Jury members list (preliminary)

Middle name

VERSION 1 - Last update: 1 May 2015 12:00CEST

Country

Allocation

First name

Albania

Backup Jury Member

Altin

Goci

male

41 Art Manager / Musician

Graduated from Academy of Fine Arts for canto. Co founder of the well known Albanian band Ritfolk. Excellent singer of live music. Plays violin, harmonica and guitar.

Albania

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Bojken

Last name

Lako

Commonly known as

male

39 TV and theater director

Started music career in 1993 with the band Fish hook, producer of first album in 1993 King of beers. In 1999 and 2014 runner up at FiK. Many concerts in Albania and abroad. Collaborated with Band Adriatica, now part of Bojken Lako band.

Albania

Jury Member 2

Klodian

Qafoku

male

35 Composer

Participant in various concerts and contests, winner of several prizes, also in children festivals. Winner of FiK in 2005, participant in ESC 2006. Composer of first Albanian etno musical Life ritual. Worked as etno musicologist at Albanology Study Center.

Albania

Jury Member 3

Albania

Jury Member 4

Arta

Marku

female

45 Journalist

TV moderator of art and cultural shows. Editor in chief, main editor and editor of several important magazines and newspapers in Albania.

Albania

Jury Member 5

Zhani

male

69 Violinist

Former Artistic Director and Director General of Theater of Opera and Ballet of Tirana. Former Director of Artistic Lyceum Jordan Misja. Artistic Director of Symphonic Orchestra of Albanian Radio Television. One of the most well known Albanian musicians.

Armenia

Backup Jury Member

Arevik

Armenia

Ciko

Gender

Age Occupation/profession

Yuri

Udumyan

Arevik Udumyan

female

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Grigor

Dzhumashutov

Nazaryan

Grigor Nazaryan

male

44 producer, musical producer

Grigor Nazaryan was born in 1970 in Yerevan. He graduated fromYerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heraci. He worked as a producer at Sharm company from 1991-2003 and also as a director of <<Kentron>> TV (2002-2004) .He is a founder of TATA production.

Armenia

Jury Member 2

Nune

Martik

Yesayan

Nune Yesayan

female

45 Singer

Nune Yesayan is a popular Armenian pop singer who began singing with an Armenian jazz band in the early 1990s . She has more then 10 CDs and more then 20 video-clips. Nune had many concerts both in Armenia and in the whole world. She is an honorary artist of Armenia from 2006.

Armenia

Jury Member 3

Leyla

Andranik

Saribekyan

Leyla Saribekyan

female

51 Singer, Composer

Leyla was born in Tbilisi, Georgia and started her music education there attending music school and children vocal arrangement ensemble. She is a famous singer in Armenia.Leyla is an Honored Artist of Republic of Armenia.

Armenia

Jury Member 4

Aram

Avetiq

Sargsyan

Aram MP3

male

31 Singer-songwriter, comedian and showman

Aram Sargsyan, better known by his stage name Aram Mp3 is an Armenian singer-songwriter, comedian and showman. He represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark with the song "Not Alone"

Armenia

Jury Member 5

Aren

Norayr

Bayadyan

Aren Bayadyan

male

33 Director

Aren Bayadyan is a very popular and required diractor in Armenia. He is a director of more than 50 video-clips. He graduated from Yerevan State institute of theatre and cinematography.

Australia

Backup Jury Member

Chris

Holland

Chris Holland

male

31 Radio Announcer and Music Director

Chris is a multiple award winning commercial radio programmer and announcer. He is a radio host and network Music Director with Australias largest broadcasting company, Southern Cross Austereo, programming music for over 30 radio stations across all states of the country.

Australia

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Amanda

Pelman

Amanda Pelman

female

61 Music & Concert Producer

Amanda has a distinguished career in Australian music. She has worked at record labels where she signed a young Kylie Minogue, cast leading musicals (Priscilla Queen of the Desert), produced live events (Long Way to the Top) and judged music television programs (It Takes Two).

Australia

Jury Member 2

Richard

Wilkins

Richard Wilkins

male

60 Radio DJ / entertainment journalist

A trained violinist Richard is known as a television/radio host and performer (Grease: The Arena Spectacular). With 27 years in the Australian music and television he is a Member of the Order of Australia for services to the community through the entertainment industry.

Australia

Jury Member 3

Danielle

Spencer

Danielle Spencer

female

46 singer/songwriter

Danielle began singing and learning piano at aged 4. As an adult she worked in film, television and theatre before releasing her debut album White Monkey in 2001. She toured internationally after the release of her second album in 2010 and is currently working on a new album.

Australia

Jury Member 4

Ash

London

Ash London

female

28 Radio Broadcaster / TV Presenter

Ash is a popular radio and TV music presenter, co-hosting Take 40 (Australias longest running radio chart show) as well as the Shazam Top 20. On TV Ash co-hosts The Loop, a music video show currently in its third season.

Australia

Jury Member 5

Jake

Stone

Jake Stone

male

35 songwriter/performer

Jake boasts a varied and successful music career as a music journalist (The Sydney Morning Herald, Rolling Stone Australia), performer (with his band Bluejuice), radio host (Triple J), songwriter and event host (MusicNSW, Vivid Festival).

Austria

Backup Jury Member

Raoul

Herget

male

57 musician, musical director, musical educator

Raould Herget studied Jazz at the Vienna conservatory, worked with the Vienna Symphonics and did concerts with Friedrich Gulda, Gil Evans and Michael Mantler.

Austria

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Gary

Lux

male

56 musicproducer, wirter, composer, singer, musician

Gary Lux participated for Austria at the ESC three times, once with his band "Westend"and twice as solist - very successfully (8.) with his song "Kinder dieser Welt". Beside that he was Musical director for many TV-Shows.

Austria

Jury Member 2

Manuel

Ortega

male

35 singer-songwriter

Manuel represented Austria at the ESC in 2002. He is a singer-songwriter, won an Amadeus Music Award and also won the famous Austrian TV-Show "Dancing Stars". New Album came out lately.

Austria

Jury Member 3

Christian

Deix

male

50 singer-songwriter, producer, arragner, actor, journalist

Singer-Songwriter fr the Austrian Pop-Rockgroup "Espresso" with 3 Albums and several chart-hits, Nomination fr Amadeus Musicaward, supprt act for James Brown, Level 42 and The Beach Boys

Austria

Jury Member 4

Vanessa

Legenstein

female

33 singer-songwriter, composer, pianist, musician

4 Charts Singles in Austria Top 40 official Charts, 2 Top 20 Hits , massive radio support, 3 Nominations for Austrian Music Award, currently producing next album, new single coming up on April 17.

Austria

Jury Member 5

Franziska

Trost

female

37 music journalist

Head of Music department of one of Austria's biggest tabloids , "Kronen Zeitung" since 2003. Did interviews for example with Robbie Williams, Metallica, Tina Turner and lots of others.

Azerbaijan

Backup Jury Member

Azer

Zeynalov

male

50 opera singer

Azer Zeynalov (born december 13,1964) is a opera singer. He graduated State Culture and Art University. Azer Zeynalov is a soloist State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. He also finished Italian State Conservatory named after Agostino Steffani.

Azerbaijan

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Zumrud

Dadashzade

female

52 musician and pedagogue, member of Azerbaijan Composers Union

Zumrud Dadashzade (born June 2, 1962) is an musician and pedagogue. She is member of Azerbaijan Composers Union since 1987. Zumrud Dadashzade graduated Baku Music Academy,faculty of history-theory. She is author a number of scientific works.

Azerbaijan

Jury Member 2

Tunzale

Agayeva

female

38 singer and composer

Tunzale Agayeva (born october 21, 1976) is a popular singer and author of popular songs. She graduated Baku Music Academy. Tunzale Agayeva participated in number of national and international song contests and became winner.

Azerbaijan

Jury Member 3

Fidan

Haciyeva

female

38 opera singer

Fidan Haciyeva (born september 7,1976) graduated Baku Music Academy, faculty of vocal. She is soloist of State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. Fidan Haciyeva also graduated special course of Music Academy in Italy.

Azerbaijan

Jury Member 4

Faig

Agayev

male

43 singer

Faig Agayev is a famous Azerbaijani singer. He graduated Azerbaijan State Culture and Art University in 1993. Faig Agayev, winner of local song competitions- "Baku Autumn 88" and "Golden Autumn 89". He also won international song competitions such as "Vitebsk 90" and "Yalta 92".

