From the south of the world to the capital of nordic metal
From the south of the world to the capital of nordic metal
From August 5–8, 2026, Chile will be represented at Hellsinki Metal Festival and Capital of Metal in Helsinki, Finland, with an industry delegation coordinated by Chilemúsica. The delegation will bring together five Chilean music companies and organizations, alongside performances by Intrascendence, Sobernot and Pronoias, including showcases and Mawiza‘s full live performance, further strengthening the presence of Chilean metal at one of the world’s leading events dedicated to the genre.
This initiative builds on Chilemúsica’s internationalization strategy, expanding its presence in specialized markets while incorporating metal into its international promotion agenda for the first time.
Hellsinki Metal Festival, together with the professional platform Capital of Metal, is one of Europe’s leading metal events. Held in Finland—the country with the highest number of metal bands per capita in the world, where the genre is deeply embedded in the nation’s cultural identity—it brings together artists, festivals, record labels, agencies and specialized media from across the globe. In this context, Chile arrives with a distinctive metal scene, strengthening ties with one of the genre’s most influential ecosystems.
The Chilean delegation will include five companies and organizations from different regions of the country: Emebooking y TraXion Rock (Santiago), Probeta Music (Valparaíso), Monte Ranco (Futrono) and Fundación A.M.A. Ayuda a la Música y Cultura Atacama , alongside the bands Pronoias, Intrascendence and Sobernot. On Wednesday, August 5, the three bands will open Chile’s participation with showcases at Semifinal, one of the venues within the historic Tavastia complex, as part of a programme focused on professional exchange and networking.
On Thursday, August 6, the programme continues with Capital of Metal Showcase – Hellsinki Metal Festival Pre Party, featuring Mawiza‘s special acoustic set at Semifinal and Intrascendence‘s showcase at Tavastia. As part of the day’s activities, Chilemúsica will host a networking session for artists, international delegates and music industry professionals, including a new edition of Chile: Terruño Sónico and a Chilean wine tasting on the Tavastia balcony. On Friday, August 7, Mawiza will return to the stage with a full live performance as part of the official Hellsinki Metal Festival programme.
From the south of the world to one of metal’s most iconic destinations, Chile and Finland are embarking on a collaboration that brings together two scenes with a strong identity and a well-established tradition within the genre. Led by Chilemúsica, this initiative lays the foundation for a long-term partnership aimed at creating new opportunities, fostering international exchange, and strengthening the presence of Chilean metal across the world’s leading specialist circuits.
We are Chilemúsica, the sector brand that promotes the Chilean music industry abroad. Created through the joint efforts of the Chilean Independent Music Industry Association (IMICHILE), ProChile, and the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage, Chilemúsica focuses on supporting the export of Chilean music to international markets.