Nightwish and VEEN on world tour together
What brings symphonic metal band Nightwish into cooperation with VEEN spring water? Is this a sign that rock 'n roll just isn't what it used to be? After a brief moment of thinking, there are certainly some qualities connecting these two Finnish megabrands. They both get their inspiration from mythologies, and they are both highly respected in their own gendre. However, there is an even more obvious connection, which brings us to the small town of Kitee back in 1985.
Mikko Nikkilä, Sales Director of VEEN started elementary school at the age of 7. It was an exciting day for all, including Emppu (Nightwish: guitar) and Jukka (Nightwish: drums) who also happened to be in the same classroom. After schooldays Jukka and Mikko used to play funky Finnish style baseball. They also played in the same band called Highway. It is a huge relief for both VEEN and the history of music, that Mikko wasn't there when the members of Nightwish were chosen. We all agree on one thing: Mikko is much more talented in selling water than playing electric guitar.
From left: Jukka "Julius" Nevalainen, Mikko Nikkilä, Anette Olzon, Tuomas Holopainen, Emppu Vuorinen, Marco Hietala, Ville Hvitfelt, Tomi Grönfors
In honour of long lasting friendships and for the great joy of all members of Nightwish, from this on VEEN will be travelling with the band wherever their agenda takes them. The cooperation is highly appreciated by VEEN, since our own fans are just as likely to sit in the audiences of haute couture fashion shows as those of rock concerts.
Check out the video of Nightwish getting ready for the second leg of their world tour AND WIN TICKETS to the Nightwish gig near you!
More information:
VEEN Waters Finland
Mikko Nikkilä +358 40 522 80 11
Ewo Pohjola (Nightwish Manager)
+358 9 694 3350
