Tapio ”Orkidea” Hakanen

I was a 15-year-old teenage raver who dreamed of playing a big rave one day when first visiting this iconic space in Helsinki. On my 18th birthday, I got my first pair of vinyl decks with the help of my parents. I have dedicated my life to music, playing everywhere possible, running our own underground clubs with a group of friends, and learning to make music with whatever synths I could get my hands on. It’s been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs. On the 24th of February, I played the biggest solo gig of my career. I was as excited as I was when it all started - about the gig, new music, and creating this all with dear friends. Thank you, everyone, who was part of this very special event ❤️ @proteusharri @unationfi @livenationfi @misc.1999 @odedpeled @asaf_helsinki @lauri_halonen @spushnik @creative_technology_fi @pyromanfinlandltd @parimasula @mariannanvirallinen @chris_bekker @samiuotila @teromeltti @palefaceofficial @super8andtab @djtmpr @millalehto @tomisaarinen @jykyla @sellek.art @rautasami @suneffects @matiasaakko @kim_jong_tsill @evilhabanero @kaapelitehdas @friskbergmarkus @m.tarja @nikopietari

”I am because we are” Last Saturday was one of the best experiences of my life. It was a gathering of dear friends, fellow clubbers and event creators - united by love for music, shared moments within club culture and friendships formed under strobe lights. It has been touching to see the event being created by Finland’s top doers and makers who wanted to give their best to create something unique. It was equally touching to see thousands of people coming to the event even from New York, London, Germany, Norway & all around Finland. I salute you all and your commitment. These events happen only because and thanks to you. It gave me so much happiness to see many of my closest friends and artists who I deeply respect join me on stage, smiling, dancing and dropping their songs. Thank you Unity Collective, Slusnik Luna, Orion, Chris Bekker, Super8 & Tab, Milla Lehto, Mr.A, Heikki L, TMPR, Paleface, Sami Uotila and Marianna for lifting our spirits higher. The production of this event took months and the allstars team featured many trusted collaborators from the past and new friends too. Thank you million times for creating the unique audio visual show of the event and pushing whole culture forward with your work: Matti Jykylä, Sami Rautaneva & Sun Effects, VJ Sellek, Markku, Jani & Pyroman, Paavo, Anssi & Creative Technology Finland crew, Aura & VES. Thank you Timo, Karo, Mikko, Matias, Joel & all the others documenting the event, Juha, Jone & rest of the stage team, Local Crew, everyone at bars & food, Ticketmaster, Kaapelitehdas and Live Nation Finland’s Tomi, Scott, Mirkka & Johanna for believing in us and Finnish electronic music scene. And of course, The Ultimate Diamond Team: Lauri, Niko, Asaf, Oded, and most of all, my techno brother from another trance mother, Harri aka Proteus, for having this crazy idea and making it all happen with your creative vision and endless positive energy. It has given me so much joy and inspiration to work on this with my dearest friends. You are golden. Last Saturday was embodiment of the original rave ethos of Peace, Love, Unity and Respect which are as important as ever. Thank You ❤️ 📷: @karoholmberg & @timotorvikoski

Euroviisut 2026 — mikä matka. Linda ja Pete veti finaalissa loistavan, maailmanluokan esityksen. Huippuunsa hiottu lavashow oli upea taidonnäyte suomalaisesta osaamisesta — ja ennen kaikkea valtavan työn tulos koko tiimiltä kulissien takana. Tämä on hetki, josta saadaan olla aidosti ylpeitä. 2,6 miljoonaa suomalaista eli mukana ja katsoi finaalia livenä. Harvoin näkee, miten musiikki yhdistää kokonaisen maan: koululaiset, ystäväporukat, kaupungit ja työpaikat saman fiiliksen äärelle. Liekinheitin elää nyt omaa elämäänsä — sitä kuunnellaan Spotifyssa yli miljoona kertaa päivässä ja se nousee listoilla ympäri maailmaa. Suomenkielinen biisi! Tästä tuli väistämättä osa suomalaista ja kansainvälistä viisuhistoriaa. 6. sija on kaikkien aikojen kolmanneksi paras sijoitus Suomelle Euroviisuissa. Samaan ylsi Blind Channel vuonna 2021. Suurin kiitos kuuluu tietenkin Lindalle ja Petelle. Kuukausien tinkimätön työ, täysi heittäytyminen ja rohkeus näkyi jokaisessa sekunnissa. He ansaitsevat kaiken sen hyvän, mitä tämä tuo tullessaan ❤️ All Stars Team Finland: @lindalampeniusofficial @peteparkkonen @yle @mattimaxim @juhisvaltonen @sergiojaeen @arilevela @reijaware @teemumuurimaki @pekka.martti @jepalambert @heiniikonen @this_is_h.a.n.n.a.h @askunen @juhani.lassila @alinafg @jakeboksi @juhalahti @ennikoistisesi @mikkosi @rzylivin @vilmaalinamusic @halislauri @veerahjerppe @whatseveri @meritims @sallaraittila @nikisoukkio @pmerecords @universalmusicfin @tintti_muah @aijapuurtinen @arttupeljo @uudenmusiikinkilpailu

