Finland’s Aapo “The Angus” Rautio was crowned champion at the Air Guitar World Championships in Oulu, bringing his country its first title in 25 years.

OULU, Finland (AP) — 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 time since 2000.

The 2025 Air Guitar World Championship held in the Finnish city of Oulu has been won by local resident Aapo "The Angus" Rautio, the organizers announced late on Friday. Finland won the contest, which has been held every year in Oulu since 1996,