Night of the Arts: Grande Mahogany, MODEM & Pikku Papun Orkesteri – Malmi Summer of Events

Malmi Summer of Events stage in Ala-Malmi Park will feature MODEM, known for their luxurious synth-pop, children’s favourite Pikku Papun Orkesteri, and the highlight of the evening is Grande Mahogany’s swing-infused rock music.

The Night of the Arts is back to light up Malmi with culture, community and performances.

The day’s programme is full of events and activities. Check out the schedule and spend a fantastic day and evening filled with art with us.

PROGRAMME:

3 pm to 6 pm
Finnish Crafts Organisation Taito: Päristin non-stop workshop
At the Päristin non-stop workshop, children get to craft their own fun little doo-dads that make an entertaining sound. During the workshop, everyone designs, draws and colours their own instrument and then put it together. These instruments will be made of balloons and ice cream sticks.

4 pm to 8 pm
Live model non-stop workshop
In this Adult Education Centre workshop, participants get to try out the various tools of croquis drawing with a live model. You can join the workshop at any time between 4 pm and 8 pm, as long as there’s room in the classroom.

Location: Adult Education Centre, sculpture classroom, 2nd floor

4 pm to 6:30 pm
Twist and bend steel wires
Bring your whole family to make art out of steel wire!
This is an Adult Education Centre workshop for families with children. Twist and bend steel wires into fish or flowers, and decorate them with buttons and beads.

Location: Adult Education Centre, sewing classroom, 1st floor

4:30 pm to 7 pm
30 years of dark rooms at Malmitalo – Photogram workshops
A photogram is a photograph that wasn’t captured with a camera – they are created in a dark room with many different objects. Come and have a go at the Adult Education Centre’s workshop!
On 15 August – 13 September 2024, the second floor of the Adult Education Centre is hosting the 30 years of dark rooms exhibition, which showcases the work of this spring’s film photography students from Malmitalo’s dark room courses.
Location: Adult Education Centre, 2nd floor

4 pm to 7 pm
Single Parents’ Association: Glow-in-the-dark stones workshop

A step in the dark, but wait, what’s that shiny thing? A glow-in-the-dark stone, leading the way in the dark and putting a smile on your face!

Join the Single Parents’ Association’s Glow-in-the-dark stones workshop: let’s decorate stones and make glow-in-the-dark surprises from natural materials.

4 pm to 5 pm
Pikku Papun Orkesteri
Super-popular Pikku Papun Orkesteri is getting on stage at Malmi on the Night of the Arts!

This concert is one where even the little tykes will get to join the songs and games. Shouts for joy and dancing is allowed – even encouraged!

6 pm to 7 pm
MODEM
MODEM is a Helsinki-based synth pop duo that fabricates dystopias of the past and future, questioning the possibilities of media and human communication.The band started as a simple experiment with vintage synthesizers and drum machines which eventually turned into haunting, danceable music. Inspiration was found from minimal electronics and new wave as well as Italo disco and film soundtracks from the late 1970s and early 1980s.
In 2022 Modem released two 12”singles through their own label Modem Age Records. Both releases Elokuvia and Luxuria were well-received and attracted listeners from all over Europe. The duo is currently working on their first album which will be released in early 2024.

8 pm to 9 pm
Grande Mahogany
The Night of the Arts in Malmi culminates in groovy rock, which has been compared to the psychedelic sounds of Jimi Hendrix!

Wah-wah pedals are always in tow as the new rock promise, Grande Mahogany, creates a swirling mix of soulful rhythms, swinging melodic lines, and electrifying riffs.

Grande Mahogany reflects the spirit of musical pioneers, breaking boundaries and conjuring a sound saturated with the freshness of funk, alternative rock, R&B, and psychedelia.