Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu - UMK 2015
Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2015 was the fourth edition of Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK), the music competition that selects Finland's entries for the Eurovision Song Contest. The competition consisted of four shows that commenced with the first of three semi-finals on 7 February 2015 and conclude with a final on 28 February 2015. The four shows were held at the YLE Studios in Helsinki and hosted by Rakel Liekki and Roope Salminen.
Episodes
Episode 1
Semi Final 1
The first semi-final show took place on 7 February 2015 and the top three from the six competing entries qualified to the final based on the results from the public vote. "Crossroads" performed by Satin Circus, "No voy a llorar por ti" performed by Norlan "El Misionario" and "Aina mun pitää" performed by Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät qualified to the final.
Episode 2
Semi Final 2
The second semi-final show took place on 14 February 2015 and the top three from the six competing entries qualified to the final based on the results from the public vote. "Ostarilla" performed by Shava, "Heart of Light" performed by Opera Skaala and "Lions and Lambs" performed by Jouni Aslak qualified to the final.
Episode 3
Semi Final 3
The third semi-final show took place on 21 February 2015 and the top three from the six competing entries qualified to the final based on the results from the public vote. "Hold Your Colours" performed by Solju, "Särkyneiden sydänten kulmilla" performed by Järjestyshäiriö and "All for Victory" performed by Angelo De Nile qualified to the final.
Episode 4
Final
The final took place on 28 February 2015 where the nine entries that qualified from the preceding three semi-finals competed. "Aina mun pitää" performed by Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät was selected as the winner.