Finland’s national final, Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2024, is upon us. Seven songs will compete to be the nation’s representative at Eurovision 2024, taking over the Finnish torch from fan favourite Käärijä and his second-place finish with “Cha Cha Cha”.
But before the contest on Saturday night, we asked for your opinions. Our poll gave you the opportunity to vote for who you want Finland to send to Malmö this year.
A huge total of 3,761 votes have been counted and verified. And now, we have a result.
Let’s take it away!
Sara Siipola is a favourite to win UMK 2024
In a very competitive field, Sara Siipola has emerged as your winner of UMK 2024. The 26-year-old’s ballad “Paskana” received a strong 1,424 votes — that’s 37.86% of the total.
“Paskana” (“I’m a f***ing wreck”) is about a friend who loses their father and the feelings that the loss stirs up. During one evening, Siipola watched how her friend tried to be present at a dinner party after experiencing such a loss.
“Paskana” deals with grief and lets the listener feel heartbroken. Fans have truly connected with the song’s emotion, putting Sara in contention to win the UMK 2024 trophy.
Second place goes to Mikael Gabriel X nublu with their track “Vox Populi”. The Finnish-Estonian duo were very distant from Sara in first, collecting 589 votes, which gives them a 15.66% share of the total vote.
Closely behind are Cyan Kicks. They take bronze with 554 votes, 14.73% of the total, for their anthem “Dancing With Demons”.
Full results: Who should win UMK 2024?
- SARA SIIPOLA – “PASKANA” – 37.86% (1,424 VOTES)
- MIKAEL GABRIEL X NUBLU – “VOX POPULI” – 15.66% (589 VOTES)
- CYAN KICKS – “DANCING WITH DEMONS” – 14.73% (554 VOTES)
- SINI SABOTAGE – “KUORI MUA” – 12.52% (471 VOTES)
- WINDOWS95MAN – “NO RULES” – 9.49% (357 VOTES)
- JESSE MARKIN – “GLOW” – 5.53% (208 VOTES)
- SEXMANE – “MANIA” 4.2% (158 VOTES)
Total Votes: 3,761
Is Sara Siipola your favourite to win UMK 2024? Or do you think there is someone else who deserves it more? Let us know in the comments.
