Ultra Bra is a Finnish pop rock group. It was founded in 1994 when then newly established band took part in a political song contest of the Finnish Left Youth organisation. Encouraged by the victory, they decided to continue making music. Led by founder and pianist Kerkko Koskinen, who also composed most of the band's songs, Ultra Bra gained huge success in Finland in the late 1990s. The band released four studio albums before disbanding in 2001, after which most of its members began working on other bands and projects. Following two reunion appearances in 2007 and 2012, the band played a farewell tour of six concerts in 2017.
In September 2024, it was announced that the band is active again, performing concerts at Helsinki Olympic Stadium and three festivals in the summer of 2025. Two new singles were also released.
Line-up:
Vuokko Hovatta, Terhi Kokkonen, Arto Talme, Olli Virtaperko - vocals
Kerkko Koskinen - piano
Joel Melasniemi - guitar
Tommi Saarikivi - bass
Antti Lehtinen - drums
Jan Pethman - percussion
Kari Pelttari - trumpet
Ilmari Pohjola - trombone
Marko Portin - saxophone
Touring members:
Mikko Sirén - percussion
Teemu Matsson - trumpet
Linda Fredriksson - baritone saxophone, flute