Azerbaijan

Jury Member 5

Samira

Allahverdi

female

35 singer,choreographer

Samira Allahverdi(born 25 August,1979) famous Azerbaijani singer graduated Azerbaijan State Culture and Art University. She participated in a number of local song competitions.

Belarus

Backup Jury Member

Drimry

Karas

Drimry Karas

male

39 TV presenter, producer

TV presenter<br /> Host of concerts and entertainment programs

Belarus

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Nataliya

Marinova

Nataliya Marinova

female

35 Director of TV Channel "Belarus 2"

TV journalist, director of the youth entertainment channel "Belarus 2"

Belarus

Jury Member 2

Vitaly

Karpanov

Vitaly Karpanov

male

33 singer, composer, showman

10 years in show business. Lead singer of "Blackbird" author and host of many of own projects on television and on Internet.<br /> Graduated from the School of Music and the Academy of Music in the class of balalaika.

Belarus

Jury Member 3

Oksana

Artushevskaya

Oksana Artushevskaya

female

39 Expert in the field of culture and art

Chief Specialist of the concert and festival activities<br /> Department of Arts <br /> Graduate National State Academy of Arts and has a Diploma as a producer<br /> For 10 years was workingas a the producer of the show "Queen of Spring". For 10 years - director of the Fashion theater "ETM"

Belarus

Jury Member 4

Alexey

Gross

Alexey Gross

male

25 Singer, vocal coach

Gross is working on a solo singing career under the guidance of "Spamash". <br /> In 2012 took 2nd place in international contest New vawe.<br /> 1998 2004 studies at music school (percussion instruments).<br /> 2006-2010 studies at Minsk State College of Art (voice department).

Belarus

Jury Member 5

Iskui

Abalyan-Borovskaya Iskui Abalyan

female

44 Singer, composer

singer, graduated from music school 1 im.M.I. Glinka, Smolensk School of Music, Belarusian Academy of Music<br /> Famouse singer and composer

Belgium

Backup Jury Member

Bellarosa

Roberto

male

20 singer

Roberto Bellarosa won The Voice Blelgique first edition and represents Belgium in 2013 at the Eurovision song contest

Belgium

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Michel

Gudanski

male

57 Producer

Michel Gudanski (alias B.B. Funk) est n Bruxelles en 1958.Dbut 80, il joue de la guitare au sein du groupe bruxellois de rock en franais Red 'N Black . Il devient ensuite musicien, producteur et manager.

Belgium

Jury Member 2

Candice

Wachel

female

26 Management / production of artists

Since 3 years Candice is managing belgians artists as Jali

Belgium

Jury Member 3

Florence

Huby

female

39 Singer

Florence Huby is a member of Witoof Bay who represents Belgium in 2011 at Eurovision song contest. She's also a teacher for young singers, backing vocal for The Vice Belgique.

Belgium

Jury Member 4

Megan

Giart

male

26 Singer

Megan Giart is one of the finalist of the Voice Belgium. She's is part of the musical "Hopes".

Belgium

Jury Member 5

Marc

Radelet

male

54 manger / coordination of Francofolies de Spa

Marc Radelet is manager/ press agent fo different music lable but the main job, he is coordinator of one of the biggest music festival in Belgium : Les Francofolies de Spa

Cyprus

Backup Jury Member

Lisa

Tsangaridou

female

54 Dance teacher/ Choreographer

Director of NEW BALLET STUDIO, Nicosia

Cyprus

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Andreas

Giortsios

male

44 Radio Producer-Tv News Anchorman

Has worked in almost all the Mass Media of the island, as a journalist, editor in chief, radio program director and news anchorman. He currently presents a daily radio program on SFERA 96,8 the first music radio station in ratings and presenting the news on ANT1 TV on weekends.

Cyprus

Jury Member 2

Elias

Antoniades

male

44 Lyricist-General Manager in advertising company PR: partners ltd

Participated as a lyric writer in the Cyprus National<br /> Eurovision Final, among the 8 songs that were chosen every year.<br /> E. Antoniades writes jingles for various advertisements<br /> both traditional and digital.

Cyprus

Jury Member 3

Gore

Melian

male

28 Singer

Gore released his digital single "Suddenly". He cooperated with Afana to produce a remix of Gore's previous club song "Crazy Night . Gore Melian together with Eugene Prendi and Pinky released his first "house" Song "Feel Free To Love".

Cyprus

Jury Member 4

Stella

Stylianou

female

34 Singer- Teacher

Stella Stylianou is elementary teacher but she has also career as singer. She will release next month her second album. This year she participate in the Eurovision Song Project.

Cyprus

Jury Member 5

Argyro

Christodoulidou

female

33 Composer/Lyricist

Her list of works includes music for awarded films ('The Palace' by producer and director Anthony Maras), music for the National Geographic's 3D Games, documentaries etc. Her song STONE IN A RIVER was on Cyprus National Final 2015

Czech Republic

Backup Jury Member

Petr

Krl

Petr Krl

male

44 radio DJ + music editor

Since 1991 works in several Czech radio stations as DJ and music editor. Develops a various formats of musical programmes. Love a good music with nice melody.

Czech Republic

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Jitka

Beneov

Jitka Beneov

female

57 Radio DJ

After velvet revolution she started as only girl hosting first DJ show in the then Czechoslovak Radio Night stream, shooting interviews and reportages with music topics. During the period she hosted variety of music and current affairs programs.

Czech Republic

Jury Member 2

Honza

Ddek

Honza ddek

male

43 DJ +music writer

1992 he began contributing to music magazine Rock & Pop, from year 2000 to 2010 he were editor for the weekly magazine Reflex, then he were employed in enclouser of daily newspapers. As scriptwriter of music TV shows.

Czech Republic

Jury Member 3

Jaroslav

pulk

Jaroslav pulk

male

47 Author of lyrics + writer

Author of several music publications - encyclopedia of Czechoslovakian rock "Ohlasy psn eskch" (1992), encyclopedia of ninties" Yeah! 1990 2000" (2001).<br /> In 2004 recorded in book ten year history of Rock for People music festival, in 2006 history of Czech music awards.

Czech Republic

Jury Member 4

Vladimr

Br

Vladimr Br

male

72 artist + music editor

Played in various Dixieland bands and The Hipps. Since 1967 countinued to play in band Apollobeat. Since 1994 became head of music department of Czech radio where remained till retirement. Applies as music director till today.

Czech Republic

Jury Member 5

Jan

Maxin

Jan Maxin

male

31 composer

Graduated on State Conservatory in Prague, attended courses of composition and piano at Conservatory of Dortmund.Composes and films music for czech and foreign movies and series, author of several czech musicals, such as Quasimodo and many popular songs.

Denmark

Backup Jury Member

Jonas

Schrder

male

39 Music producer and songwriter

Jonas Schroeder is a professional songwriter and producer for 15 years. He worked with a lot of Danish and foreign artists, with sales of over 10 mill records. He has been working as Music Producer in the Danish children's Eurovision, and as music editor at the Danish Eurovision

Denmark

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Sren

Poppe

male

43 Singer and songwriter

Sren Poppe is a Danish singer- songwriter. He participated in the Danish Melodi Grand Prix in 2001 with the group Rollo & King. At the ESC 2001 they came in second with the song Never ever let you. Soeren has released two albums after Rollo & King parted.

Denmark

Jury Member 2

Micky

Skeel

male

26 Songwriter

Micky Skeel is a 26 years old danish singer/songwriter/producer based in Copenhagen. He is a former member of the danish group PULS which had multiple platinum and gold records awarded. Micky has also appeared in several danish movies.

Denmark

Jury Member 3

Anna

David

female

30 Singer

Anna David is a double platinum selling artist, who had her musical breakthrough with the song Fuck You. She has released four Danish albums and several singles in both Denmark and Germany. Anna participated in the Danish National Song Contest in 2014 with the song It Hurts.

Denmark

Jury Member 4

Lotte

Feder

female

49 Singer

Lotte Feder is known from the group Snapshot with the songs Gir Du Et Knus? and A La Carte, which were the songs they performed at The Danish National Song Contest in 1983 and 1984. In 1992 Lotte came in 12th at Eurovision Song Contest in Malm.

Denmark

Jury Member 5

Tamra

Rosanes

female

63 Singer and songwriter

THE COUNTRY QUEEN OF DENMARK is an established and recognized american country singer/songwriter. She has released 16 solo albums, won a Danish Grammy, and received many gold and platinum records. In 2014, Tamra was admitted into Americas Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame

Estonia

Backup Jury Member

Tatjana

Mihhailova

female

31 singer

20 years on stage, has released 6 albums, has performed in 18 musicals including 11 leading roles (Fame, Cabaret, Hair, Chicago etc). Has performed in several TV-serials and coached stage choreography. In 2014 represented Estonia on ESC with the song "Amazing".

