Anne-Mari Hakamäki
Programme Director of the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival in Finland, Anne-Mari Hakamäki programmes one of the largest folk music festivals in the Nordic countries and Europe, founded in 1968. She champions intangible cultural heritage and living traditional music, in the heart of the village of Kaustinen.
The Kaustinen festival
Founded in 1968, the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival has become one of the most important folk music events in the Nordic countries and across Europe, rooted in the region's pelimanni (traditional fiddler) tradition. The festival was named Festival of the Year in 2024 by Finland Festivals, and again in September 2025 at the Music x Media Industry Awards.
Programming and living heritage
As Programme Director, Anne-Mari Hakamäki builds a line-up where tradition meets today's folk and global music trends. She also leads the festival's work on intangible cultural heritage — international seminars and panels, including the 2026 panel “Festivals – Living Platforms for the Safeguarding of ICH”. The festival will celebrate its 60th edition from July 12 to 18, 2027, under the theme “Yhteispeli – Samspel” (playing together).
Delegate at Mundial Montréal 2026
Anne-Mari Hakamäki is an official delegate of the 16th edition of Mundial Montréal, the global gathering for global music, held November 17–21, 2026 in Montreal. Her presence among the 2026 edition's delegates places her organization within the festival's professional exchanges.
Highlights
- Kaustinen Folk Music Festival — Programme Director (Kaustinen, Finland)
- Founded in 1968 — one of the largest folk festivals in the Nordic countries and Europe
- Festival of the Year — Finland Festivals (2024) and Music x Media Industry Awards (2025)
- Intangible cultural heritage — the festival's international seminars and panels
Public contacts and links
Official website — Kaustinen Folk Music Festival: kaustinen.net
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