy lives. One of the issues has been the Russian ownership of the Helsinki Halle, the city’s largest venue.
This prompted a closure of the venue, which has caused some problems. Nevertheless, in the face of adversity, this country famed for its great design and architecture, as well as its penchant for metal, will soldier on.
There are few other countries in the world where a 30-something, hipster prime minister would attend music festivals wearing a leather jacket and looking like the kind of politician we can only dream about in most countries. Former PM Sanna Marin’s appearances at Ruisrock and Flow epitomised the coolness of this Nordic nation.
Finland’s arenas include the Gatorade Center in Turku (11,820), Nokia Arena in Tampere (5,000-15,500), Lappi Areena in Rovaniemi (5,500), Espoo Metro Areena (8,582), and the Helsinki Ice Hall (7,000).
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