The Routes of Helsinki
Helsingin reitit
Helsingin reitit – The Routes of Helsinki is a long-term soundscape project initiated by media artist and music producer Mikko H. Haapoja (MMus) in 2010. The project is about listening and capturing the sonic image of Helsinki, Finland, and creating radiophonic pieces, audiovisual installations and multidisciplinary art performances of it.
In 2025, The Routes of Helsinki project’s 15th anniversary exhibitions have been installed in Tokyo and Hanno in Japan. On September 11th the exhibition opens in Helsinki, Sound Art Gallery Akusmata.
Vernissage 11.9 at 18-20
Mikko H. Haapoja – soundscapes, bowed lyre, vocals
illmari – spoken word, rap
Audiovisual performance 13.9 at 18-19
Mikko H. Haapoja – soundscapes, bowed lyres
Kira Leskinen – live scanner art
Urban Park Orchestra 14.9 at 14-17
Hertell & Haapoja + Sound Landscapes 19.9 at 18-20
Mikko H. Haapoja – soundscapes, bowed lyres
Harri Hertell – urban poetry
Elina Aho-Brennan – live painting
Closing event 21.9 at 16-18
Mikko H. Haapoja – Unheard Landscapes
Free admission. The Routes of Helsinki 2010-2025 events are supported by The City of Helsinki and Taike Arts Promotion Centre Finland. See less