Tiketti Newsletter: Flo Rida, Steve Aoki, The Mars Volta, Crystal Castles, Positivus Festival and other great events! 

Being on top of urban music the American rap artist Flo Rida performs at The Circus, Helsinki on Wednesday May 11. Tickets will be available on Tuesday April 19.
Flo Rida has been one of the pioneers in combining urban music with electronic sounds. He was presented to the bigger audience after the release of his debut album ”Mail On Sunday” in 2008 and his hit single "Low". After this the artist has released hits such as "Right Round", "Club Can't Handle Me” and “In The Ayer”. Flo Rida has also worked with the likes of David Guetta, Dj Tiesto, Akon, Kesha, T-Pain, Three 6 Mafia and Will.I.Am. The artist will be supported by Uniikki, Mikael Gabriel and a street dance show.  

Wed 11.5.2011 The Circus, Helsinki
Tickets on 19.4. from 30,30 € and
from 20.4. from 39,30 €
All ages, bar areas for those over 18.
Tickets will be available on Tuesday 19.4.2011 at 9 am.

Electro artist, producer and the creator of the DIM MAK record label, American Steve Aoki arrive at Finland for the first time. The artist will perform at Club Yk, Helsinki on Tuesday May 3. Tickets will be available on Tuesday April 19.
The praised electro icon Aoki has produced albums for the likes of Snoop Dogg, Bloc Party and Peaches. His upcoming own release features acts such as Weezer, Kid Cudi, Blacgstar, Uffie, Lil Jon, Travis Barker and Kele from Bloc Party. Aoki is known for rough live shows and has been awarded for his performances from Ibiza to USA. The evening is supperted by Rico Tubbs, Fat&Ez dj's, Heavyweight DJs and Elliot Ness, among others.

Tue 3.5.2011 Helsinki, YK Club
Tickets from 21,30 € (door 30 €), age limit 18
Tickets will be available on Tuesday 19.4.2011 at 9 am.

Next Summer The Mars Volta will play their first ever club show in Finland. The American alternative rock band will perform at The Circus on Sunday July 3rd. After post-hardcore group At the Drive in split in 2001 the band's vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez founded The Mars Volta. Their debut album "De-Loused in the Comatorium" (2003) was produced by Rick Rubin and became an immediate success, making The Mars Volta one of the biggest alternative rock bands. The band's fifth and newest studio album "Octahedron" was released in 2009. Earlier the band have played in Finland in 2003 when they opened for Red Hot Chili Peppers at Hartwall Arena and in Provinssirock 2005.

Sun 3.7.2011 Helsinki, The Circus
Tickets from 50,30 €, age limit 18

Having charmed their audience at Flow Festival 2009 electro duo Crystal Castles arrive at Helsinki this summer. The band will perform at The Circus on Monday June 13. Canadian Crystal Castles have been praised by criticts since their first release. Founded by Ethan Kath and Alice Glass in 2004, the duo quickly rose to fame with their unique sound. The band released their debut album in 2008 and toured around the world in 2008-2009, performing at several big festivals.  After their praised performance at Flow Festival the band return at Helsinki for their own show.

Mon 13.6.2011 Helsinki, The Circus
Tickets from 29,30 € (door 35 €), age limit 18

Röyksopp, James, Editors, Beach House, Mark Ronson and Hurts are all confirmed to play at the fifth edition of Positivus Festival, held on July 15-16 at Salacgriva, Latvia. The line-up this year also includes OK Go, Chapel Club, Tunng, Fanfarlo, The Kissaway Trail, Pulled Apart By Horses, Frankie & The Heartstrings, Yoav and Dry The River and many more. Positivus Festival is the largest in the Baltics. The long summer nights all but guarantee plentiful sun, whilst the festival's location complete with a beach and lush woodland ensures a lungful or two of fresh Nordic air to go with the sunny spells. Those tired out by the music and entertainment can hide away in the sand dunes, take a nap in hammocks slung between the pine trees, or have a splash in the Baltic Sea.

15.-16.7.2011 Latvia, Salacgriva
Tickets from 48,30 € (2 days), 53,30 € (2 days + camping)
Participants under 14-years with a guardian. Participants under 10-years for free with a guardian.

Megastar Rihanna arrives for a concert at Helsinki in August. Rihanna will perform at On The Beach event, held at Hietaniemi beach from August 15. Other confirmed acts are Tinie Tempah and Santigold. More announcements will be made later. Dj's will play in between performances.

On The Beach 2011
Mon 15.8.2011 Helsinki, Hietaniemi Beach
Tickets from 76,30 €, all ages