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Kalistan welcomes home International FOMAT champion Madysin Shakespeare
Judges handed the young Hi-NRG singer a victory
Kaliburg, Ananto
August 30, 4787


Madysin Shakespeare, winner of FOMAT II, lands in Kaliburg and takes picture with actor Henry DiBiase, who clearly does not know her

Kalistani Pop sensation and winner of the second International FOMAT music contest, Yoshimi's own Madysin Shakespeare, returned to Kalistan this month to a hero's welcome. The Minister of Culture and Education was on hand to greet her at Kaliburg International Airport. "On behalf of the Republic, we would like to thank you for representing our nation before the world and giving it your all!" said Minister Jorge. The Minister of Culture named Ms. Shakespeare "Honorary Kalistani Music Ambassador" and a proclamation was read guaranteeing her free air travel for life in service of spreading Kalistani music globally.

For her part, Ms. Shakespeare was very gracious. "I'd like to say, I am grateful for the opportunity to represent the Republic at the Contest. For all the fans who called in to the Stations, to all the fans who flew to Acton just to see the show, I owe this award to you. I mean: I was out there up against some really excellent talent, and you all came through for me. To the Radio Station and Channel 2 on TV, y'all also made this possible for me. And I am very thankful to be granted this award of Honorary Music Ambassador. Kalistan hasn't had one of those in a long time, and I am very proud and will not let you all down!"

After the show, Shakespeare remained in Hutori for a couple months, as a guest of the Hutori star Erica Secord, who hit it big in the Kalistani pop market following her own triumph five years ago. Shakespeare and Secord apparently used at least part of the time to record a demo together, which is unlikely to be released. "We were just messing around in the studio," said Shakespeare in July. "Its not really that good, unless you are in on some jokes." Shakespeare returned to Kalistan to complete a tour which was postponed by the show. KMI records, who holds Ms. Shakespeare's contract, issued the following statement: "In light of Ms. Shakespeare's victory, we will offer to allow her to renegotiate her record contract. In addition, our A&R are currently looking for the next 'Madysin'. Nobody can ever top the original of course, but her victory, and the success of Secord in the Republic proves that there is clearly a market for this type of music, and KMI hopes to be in an excellent position to supply the demand of music consumers."

Shakespeare will play six more dates in Kalistan before the end of September and then is expected to go back into the studio to record her third album for KMI. It is unknown whether Secord will contribute to the record: at the moment, Secord's label ARC is said to be extending Secord an option to record a follow-up of her own in the Republic, and rumors exist of a possible tour.

"I just also wanna thank the judges, and the people of Hutori," said Shakespeare. "They were so kind to me, and I just want to say, if you like pop music, Hutori is blowing up right now! Check them out! It's really nice to see more scenes developing. I bet they give us a run for our money," she said with a smile.

Madysin Shakespeare returns victorious. With her win, FOMAT-III will be held in Kalistan. The International Music Hall of Fame Arena in Luxon has been determined to be the site of the Contest in 5 years. The FOMAT committee in Kalistan, which is closely tied to the IMHoF has set January of 4791 as the beginning date to accept applications. Following Hutori's example, Kalistan will not compete in the next competition, but Shakespeare herself has been invited to sing, and then be a judge in the contest.