 In November 2012, the orchestra announced the extension of Kamu's contract through the end of July 2016, at which time Kamu concluded his tenure as principal conductor.In August 2015, the orchestra announced the appointment of Dima Slobodeniouk as its next principal conductor, effective in the autumn of 2016, with an initial contract of 3 seasons.In April 2018, the orchestra announced the extension of Slobodeniouk's contract with the orchestra through 31 July 2021, at which time he is scheduled to conclude his Lahti tenure.