Airientation 2025: A New Tradition Continues at World Music School AIR

Airientation 2025: A New Tradition Continues at World Music School AIR

World Music School AIR

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the Air Guitar World Championships kicked off with Airientation, hosted for the second time at the World Music School AIR in Oulu. With over 100 participants, both local and international, the day once again proved how air guitar brings together community, creativity, and cultural exchange.

The program opened with the Airlympics, a playful tournament featuring Finnish-style party sports like boot tossing and hobby-horse riding. This year’s hobby-horse champion was Airguityler from New Zealand, while the boot toss winner Nordic Thunder added a surprise twist by inviting SUDO-Chan from Japan to throw an old Nokia phone in a bonus round. SUDO-Chan went on to take second place in the World Championships.

One of the highlights of the day was a mass synchronized air guitar windmill attempt to “Rock Lobster,” as dozens of participants moved together in chaotic harmony. Inside the school, visitors explored early plans for the upcoming Air Guitar Museum and joined a peace flag workshop, reflecting the ongoing mission to Make Air Not War.

As night fell, the school hosted a community dinner prepared by Lloyd “Stonehenge” Weema, creating a cosy space for conversation, song, and shared meals. After dinner, guests gathered around the campfire, listened to a live performance by Luna Vesania, and relaxed in a tent sauna constructed by Kesän Sauna — a perfect way to unwind in true Finnish style.

The evening closed with an exclusive preview screening of the documentary “Make Air Not War,” capturing the global air guitar movement’s deeper meaning of peace, expression, and connection.

A special thank you to Kesän Sauna for providing the temporary sauna at our welcome event for all the air guitarists competing in the Air Guitar World Championships – Ilmakitaransoiton MM-kisat.
Thanks for helping us welcome individuals from around the world and giving them the opportunity to experience a beloved Finnish cultural tradition.
Kiitos!

Airientation 2025 reaffirmed a growing tradition rooted in international friendship, artistic freedom, and shared joy. The World Music School AIR is proud to carry this tradition forward in Oulu, building a home for invisible instruments and real community.

Pedro Aibéo
29.08.2025

 

Our 2025 podcast season is back

Open Mic

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 podcast series OpenMic, recorded live from the Helsinki Open Waves!

 Listen to the voices, stories, and performances of talented musicians and enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds, all coming together to celebrate the universal language of music.

 The Dates: 

26.02 at 16:00
26.03 at 17:00
30.04 at 16:00
28.05 at 16:00
25.06 at 16:00

27.08 at 16:00
24.09 at 16:00
29.10 at 16:00
26.11 at 16:00

 What to Expect:

Live performances by local and international artists.

Engaging interviews and stories that explore the journeys of musicians.

Live at: https://www.helsinkiopenwaves.com/

GRAND OPENING: World Music School AIR

GRAND OPENING: World Music School AIR

World Music School AIR

We’re excited to announce that we will be opening the first-ever permanent school for AIR music, The World Music School AIR!
The school will have its official opening on the 21st of August, while serving as one of the key stops during the Airientation day (https://airguitarworldchampionships.com/…/airientation/). This project will be seeded at the former building of Store Talo at Lipporannantie 16, 90500 Oulu , under the, also new, Gamified Cohousing Oulu (https://gamifiedcohousing.com/oulu/).
Additionally, this building and its activities will be part of the 2025 Housing Fair of the city of Oulu and will host an artistic residency this year!
We are open for partnerships, interested individuals who want to join our team, host events, and accommodate people. All press is welcomed to cover the event as well as all cultural operators are invited for coffee!
This project is in collaboration with the Air Guitar World Championships – Ilmakitaransoiton MM-kisat – Ilmakitaransoiton MM-kisat.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Open Mic with Ida Marie Jessen

Open Mic with Ida Marie Jessen

Open Mic

Tomorrow the 3rd of April 2024, we will be live in another OpenMic show. The guest will be Ida Marie Jessen.
Tune in at 13:00 at the Helsinki Open Waves-HOW website, recorded live from Kulttuurikeskus Caisa, moderated by Pedro Aibeo

#OpenMic #WMSHelsinki #WorldMusic

Open Mic show with Sami Karkar

Open Mic show with Sami Karkar

Open Mic

We have live today at 16:00 (EET), at our Open Mic show at the Helsinki Open Waves-HOW in Kulttuurikeskus Caisa, the French-Tunisien musician, Sami Karkar

Sami has been studying since 2022 at the Global Music department of Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts, Helsinki.

Also a trained scientist from his first life, Sami has previously graduated with a PhD in music acoustics from Aix-Marseille University (France), and worked several years as an academic researcher.