The reveal of the entries participating in Finland’s Eurovision 2026 selection, UMK, continues to be unveiled. The sixth entry to be released is “Cherry Cake” by CHACHI, which coincided with the release of the official music video of her entry.
Listen to “Cherry Cake” on streaming platforms
You can listen to CHACHI’s entry via the following streaming platforms:
Spotify
Apple Music
About CHACHI
Chachi Hildén, professionally known as CHACHI is a singer-performer. She started in dance from the Age 4, then moved to hip-hop at 9, then she got her breakthrough at Age 15, when she participated in America’s Best Dance Crew, where she was part of the winning crew. In 2010, she ventured into TV and acting, which included a reality show. CHACHI’s UMK entry is her debut single.
Commenting on CHACHI’s selection for UMK26, the UMK jury comments:
Cherry Cake is the first release from this charismatic artist. A stunning dance banger that will surely set dance floors around the world ablaze this year. However, amidst the heavy beat is a stylish and very musical composition, where the singer’s voice really shines. The dance break in the middle of the song will definitely be a big moment at the UMK show and we are looking forward to seeing what kind of whole will be built around the song.
What do we know about UMK26?
Finland’s Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu will take place on the 28th of February 2026. The winning act will be chosen through a vote weighted 25% to the jury and 75% to the public televote.
The entries participating in this year’s competition will be released as follows (click on the song title to listen where available):
| Artist | Entry | Release Date |
| Etta | “Million Dollar Smile“ | January 15th |
| Pete Parkkonen x Linda Lampenius | “Liekinheitin“ | January 16th |
| Komiat | “Lululai“ | January 19th |
| Sinikka Monte | “Ready to Leave“ | January 20th |
| Antti Paalanen | “Takatukka“ | January 21st |
| Chachi | “Cherry Cake” | January 22nd |
| KIKI | “Rakkaudenkipee“ | January 23rd |
Finland’s Eurovision Journey
Finland debuted in the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing 10th with Laila Kunnunen’s “Valoa ikkunassa.” Since then they have competed 56 times, and appeared in the final 48 times. Finland has finished in the top 10 an impressive 14 times. They have won the contest once in 2006, with Lordi’s performance of “Hard Rock Hallelujah” getting 292 points.
Finland’s most recent entry was “ICH KOMME” by Erika Vikman. Competing in the second semi-final, Erika qualified for the final, and would eventually finish in 11th place with 196 points. Of these, 108 came from the televote, while the jury awarded her 88 points.
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News Source: Yle
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