Estonia

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Sven

Lhmus

male

42 songwriter, producer

One of the most productive songwriters/producers in Estonia- over 100 radio hits and film music. Most of his songs have risen to the top of Estonian music charts. 7 nominations to the Estonian annual pop-music award Golden Album. Has represented Estonia on ESC three times .

Estonia

Jury Member 2

Olav

Osolin

male

61 songwriter, commentator

DJ, radio/ TV presenter and music commentator since 1977. Has been the Estonian TVs commentator for the ESC and during the last three seasons has worked as a main judge at the popular talent show Your Face Sounds Familiar. Has co-written several popular Estonian songs.

Estonia

Jury Member 3

Dagmar

Oja

female

33 singer

Since 2000 has every year participated as backing vocal in Estonian national ESC selection. Twice performed as backing vocal in ESC Grand Final. Irreplaceable backing vocal in every edition of "Eesti otsib superstaari" (Estonian Pop-Idol).

Estonia

Jury Member 4

Triin

Niitoja

female

27 singer

Young singer and songwriter, finalist of "Eesti otsib superstaari" (Estonian Pop Idol) in 2011. Member of pop-rock-country group John4. This year qualified as 5th in "Eesti Laul" (Estonian National ESC selection) singing duo with Jaanus Saago.

Estonia

Jury Member 5

Egert

Milder

male

25 singer, musician

Singer/guitariste in alternative rock group Slippery Slope. The group was the winner of Noortebnd 2012, the most important contest of Estonian music groups and Egert himself was chosen the Best guitarist of the year. Participated in the national ESC selection 2015.

Nikolce

Micevski

male

34 Composer, Musician

Composer, Musician and record Producer for a numerous artist and several music festivals in Macedonia

Dimitrievski

male

52 Music producer

Music producer, organizer of music festival "Macedonian Radio Festival", radio and web editor. For many years, follows the Eurovision Song Contest and participate with their artists at the National competition.

Kostadinovska

female

40 Music teacher, Backing vocal

For many years, participating in the Eurovision Song Contest as backing vocals for many of the Macedonian stars as Karolina Goceva, Tose Proeski ...As professional, works as a teacher of music at the Music school in Macedonia.

Belov

male

28 Artist

Aleksandar Belov is a Macedonian singer, best known for his participation in the former Yugoslav Star Academy called Operacija trijumf. He was also participated in the Macedonian Eurovision song contest for several years.

Nikolovska

female

42 Professional musician

For many years, participating in the Eurovision Song Contest as backing vocals for many of the Macedonian stars as Karolina Goceva, Tose Proeski ...As professional, Sara is Profesor at Music Akademy in Skopje - Macedonia.

Jovanovska

female

37 lyric writer and music journalist

Lyric writer, music journalist, producer and editor in teen music magazin - TAA. For many years, follows the Eurovision Song Contest and participate with their artists at the National competition.

F.Y.R. Macedonia Backup Jury Member

F.Y.R. Macedonia Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Antonio

F.Y.R. Macedonia Jury Member 2

Ana

F.Y.R. Macedonia Jury Member 3

Aleksandar

F.Y.R. Macedonia Jury Member 4

Sara

F.Y.R. Macedonia Jury Member 5

Andrijana

Kostova

Projkovska

Como

Marc Radelet

Tanja

31 producer, host

Short biography (un-edited, as delivered by the participating broadcasters)

Arevik Udumyan is a famous producer and host in Armenia. She is a creator of more than 7 programs. She is also the diractor of Sirusho production from 2009.

Finland

Backup Jury Member

Kurki

male

46 Producer, songwriter

A songwriter/producer/musician who began work as an A&R manager at Warner Music Finland in 2010. He's written songs for many artists in Finland and has been the producer on over 30 albums. He also has a weekly radio show in Radio Helsinki.

Finland

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Aija

Puurtinen

female

55 DMus, Singer, Musician

Aija Puurtinen is mostly known as a singer and bass player of the group Honey B. & T-Bones but she also has a doctorate in music, works as a vocal lecturer at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and gives lectures in international voice conferences.

Finland

Jury Member 2

Lasse

Laura

Haimila

female

26 Morning show host

Laura Haimila is a 27-year-old radio personality. She started her career at Radio NRJ as an afternoon show producer but her hard work soon paid off and she got promoted to a morning show host.

Finland

Jury Member 3

Mikko

Pykri

male

34 Composer

Mikko Pykri is an Emma award-winning composer and a producer who has been involved in a wide range of music projects. He has an M.A. from Aalto University/Helsinki.<br /> He is currently working as a music producer and as a composer for different kinds of commercial music productions.

Finland

Jury Member 4

Pekka

Eronen

male

53 songwriter/lyricist, film critic

I've been a music enthusiast and a film buff all my life. So that's what I ended up to do professionally. I've been a professional song writer since the beginning of the nineties. I've had my songs on over twenty Finnish gold or platinum seller albums.

Finland

Jury Member 5

Jukka

Immonen

male

37 Producer, composer

ukka Immonen is a Finnish record producer and composer. He's a co-founder of Fried Music music company and has worked with a number of domestic and foreign artists such as Jenni Vartiainen, Redrama and Sunrise Avenue.

France

Backup Jury Member

Jimmy

Bourcereau

male

31 Singer

Jimmy is the only vice world champion break dancer who is also singer and actor.. Recently he was one of the main singer of the musical Flashdance.He was aside Angunn (French entry 2011) as a backing singer-danrer in Baku

France

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Bruno

Berberes

male

56 Casting director, producer

Casting director for the most famous musicals and Tv shows in France, Bruno Berberes is also producer, dj radio, composer, coach, and member on the french society of lyrics writers and composers (SACEM)

France

Jury Member 2

Matthieu

Gonet

male

42 Composer

Famous French musician, Matthieu Gonet is a pianist, bandmaster, composer and arranger for movies, shows, and singers.

France

Jury Member 3

Eric

Jeanjean

male

47 DJ Radio

Eric Jeanjean is a music expert. He's the presenter and interviewer of the most music entertainment programs on RTL, radio number 1 in France.

France

Jury Member 4

Yseult

Onguenet

Yseult

female

20 Singer

Yseult is a young french singer, revealed by the french Pop Idol. Her first album, positive, bright and full of emotion, was released in january 2015 (Polydor / Universal Music France)

France

Jury Member 5

Marie

Myriam

Marie Myriam

female

58 Singer

Marie Myriam is a french singer, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1977 for France with "L'oiseau et l'enfant"

Georgia

Backup Jury Member

Tinatin

Makhaldiani

female

26 Musician,singer

Tinatin Makhaldiani is very popular singer in Georgia.She participated in different TV shows and Projects.Among them are: "Geostar"; Georgian-Armenian Progect "10+10"<br /> She participates in different Concerts in Georgia.

Georgia

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Zaza

Shengelia

male

52 Musical Producer

Zaza currently holds the position of president of the company and together with the members of the team he actively proceeds working upon development of Georgian musical industry.

Georgia

Jury Member 2

Chabuka

Amiranashvili

male

52 Composer;Musician

Chabuka Amiranashvili Currently works as a producer of Gruop "Bani".He is the author of arrangements of different Georgian Folk music. Chabuka is the author of the soundtracks of Different Georgian Films. Author of many CDs of Georgian singers and Groups.

Georgia

Jury Member 3

Nodi

Tatishvili

male

28 Singer

Nodi Tatishvili took part in many International musical contests and gained success.2009 - Geostar, Winner of the Project2009 - International Song Contest "Golden Voices", awarded for the third place, Moldova<br /> Prticipant of ESC 2013..

Georgia

Jury Member 4

Sopio

Oqreshidze

female

36 Vocal Teacher,Pianist

From 2003 Sopio works as an Vocal Teacher at "Bzikebi Studio".She was training Participants for the JESC in 2010,2011,2012,2013,2014.She also worked for the,,Georgias Got Talent ,,X Factor

Georgia

Jury Member 5

Sophie

Gelovani

female

31 Singer

Sophie Gelovani is the winner of TV musical project "Morning Star";She gained the first place at the International project "Do-Re-Mi" in Yerevan. She is participant of the Projects "10+10" in Armenia and Ukraine.Participant of ESC 2013.

