Meet the International Jury

The Tallinn Voice International Music Contest is judged by an international panel of professional singers, producers, composers and vocal educators from Estonia and other countries

italy

Michele Poma

Singer, Musician, Composer and Producer. President of MFProjects. Director of the International Festival of Arts “Creatività senza frontiere”. Director of the “Belcanto International Awards” Organizer of international “Cultural Exchanges”. Jury member in the “Vocal” and “Instrumental” field

Kosovo

Arta Haziri Nuhiu

Founder of the Artistic Cultural Center “Mollëkuqet” and the director of the International Festival “Rising Stars.” With over 20 years of experience helped hundreds of young people develop their artistic talent and stage presence, promoting creativity and international collaboration in the arts. Holds a Master’s degree in Music and is a cultural leader from Kosovo.
Jury member in 40 international festival panels and is the creator of 400 songs for children, teenagers, and youth. Arta has been recognized as the “Most Successful Woman in Culture” by the Mayor of Gjilan Municipality

San Marino

Ersin Parlak

International production, artist and tour manager based between Florence and Istanbul. Assistant Head of Delegation for San Marino RTV at Eurovision Song Contest and Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Worked with world-renowned artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Jessie J, Al Bano & Romina Power, Loreen, Jamala, Jason Derulo, Arash, Jose Carreras, Katherine Jenkins, Flo Rida, and Montserrat Caballé, among many others. Ersin is all in effort to build cultural bridges between artists, audiences, and creative industries on a global scale

ISRAEL

Vladi Blaiberg

Official voice of the Israel Defense Forces Air Force anthem. Silver medalist in the international competition “Eilat 2007” Finalist in the international competition for young performers “New Wave 2008” (Jurmala, Latvia) Second prize winner in the popular national Israeli television project “Kokhav Nolad 7” (the Israeli equivalent of “American Idol”) Finalist in two Israeli selections for the Eurovision Song Contest Musical mentor of the Israeli team in the international television project “At the Top of My Voice”

Malta

Evelina Batey

Director of the European Centre for Culture & Arts Producer, fully qualified professional musician ( vocal, piano ) Malta Award winner for the Education and Best Talent Development President of WAPA Europe Founder and Director of the International Festival & Contest GOLDEN VOICE in Malta.

moldova

Rodica Roshioru

Doctor of Music and alumna of the Music Academy of Bucharest, Vocal arts performer, Violonist, Vocal teacher from the Republic of Moldova, Having an extensive and an exceptionally professional music background, Rodica Founder, Director and Coach of young artists at the International School of Vocal Arts ”Talents by Rodica Roshioru”
Jury member of international vocal competitions, Promote and encourage the development of young artists in the music field as the director and organizer of the international vocal competition Radiant Ray, hosted in Chișinău, Moldova

Lithuania

Onutė Žukienė

ESTONIA

Endla Murd

Singer, Vocal coach Director Endla Murd Private School Director International contest Golen Rose in Pärnu Jury member in different international contest festival

armenia

Anna Poghosyan

Soprano, classical vocal tutor, and performer, Nominated Associate Professor and tutor at the Komitas Conservatory, Member of the Armenian Social Council for Culture, Soloist with various Armenian orchestras and choirs, Jury member at numerous international vocal contests.

Lithuania

Daina Bileviciute

Singer, Teacher, Produser, songwhriter, model plus

Latvia

Jelena Loreina Švilpe

Composer, Producer, Professional vocal teacher,
Head of the board of “European Centre of Music for Youth ”, President of the International Festival “Riga Symphony” in Riga (Latvia) , General Director Vocal-Art School “Pumpurini”, Manager of exchange program “Passport to Hollywood” in Los Angeles and “Baltic Transit” in Jurmala (Latvia), The chairman and the member of the jury of vocals of many competitions

Lithuania

Raimonda Navickiene

Professional choir conductor and jazz and pop music educator with nearly 50 years of experience in the field of music. Active member of juries at national and international music competitions, contributing my expertise to the professional evaluation of performers and ensembles.Throughout all career, had led choirs of various levels and age groups, fostering artistic excellence and high performance standards

estonia

Anna Khachaturyan

Pianist, accompanist, and teacher Master’s Degree at the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory Master’s Degree at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. Laureate of national and international competitions as a pianist and accompanist. Performed in Armenia, Estonia, Bulgaria, Poland, and Switzerland.

estonia

Tanel Ruben

Trummar, multiinstrumentalist. Dotsent Eesti Muusika ja-Teatriakadeemias. Samuti on ta üks jazzmuusika osakonna loojatest koos Jaak Sooääre ja Raul Söödiga. Salvestanud üle 60 heliplaadi, sealhulgas ise neist produtseerinud 12. Koostööd teinud erinevate teatritega ja osalenud nii muusikuna kui ka muusika loojana kümnes etenduses erinevates eesti teatrites.

Tallinn Voice 2026 brings together an outstanding international jury of respected musicians, performers, professors and cultural leaders.

The jury includes specialists in vocal performance, piano, strings, chamber music and artistic education from Europe and beyond.

Their professional expertise ensures a fair, inspiring and internationally recognized evaluation process for all participants.