An afternoon of soulful funk and rap music at the vibrant gathering spot in Itäkeskus. Rhythms, rhymes, delicious street food, workshops and quality time with family and friends. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, and admission is free. Dancing, great conversations and electrifying artists and bands. That’s what Eastside Elephant is all about!
Funky Amigos returns to Itäkeskus and the outdoor stage at Cultural Centre Stoa on Saturday 5.9. at 14-20. The Eastside Elephant party is back for another round. Music will play throughout the afternoon. The event is free and open to all ages. Welcome!
Artists
PELKKÄÄ HYVÄÄ EXPERIENCE
Pelkkää Hyvää Experience is exactly that! Nothing but good vibes. A big band with swinging horn section and Messy Micc’s laid-back but tight flow on the mic. Hailing from East Vantaa the group released their debut EP The Experience last December and has already won over audiences this summer with their fresh and funky live performances.
The band’s frontman, Michael Bogdanov, is better known in rap circles by the name Messy Micc. He released two solo EPs a couple of years ago, but the project has since expanded into a full-scale band. A collective with that galactic soul touch and funk that is guaranteed to get everyone dancing.
SLYZZY BONE
Rap artist Slyzzy Bone is set to make the bass speakers rumble at the Stoa’s outdoor stage. Her debut single Kämmenet Maahan released in the autumn of 2023 has already made big waves on the most powerful sound systems across the country.
The Finnish-Rwandan artist released her debut EP Omin Sanoin last November in collaboration with producer LowKeys. Her latest single Cash came out in late May.
Slyzzy Bone is known to her mother as Fiona Musanga. In addition to rap music the artist is also recognized for her work in film. Alongside creating her own short films, Fiona is a key member of the team behind the fantastic Ubuntu Film Club. This time however she brings her heavy bass and rhymes full of diamonds to Eastside Elephant.
MEERISHOW
The afternoon concerts kick off with the ever-delightful Meerishow. The city’s most radiant socialite Meerirosvo delivers once again dazzling costumes and wonderful charisma. Guaranteed to bring a smile on everybodys face and refresh our world view completely. The beats rock and the mic blazes as the secret crush of all boys and girls gets the Eastside Elephant party going.
Soundcloud YoutubeDJ FABULASTIK
DJ Fabulastik will be manning the decks at Stoa throughout the afternoon. A seasoned rap producer and DJ has built up an extensive discography of original releases and remixes, but he is also renowned live DJ who gets the party going and keeps that classic boom bap sound pumping.
JERI-K
Kun joku sanoo Jeri-K, me sanomme freestyle boss. Niin hyvä hän on mikrofonin kanssa. Monet freestyle rap -sessiot liekittänyt Jeri-K nousee Eastside Elephantissa lavalle tarjoamaan sitä todella hyvää.
Artisti julkaisi ensi singlensä tammikuussa 2024. Sen jälkeen diskografia on kasvanut tasaisesti ja helmikuussa ilmestynyt TEKO oli pieni UG-hitti alan piireissä. Viimeisin single Potku Päähän ilmestyi vain muutama viikko sitten heinäkuun alussa.
Eastside Elephantissa artisti ohjaa ensin rap-työpajan, jossa hän perehdyttää osallistujat riimittelyn saloihin, sen jälkeen epäilemättä liekittää täysin juhlien Open Mic -sessiot ja lopulta vielä omistaa lavan omalla keikallansa. Luovan lyriikan ja tolkuttoman hyvän flown mestari tarjoaa taatusti ikimuistoisen rap-shown.
Rap workshop
The event kicks off with a rap workshop led by rap artist Jeri-K. The experienced freestyle boss will guide participants in expressing their feelings and articulating their message, while helping to unlock the boundaries of rhyming and linguistic creativity. Come along and try it yourself or simply come to observe the art of rap in the making. The workshop is open to everyone. Participants will have the chance to write their own raps and rhymes and will get an opportunity to take part in the Open Mic session following the workshop on the Eastside Elephant stage.
info
Funky Amigos presents Eastside Elephant 2026
Saturday 5.9. at 14-20
Cultural Centre Stoa (stage outside)
Turunlinnantie 1, Itäkeskus
No age limit, free admission
Timetable
14:00 – 15:30 · Rap workshop
15:00 · Meerishow
16:00 – 16:45 · Openmic
17:00 · Jeri-K (live)
18:00 · Slyzzy Bone (live)
19:00 · Pelkkää Hyvää Experinece (live)
Delicious food by Awa Senegal
Welcome!