Ilari Hämäläinen is a longtime Finnish musician who rose to wider public awareness especially through the The Voice of Finland competition, where he was chosen as the “most charismatic artist” in 2016. His career spans both solo work and collaborations with well-known Finnish artists such as Kaija Koo and Pete Parkkonen. He has also appeared in several musicals, such as “Badding”, “Kirka”, and “Hair”, which has highlighted his versatility as a performer.

Ilari's voice at times strongly resembles Kirka, and he is praised as Finland's finest interpreter of Kirka. In recent years, Hämäläinen has performed actively with various lineups of his own band Ice Eye, known for its energetic and technically impressive live performances. His gigs feature both his own songs and cover songs, carefully chosen according to the mood of the audience. Hämäläinen is known for his genuine interaction with the audience, which makes his performances unique.

Ilari Hämäläinen at Bierhaus Kamppi