Germany

Backup Jury Member

Kris

Hnecke

male

37 musician/songwriter

gitarrist of Revolverheld, successful band since more than 10 years; also successful as solo artist with debut album Immer wenn ich das hier hr, incl. Hit single Diese Tage

Germany

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Johannes

Strate

male

35 bandleader/singer/songwriter

Bandleader of Revolverheld, successful band since more than 10 years, last album Immer in Bewegung just reached triple gold, also succeeded in Austria and Switzerland, very successful with sold out tour, ECHO award winner 2015, member of the jury The Voice Kids (Germany)

Germany

Jury Member 2

Leslie

Clio

female

28 singer/songwriter

debut album Gladys sold more than 50.000 units, chart peak No. 11, also successful in Austria and Switzerland; single I couldnt care less sold more than 100.000 units; more than 5 million views on Youtube; played her successful own tour

Germany

Jury Member 3

Mark

Cwiertnia

Mark Forster

male

31 singer/songwriter

album Bauch und Kopf took German, Austrian and Switzer charts by assault (peak no. 18), album included hit singles Au revoir (peak no. 2, triple gold-award Germany, platin award Switzerland) and Flash mich (peak no. 11), member of the jury The Voice Kids (Germany) 2015

Germany

Jury Member 4

Sascha

Reimann

Ferris MC

male

41 musician/rapper/actor

founding father among German hiphop, very successful as solo artist and as feature artist; part of the band Deichkind, which is not only very successful in German charts, but is also known for elaborate and unique live performance

Germany

Jury Member 5

Swen

Meyer

male

40 music producer

German music producer, well known for his work for independent label Grand Hotel van Cleef; producer of many best selling albums within the last years so as Lena Stardust, Tim Bendzko Wenn Worte meine Sprache wrn and Am seidenen Faden and many more

Greece

Backup Jury Member

Kyriakoula

Levi

female

58 Musician

She comes from a family of musicians. She studied singing, harmony, counterpoint, fugue, guitar and composition. She created the music ensembles in the Amadeus Conservatory, which she inherited from her father in 1978 and manages until today.

Greece

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Jick

Nakassian

male

64 Composer conductor

One of the greatest composer conductors, he has written music for plays, musicals and TV productions. At the instigation of M. Hatzidakis, he was the director of the ERT Orchestra (1978-1991).He participated at the ESC 1980 as a composer of Autostop performed by Anna Vissi.

Greece

Jury Member 2

Antonios

Karatzikos

male

46 Dj

Radio producer 1993-1996. Head of PR for radio activity in Universal 1993-1994. DJ in Athens and abroad 1983-today. Remixing credits for various Greek artists. Columnist for music in websites and newspapers 2005-today. Lyricist since 1987, with one song released in 2001.

Greece

Jury Member 3

Helen

Giannatsoulia

female

54 Lyricist

Professional lyricist since 1992.My songs (800+) have reached top places in the charts awarding me with dozens of platinum records.Ive written theme songs for television series and adapted foreign hits for Greek performers. My songs were covered or adapted in other countries.

Greece

Jury Member 4

Ioannis

Koutsaftakis

male

33 Artist Management - A&R (Sponsorships, PR, Productions)

I have worked as a singer and song writer. After my MA, I started to work at Erodios Live Management Company as a PR and Production Assistant and soon I was promoted as Sponsorships Manager and Manager of artists such as Freaky Fortune who represented Greece in the ESC 2014.

Greece

Jury Member 5

Mariana

Efstratiou

female

60 Singer/songwriter

She graduated from the Cologne Music Academy, Germany. She has recorded LPs and CDs in Greece, Germany and the USA. She represented Greece in the ESC twice, 1989 & 1996. Her carreer highlights include concerts with M. Hadjidakis, D. Savopoulos, G. Dalaras and M.Plessas.

Hungary

Backup Jury Member

Agnes

Szabo

female

43 songwriter

She has been writing lyrics for Hungarian singers, performers, and bands since 1996. Her lyrics can be heard on approximately 70 albums and several anthologies.

Hungary

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Tams

Marosi Z.

male

45 singer-songwriter, music producer, gamedesigner

Pierrot, born Tams Z. Marosi is a Hungarian singer-songwriter, music producer and game designer. He has produced over 40 albums, a dozen performed by himself. As game designer, Pierrot has created 6 computer adventure games released worldwide in various languages.

Hungary

Jury Member 2

Matyas

Milkovics

male

41 composer, music producer

Mtys Milkovics is a composer, producer, radio host. His albums and video clips repeatedly won the year's best album or music video of the year title.<br /> He won several film music awards for exaple in Cannes Film Festival, with Kontroll (name of the film).

Hungary

Jury Member 3

Odett

Polgar

female

26 singer-songwriter

Odetts first album Pontos was released in 2008 under the name of Odett s a go girlz and in 2011 Odett released her first solo album Hanyatt, homlok, egyenes. In 2012, Odett was nominated for the ELLE young talent prize and for Glamour Woman of the year in 2013&2014.

Hungary

Jury Member 4

Robert

Hrutka

male

48 guitarist, singer, composer, orchestrator, musician

Since 1989 he has been collaborated in making more than two hundred albums. Together with his bands he has performed in numerous national and international festivals and musical events. His proficiency was honored by many awards which have significant fame in the music business.

Hungary

Jury Member 5

Julianna

Fabian

Juli Fabian

female

34 singer, songwriter, lyrics-writer

The black-voiced temptress. Juli is a unique creative power in Hungarian music scene: singer, songwriter, lyrics-writer at a surprisingly young age. Originally a jazz-singer, her career also wondered into all exciting directions of the art of music.

Iceland

Backup Jury Member

Ragna

Kjartansdottir

CELL7

female

34 Musician and sound technician

Rapper and songwriter known as CELL7. She started her career as part of the first Icelandic hip-hop group Subrerranean. Studied sound engineering in New York and worked at Chung King Studios in Manhattan. She made a solo album CELLF in 2013 which received the Kraumur Awards.

Iceland

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Vedis

Arnadottir

Vedis Hervr

female

32 Singer and songwriter

Singer-songwriter who has released two solo-albums and studied music production in London. She has written multiple tracks for other artists and is a founding member of KTN, the organization of women<br /> in music in Iceland.

Iceland

Jury Member 2

Einar

Bardarson

Einar Bardarson

male

43 Managing director at Reykjavik City

A concert promoter, songwriter, artist manager and music producer. The Independent dubbed him the Simon Cowell of Iceland. One of his albums was nominated in 2008 for a Classical Brit awards in the UK as album of the year.

Iceland

Jury Member 3

Unnur

Sara

Eldjarn

Unnur Sara

female

22 Singer

Young independent artist, who has participated in various music projects. Singer and songwriter who released her debut album of solo works in March 2015.

Iceland

Jury Member 4

Birgitta

Haukdal

Brynjarsdottir

Birgitta Haukdal

female

35 Singer and vocal couch

She has released several solo albums and best selling albums with her former band Irafar. She competed in ESC 2003 and is a graduate from Cathrine Sadolins' Complete Vocal Institute.

Iceland

Jury Member 5

Heidar

rn

Kristjansson

Heidar rn

male

40 Musician and Teacher

Singer and songwriter who has made solo albums and released several albums with his bands Botnledja, Viking Giant Show and Pollapnk. Participated in ESC 2014.

Ireland

Backup Jury Member

Emma

O'Driscoll Cronin

Emma O'Driscoll

female

33 Composer/songwriter/singer/children's TV presenter

From Limerick, Emma started singing with the Bunratty Singers. In 2002, she successfully auditioned for the pop band Six.<br /> Worked on Limerick's Live 95FM radio breakfast show.<br /> When Six disbanded in 2004, she concentrated on children's TV, presenting Hubble and currently, Twign.

Ireland

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Raymond

Smyth

Raymond Smyth

male

69 Composer/songwriter

1972: Raymond set up his Academy of Music<br /> 1980: set up his own record company producing albums for Irish artists worldwide.<br /> Songs in three Irish Eurosong finals: 1994, 1996, and in 2000 when Millennium Of Love became Ireland's Eurovision entry, finishing 6th.

Ireland

Jury Member 2

Blathnaid

Treacy

Blathnaid Treacy

female

27 TV music/entertainment presenter

Blathnaid presents the RTE2 entertainment show Two Tube (Mon-Fri) featuring music interviews, film, style, sport.<br /> Presented EBBAs, Jan 2015 with UK musician Jools Holland in Groningen, and the Meteor Choice Music Awards in Dublin, Feb 2015.<br /> One of RTE2's rising music presenters.

