What do you know about Tallinn? If your answer is a guilty "Ahhh, not much, actually...", don't panic. I was exactly the same until about ten days ago. It's not the kind of place you'll see at the top of many 'Hot European Destinations!' lists (not least because it's really not very hot most of the time). As a music journalist, I can confirm it's also not a place you hear spoken of very often when people are chatting up the most exciting bands and artists on the scene right now.
Having spent a few days there last week, however, I can absolutely confirm that not only does Tallinn rock, but it's packing one of Europe's most vital, vibrant and engaging annual music industry events. Taking place in Estonia's capital every year since 2009, Tallinn Music Week takes over the city each April with a smorgasbord of gigs, showcases, panels, debates, art installations and a whole lot more. There is a lot going on, basically.
