President & Chairman of the Board
Amiko Janelidze has been a well-known name in the Georgian music industry for more than 20 years. Back in the 90s, when Georgian hip-hop culture was taking shape, Amiko Janelidze was one of its key pioneers. From the 2000s onward, he continued his career as a music producer. Today, he is one of the main creators behind the country’s most significant musical experiences. In 2019, Amiko Janelidze was appointed Head of Development at Black Sea Arena. His name is also associated with the creation of Starring Georgia, where he holds the position of President and Chairmen of the Board. In addition, Amiko Janelidze is the initiator of other important projects within the Starring Georgia ecosystem, including The Social Space, Horizon Paragraph and Hecate’s Garden.
Vice Chairwoman of the Board & Creative Vision Lead
Tsitsi Iashvili has over 20 years of experience working in the entertainment industry. Her name is associated with bringing numerous large-scale international artists to Georgia, even at a time when the country’s music industry was still taking its first steps. Before becoming Head of Projects at Black Sea Arena, she was the driving force behind many of the country’s most important festivals and events, which were implemented in Georgia for the first time and carried a distinctly revolutionary character. In 2019, Tsitsi Iashvili was appointed Head of Projects at Black Sea Arena and became one of the key initiators of Starring Georgia project. Her name is also closely connected to the initiation of other major projects within the Starring Georgia ecosystem, including The Social Space, Horizon Paragraph and Hecate’s Garden.
Chief Executive Officer
Tamar Chkhaidze began her career at Black Sea Arena in 2016, joining the organization as a Lawyer. With strong analytical expertise, she quickly became an important member of the team, making a significant contribution to the establishment of Black Sea Arena’s organizational and strategic foundations. Since 2024, she has held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Starring Georgia.
Vice Chairman of the Board
Nodar Trapaidze is one of the professionals in the Georgian music industry specializing in artist management and joined the Starring Georgia team in 2023. With the experience he has gained over the years, he has become a valuable member of the team, bringing youthful energy and modern ideas that continuously adds novelty to each of our projects.