Vladimir Barkhoyan (Armenia)

Vocalist, music producer and cultural manager. He graduated from the Classical Vocal Department of the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory and later developed his artistic career in the field of popular music, establishing a distinctive and recognizable artistic identity. For many years, he performed as part of a musical duo with his sister, Margarita Barkhoyan, taking part in numerous concerts, recordings and music videos. At the same time, he pursued a successful solo career, releasing his own songs and music videos and participating in a variety of musical projects. He maintains an active concert career in Armenia and abroad and regularly appears in music and entertainment television programs. He also performed the leading role of Arut in the musical Love Bridge, expanding his artistic activities beyond the concert stage. For many years, he has served as a jury member at international music competitions, supporting the development of young performers and emerging talents. He is the founder of Barkhoyan Production Center, which brings together musical and creative projects while supporting young artists in their professional development. Through his artistic, production and organizational work, he actively contributes to cultural promotion and international artistic cooperation.

Rossi Yordanova (Bulgaria)

Conductor, composer, vocal teacher, producer, CEO of the “Art Voices” Music Agency, director of international music festivals: the “Abanico” and the “Sofia Grand Prix” under the auspices of the Mayor of Sofia and the Bulgarian national television, as well as the “Ulpia Serdica” choir festival. Ms Yordanova is a judge in multiple prestigious international competitions and festivals in many countries, including Armenia, Italy, Spain, Macedonia, Malta, and Moldova. Rossi Yordanova is the conductor and artistic director of the “Shtastlivetsa” choir which delivered multiple successful performances in many countries, captivating audiences with varied repertoires, unique arrangements and innovative interpretations. Ms Yordanova is the chief vocal coach and director of the “ArtschoolStudio Music Sofia”, one of the best vocal and music studios in Bulgaria. Her students frequently participate in international festivals, winning numerous awards and prizes, give concerts in Sofia and other cities of Bulgaria, and take part in various television and radio shows, including the Eurovision Song Contest, The Voice of Bulgaria, Staracademy, The X Factor, Music Idol, The Big Hopes, and many others. Ms Yordanova is an associate professor and provides instruction at The National Academy of Music “Prof. Pantcho Vladigerov” in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Veronika Yanovskaya (Belarus)

Jazz singer, vocal coach, founder and artistic director of the “Contemporary School of Vocal Art” in Minsk. Thanks to higher musical education and many years of experience in the delivery of pop and jazz vocal techniques, as well as experience in conducting, Miss Yanovskaya has developed her own vocal coaching methods, and since 2015 she has been managing her own school of vocal art. She authored the “Children Sing Jazz” project in Minsk, and is the vocalist of the “Port Monait” jazz quartet. As a soloist, she has worked on multiple occasions with the renowned conductor, Alexander Humala, including as part of the joint project with the “Sonorus” State Band. Miss Yanovskaya continues to hone her skills, attending a variety of masterclasses with world-class coaches and artists from the USA, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Russia, and Lithuania. Miss Yanovskaya has been frequently asked to deliver vocal masterclasses at various international competitions, including in Byelorussia, Lithuania, and Finland. She is the standing judge at “Baltic Voice” (Lithuania) and the “Musical Talent League” (Lithuania) contests. In addition, Miss Yanovskaya was a judge at the following competitions: “Vive la France” (France), “Premier” (Ukraine), “Magnolia” (Poland), “Bravo, Turku” (Finland), as well as the “Golden Voice” (Armenia). Students of Miss Yanovskaya’s classes have won numerous prizes and awards at international and domestic competitions and musical TV projects, including the “New Wave Junior”, the “Eurovision Song Contest", the “X-Factor”, and the “X Jazz Festival”. Many of her students are pursuing further education at universities and conservatories in Byelorussia, Russia, Austria, Germany, and the United States, and giving concerts as part of significant jazz projects, such as the “X Jazz For Kids”, accompanied by the Polish master drummer, Bodek Janke.

