The 2025 judging panel has seven highly experienced music industry veterans.
After the semi-finals, the judging panel can choose other bands to continue to the finals. They will be announced on the IME website after the four nights of the semi-finals and the band will be notified by telephone.
Árni Matthíasson – chair
Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen
Hildur Guðný Þórhallsdóttir
Hildur Kristín Stefánsdóttir
Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson
Kristján Kristjánsson
Sóley Stefánsdóttir
