In a Spectacular West-End career spanning 25 years, Chris has performed leading roles in some of the greatest Musicals including Les Miserables, Phantom of The Opera, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and many more. He also performed on BBC 1 singing in front of millions of people. Chris currently teaches Music, Vocal Coaching and Choirs in schools and groups across the region. Chris is judging the stage performance and production awards.

ARAD RTS PDTD, AISTD DDE ​Karen trained as a Senior Associate of The Royal Ballet School and then full-time at Elmhurst Ballet School. She graduated with a National Diploma in Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Her professional theatre credits include; Dirty Dancing, Aldwych Theatre, (Penny, Vivian and Mrs. Shumacher), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, UK Tour, Disney’s Beauty and Beast, UK Tour, Hello Dolly! Theatre Royal, Lincoln, Cats, German and Swiss Tour, (Victoria-White Cat), New English Contemporary Ballet (Soloist), Cats, UK Tour (Cassandra, Victoria and Tantomile). Karen is judging the stage performance and production awards.

​Jarra Braidwood studied fashion design and craft at Sallynoggin College of Further Education. Jarra has worked backstage at many productions (including Lady Gaga at the O2 /Three arena!) Jarra has taught art and sewing for many years, guiding students of all ages from 4years up to adults through many mediums of art creation and seamstress skills. Jarra has led many Art Camps and intensive workshops in community libraries, schools, community groups and studios and will be judging our Costume, Props and Sets Awards. Jarra is judging costumes and set/Props costumes.

Rob has been on the radio for over 25 years and today can be heard on East Coast FM's popular breakfast show "Freshly Squeezed" as well a being the weekend afternoon presenter and main swing jock on Dublin's FM 104. Fellowship Award.