Songs & Sessions 2026 Finale Brings Top Speakers to a Live Stream from Turku’s Logomo  

7.4.2026
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The international Songs & Sessions songwriting camp will culminate in Turku on April 23 with a high-profile finale event bringing together Finnish and Indian music professionals, with audiences able to follow the event via a live stream. 

  • The Songs & Sessions 2026 finale event brings together some of the most exciting music and film industry experts from India and Finland.  
  • In this live-streamed event, you’ll hear about international production collaborations, cross-IP partnerships, and market insights.  

Top content industry experts from India and Finland building collaboration 

On April 23, the Europe-Asia Roundtable Sessions (EARS) and Humak University of Applied Sciences will bring Indian music and film industry professionals to the heart of Turku. The Songs & Sessions songwriting camp will reach its climax with a finale event at Logomo, gathering Finnish and Indian composers, producers, and artists to discuss international collaboration and explore future opportunities in the music industry. 

The songwriting camp – organized in collaboration with EARS, Song Asia, Music Finland and Business Turku – is historic: for the first time, Finnish pop composers will work directly with their Indian counterparts to create music for the Indian market. While Finnish composers have already established a presence in East Asia, India’s rapidly growing music industry represents a new and exciting frontier for many. 

India’s music landscape is undergoing a major transformation 

Traditionally dominated by the film industry, the India’s music market has now expanded to include independent, or “non-film,” music, which already accounts for more than a quarter of India’s market. Driven by streaming platforms, this sector is growing rapidly, with creators’ revenues rising over 40% in 2024.  

At the same time, India’s music and film scene is becoming increasingly globalized, opening concrete opportunities for international – and also new cross-IP – collaboration between music, film and game industries. The Songs & Sessions camp responds to this demand by combining Nordic songwriting expertise with Indian musical talent for film and game productions. 

The event features an outstanding lineup of international speakers and creative leaders. Among them are Rafael Pereira, Managing partner at TINNUTS and Executive Trustee of India Music Exchange; Abhijeet Singh, a producer at Film Village Production; Tarun Swahney, President for EMEA and APAC at ShortsTV; and Bhumi, an acclaimed artist and songwriter. Together, they bring valuable perspectives of international collaboration, and the evolving global creative landscape. You can explore more about the panelists here.

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Join the songwriting camp finale’s Stream Sessions on April 23 at 2-4 PM (EEST) 

The Songs & Sessions finale event will be streamed live from Logomo on April 23 at 2-4 PM (EEST).  

The stream sessions are free of charge and open to everyone interested in India music & film markets, cross-IP collaboration and international productions. Topics will include trends, cross-cultural collaboration, and practical opportunities for Finnish composers and production companies.  
 
The stream sessions are organized by Humak UAS’s FusionLabs and LUME projects and the event is co-funded by the European Union (ESF+). 

2:00-4:00 PM (EEST) SONGS & SESSIONS Final Event

2:00 – 2:45 PM Panel Session 1
– India–Finland Cross-IP and International Collaboration

Moderator: Jani Joenniemi / EARS

Panelists:
Rafael Pereira, Managing Partner, TINNUTS, Executive Trustee, India Music Exchange,
Abhijeet Singh, Producer, Film Village Line Production
Tarun Sawhney, President for EMEA and APAC at ShortsTV
Roosa Toivonen, Chief Creative Officer, Aurora Studios, Finnish Impact Film Fund

3:15 – 4:00 PM Panel Session 2
– Experiences on Publishing, Artist & Songwriting Collaboration 

Moderator: Henrik Tala, Song Asia

Panelists: Bhumi, Artist & Songwriter
Kyösti Salokorpi, Songwriter and Vice Chair, Finnish Music Creator
Tommi Tuomainen, Founder and CEO of Elements Music

Read more and reserve your stream spot here:

FusionLabs project builds bridges between content industries 

Songs & Sessions collaboration partner, Humak UAS’s FusionLabs project (ESF+, 2025-28), aims to drive new cross-IP innovations. The project brings together professionals from music, AV, gaming, digital fashion, entertainment, experiences, and events – providing access to expertise, networks, and exciting opportunities for cross-industry collaboration. 

Discover more about the project and upcoming events here. 

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