Justs

Early Life

Justs Sirmais, known simply as Justs, was born on February 6, 1995, in Ķekava, Latvia. He attended Riga State Gymnasium No.1 and began his musical journey as a street musician in Riga, showcasing his talent and passion for music from a young age.

Career Milestones

Justs gained significant recognition when he represented Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with his song "Heartbeat," which was written by Aminata Savadogo, Latvia's 2015 Eurovision entrant. He first competed in the national selection show, Supernova, where he advanced through the rounds, ultimately winning the national final on February 28, 2016. At Eurovision, he made it through the semi-finals and finished 15th in the final, marking Latvia's sixth best placing in the contest's history. Following this success, he released the EP "To Be Heard" on May 17, 2016, and the single "Ko Tu Dari?" shortly after.

In 2018, Justs co-hosted Supernova and released his debut studio album, "Here I Am." He also pursued further education in Music Production at a university in Bristol, UK. In November 2020, he participated in the first season of "Balss Maskā" as "Sparrow," finishing in third place. Justs continues to be an influential figure in the Latvian music scene, recently entering Supernova again in 2023 to attempt to represent Latvia once more.