Flames and violins fuse in Finland's Eurovision performance

(14 May 2026) ASSOCIATED PRESS Vienna 14 May 2026 1. Wide of Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen at media event 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen, Eurovision entrant, Finland Lampenius “Our song was written as a duet . It's a woman and a man, it's a female voice and a male voice. So I do all my lyrics through my violin by playing and you are singing it with words. But we are talking. We are as important, both of us". ++WHITE FLASH++ 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen, Eurovision entrant, Finland Lampenius“I got it, yeah, because the delegation has asked for it since February. The other ones didn't, and I'm really sad that they didn't because I think everybody should have been able to play live." 4. Medium Lampenius and Parkkonen with fans 5. SOUNDBITE (English) Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen, Eurovision entrant, Finland Linda Lampenius: "But we didn't know. So, I brought two violins here. I brought one for the playback and that would be a violin that I don't have to be afraid of. But now I'm playing on my Gagliano from 1781 because I want it to sound perfect.” 6. Mid of Lampenius and Parkkonen 7. SOUNDBITE (English) Linda Lampenius x Pete ParkkonenEurovision entrant, Finland Lampenius: “Yeah, I have several poor men on stage trying to help me." Parkkonen: "Yeah, to not set on fire" Lampenius: "Yeah, they're running with me - first one guy carrying my dress when I'm running, then the other one catching me during my run." ++WHITE FLASH++ 8. SOUNDBITE (English) inda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen, Eurovision entrant, Finland "Also, the last pose it's not easy either, like bending over and playing at the same time in high heels, but at that moment when the ninjas have left the stage, that's when Pete is my security. So he's always, he knows that if there's anything he sees like I would go like this then Pete catches me.” 9. Wide shot Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen at media event STORYLINE: =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...