Kuopio Rock Academy is a kind of youth work that supports young people’s musical activities. With the help of the Rock Academy, the young musicians can develop even to the point of becoming professional musicians. Through the Academy, young bands receive guidance in every possible way - from the intricacies of music business to music lessons and from learning to market their own skills to employment.
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Home of facts and fantasies combines the Kuopio Museum and the main library. The construction proceeds as planned. Upon its completion in the spring of 2021, this unique whole will provide a meeting space while generating experiences with the help of information and stories. During the summer, municipal residents got to choose the name for the new building. The winner was Kantti with 35.5% of the votes.
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We offer over two thousand courses where students can learn new skills or continue to study subjects they enjoy. You can sign up by internet, by telephone 017 184 711, or in person at the Customer Service Desk at the Puistokartano (address: Puistokatu 20, Kuopio). For security reasons enrollment can not be done by email.
Read MoreAboutEnrollment for courses at Kuopio Community College (Kuopion kansalaisopisto) has started! »