The programme for the Grunge Included Conference 2026 is now finalised, and we are looking forward to welcoming music writers, scholars, students, researchers, musicians, critics and cultural commentators for a full day exploring the multifaceted legacy of grunge music and culture.

Kaunas based band evolving from old school death metal into cavernous brutality and modern deathcore intensity.

Vauxdeville fuse northern melancholy and cinematic “Arcticana” songwriting, managed by Backgone Management with international direction. Baltic PagRock - Finland Music

Lead singer Tim Mikkola on blending nostalgia, edge, and emotional depth into a modern rock identity. Baltic PagRock. Finland.

Heavy, aggressive melodic metal rooted in Scandinavian tradition, driven by raw power, precision, and intensity.

ERDVE unleashes Vilnius-born intensity, shattering control with cinematic sludgecore metal and haunting sonic textures from prisons to churches.

Bērzes Strazdi is a UK based Latvian festival blending Jāņi spirit with folk, pop, rock, and modern sounds, bringing communities together through music.

Tracing the sounds and milestones that define April in Baltic and Finnish music.

bloodfeather blends rock and metal to create a sound that’s raw, powerful, and unforgettable, with the band now prepping for the finals at Tallinn Music Week.

Rock Activist & Founder of Latvian Rock Music Association, LRMA Radio, and the Radio SWH program Roka Nemieri.

HIM keyboardist reflects on his time in the band, musical influences, To/Die/For, and his book ''Valon Varjossa'' (2024).

A Finnish underground blues band fusing blues roots with rock and global influences into a distinctive, evolving sound.

From loss and resilience in Vilnius to a renewed vision of authenticity, the band discusses their journey, influences, and mission to bring musicality back to thrash.

From Wacken Open Air to Deterioration (2024), the Lithuanian death metal band continues their rise through the underground scene.

Tracing the evolution of Finland’s masters of melodic heaviness. Interview with Toni Hatakka.

Tracing the sounds and milestones that define May in Baltic and Finnish music, from historic releases and legendary gigs to fresh upcoming events!

Dive into the world of Artifer, where the intensity of modern metal fuses with soaring melodic vocals. Lead vocalist Markus shares insights into the band’s journey and vision.

HITES bring the raw energy of squats and DIY spaces to their music, thriving on underground community and unfiltered expression.

Baltic metal clashes at Tallinn Music Week 2026 in the Heavy Music Band Battle, featuring top emerging acts from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland.

Rock Activist & Founder of Latvian Rock Music Association, LRMA Radio, and the Radio SWH program Roka Nemieri.