Arctic Pulse DJ Exchange Continued in Tromsø
As part of the Arctic Pulse DJ Exchange, Finnish DJ Oivo performed at Insomnia Festival in Tromsø 18 October 2025, continuing the exchange between Frozen People Festival in Oulu and Insomnia Festival in Tromsø.
The performance marked the reciprocal part of an ongoing cross-border collaboration between the two festivals, developed through Arctic Pulse. Earlier in 2025, DJ Guse from Tromsø performed at Frozen People in Oulu. In October, the exchange continued in Norway as Oivo brought his distinctive sound to Insomnia, while representatives from Frozen People were also present at the festival.
With more than 20 years of experience as a DJ, organiser and label head, Oivo is known for his deep knowledge of electronic music and his ability to move seamlessly between dub-influenced club music, broken rhythms, house and techno. His set at Insomnia added a strong Finnish connection to the festival programme and highlighted the value of cross-border collaboration between Arctic music communities.
The exchange is a concrete example of how Arctic Pulse creates new opportunities for artists, organisers and festivals to connect across borders, strengthen professional networks and introduce audiences to new musical encounters in the North.