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,

On Friday, 16 competitors from different nations performed in the final of the 2025 Air Guitar World Championships. The winner was a Finland native, Aapo "The Angus" Rautio, who won his first-ever world title.

The Air Guitar World Championships returned to Finland for its 28th edition, drawing performers from 13 countries to compete in Oulu for the ultimate imaginary guitar honor.