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Audiences can watch teams perform the traditional Finnish Tiernapojat singing drama in a festive Christmas atmosphere. The competition features traditional four-boy ensembles, a general performance category, and creative adaptations. The preliminary rounds are held indoors, followed by the finals showcased on an open pedestrian street stage.
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Participation in the competition is free.
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All ages (some events may have age restrictions)
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Various locations in Oulu
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Tips & Advice
- Register your team with the online form by Friday, November 20, which is the entry deadline for this year's competition.
- Get the free Tierna play booklet before rehearsals start, since it has the lyrics, sheet music and instructions for costumes and props.
- Dress the King of the Moors in dark clothing and a beard, because face blackening isn't allowed at Tierna Foundation events.
- Dress warmly for the final, which is performed on the stage at Rotuaari square on Oulu's pedestrian street.
- Watch the final on Kaleva Live's stream if you can't get to Rotuaari square in person.
Special Events & Promotions
- Preliminary round on November 28 at Seurakuntakeskus Sofia.
- Final on November 29 on the Rotuaari square stage on Oulu's pedestrian street, streamed live by Kaleva Live.
- The top three teams in each category win prizes, and the jury also rewards the best individual role performances across all teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enter the competition?
Anyone can enter, and taking part is free. Sign up with the registration form by Friday, November 20.
What are the competition categories?
There are three. The traditional Tierna Town series is for boy teams and boy voices, with four performers singing in unison in the Oulu tradition. The general series is a traditional four-performer show, mostly in unison. The adaptations category is for performances changed in content and/or music.
Can I watch the final if I can't be there?
Yes. Kaleva Live streams the final live.
Where can my team get the words and music?
The Tierna play booklet is free. It has the order of the play, the lyrics and sheet music, plus instructions for making costumes and props.
How should the King of the Moors be costumed?
Blackening the face is not allowed at Tierna Foundation events. Use dark clothing and a beard, or blacken only below the nose in the old traditional way.
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