Kihveli Soikoon!
Kihveli Soikoon! is the name of a Finnish skiffle festival in the municipality of Hankasalmi in central Finland .
history
The festival was launched in 1996 on the basis of an idea by the band Werner Bros. and has since taken place annually on the third weekend in July on three days.
The event attracts more than 5000 visitors every year and takes place on the train station premises in Hankasalmi.
In addition to international artists, "main bands" such as the Werner Bros. , all of whom have dedicated themselves to skiffle or folk music , appear on several stages .
In addition, visitors to the Kihveli Soikoon! the opportunity to visit a festival's own market, to try special dishes or to take part in workshops - such as a course on building tea-box bases .
Venue
The festival takes place every year on the station area of the municipality of Hankasalmi. The local district of Hankasalmi Asema is a few kilometers outside the actual center. A special feature is that the tents and stages are set up only a few meters from the tracks. It should be noted, however, that the station is less frequented by trains during the festival.
logo
In addition to the lettering of the Kihveli Soikoon! a figure is depicted which - in relation to its legs - has a large torso and a very small head. In her hands she holds an instrument typical for skifflemusik, which resembles a guitar . Usually the lower part of the body is yellow and the upper part of the body white, but the colors on the posters that are issued change from year to year.
This figure is strongly reminiscent of the musicians from the Werner Bros. who initiated the festival. With a few exceptions, the majority of the six-member band tends to be overweight.
The slogan of the Kihveli Soikoon! reads: Hyvän tuulen päivät! , which means something like "days of good vibes".