Ilon & Linn Thomas live @ Karelia

Ilon & Linn Thomas live @ Karelia – An intimate acoustic experience you won’t forget.

Step into a warm and intimate space for an evening of stripped-back live music. Let yourself sink into the sounds of two of the most compelling emerging voices from Finland’s Swedish-speaking scene. With honest lyrics and playful, melodic moments, this is a night that invites you to slow down, feel deeply, and let go—if only for a little while.

Fredag 22.5
Dörrar kl. 19.00
På scen kl. 20.00
Length 2 h including intermission

ILON is a singer-songwriter who first found their voice online at the age of eleven, secretly uploading songs to YouTube long before stepping onto bigger stages. In 2021, their single tobacco became one of the most played songs on Finnish national radio, marking a breakthrough that led to further major label collaboration for years to come — and eventually the choice to continue independently, fueled by long-term vision and meaningful collaboration rather than short-term hype.

Alongside their own artistry, ILON has written for both domestic and international acts, including Mirella’s Timanttei — Finland’s most streamed song of 2024, earning ILON two Finnish Grammys as a songwriter.

ILON is known for their intimate yet dynamic live performances, where focus lies on being present, revealing the emotional core of their music, connecting with the space and leaving a lasting emotional impression. In 2026 and 2027, ILON will be releasing lots of of new material, – marking the beginning of a new, more self-rooted, era in their career.

LINN THOMAS made her debut last autumn and has since emerged as a distinctive new voice on the Swedish indie scene. In March, her debut album Sura miner is released, where earlier singles are joined by a handful of new songs – an album that moves between heartbreak and the fear of being left, to grumpy old men and the quiet realization of just how sorry we all are. 

The music moves freely between folk, jazz, pop and traditional song, playfully lifting emotions and thoughts that don’t always get the space to be seen or heard. Linn invites you into an experience that is impossible to leave untouched by. A moment where heaviness can feel light, and you’re given space to feel at peace and breathe out.