The afternoon of spoken word and music opens the free Sointien Kalasatama event series on Sunday 19 July. The joint spoken word event by Sointi Jazz Orchestra and Helsinki Poetry Connection features sea-themed texts performed by members of the public, accompanied live by a musician Aleksis Liukko from Sointi Jazz Orchestra. 🌊 The event is hosted by spoken word artist Jussi Kiova.

You can apply as a performer in advance via the link below or ask about available slots on site. On stage, you may perform your own or a favorite text, a song, or another type of performance in any language. The maximum performance length is 6 minutes to allow as many participants as possible.

The event is produced by Sointi Jazz Orchestra in collaboration with Helsinki Poetry Connection. 🔥

Apply to perform here: https://forms.gle/TwGPYpAvXneACFEo6