Festival of Musical Arts in Terra (FOMAT)

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FOMAT
May 12th, 4782

Branovice, Deltaria: The first edition of the FOMAT world music festival was held today and WOW what a spectacle it was! 10 contestants from 10 different terran countries competed for that awesome title of World Music Winner of the Year and the chance of hosting the next edition of FOMAT in their own country! One by one the contestants for this first edition came forward to perform their songs. From rock to folk and from folk to pop this edition saw so many great acts and performances honestly it was overwhelming! A professional jury consisting of 5 judges has, behind closed doors, rated every performance on several criteria. The criteria include, the song itself (is it good, is it catchy), the performance, the energy on stage, the excitement of the crowd and the professionality of both instrument handling and the singers voice. All these criteria are then weighed in together to come to a end score, a score that will put the contestant act and nation on a certain place in the leaderboard of this edition. The number one will win the title of 'World Music Winner of the Year' and the chance for their nation to host the next edition of FOMAT five years from now!

We have heard all the songs and, just minutes ago, the jury has given me their final verdict. I am so excited to share with you the leaderboard. We will go from the bottom of the chart to the top and when the last two are there to be announced the winner will be revealed!

On spot number 10 we have...... The Gang from Endralon! (Some cheers in the crowd with others booing), with their performance they gave a strong message to Terra but it was not enough to win this first edition of the contest!

On spot number 9 we have...... Elvish Weekday from Telamon! Their indie rock performance was nice to listen to but it lacked the energy and appeal to become the winner of this edition.

On spot number 8 we have...... Freedom Tour from Malivia! (Rousing cheers from a certain part of the crowd) Their anti-establishment tone struck a sensitive subject in all of Terra but it did not have the appeal that the jury was looking for.

On spot number 7 we have ...... Brnfi Brnó from Vanuku! The jury found his throat singing skills unbelievable and out of this world but the song itself was confusing and the crowd seemed to find it awkward two minutes in.

On spot number 6 we have...... Morpheu's Dream from Istalia! The beats in this song were excellent and it was apparant that the song was catchy and appealing to the crowd. It didnt have the right execution though and thats why it didnt win this edition.

On spot number 5, we are getting closer, we have...... The Bears from Deltaria! Similar to the Istalian performance the song was catchy and gave a great atmosphere in the stadium. It however failed to truly catch the imigination and thus failed to get higher in the charts

On spot number 4 we have...... the Spotted Polkadots from Kalistan! Kalistani culture in music truly resonated with the audience and this performance was once again a show to behold. Unfortunately the song itself was not to catchy and, according to some within the audience, more of the same

On spot number 3 we have...... Aktay Demirkan from Jakania! Truly one of the only traditional and folk entries into the contest. A daring and yet traditional choice that payed of. Aktay his performance brought some to tears and was a true, slow and beautifull masterpiece. Without the next two entries Aktay could have won the contest according to the jury!

And now. We have arrived at the most exciting part of this reveal. The winner of the first edition of FOMAT! It was a hard choice but, according to the jury, the number one of this contest is a well deserved one. A catchy song that captures the imagination of terrans around the globe and brings some happiness and positivity to the contest. The winner. Of FOMAT 4782 is.............. ERICA SECORD FROM HUTORI WITH THE SONG RUN (crowds burst out in excitement and Erica comes to the stage, she thanks everyone and once again sings her song, the presenter comes to the front and says the next edition of FOMAT will be held in Hutori)

The second spot thus goes to Keymon, with Strontium Mole delivering a good and exciting performance that captured the audience and gave an amazing vibe to those watching at home.

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Somogyi Flórián with Old Artania to FOMAT

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Deltaria to send Richard Kriz to FOMAT

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Hutori Announces Date & Location of the FOMAT-II


Acton's Gold Lion Stadium; with a total capacity of over 60,000

The Hutorian FOMAT Committee, has announced that the 2nd Edition of FOMAT, or FOMAT-II will be taking place in Acton Adelia, the largest city in Hutori, specfically in it's single largest venue; Gold Lion Arena. With a total capacity over 60,000, most of which the seats have already been sold out in anticipation of FOMAT in May of 4787, the Director of the Hutorian FOMAT Committee, Alison Forsythe, has commented this will be the largest music event ever hosted in Hutori.

FOMAT-II will be happening the same week as the Hutorian Music Festival is normally hosted, and international artists, who aren't necessarily representing their nations at FOMAT, are being encouraged to attend the HMF to show off their songs and still be apart of the festivities as it's expected that a massive international crown will be coming into Acton.

The Hutorian FOMAT Committee also announced that, despite being the defending champions, Hutori would not be officially entering into the running to win FOMAT, though would have a guest appearance by Erica Secord, the Hutorian winner of FOMAT-I in Deltaria in 4782, who would be singing her new hit, Love Isn't Crazy. Secord, who has been on tour in Kalistan after signing on with the Artisitic Recording Cooperative, has also been announced as one of the judges of FOMAT-II.

International Applications for FOMAT-II have officially opened with Endralon & Deltaria already having put forward the planned contestants with more expected as the deadline for FOMAT-II particpation (being December 31st, 4786) approaching,

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Keymon Chooses Psychedelic Rock Band Sea Foam

Sea Foam will be performing The Ballad of Achilles

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Lodamese band called "Eclipse" to participate to FOMAT

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Kalistan Enters FOMAT with a new Hi-NRG single by Madysin Shakespeare

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Richard Kriz reveals act in internet video