JACK photos are up! Taking us back to that very special night at Ääniwalli on the 18th of April. A gathering of nightlife lovers, losing themselves under a sea of mirror balls. Check out the full gallery on the Misc facebook page. 📸 Karo Holmberg

A selection of fan-made pictures of the #PureTrance show in Guangzhou, China, on April 25th - with @richsolarstone & @orkidea doing an all-nighter 😍 Thanks to everyone who danced along! 谢谢 #PureTranceChina

As a teenage raver DJ, I never imagined this… One day I’d be playing in China A five-hour back-to-back set Alongside one of my musical heroes Life moves in mysterious (and beautiful) ways. Grateful to everyone who made this possible 🙏

Mayday! Mayday! 🙌🏻 This year, Kaiku and Kuudes Linja are hosting a massive 30-hour non-stop party from Thursday 22:00 until Saturday 04:00. I’ll be playing a special 4-hour set with DJ JVS — one of Helsinki’s finest selectors. Expect a proper journey through house, progressive, old school trance, and everything in between. I love the Kaiku main room, and I can’t wait to see where this musical trip takes us. Set time: Thursday 00:00–04:00 Come dance 💫

Orkidea 💚 Yli 30 vuotta mukana ja edelleen yksi Suomen isoimmista nimistä. Biisejä ja setejä, jotka on kulkenut sukupolvelta toiselle. Tää on sitä hyvää trancea, joka toimii joka kerta. 🎟 Lippujen hinnat nousevat 3.5. klo 23.59 – nyt on aika toimia ja napata liput halvemmalla. 💚 Maksa helposti Tiketti Tempolla – liput jopa 3 erässä ilman korkoja. 🇬🇧🔽 Orkidea to Weekend Festival 💚 Over 30 years in the game and still one of Finland’s biggest names. Tracks and sets that have carried from one generation to another. This is that good trance that works every time. 🎟 Ticket prices increase on May 3 at 23:59 – now is the time to act and grab your tickets at a lower price. 💚 Pay easily with Tiketti Tempo – tickets available in up to 3 interest-free installments.

LISÄKONSERTTI: WOW Tampere! Vastaanotto on ollut aivan uskomaton. Ensimmäisen konsertin liput ovat loppuunvarattu muutamaa hajapaikkaa lukuunottamatta ja haluamme varmistaa, että kaikki halukkaat pääsevät mukaan. Tämän vuoksi olemme julkaisseet toisen konsertin perjantaille 28.8.2026! ✨ Classical Trancelations in Concert nähdään Tampere-talossa samana päivänä sekä klo 18 että klo 21. Ole nopea, sillä tästä illasta tulee eeppinen! 🎫 Lisäkonsertin liput tulevat myyntiin ke 29.4. klo 12 osoitteessa livenation.fi WOW Tampere! What a reception. Tickets for the first show are nearly sold out and we want to make sure everyone can join the experience. Due to high demand we have added a second performance at Tampere Hall for Friday August 28th 2026! ✨ You can now experience the show at both 6PM and 9PM. 🎫 Tickets for the new show go on sale Wednesday April 29th at 12PM: livenation.fi @classicaltrancelations @tamperetalo @petrialanko @unationfi @tamperefilharmonia @orkidea @misc.1999

This is one of the most special shows of my life. Performing with iconic Faithless at the legendary Kaapelitehdas is going to be unforgettable. Faithless have created some of my all-time personal favorites — and some of the most iconic tracks our culture has ever seen. Experiencing that in the raw warehouse setting of Kaapelitehdas takes it to another level. It also feels extra meaningful because this is the same venue where I played my biggest solo show a couple of years ago. I have a feeling tickets will move very fast, so don’t wait too long. Tickets sales start Monday 4.5. at 10:00 with Live Nation pre presales starting already this Wednesday🔥

Last night’s PTXI in Guangzhou was perfect. Tapio & I are so grateful to the Pure Trance China crew, Invaders Music & the Chinese fans for your professionalism, love and support for what we do. More photos & videos soon! Vive La Trance! #puretrance #trance #trancefamily

Hello Guangzhou! See you today at Pure Trance China. Five hour set with Solarstone celebrating our forthcoming PTXI compilation 🙌🏻