Ireland

Jury Member 3

Ryan

Dolan

Ryan Dolan

male

29 Singer/songwriter

Ryan represented Ireland at Eurovision 2013 in Malm, progressing to the final with Only Love Survives, written by himself and Wez Devine.<br /> Since then he has been writing songs, and has released two major singles, Start Again (2014) and Fall To The Floor (2015).

Ireland

Jury Member 4

Ann

Harrington

Ann Harrington

female

41 Singer/songwriter

Music career began at age 7 singing with her father & uncle, Euro winner Paul Harrington.<br /> One of Dustin's singers at Eurovision 2008 & backing singer in two of Ireland's national finals.<br /> Later this year will perform in Paris, Australia and Irish music festival Electric Picnic.

Ireland

Jury Member 5

Ray

Harman

Ray Harman

male

Israel

Backup Jury Member

Shay

Hambar

Israel

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Liora

Simon

Israel

Jury Member 2

Chen

Israel

Jury Member 3

Israel

Elli

Hervr

Aikuinen

Pierrot

Odett

50 Composer/musician

Ray Harman is an Irish Songwriter and Composer. As a member of Something Happens he released several albums and singles such as Parachute and Hello. He has written scores for films and TV such as Love/Hate, RAW, Patricks Day and One Million Dubliners.

female

17 Singer

Liora

female

46 Singer

Liora was the Israeli representative for ESC 1995 with the song Amen.

Mezger Eder

Chen Metzger

male

28 Music producer

Chen is a music producer and composer.<br /> He participated in Israel pre selection "kdam" at 2011, 2014 and his song "Rak Bishvilo" was the entry from Israel in Eurovision 2013.

Lauren

De Paz

Lauren De Paz

female

26 Singer-songwriter

Lauren is an Israeli singer-songwriter.<br /> She took part at the first season of "The Voice" Israel.<br /> Her song "Staying with me" came second at the Israeli pre selection in 2014.

Jury Member 4

Rafi

Weinstock

male

45 Acrot/Singer

Rafi is a musical theatre singer and actor.

Israel

Jury Member 5

Dalit

Cahana

female

52 Vocal coach

Dalit is one of Israel's most famous vocal coach.<br /> She also participated in Kdam (Israel pre-selection) of 85, 87 and 91.

Italy

Backup Jury Member

Mattia

Cerri

male

26 sound designer, music composer , dj

He works as sound designer, music composer , music consultant, producer and dj in Tv Shows. His last record "Brooklyn Shadows" is published by Monique Musique an important electronic label by Resident Advisor.

Italy

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Franco

Zanetti

male

61 director of the music information website www.rockoll.it

Journalist since 1974, , reporter of the Sanremo Festival, he has been a discographic and events producer. He is the author of several books on the history of pop and rock music. Since 1996 he has been director of the first italian musical information website www.rockroll.it

Italy

Jury Member 2

Valerio

Paolini

male

45 cofounfer and software architect of musiXmatch

He is the founder of MusicXmatch a startup focusing on building the world's largest and official Lyrics Database. The company was founded in January 2010 and has global agreements with music publishers like Sony/Atv, Emi Music Publishing, Warner Chappell, Universal Music .

Italy

Jury Member 3

Nicol

Cerioni

male

32 art director , stylist, videomaker

In 2011 he founded The Sugarkrane Studio with Emede , for the production of music videos, live shows films fashionvideos...He directed the videos of Italian most important artists as Jovanotti, and Laura Pausini . He is one of the most important celebrity stylist a in Italy

Italy

Jury Member 4

Barbara

Mosconi

female

45 Journalist

Journalist for the last 15 years at Sorrisi e Canzoni the italian number one entertainment weekly magazine. She interviewed the most popular italian musicians. She covered several times the Sanremo Festival. She has been for three times in the Zecchino d'Oro jury

Italy

Jury Member 5

Flavia

Cercato

female

43 radio and tv host

she has hosted numerous radio daily music programs and tv shows .She has also served as member of Quality Jury for many editions of Sanremo Festival.She has been VJ at All Music Tv Station. She has been team leader in a music show for young talents.

Latvia

Backup Jury Member

Valters

Fridenbergs

male

27 singer

Valters together with Karlis Bumeisters presented Latvia at ESC in 2005 with the song The War is not Over. Valters is the solist of the rock group Tumsa as well as presents TV music shows and games.

Latvia

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Kristaps

Krievkalns

male

41 composer, producer

Gints has worked as producer with most of Latvian popular singers and musicians like Aija Andrejeva, Dons, Miks Dukurs, Marija Naumova etc. He wrote music to several theatre performances and had released his first original music album 40th beat.

Latvia

Jury Member 2

Beate

Zviedre

female

23 singer

Beate has graduated from Riga Dome Choir school as choir conductor and at the moment is studying jazz vocals at the Latvian Academy of Music. In the framework of the vocal group "Framest" she has collaborated with Peter Eldridge (New York Voices).

Latvia

Jury Member 3

Ralfs

Eilands

male

21 singer, composer

Ralfs together with group PeR presented Latvia at ESC in 2013 with the song Here We Go. He is the winner of the TV show Your Face Sounds Familiar. Group "PeR" were also nominated for last year's radio hit

Latvia

Jury Member 4

Toms

Grevins

male

33 Dj, presenter

Toms started his TV and radio career at the age of 7.<br /> Dj, radio (Radio5) and TV music show anchorperson, radio face of the biggest music festivals like POSITIVUS

Latvia

Jury Member 5

Ilona

Jahimovica

female

43 journalist, producer

Latvian Radio 4 anchorperson. Ilona produced DVD of the musical Sister Kerry composed by Raimonds Pauls.

Lithuania

Backup Jury Member

Jurgis

Bruzga

Jurgis Bruzga

male

30 Singer

Jurgis Bruzga singer, show host, participant of various TV music projects. Graduated from the Lithuanian Music Academy, where he studied jazz vocal. Prize-winner of Jazz Voice and Sing a Song contests

Lithuania

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Lauras

Luciunas

Lauras Luciunas

male

35 music producer

He is the organizer of the Vilnius Music Week. His company CREATIVE INDUSTRIES manages well-known Lithuanian bands and artists, produces various TV shows. He works for non-governmental institutions, has a course of lectures in Vilnius University and Vilnius Arts Academy

Lithuania

Jury Member 2

Jolita

Vaitkeviciene

Jolita Vaitkeviciene

female

53 Choir Conductor

Jolita VAITKEVICIENE is a teacher and conductor of the Vilnius Choir Singing School Liepaites, winner of the Lithuanian and international competitions. She is a member of the Lithuanian Song Festivals creative crew and was awarded For Merit to Lithuania medal.

Lithuania

Jury Member 3

Jurga

Cekatauskaite

Jurga Cekatauskaite

female

46 journalist, author of song lyrics

Jurga Cekatauskaite journalist, writer, author of song lyrics. She worked with a number of Lithuanian dailies. Since 2002 she is a journalist of a lifestyle magazine Laima. Jurgita co-operates with many Lithuanian performers and music producers, advertising and show agencies.

Lithuania

Jury Member 4

Gediminas

Zujus

Gediminas Zujus

male

56 Composer

Gediminas Zujus composer, the owner and manager of sound recording studio Mamastudios, member of the Lithuanian Collective Societys Council, lecturer of Lithuanian Music Academy. He is author of over 250 works, arrangements and sound recordings.

Lithuania

Jury Member 5

Rosita

Civilyte

Rosita Civilyte

female

49 Singer

Rosita Civilyte Lithuanian pop and jazz scene star, vocal teacher, jury member to various TV music shows, prize-winner of numerous Lithuanian and international song festivals and contests.

Malta

Backup Jury Member

Nicole

Tabone

female

Malta

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Howard

Keith

Debono

male

43 producer/artist manager/event organizer

Howard Keith was awarded the best record producer twice and worked with local and international artists as well as two Hollywood blockbusters.

Malta

Jury Member 2

Dorothy

Anne

Bezzina

female

29 Teacher / Singer

Dorothy Bezzina forms part of a musical family. She has performed alongside the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. She had also accompanied her brother, Gianluca, at the ESC in Malm as a vocal coach.

Malta

Jury Member 3

Dominic

Cini

male

32 Music Producer

Dominic Cini also known with his stage name Minik is a very well known singer who also participated in this year's Malta Eurovision Song Contest.

