The Finnish Cultural Foundation launched the Mirjam Helin Academy in the autumn of 2025, an initiative that seeks to provide further education for ambitious young singers and to support them in the formation of their artistic identity. The Mirjam Helin Academy will provide a two-year programme, and teaching will be given in intense weekend sessions and at summer courses to be held across Finland, in collaboration with leading Finnish practitioners in the field.
Mirjam Helin Academy to support young singers
The curriculum builds on the already significant support for singers provided by the Finnish Cultural Foundation and helps young students find their own artistic voice.
Application Guidelines
The supplementary application round is open from 12 February to 5 Mar 2026. See the Application Guidelines below.
More information about applications
Apply here:
https://mirjamhelin.embark.com/apply/2026 (Applications opens on 12 February.)
Email:
info@mirjamhelin.fi
Telephone hours:
Mon 9 February, 2–3 p.m.
Thu 12 February, 10–11 a.m. and 6–7 p.m.
Mon 23 February, 3–4 p.m.
Tue 24 February, 2–3 p.m.
Thu March 5, 10–11 a.m. and 3–4 p.m.
+358 (0)9 6128 1134
Helianna Herkkola, Executive Producer
Online webinars
Information sessions are held online via Zoom. We will go through the application guidelines and answer any questions you may have.
You can join the sessions via the links below at the beginning of each session.