The dynamic and dazzling duo Sami Sykkö and Jorma Uotinen take the festival stage with a conversation about food and art with flair and style. This isn’t just a talk, but a performance where soul and sophistication meet. Expect truth bombs, laughter, gossip, elegance, and all the colors of life. The duo’s charisma and captivating banter make sure every moment on stage is full of surprises.

Together, Sami and Jorma form a duo that is both intelligent and mischievous, sensitive and sparkling. This conversation is an experience that will make you laugh, maybe even move you, and above all inspire.

Sami Sykkö is a professor of practice at LUT University, a journalist, podcast star, style icon, economist, and world traveler, whose eye for style and interest in society make him a unique voice of our time. Jorma Uotinen is a choreographer, singer, professor, television favorite, an iconic figure in Finnish cultural life, and a respected artist whose profound perspective on life and people leaves no one untouched.

The Side Dish Stage will feature many versatile and surprising shows that are yet to be announced, so be alert – more news are coming soon!