Varsenik Simonyan (Austria)

Musicologist, music educator, vocal coach, songwriter and cultural practitioner. She graduated from the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory, where she also began her academic career as a lecturer in music theory. Her musical education started with many years of violin studies, which laid the foundation for her future artistic and educational work. After moving to Austria, she continued her professional development in music education, vocal training and church music. For many years, she has worked with children and young people, teaching music theory, singing and vocal technique. As a choir singer, she has also gained extensive experience in choral and sacred music. She is the author of numerous songs, organizer of concerts and cultural projects, and a jury member at international artistic competitions. She actively participates in initiatives promoting Armenian culture and international artistic cooperation. In 2023, she founded the Noy Arti Art and Culture Association and currently serves as the artistic director of the “Nor Art” dance group, leading a variety of cultural and educational projects in Austria and abroad

Anna Kolbert (Ukraine)

Anna Kolbert graduated from the Conducting and Choral Faculty of the Kyiv City Music Academy named after R. Glier in 2000 and from the National Music Academy of Ukraine named after P. Tchaikovsky in 2005. In 2005, she joined the Academic Municipal Choir “Khreshchatyk” as a vocalist. Since 2006, she has served as the Head of the Music Studio and Choir “Gloria” at the Interregional Academy of Personnel Management in Kyiv. Since 2012, she has been the Director of the International Vocal and Choral Competition “Victoria” in Kyiv, organized with the support of the Kyiv City State Administration, the assistance of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, and the support of diplomatic missions and embassies. The competition promotes vocal and choral art while fostering international cultural exchange and the promotion of Ukrainian culture. Anna Kolbert is also the founder and vocal teacher of the “Gloria” Vocal Studio. Since 2021, she has led the “Subito” Vocal Studio at Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University. She is an experienced conductor, vocal pedagogue, competition organizer, and cultural manager actively engaged in the development of young vocal talents and international artistic cooperation.

Irina Parakhnevich (Latvia)

Conductor, vocal teacher, producer, vocal instructor/consultant, and personal vocal coach. Irina graduated from St. Petersburg’s State Institute of Culture, with a degree in academic chorus conducting. Over the course of her professional career Irina attended multiple workshops by leading world masters. In 2001 she received the MSc in education. Irina Parakhnevich is highly regarded in Latvia for her expertise as a vocal coach; she has worked with many state-run music and general education schools in Riga as a singing teacher and ensemble and choir mistress. Since 2004 she has worked with the "Kantilena" vocal studio of the RBJP National School of Music as a vocal instructor. Irina’s students have participated in many international competitions and projects, such as “Golos”, “Slavjansy bazar”, “X-factor”, “Rigas Symphony”, and “Golden Voice”. Performing in a variety of musical styles, such as folk songs, jazz, pop songs, with Latvian lyrics, many of these contestants made it to the finals, and some became winners. In addition to her work as an educator, Irina has also served as judge in international musical projects held in Lithuania, Portugal, Malta, Italy, and Bulgaria. In 2016 she received “The best coach of the year” award for her commitment to promoting Latvian culture and coaching young talent. In the same year the Kantilena vocal studio received the “The best collective of the year” award, and one of the best of Kantilena’s students, Eduard Redico, was awarded “The best student” prize in 2018 for his performance in international and Latvian competitions. All prizes were awarded by the Latvian Ministry of Culture and Education.

Nada Vuković (Serbia)

Accomplished choir and orchestra conductor, professor at the University of Arts, piano and music theory teacher, vocal coach, choreographer, published author of the children's book "Zoe the Pianist" and the founder and CEO of “Voices of Hope” singing school in Belgrade (Serbia). After graduating as the top student of her generation at her music high school, Nada completed postgraduate studies in conducting at the Faculty of Music at the Art University of Belgrade. She went on to spend 16 years working as a professor there, teaching piano, conducting, solfeggio, music theory, score reading, and musical instruments. Nada won numerous prizes and acknowledgements with her ensembles. Apart from her work and cooperation with ensembles, she worked as a radio news broadcaster where she edited and broadcast a classical music program called ”Stellar Sound Avenue”. Since 2004 Nada has been a member of the “SERAPHIMS” ensemble led by the composer Aleksandar Simic, as well as member of the Music Artists Association of Serbia. In November 2007, Nada was awarded a prize for her research of contemporary spiritual music in Serbia. Aside from these accomplishments, Nada made a name for herself singing jazz, evergreens, and pop music in Belgrade clubs. She has also worked with numerous artists from the world of pop, rock and jazz music, and has spent 30 years passing on her knowledge and developing vocal techniques. Over the past 12 years Nada’s singing school, “Voices of Hope”, has nurtured young talents such as Marija Serdar, Lana Šojić, Milica Jokić, and many others who have gained renown and won contests, including “X-factor Adria”, “Serbia's Got Talent”, “Stars of Grand”, “Pink's Stars”, and “Pink’s Stars for Kids”. In addition to coaching students for contests, Nada is also an esteemed judge at the majority of the above mentioned events and is well-known for her ability to spot a promising talent.