Malta

Jury Member 4

Joseph

Chetcuti

male

41 Lawyer / Violonist / Presenter

Joseph Chetcuti is a local popular TV presenter and violinist.

Cino

21 Student / TV Presenter

Shay is a 17 y.o singer.

Nicole Tabone is a young student and a TV presenter. She was a key person in the organisation of the JESC 2014 in Malta.

He obtained his diploma in violin playing in that age of 17 from the Trinity of Music College London. Joseph has participated in as a member of Maltas team in the Malta Eurovision 2007.

Malta

Jury Member 5

Pierre

Cordina

37 Radio presenter/ Club DJ

Pierre Cordina is very well known presenter and a popular DJ in various clubs in Malta.

Moldova

Backup Jury Member

Aurel

Chirtoaca

Aurel Chirtoaca

male

33 Singer

Singer at Sala cu Orga

Moldova

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Sergiu

Scarlat

Sergiu Scarlat

male

male

46 Producer

Producer

Moldova

Jury Member 2

Vlad

Mircos

Vlad Mircos

male

46 composer

Mircos Vlad, musicologist, composer

Moldova

Jury Member 3

Georgeta

Burlacu

Geta Burlacu

female

40 Jazz singer

Geta was studying violin at the music school in Balti. She graduated from College of Music in Balti, as violin player. In 1993 Geta went to the Conservatoire in Chisinau, Department of folk music and jazz.

Moldova

Jury Member 4

Alina

Dabija

Alina Dabija

female

28 Lyrics writer

Lyrics writer, Radio DJ

Moldova

Jury Member 5

Margarita

Ciorici

Margarita Ciorici

female

47 Singer

Singer at Margarita and Metafora

Montenegro

Backup Jury Member

Dragan

Bulaji

male

46 Producer

One of the most famous Montenegria producer....

Montenegro

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Ilija

Dapevi

male

64 Professor of music

Condactor, so many years director of Music High School, Composer and artist, leader of Music group "Assa Voce".

Montenegro

Jury Member 2

Aleksandra

Vojvodic

female

40 Profesor of Music and singer

Aleksandra is so many years in Music, she is profesor of solo singing, She published one CD with popular Montenegrian songs.

Montenegro

Jury Member 3

Darko

Nikevi

male

44 Musician

Darko is leader of elektroacustic labarotory and Guitar Musician who publish few CD of guitar music.

Montenegro

Jury Member 4

Renata

Perazic

female

42 Musician

Renata is profesor of Solfegio, jazz, rock and pop singer....

Montenegro

Jury Member 5

Senad

Dreevi

male

38 Composer

Senad is Composer, Producer and Arranger for many musicians...

Norway

Backup Jury Member

Jonas

Brenna

male

33 Editor

Jonas Brenna: A journalist, tv-producer, editor, photografer and director, with a big beating Eurovision heart. Currently working as executive producer for all video with Norways largest newspaper Aftenposten.

Norway

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Jan

Thomas

Holmlund

male

32 Editor

Jan Thomas Holmlund (32) was a member of the Norwegian jury in 2014, and has covered the Norwegian and European ESC-finals several times as a reporter for one of Norways leading newspapers, Dagbladet. He currently works as digital sub-editor for the same newspaper.

Norway

Jury Member 2

Anita

Halmy

Wislff

female

31 Booking agent

Anita is a booking agent, manager and partner in one of Norways largest agencies, Atomic Soul Booking. The last 10 years she has been working with all kinds of acts, like Mari Boine, Donkeyboy, Madcon, Matoma and Ida Maria

Norway

Jury Member 3

Marianne

Jemtegrd

female

36 Editor

Marianne Jemtegrd is one of Scandinavia`s most sought after DJs, playing all over the world. In addition she is a chief editor of several magazines, and a fashion-and music expert on tv.

Norway

Jury Member 4

Margaret

Berger

female

29 Artist/Singer

Margaret Berger is an artist, songwriter and DJ. She is available With 2 albums and several singles among "Lifetime guarntee", "Samantha" and "I feed you my love" that ended in a 4th Place in Eurovision Song contest in 2013.

Norway

Jury Member 5

Sverre

Vedal

male

40 Editor

Music Manager, SBS Radio Norway AS, that includes stations: Radio Norge, Radio Rock, Radio 1 and The Voice. Worked over 20 years with music programing for different stations in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Passion for hit music.

Poland

Backup Jury Member

Dorota

Mrz

female

42 TV Producer

Dorota Mrz is producer in TVP. She are working with a number of musical productions.

Poland

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Krzysztof

Szewczyk

male

67 Journalist

Television and Radio Journalist. Conducted many entertainment programs on TVP, including "Przeboje Dwjki", "Wideoteka Dorosego Czowieka", "Jarmark". <br /> Businessman - President of the Baltic Company.

Poland

Jury Member 2

Maria

Szabowska

female

68 Journalist

Polish Radio and TV journalist. In a duet with Krzysztof Szewczyk run the TV Program "Wideoteka Dorosego Czowieka". In 2011, for outstanding contribution to Polish Radio, was awarded by President Bronislaw Komorowski Knight's Cross of the Order of Restituta Polish

Poland

Jury Member 3

Witold

Czamara

Donatan

male

30 music producer

Polish musician, music producer and sound engineer.<br /> In 2014 years Donatan with Cleo represented Poland with the song "My Slavs" during the 59th Eurovision Song Contest

Poland

Jury Member 4

Joanna

Klepko

Cleo

female

Poland

Jury Member 5

Micha

Winiewski

Portugal

Backup Jury Member

Nuno

Marques da Silva

Portugal

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Renato

Portugal

Jury Member 2

Portugal

31 lead singer, musician

Polish singer and songwriter, a representative of Polish (with Donatan) during the 59th Eurovision Song Contest in 2014.

male

42 author, composer and musician

Micha Winiewski is a famous polish pop vocalist. The charismatic singer is one of the most popular people in Polish show business.<br /> With over 12 million albums sold, Ich Troje is the most popular Polish band.

Nuno Marques da Silva

male

44 Show producer and songwriter

Nuno has a degree in Law, but music and show business have always been his passions. He was the executive administrator of a famous Lisbon theatre and the head of a show production company. He is also a songwriter and has participated on the Song Contest 6 times already.

Jnior

Renato Jnior

male

49 Music producer / composer

Composer, musician and producer, Renato has been working with some of the biggest names of music in Portugal. He also composes and produces music for theatre, cinema, advertising and TV. In 2004, UEFA chose him to compose the OST of UEFA Euro 2004TM.

Adelaide

Ferreira

Adelaide Ferreira

female

55 Singer and songwriter

Adelaide began her career in musical theatre at the age of 19. She then became a rock star and in 1985 she wins the Song Contest. 30 year after, she returns to this event as a composer and singer. With a unique voice, she is the owner of some of Portugal's music hits.

Jury Member 3

Jos Gonalo Tavares Amaral

Gomes

Gonalo Tavares

male

46 Musician, singer, songwriter

At the age of 10, Gonalo won a famous music prize for children and with only 15 participated for the first time to the Song Contest. He had several bands, built his own recording studio and is now preparing his 3rd solo album.

Portugal

Jury Member 4

Ins

Santos

Ins Santos

female

36 Singer and actress

Ins sings since she is a little girl, studied music and singing and at the age of 16 wins a famous talent show in Portugal. She wins the Song Contest in 1998 and has several records edited. She also does musical theatre and gives her voice to several Disney movies.

Portugal

Jury Member 5

Nuno

Feist

Nuno Feist

male

43 Maestro, music teacher

Maestro, musical director, producer, composer, teacher. He started playing when he was a child and music is his life. He studied music in the UK and since he returned he has been the musical director of tv shows, theatre plays, composing songs and he's also teaches.

Romania

Backup Jury Member

Claudia

Pavel

Cream

female

30 singer

She is one of the most enduring romanian artists and she released 5albums until now."Wrong Girl For That" is the latest and it was worked entirely in Sweden. Due to its sound and originality the singer has enjoyed success both in Romanian music charts but also international ones

Romania

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Viorel

Gavrila

Viorel Gavrila

male

54 composer/Vice President at UCMR-ADA

Vice President at UCMR-ADA<br /> He wrote over 400 pop songs.

