Golden Time Talent is an international British platform that, since 2018, has been discovering and promoting talents from 71 countries. Participants are given the opportunity not only to showcase their art on the international stage but also to receive real support through media exposure, festivals, television, exhibitions, and Global Talent Visa (UK) sponsorship support.
The jury of the platform includes renowned experts from the United Kingdom, the United States, Ukraine, Italy, France, Japan, Israel, Turkey, Germany, Poland, Spain, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Georgia, Estonia, Latvia, and other countries.
One of the remarkable artists who became part of the Golden Time Talent community in 2024–2025 is Azerbaijani composer Ruhin Ismayilov. His exceptional creativity and accomplishments earned him the Grand Prix in the “Composers” category at the Golden Time Talent London Final, held on 8 June 2025. The final gathered around 200 participants from 71 countries, each presenting original works across various genres and age groups.
Ruhin Ismayilov is a producer, composer, and arranger born in Azerbaijan in 1987. In 2005, he graduated from the composition class at the Secondary Specialized Music School named after Bulbul. That same year, he was admitted to the composition faculty of the Baku Music Academy named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli. His mentor was the prominent Azerbaijani composer, People’s Artist, and Professor Arif Malikov.
During his student years, he wrote a series of academic works:
– in 2006 — preludes and pieces for violin,
– in 2007 — a sonata,
– in 2008 — a symphonic suite,
– in 2009 — a symphonic poem as his graduation thesis.
In 2010, Ruhin composed the opening music for the national final of the Eurovision Song Contest selection held in Oslo, Norway. The program included the composition Yalli’s “Yellow Bride” (combining string quartet and techno music) and Alexander Rybak’s song “Fairytale.”
In early 2018, he composed the soundtrack for the Turkish film “Ruzgar.”
In 2019, through the initiative of the British company Loopmaster, traditional Azerbaijani instruments — kamancha, balaban, saz, and zurna — were presented for the first time in the World Sound Encyclopedia (Earthone collection). This global sound bank is used by top international DJs and arrangers in professional music production.
That same year, Ruhin released an instrumental album titled “Relaxing Mood Chill Out Music Album”, aimed at helping listeners unwind and recover from daily stress.
He has:
– composed music for 8 films, including one animated feature,
– completed 5 original musical projects,
– and participated in the Beethoven Student Composers Competition in 2007 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, presenting a piano sonata and a prelude for piano and violin.
Awards and Recognition:
– 1999 — Certificate from the youth organization “Umidli Gelecek” for participating in the Youth Creativity Festival
– 2002 — Certificate for participating in the Children’s Creativity Celebration
– 2002 — Laureate of the national competition “We Are Looking for Talents”
– 2nd place — International competition of the world’s best musicians
– 1st and 2nd place — at Golden Time Talent competitions (London)
– Honorary Prize — Vienna New Year’s Concert International Music Competition
– 2nd place — International Competition of Classical Music Stars
– 3rd place — International Music Competition Mozart
– 1st place — Golden Prestige International Music Competition (London), organized by WOMCO
Creative Mission and Cultural Contribution:
Ruhin Ismayilov’s music bridges traditions and modernity, making Azerbaijani national culture accessible to international audiences. His compositions are featured in films, festivals, and digital sound libraries.
Golden Time Talent is not just a competition but a fully registered platform in the United Kingdom. It is owned and managed by British company Golden Time Talent LTD, and is officially registered under the UK Trade Mark No. UK00003948459. In 2019, it received the THE BIZZ Business Excellence Award (USA) as the Best International Festival and Competition Platform.
Founded by Inessa Bila, the platform is committed to recognizing and developing global creative potential. Participants benefit from:
– evaluation by an international jury from 18 countries,
– official British diplomas with registration in a global database,
– expert video feedback and recommendations,
– exposure in the Top World Talents catalog,
– invitations to exhibitions and festivals in London,
– and eligibility support for the Global Talent Visa (UK).
“We are proud to have Ruhin as part of our platform. His contribution to modern composition and his international achievements speak for themselves,” — says the Golden Time Talent team.
Show your talent to the world — just like Ruhin did.
He could. Can you?
Inessa Bila, Founder and Organizer of the International Platform Golden Time Talent (United Kingdom)
