Kebu – Space for Synth: A new documentary reveals what a musician's career really requires.
(Stream the documentary here: https://areena.yle.fi/1-74148397)
What does building a music career really mean these days? For many artists, it's not just about composing and performing, but practically doing everything yourself.
The new documentary Kebu – Space for Synth offers a unique glimpse into the everyday life and work of Finnish synthesizer musician Kebu (Sebastian Teir). Kebu is known for his melodic synth music and energetic live performances. He has built an international audience and received prestigious awards from abroad. However, behind the spotlight, the artist's life is anything but a party: it means booking concerts, organizing logistics, managing technical details and constantly struggling with various practical challenges.
The documentary also follows Kebu's European tour in 2024, offering viewers both unique live recordings and candid moments from behind the scenes. The film shows how much dedication and perseverance are needed to create the magic that the audience sees on stage.
Most of the documentary is in Kebu’s native tongue – an Ostrobothnian Swedish dialect of Finland-Swedish, spoken in a small region on the west-coast of Finland.
Kebu – Space for Synth is directed and produced by Sara Långvik. Originally from Turku, Långvik is a Finnish-Swedish media producer and sound engineer with extensive experience in music production, TV broadcasting and studio management. The documentary is her first independent directorial work aimed at international distribution.
Kebu – Space for Synth premieres on September 1st and can be streamed on Yle Areena around the world with subtitles in English, Swedish and Finnish: https://areena.yle.fi/1-74148397
Production: AVS Audio 2025
Distribution: Yle – the Finnish Broadcasting Company
Cover photo: Karo Holmberg