The new world champion, Aapo “The Angus” Rautio, has taken part in Oulu's World Air Guitar Championships since the age of 10.

Finland has reclaimed the Air Guitar World Championship after a 25-year gap. Aapo “The Angus” Rautio triumphed in Oulu, beating rivals from 13 countries in the contest’s 30th edition.

Finland’s Aapo “The Angus” Rautio was crowned champion at the Air Guitar World Championships in Oulu, bringing his country ...

Finnish air guitarist Aapo “The Angus” Rautio plucked victory from thin air on Friday night, grabbing the world championship title for his homeland for the first ...

The winner was a Finland native, Aapo "The Angus" Rautio, who won his first-ever world title. Kimmo Brandt/EPA/Shutterstock - ...

On Friday, 16 competitors from different nations performed in the final of the 2025 Air Guitar World Championships. The ...

Contestants from all around the globe gather in Oulu, Finland, to compete in the annual event.

Finland's 28th Air Guitar World Championships culminates in Oulu, with participants from 13 nations vying for the title.