Laura Neira (Argentina)

Teacher of stage and classical singing, actress, theatre director, and speech therapist, creator of the innovative and revolutionary Neira Singing Method. This therapeutic and educational method is used to treat vocal pathologies in speech and singing, and is recognized by the Spanish and Italian Ministries of Health. Since 1998 she has held the position of director of the Laura Neira International Voice Center, and has been a member of international science-based voice research teams. Full professor at the National University of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she is also a guest lecturer at universities and music conservatories in Colombia, Chile, Peru, Mexico, the USA, Italy, and Spain. She has authored numerous scientific publications in Spanish, English, and Italian. As a vocal coach and instructor, she has led numerous master classes in Spain, Italy, Argentina, and Portugal. She also consults and provides vocal training to artists in musical theater and opera. In addition, she also serves as a judge at prestigious vocal competitions around the world. Many of her students have won awards at international festivals and singing competitions (including The Voice Spain, The Voice Argentina, and Chuva de Estrelas D'Ouro in Portugal), and have been successful internationally in classical music and musical theatre (including Broadway).

Asia Czajkowska (Poland)

„A charismatic vocalist with an incredibly captivating voice, excellent vocal technique, and a sincere form of communication" (Adam Dobrzyński, Jazz Forum no. 6/2024). Singer and songwriter, philologist, vocal coach. She was awarded scholarship of Toruń and the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. Laureate of many festivals, including the 40th International Meetings of Jazz Singers in Zamość, Zaucha Festival, Ladies Jazz and many more. The vocalist was twice nominated for the Fryderyk Award with the Astrolabium choir. She has recorded over a dozen albums as a guest and as backing vocals, as well as three solo albums. Her original album "Pianissima" was ranked among the best Polish jazz albums of 2024 by Adam Dobrzyński, and was voted Album of the Year in the Radio GRA poll. „This is a truly delightful album, full of great songs, performed with heartfelt dedication, good taste and obvious talent.” (Adam Baruch). Recently, 4 albums with Asia's participation have been released - "My Jazzy Valentine" with the Los Angeles Trio (B.Hołownia/J.Eliasz/P.Pańta), the Fryderyk - nominated "Sway, oh sway” with Astrolabium and Tomasz Drozdek, and "One Voice" with Dorrey Lin Lyles and Sylwester Ostrowski, from which the tango "Już nigdy" was included on Marek Niedźwiecki's compilation "Smooth Jazz Cafe". Asia's voice delighted even Irena Santor, with whom she had the honor of performing in nearly 30 concerts of the Anniversary Tour in 2025. She is also passionate about teaching - she runs individual classes, group workshops, conducts the "Mothers' Choir" and works as a vocal instructor for the Musical Theatre in Toruń.

Ludmiła Małecka (Poland)

Musical theatre actress, vocalist, director and vocal coach. She graduated from the State Secondary School of Fine Arts in Bielsko-Biała and the Danuta Baduszkowa Vocal and Acting Studio in Gdynia. She is a recipient of the “Talenty” scholarship awarded by the Minister of Culture and Art and a scholarship of the President of the City of Bielsko-Biała for her contribution to cultural development. She began her artistic career with the “eF” Theatre, receiving awards at prestigious theatre and music festivals. For many years, she was associated with the Danuta Baduszkowa Musical Theatre in Gdynia, performing in numerous musical productions. She is also a long-time vocalist of the Happy End band. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with many renowned artists of the Polish music and theatre scene. As a director, she has prepared numerous concerts, musical productions, television events and artistic projects in Poland and abroad. For many years, she has served as a jury member at national and international music competitions and festivals. She conducts vocal and acting workshops, and her students have won numerous awards at competitions and festivals in Poland and internationally. She is also actively involved in educational and artistic projects for people with disabilities, combining music, theatre and art therapy.