A Finnish punk band whose members have learning disabilities are applying to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in a bid to raise awareness of Down's Syndrome.

PKN (Pertti Kurikan Nimipaivat), whose members are living with Down's syndrome and autism, will compete against 17 other bands to represent Finland at the annual event, to be held this year in Vienna.

Finnish TV viewers will make the decision but PKN are already excited about the process and hoping they will make it to the grand final stage.

“Pertti the guitarist is a big fan of Eurovision,” manager Kalle Pajamaa told Sputnik. “Their families are supportive as well as the fans. Even the punk scene has been very supportive for the guys.”

Pertii Kurikka, Sami Helle, Kari Aalto and Toni Valitalo believe that appearing at Eurovision could help boost support for social programs helping inform more people about Down’s Syndrome.

They first got together at a workshop run by adults with intellectual disabilities charity Lyhty and plan to perform “Aina Mun Pitaa” at Eurovision, which translates to “I Always Have To”.

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PKN released The Punk Syndrome movie in 2009 to offer an insight into how disabled people use music to express themselves and improve their often difficult daily lives. They sing about a wide variety of topics from social problems to pedicures.