“– Should we start a choir?”
“– Absolutely!”
That’s what Minna shouted from a window-cleaning job to Janette, who happened to be jogging past. And just like that — with a one-minute strategy meeting — a choir was born in Pori in the spring of 2024: a choir that doesn’t fit into molds, but blows them apart one note at a time.
Viikkarin veto ja veisu is a unique, boundary-breaking choir where the power of music, attitude, and unstoppable team spirit come together. We don’t just sing from sheet music — we arrange, play, and create together.
At rehearsals, no one stands around quietly humming with folded arms. Instead, the room overflows with energy, laughter, experimentation, and occasionally a bit of wild chaos. Our style follows no rulebook, but all the more it follows the heart and the rhythm. The repertoire is a bold mix of genres, ranging from Kikka to Kaseva, from punk rock to the melodies of Ave Maria. Come and experience how choral singing can be more than harmonies — it is passion, joy, and emotion!
At HOP!fest, the choir moves through the city in a truly unique way!
DATES & TIMES
Thu 25 June
6.00 pm starting from Eetunaukio
The arrangements are created by professional musician, composer, and songwriter Jami Westergård.
The choir is conducted by Janette Westergård.
The choir features Anne Rajala, Petra Levo, Kati Sandberg, Anna Turunen, Taru Muurain, Pauliina Haapala, Heidi Kiviranta, Paula Lithovius, Janina Pohjavirta, Leena Jokinen, Päivi Kilkku, Anne Saarikalle, Kristel Huhtala, Minna Luusalo, Meiju Salonen, Katja Huhtala, Sari Lindén, Nina Pihlajikko, and Marju Laine.