Updated 07.07.2026
Laura Haarala

Staff

Laura Haarala

Project Manager

I am a cultural producer (University of Applied Sciences) and Master of Arts (University of Eastern Finland) At the University of Applied Sciences, I focused my studies on production tasks in the music and publishing industry. As my major at university, I studied Finnish history and specialised in popular culture and music studies. My strengths include especially the music industry, event production, communications tasks and civic and organisational activities.

Creative Industry Team

Education: Cultural Manager (Bachelor's degree), Master of Arts Specialisations: Popular culture and music Strengths: music industry, event production, communications

Responsibilities and tasks

Expert, IndiEport (7/2026–): professional development programme supporting international competence in the music sector.

Expert, Working Life 55+ Project (7/2026–): promoting career development and labour market participation for professionals aged 55+.

Project Manager, Producer Centre Living Lab, Metropolia UAS (2/2024–6/2026).

Part-time Lecturer and Thesis Supervisor, Degree Programme in Cultural Management, Metropolia UAS.

Projects

My work focuses on the development of the cultural and creative sectors, innovation in working life, international collaboration, and competence development. My projects include Producer Centre Living Lab, Working Life 55+, and IndiEport.

Degrees, certifications and courses

Specialisation studies in work community communicators, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences 22.8.2012–6.6.2013 > 
Modelling Community Communication (14 ECTS) and Design and Implementation of Print and Online Publications (16 ECTS) 
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Language skills

English: Advanced Swedish: Intermediate

Networks

network of producers

Association

Trade Union for Art and Culture Professionals TAKU

SheSaid.so Finland

The Support Association of the Finnish Punk Museum (registered association)

Oranssi ry

Särö - Girls Rock Camp Association

Interests

I am a heavy consumer of music. This has been a common thread in everything I do. I have worked and work in the program office (Stupido Booking part-time). In addition, I work part-time as the Executive Director of the Association of Finnish Music Agencies and Agents. I have also worked at festivals and held internships and positions of trust in various cultural organisations. Among other things, I have written books related to music.