Artistic Director
Elina Vähälä
Managing director
Emma Anttila
Executive board
Jan Lindström, chairman
Kimmo Aho, vice chairman
Tommy Björkskog
Seija Lehtonen
Eero Linjama
Arto Noras
Jyrki Rautiainen
Advisory Committee
Suvi Innilä, chairman
Riikka Kuusniemi
Miia Liesegang
Eero Linjama
Tarja Rautiainen
Lassi Rosala
Administrative council
Manading director Mikko Rönnholm, chair
Manager Christer Backman
Juha Haapakoski
Bank manager Irma Hyvärinen
CEO Heini Jalkanen
Professor Marjo Kaartinen
Jarkko Kanerva
Managing director Keijo Ketonen
Composer Olli Kortekangas
CEO Riikka Kuusniemi
Tuija Leinonen
Bishop Mari Leppänen
Member of Parliament Aki Lindén
Executive manager Hanna Nurminen
Prime minister Petteri Orpo
School director Pekka Ritvanen
Member of Parliament Annika Saarikko
Research director Leena Salo
Professor Mika Scheinin
Ph. D. Keijo Virtanen
Naantali Music Festival Strategy 2030
MISSION
Naantali Music Festival promotes Finnish and international music culture by offering audiences high-quality music experiences in the idyllic seaside setting of Naantali and by providing job, training and networking opportunities for top talent in the industry. The event enhances the cultural image and the tourism industry of Naantali and the attractiveness of Southwest Finland.
VISION 2030
Naantali Music Festival is the most esteemed chamber music event in the Nordics, known for its high-standard comprehensive experiences that open the summer season and its year-round music activities. The audience base of the event has grown nationally and internationally. The audience base of the event has grown nationally and internationally.
GOALS BY 2026
- Attendance increases significantly
- Audience satisfaction is even higher
- Financial situation improves
- Operational reliability of the operative organization improves
GOALS BY 2030
- International awareness and the visitor base of the Naantali Music Festival increase
- More versatile programme content and venues
- Stronger year-round operations
VALUES
SUNNYThe event in the sunny city is known for its sunny weather, but for us, sunny also means a positive, warm atmosphere that feels welcoming to the audience and enjoyable to work in for artists and where the smiles and positive attitudes of the festival staff provide energy.
HIGH STANDARDS High standards and artistic quality combined with approachability can be seen and heard in the way the Music Festival is arranged, from artist selections to concert programmes, production, communication and all the stages of the customer journey.
MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES The Naantali Music Festival is a comprehensive experience for both the audience and the artists, and the idyllic seaside setting of Naantali plays an essential role in this. The positive effects of music, moments shared with friends in local restaurants and cafés, the stunning natural scenery of the archipelago and the special concert milieus, in addition to the pleasure of music, create meaningful concert visits.
RESPONSIBLITY The Music Festival is arranged responsibly, according to the principles of social, ecological and economic sustainability. The accessibility and safety of the event are developed actively, and regional, national and international cooperation serves as the starting point for all operations. The Music Festival is a reliable partner.
