Finland's hotly tipped Eurovision performance features flames, a valuable violin and a safety plan

Finnish duo of singer Pete Parkkonen and violinist Linda Lampenius bring the heat to Eurovision in an act that involves jets of flame, a valuable 18th-century violin and a team of “ninjas” working to avert disaster.

Eurovision Song Contest favorites, Finland’s Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen discuss getting special permission to play live violin, for their performance of “Flamethrower.” (May 14)

Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen from Finland perform the song “Liekinheitin” during the first semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, who compete as Liekinheitin for Finland at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, sit in a Finnish sauna after an interview with The Associated Press in Vienna, Austria, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, who compete as Liekinheitin for Finland at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, watch the camera after an interview with The Associated Press in Vienna, Austria, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)