Olavi Uusivirta, the new pretty boy of Finnish pop rock greets his audience with a coy smile and cheerful exterior. The good-humoured singer-songwriter has garnered considerable merits in the field of Finnish pop culture, and more is sure to come. This hour is best described through Olavi’s music, lyrics and general dancing.
Olavi is audience’s true pet child. He reminisces about his time as festival guest ten years ago, while the large stage screens share the images of dancing crowd members from kids to grandparents. This the true Ilosaarirock spirit.
Uusivirta went through his entire catalogue of hits and crystallised the festival spirit in his upbeat, hearty songs. In addition, the honey of his voice will keep sending chills through many spines, that’s for certain.
Text: Kaisa Kauppinen
Translation: Jari Rytkönen