Romania

Jury Member 2

Mihai

Pocorschi

Mihai Pocorschi

male

59 Producer songwriter

Producer, songwriter,founder of three of the most important poprock groups in Romania: HOLOGRAF, Formula 5, VH2. Over 40 no 1 radio singles, movie and Tv series scores.Member of the board of UCMR-ADA (Romanian Musical Performing and Mechanical Rights Society) Member of UCMR

Romania

Jury Member 3

Ovidiu

Jacobsen

Ovi

male

40 Artist/songwriter/producer/instrumentalist

Ovi is a singer, songwriter, producer and musician from Romania and Norway. Carrier highlights include 3'd and 12 place in the international ESC contest in 2010 and 2014 along side Paula Seling. He co wrote both of the entries "Playing with fire" and "Miracle".

Romania

Jury Member 4

Anca

Lupes

Anca Lupes

female

47 Music Business Professional

Anca Lupes has activated in: mass media concert organising, record companies, etc. In 2009 she graduate the Master in Music Business Programme at Berkelee College of Music (Boston, USA). She has worked with artists such as Steve Vai, Patricia Kaas, Limp Bizkit, Sistem.

Romania

Jury Member 5

Alexandra

Cepraga

female

63 Sound Engineer

Sound Engineer specialised in music mixing. Music Mixing at the Golden Stag International Festival, JESC - all editions, Young musicians, ESC, member of Roumanian Delegation ESC 2004 - Istanbul, JESC 2005 Lahti, member in Juries such as Eurovision, Mamaia, Golden Stag

Russia

Backup Jury Member

Anastasiia

Spiridonova

Anastasia Spiridonova

female

30 Artist, singer

Choreographer, director. Works at TV and theatre projects, music shows and Ceremonies. (MTV Russia Movie Awards, the Ceremony of transfer of the Paralympic flag Vancouver-Sochi, the Opening ceremony of the XXXV Moscow Film Festival, the Eurovision, etc).

Russia

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Igor

Igorevich

Matvienko

Igor Matvienko

male

55 Music producer / composer

Finalist of The Voice Season 1 aired on Channel One Russia. Graduated from College of pop-jazz music. <br /> Anastasia participates in popular music TV projects on Channel One Russia.

Russia

Jury Member 2

Alsou

Ralifovna

Abramova

Alsou

female

31 Singer

Igor is head of his own Production Center. In 2002 he took part at a popular TV show Fabrika Zvezd (Star Factory) as a music producer and composer. 2009 he was appointed as the chairman of professional jury of Eurovision-2009. In 2014 Igor opened a huge studio facility.

Russia

Jury Member 3

Dina

Fagimovna

Garipova

Dina Garipova

female

24 Singer, Journalist

Russia

Jury Member 4

Ljuba

Kazarnovskaya

Ljuba Kazarnovskaya

female

58 Opera singer, Professor, Director of International Ljuba Kazarnovskaya Music Academy Voce e Violino
Honored Artist of Tatarstan Republic, winner of The Voice Season 1 aired on Channel One Russia. Dina Garipova was fifth in the Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2013. Education: Kazan Federal University graduate in journalism.

Russia

Jury Member 5

Viacheslav

Kulaev

Slava Kulaev

male

33 Choreographer, director

Made international debut at the Salzburg Festival where she was invited by Herbert von Karajan. Performed at such opera venues as Covent Garden,Metropolitan Opera,San Francisco Opera,Wiener Staatsoper,La Scala. She was named among the most prominent musicians of the 20th century

San Marino

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Barbara

Andreini

female

44 opera singer, teacher

Studied piano in San Marino, graduated from the Conservatorio Martini of Bologna in opera singing, concerts in Italy, in Europe and in the United States, works for the international Renata Tebaldi singing contest of San Marino, concerts with the "Solo in Due" duo

San Marino

Jury Member 2

Ilaria

Ercolani

female

20 former ESC artist

She's been studying dance since she was young. In 2013 she took part in the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo as dancing artist for the Republic of San Marino. She's taking singing lessons since 2013.

San Marino

Jury Member 3

Katalin

Pribelszki

female

45 opera singer

She started taking singin lessons in San Marino where she gave concerts throughout the years. She's taking her master degree in singing at the Conservatorio Bruno Maderna in Cesena.

San Marino

Jury Member 4

Matteo

Venturini

male

20 dj

He belongs to the DJ duo "B-project". He's been studying music since he was young. He graduated from the Conservatorio of Cesena in general music techniques. He's a dancer.

San Marino

Jury Member 5

Simone

La Maida

male

43 saxophone jazz player

He's been playing jazz at the highest level since 1991. Concerts in Italy, Europe and the USA with the best names in the jazz's world. He's recently started arranging and composing for his newly founded 'Off Course' big band orchestra

San Marino

Jury Member 5

Nicola

Della Valle

male

33 pop singer

Singer of the band Miodio that represented the Rep. of San Marino at the ESC in Belgrade. The Miodio experience reached its peak some years ago with more than hundreds live concerts, and gaining major national and Italian attention while being played on radios and Rai television.

Serbia

Backup Jury Member

Mirjana

Milii Proki

female

61 Music professor

She is taking a great part in the music pedagogy of young people.<br /> Involved in the organization of many music festivals for youth.

Serbia

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Dejan

Cuki

male

55 Singer/Composer

Singer, Composer, Lyrics author, Journalist, one of the most famous Serbian authors. He took part in many live performances and humanitarian events. Along with his band he still performs in Serbia and region.

Serbia

Jury Member 2

Marko

Kon

male

43 Composer

Composer and Music Producer. He has participated in Serbian national selections several times. He represented Serbia in ESC in Moscow in 2009 with the song "Shoe".

Serbia

Jury Member 3

Saa

Miloevi

male

46 Composer

Composer, lyrics and arrangements author. Part of the winning duo along with Vladimir Graic at the ESC in Helsinki in 2007 with the song "Molitva". He was also the composer and thr author of lyrics for the song "Ljubav je svuda" which represented Serbia at the ESC in 2013.

Serbia

Jury Member 4

Ksenija

Miloevi

female

33 Master violinist

She is a violin player and vocal soloist. Being a member of the Serbian Philharmonic Orchestra, she performed all over the world. She participated in the ESC as a back vocal three times, once with the winning team in Helsinki in 2007.

Serbia

Jury Member 5

Nevena

Boovi

female

20 Singer

She is a vocal soloist and a graduate student of the Music Academy in Belgrade. She represented Serbia in the JESC in Rotterdam in 2007 and was placed third. She was part of the trio "Moje tri" who represented Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malm.

Slovenia

Backup Jury Member

Dusan

Hren

male

86 Conductor & member of Society of Slovene Composers & Former TV producer

Dusan Hren is one of the legendary conductors of RTV orchestra, former Head of Entertainment Progarmme at TV Slovenia and was the first Head of delegation from former Yugoslavia at the ESC 1961.

Slovenia

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Tinkara

Kovac

female

36 singer/musician/composer/lyricists

Tinkara Kovac is one of the most popular musician & singer in Slovenia. She is also a professional flautist. She released her first single in 1999 and has in 15 years of active music career received numerous awards. In 2014 she represented Slovenia at ESC in Copenhagen.

Slovenia

Jury Member 2

Miha

Gorse

male

32 musician/producer/composer

Miha Gorse is one of most successful producers & composers of the younger generation. He is also a member of the band Muff (runner-up in Slovenian national selection for ESC 2014). The band is currently one of the most popular in the field of mainstream pop music.

Slovenia

Jury Member 3

Sandra

Feketija

female

31 Singer

Sandra Feketija is a backing vocalist for numerous Slovenian singers. She was in Slovenian ESC team as a backing vocalist for Rebeka Dremelj (2008), Maja Keuc (2011) and Eva Boto (2012). For years she was a member and leader of the vocal choir Perpetuum Jazzile.

Slovenia

Jury Member 4

Alex

Volasko

male

23 Singer/composer/producer

Alex Volasko is a musician of the young Slovenian pop music generation. In 2013 he released his first solo album. In the same year he was competing in an annual music festival MMS and got awarded as the best newcomer.

Slovenia

Jury Member 5

Andrej

Sifrer

male

63 Singer/composer/lyricist

Andrej Sifrer is a singer, composer & lyricist with a great career for almost 40 years. In his career he has created many top hits, released successful albums and received many awards. His latest album was recorded last year in the famous Abbey Road studios.

Spain

Backup Jury Member

Sandra

Borrego Campaa

Sandra Borrego

female

37 Singer, performer, backing-vocal

Sandra studied Classical, Modern and Tap Dance Ballet, and completed her training on Drama and Singing. She has played many roles in musical theater and has made concert tours with other artists, taking part in ESC 2011 and 2014.

