Fresh ears, sharp opinions: We are proud to present our 12 experts who will jointly decide on the Anchor Nominees 2025:   

   

• Bethan Elfyn (UK) - Presenter | Producer | Project Manager, BBC 
• Clémence Renaut (FR) - Booking Agent, ATC Live 
• Dotun Bolaji (UK) - Booking Agent, Primary Talent International 
• Fran Sandoval (CL) - President of the Chilean Independent Music Association (IMICHILE) | General Manager, Chilemúsica 
• Hella Wittenberg (DE) - Head of Content, Musikexpress 
• Jovanka von Wilsdorf (DE) - Creative Consultant | Artist Coach, Music Board Berlin 
• Justin Sweeting (HKG) - Head of Music | Co-Founder, Clockenflap 
• Karma Bertelsen (UK) - Founder, Hype Drop Club 
• Mandi McIntyre (AUS) - Director of Programs, Qmusic and BIGSOUND 
• Ramera Abraham (UK) - Producer | Songwriter | Recording Engineer   
• Sosefina Fuamoli (AUS) - Music Journalist | Broadcaster | Content Producer 
• Yudu Gray Jr. (US) - Co-Founder | Co-CEO, 24/7 artists 

 

You can find more information about the Anchor Board here

 

Between 27 June and 6 July, the board will look at and listen to all the applications received and award up to five stars in six categories - from technical execution and innovation to international relevance. All acts confirmed for the Reeperbahn Festival 2025 can apply until 24 June 2025. 

The six top-rated acts will be selected as Anchor Nominees and perform live in front of the prominent jury at the Mojo Club on Wednesday and Thursday of the festival. The final winner of the Anchor 2025 will be announced at the official awards ceremony on Friday evening.   

 

Overview of the evaluation categories:   

🎧 Quality of Sound & Technical Execution   

✍️ Quality of Songwriting & Musical Composition   

🔊 Innovation of Sound   

🌍 Hit Potential & International Appeal   

🎭 Authenticity, Uniqueness & Artistic Identity   

🕰 Longevity & Timelessness   

   

Supported by Pieter Smit Group & PRG