Tarja Turunen | Tarja Turunen Frisson Live – February 2027 Support Acts

11 Nov Frisson Live – February 2027 Support Acts

Posted at 14:18h in News by tarjanew

We are glad to announce the bands that will support Tarja during the February leg of the tour:

The opening acts will be The Skys and Symphonity!

The Skys:

The Skys is the best progressive rock export from Lithuania, internationally acclaimed for their cinematic soundscapes, philosophical lyrics, and magnetic stage presence. The band has performed over 1,000 concerts across more than 30 countries, making them one of the most extensively touring acts from Lithuania.

Their expansive touring history includes appearances at major festivals such as Cambridge Rock Festival and HRH Prog (UK), Seattle Hempfest (USA), Crescendo Festival (France), Pustye Holmy (Russia), Baltic Prog Fest (Lithuania), and Pannonian Rock Festival (Croatia) as well as many others, where they’ve captivated diverse audiences with their powerful and immersive live shows.

The Skys have collaborated with and shared the stage alongside legendary musicians including Dave Kilminster (Roger Waters, Steven Wilson), Snowy White (Thin Lizzy, Pink Floyd, Roger Waters), Rick Wakeman (Yes), John Young (Asia, Scorpions, Lifesigns), as well as iconic bands such as The Exploited, Focus, Delirium, and Blues Brothers.

They have earned international recognition through a series of prestigious awards that underscore their influence in the progressive rock scene. In 2004, they were honored as Best International Band at the New York International Music Festival, a testament to their global appeal. Their innovative music video Communication received widespread recognition, earning 17 awards between 2020 and 2021. Further solidifying their status, they were inducted into The Akademia Hall of Fame in 2023. Their album Colours of the Desert was nominated for Best Rock Album out of 17,000 entries at the JPF Music Awards in 2017, with their song The Pyramid also receiving a nomination for Best Rock Song among 240,000 submissions.

With critically praised albums like Colours of the Desert and Automatic Minds, The Skys continue to evolve their unique blend of progressive rock, winning international airplay, media coverage, and a dedicated global fanbase. Whether on stage or in the studio, The Skys remain a bold, visionary force in modern rock.

The Skys will support Tarja on:

10.02.2027 Liège (BE) – OM

11.02.2027 Luxembourg (LUX) – Rockhal

12.02.2027 Kaiserslautern (DE) – Kammgarn

14.02.2027 Haarlem (NL) – Patronaat

15.02.2027 Groningen (NL) – De Oosterpoort

16.02.2027 Copenhagen (DK) – Amager Bio

To learn more about The Skys, please visit:

Website: https://www.theskys.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/16n0qcrt2AaJqaubpCpjdq

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.skys

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheSkysTheSkys

Symphonity:

Symphonity is the very first band from the Czech republic, which became known in Europe in the genre of Symphonic Power Metal.

After two European tours and UK and Ireland tour which band did in the last few years, Symphonity is now heading towards their biggest live success so far by supporting ex-Nightwish stars Tarja Turunen and Marko Hietala on their common Living The Dream Together Tour 2025.

The band already released three studio albums Voice From The Silence (2008), King Of Persia (2016), Marco Polo: The Metal Soundtrack (2022) and one live album Marco Polo: Live In Europe (2024). All the albums were released not just in Europe but also in Japan and USA. The band worked with some famous musicians in the past, like Martin Marthus Škaroupka, Marek Ashok Šmerda (both Cradle Of Filth), Olaf Hayer (Luca Turilli solo albums), Herbie Langhans (Avantasia, Firewind).

Symphonity are now stronger than ever before and want to show their music and energy to all the metalheads!

Symphonity will support Tarja at:

18.02.2027 Oslo (NO) – Rockefeller

19.02.2027 Stockholm (SE) – Fållan

20.02.2027 Karlstad (SE) – Nojesfabriken

22.02.2027 Oulu (FI) – Tullisali

23.02.2027 Tampere (FI) – Pakkahuone

24.02.2027 Helsinki (FI) – House of Culture

To learn more about Symphonity, please visit:

Website: https://www.symphonity.com/

This leg will also include two very special guests on the shows: The Optimist in Me and Lily Löwe!

The Optimist in Me:

Music has the power to heal, to connect, and to speak when words fail.

That is the driving force behind THE OPTIMIST IN ME, a collective of musicians united by purpose. Fronted by Wietze Halma, the band channels years of industry experience into a gripping blend of alternative rock and metal.

Wietze’s raw vulnerability serves as the band’s emotional anchor, turning life’s darkest challenges into a universal message of resilience. Through musical excellence and unwavering passion, THE OPTIMIST IN ME builds a sanctuary for those who feel unheard, echoing a vital truth through every chord: YOU’RE NOT ALONE

Through their new initiative HEARTSTRINGS, they are creating a

musical experience built on powerful storytelling and heartfelt

compositions, complemented by a series of interviews that brings

together artists from around the world and highlights the strength of