Spain

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Jacobo

Calderon

Jacobo Caldern

male

41 Songwriter & Music producer

Jacobo Calderon is a top Spanish songwriter and music producer who has worked with most important Latin Artists. He's produced more than 60 records selling about 9 Million copies worldwide. He won several pop and jazz Awards and has been nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards.

Spain

Jury Member 2

Daniel

Diges Garcia

Daniel Diges

male

34 Artist, Singer, Actor

Actor and singer, Dani Diges has appeared in numerous TV series and programs since 1999. He has played main roles in musical theater, currently Val Jean in "Les Miserables". He represented Spain in ESC 2010 with "Algo pequeito".

Spain

Jury Member 3

Rosa

Lopez Cortes

Rosa Lopez

female

34 Artist

13 years after Rosas performance in ESC 2002 (86.2% share in Spain), she has represented Spain in Eurovision Greatest Hits. After selling more than a million albums, Rosa Lopez is recording her eighth album. This year she also has wan TVEs "HIT Song".

Spain

Jury Member 4

Ruth

Lorenzo Pascual

Ruth Lorenzo

female

32 Artist

Ruth Lorenzo started in Murcia singing opera at the age of 5. After growing up in USA she moved back to Spain to pursue her dream. Since then she came 5th in the English The X Factor in 2008, represented Spain in Eurovision 2014 and released her Top 10 debut album 'Planeta Azul'.

Spain

Jury Member 5

Pilar

Sanchez Luque

Pastora Soler

female

36 Artist

Pastora Soler is a well-known Spanish singer of copla, flamenco and Spanish pop. With 10 studio albums, Pastora has 3 platinum records and 4 gold ones. She has also received many important awards. In 2012, Pastora has successfully taken in the ESC held in Baku.

Sweden

Backup Jury Member

Maria

Ericson

female

28 TV producer assistent

Maria Ericson has been working at SVT as a free lancing TV producer assistent for the last 4 years.<br /> She is specialised in adding artists to entertainment shows

Sweden

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Filip

Adamo

male

38 Independent music professional

Fiip Adamo has been working in the swedish music business since 1996. As a free lancing production manager at record companies, as artist promotion manager. He has been working with several artists who has been competing in Melodifestivalen the last years.

Sweden

Jury Member 2

Lina

Hedlund

female

37 Artist

Since 2007 Lina Hedlund is a member of the Swedish pop group Alcazar<br /> Lina has been competing in Melodifestivalen at several times. As solo artist, together with her sister and with Alcazar.

Sweden

Jury Member 3

Henrik

Johnsson

male

42 Radio and TV producer / anchor

Henrik Johnsson is one of the anchors at the radiostation Mix Megapol's morning show.<br /> Henrik has been working twice as content producer at Melodifestivalen

Sweden

Jury Member 4

Rennie

Mirro

male

43 Dancer, chroreographer, actor

Rennie Mirro has been employed as dancer at the Royal Balett in Sweden. <br /> He has also been dancing in big musical sets in Sweden such as Grease, Singin' in the rain and Flashdance.<br /> Rennie has been head of choreographer at Melodifestivalen 2011 - 2013.

Sweden

Jury Member 5

Isa

Tengblad

Switzerland

Backup Jury Member

Switzerland

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Georg

Schlunegger

Switzerland

Jury Member 2

Simon

Moser

Switzerland

Jury Member 3

Andrea

Prli

Duan

Saa Miloevi Mare

Lina in the pop group Alcazar

ISA

Simu Moser

female

17 Artist, dancer and composer

Alsou is a popular Tatar born-Russian and English singer. She competed in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 in which she came in second place giving her recognition all over Europe as well. Alsou hosted the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 held in Moscow.

ISA was competing in the Swedish national selection for JESC in 2010.<br /> In Melodifestivalen 2015, ISA was participating with the song " Don't stop ". She got directly to the final and ended 7th.

male

34 Producer and Co-Owner Hitmill Productions

PRODUCER / SONGWRITER / OWNER<br /> Since 2010 he is working for Hitmill and he is the man, who has produced the ESC-Song You and Me of Takasa in 2012.

male

34 Radio Journalist and Presentator of the Morning Show

He produces since many years the Radio Morning Show on Radio Energy Bern.

female

42 Marketing Director International Labels Musikvertrieb

Marketing Director International Labels Musikvertrieb

Switzerland

Jury Member 4

Gabriel

Broggini

male

Switzerland

Jury Member 5

Rafaela

Spitzli

female

30 Promotion Manager Universal Switzerland

Before Rafaela came to Universal Music she worked succesfully for another Music Company called TBA/Phonag.

The Netherlands

Backup Jury Member

Carlo

Boszhard

male

45 Host, singer, actor en texteditor

Hosted a lot of dutch TV shows, sung in different musicals and earned a lot of prices for his service record in the Netherlands.

The Netherlands

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson Carolina

Helena

Dijkhuizen

Carolina Dijkhuizen

female

35 Singer, (Musical)actrice

2001; Permanent replacement for the leading role in Aida.<br /> 2004; Nala in The Lion King<br /> 2013; Starring Sister Act<br /> Various other musicals and 'Musicals in Concert' at Ziggo Dome. Various music TV show as 'The best Singers from The Netherlands'

The Netherlands

Jury Member 2

Florent

Charles Petronella Maria

Luyckx

Florent Luyckx

male

52 Media professional

In the 80's; record company Zomba Records. 2003; networkmanager 3FM. 2004; initiator of Serious Request, the charity action of 3FM Also; 3FM awards. 2011; content director of the radio538 group. 2013; Managing Director of Q-group where he is responsible for Q-music and JOE fm.

The Netherlands

Jury Member 3

Maurice

Johannes Gerardus Wilhelmus

Wijnen

Maurice Wijnen

male

45 Creative Director

Theater and television producer. Has written several musicals and is as creative director involved in the productions of Stage Entertainment. Was jury member for different TV shows, including "so you wannabe a popstar" and "X-factor".

The Netherlands

Jury Member 4

Gijsbertus

Franciscus Maria

Staverman

Gijs Staverman

male

49 Radio Diskjockey, Host, Entrepreneur

Started his career at Radio Veronica. Host of top 40 and Mega top 50. From august 2006 he worked for Qmusic. Nowdays he works for Radio 2. He hostet serveral TV show in the Netherlands.

The Netherlands

Jury Member 5

Hind

Laroussi

Tahiri

Hind

female

30 Singer

Dutch-morrocan Singer commonly known by her participation in the first season of Idols. Hind also performed on ESC in 2008 with 'your heart belongs to me'.

United Kingdom

Backup Jury Member

Dane

male

35 Vocal Coach

Dane has worked with stars across the industry including Courtney Love and indie band Everything Everything, west end stars from the likes of Wicked and Evita and comedians Peter Kay and Justin Lee Collins. He is also a previous head of The British Voice Association.

United Kingdom

Jury Member 1 / Chairperson David

Arch

male

52 Musical Director

A musician, composer, arranger and musical director, Dave Arch has been working in the industry since 1983. Hes toured with Paul McCartney and contributed on such soundtracks as Harry Potter, Bridget Joness Diary and The Kings Speech.

United Kingdom

Jury Member 2

Mark

De Lisser

male

39 Vocal Coach

Marks passion for vocal coaching led to him being responsible for the church choir aged just 15 years old. For over 25 years, he has worked with singers from all genres not only on technique and delivery but also stage craft and performance.

United Kingdom

Jury Member 3

Thomas

male

52 Singer Songwriter Composer

Since 1972, Tommy has been an all round consummate artist singer, keyboard player and successful composer. Tommy has toured and recorded with a great number of artists including Sting, Phil Collins, Beach Boys and Gary Barlow.

United Kingdom

Jury Member 4

Yvie

Burnett

female

46 Singer

Yvie Burnett has coached singers on some of the most popular UK and US talent shows including The X Factor, The Voice UK and Americas Got Talent. A trained a mezzo-soprano, Yvie has also performed as a soloist with the Welsh National Opera and Opera De Nantes among others.

United Kingdom

Jury Member 5

Pandora

Christie

female

33 Radio & TV Presenter

Pandora presents the popular mid-morning slot on one of the UKs biggest radio stations, Capital FM. She has also appeared in numerous music videos for the likes of The Sugababes and The Saturdays.

Chalfin

Charles

Blaize

Dave Arch

Tommy Blaize

Pandora

31 Singer of SINPLUS

2012 the band Sinplus was the Swiss Entry for the Eurovision Song Contest in Baku. Gabriel is the lead singer.