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Finland's Aapo Rautio Wins Air Guitar World Championship

8/23/2025

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The Air Guitar World Championships took place in Oulu, Finland, with participants from 13 countries.
Aapo “The Angus” Rautio from Finland won, the country's first victory since 2000.
Contestants performed two songs, judged on originality and stage presence by a five-member jury.
The winner receives a "Flying Finn" guitar, made by Finnish luthier Matti Nevalainen.
The event aims to promote unity and joy through air guitar.

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Story summary

The Air Guitar World Championships took place in Oulu, Finland, with participants from 13 countries.
Aapo “The Angus” Rautio from Finland won, the country's first victory since 2000.
Contestants performed two songs, judged on originality and stage presence by a five-member jury.
The winner receives a "Flying Finn" guitar, made by Finnish luthier Matti Nevalainen.
The event aims to promote unity and joy through air guitar.