This year's festival was kicked off by the rock legend Pepe Willberg. We'll hear world premieres by David Chaillou and Michel Runtz. Helsinki Police Symphonic Band provided a large orchestral act and soloists included Konsta Hietanen, Olga Heikkilä and Gabriel Kivivuori Sereno. The programme was of course complemented by a range of front line performers from veterans to newcomers.