Press release. Free for publication June 19, 2019

Koffee, Alma, and Chisu to join Flow Festival

Three topical artists are joining the festival lineup taking place in August in Suvilahti, : Koffee, a rising Jamaican reggae-talent, Alma, a Finnish pop-sensation performing songs from her debut album for the first time, and Chisu, presenting a new, delightful sound alongside a visually impressive performance.

The Jamaican musical promise Mikayala Simpson, known as Koffee, will be seen on stage at Flow Festival on Friday the 9th of August. The nineteen-year-old new wave reggae artist wants to preserve the Jamaican cultural heritage and to empower the youth of her generation all around the world. Further, Koffee’s music has been influenced by the sociopolitical challenges of Jamaica.

The pop-phenomenon Alma thrills Flow with a special set, performing songs from her long-awaited debut album for the first time at Flow on Saturday the 10th of August. The album itself will be published soon after the show, and its first single Lonely Night will be out on the 21st of June. As Finland’s most cutting-edge pop star, Alma is recognisable from her neon green hair, diamond-sharp attitude, and a voice that cannot be forgotten once it is heard. In her music, Alma mixes classic pop tunes with elements of rap and soul, drawing inspiration from her real-life experiences.

On Sunday the 11th of August, the multitalented Chisu will take the stage with her new and different, visually impressive show. At Flow, Chisu will perform all the songs off of her fifth studio album, Momentum 123. The album was published in the spring of 2019 as a trilogy divided into thematically separate EPs.

Flow Festival takes place in Suvilahti 9.–11. August 2019.

Almost 150 artists perform at the festival, including for example Cardi B, The Cure, Tame Impala, Erykah Badu, , James Blake, Father John Misty, Tove Lo, Earl Sweatshirt, Neneh Cherry, Blood Orange and Seinabo Sey.

Flow Festival confirmed partners for 2019 are the main partner Lapin Kulta Pure, partners Kesko, Lumo, Nordea, Oatly, Paulig, Perlage, Reaktor, SEAT and Stopteltat as well as media partners Basso, Clear Channel, Helsingin Sanomat and Resident Advisor. www.flowfestival.com www.facebook.com/FlowFestival www.twitter.com/FlowFestival

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Tickets: Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.fi tel.0600-10-800 Tiketti www.tiketti.fi tel.0600-1-1616 3 days: 215 € 2 days: 165€ 1 day: 105€ Gold Area tickets: 3 days 345 € 1 day 175€ Prices applicable until further notice. Prices include the service charge.

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For more information: Flow Festival, Press Officer Susanna Hulkkonen, [email protected] / +358 50 911 6570 PR in the UK: The Zeitgeist Agency / Hannah Roberts- Owen, [email protected] and Elliot Mitchell, [email protected] PR in Russia: Sarafun PR / Olga Dub, [email protected] PR in France: Phunkster / Fabrice Desprez, [email protected] PR in other European countries: Hustle PR / Fallon MacWilliams, [email protected] and Jennifer Shord, [email protected]