1st World Hit Festival

[Amekikia]

I'm taking entries to the 27th May

Hopefully this will be interesting.

[New Hayesalia]

Nation: The Unified Island Republic of New Hayesalia
Broadcast: Channel Six
Artist: Repowering
Song: If You Measure the World
Language: English


OOC: Seeing as RP methods aren't clear, I'll be using a song based on the linked one.

[Elyomia]

"Nation: The Democratic Commonwealth of Elyomia
Broadcast: Elyomian Broadcasting Network (EBN)
Artist: Alexander Lḉype
Song: 'I Believe'
Language: English

[Saintrabina]

I shorten the time. I'm taking entries to the 25th May (tommorow)!!!

[United Districts of 1]

"Nation:UD1
Broadcast: All world radio
Artist: High hopers
Song: Foot on the moon
Language: English

[Saintrabina]

It's the end of sending entries!!!

[Saintrabina]

The preview of all the entries is already done!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrFF2DtPrw0

Now, you can write the RP of your entry.

Example:

"Nation: ...
Song: ...
Artist: ...
Number of people on the stage: ... (max. 6)
Song style: ...
Description: ..."

[Saintrabina]

Nation: Saintrabina

Number of people on the stage: Celine Randanas, three singers from Nerobrachlesh Monk Choir (Madaoć Numisifzgi, Anedur Klazshig, Pedromarem Janiś), two dancers (Maremie Ungvaśufzge, Rupald Oznoferumtyś)

Song: Requiescant In Pace

Artist: Celine Randanas

Song style: rock ballad with elements of gregorian chant

Description: Celine is standing in the middle of the stage in a long white dress. Meanwhile, the monks are singing admission (in Latin). They are holding candles in their hands. The monks are wearing in dark habits. After the admission, Celine is singing the first stanza (in Saintrabinian). After this, the dancers (wearing in black clothes) are coming on the stage and dancing 'Demiah Znialhi' (Dance Of Death - national saintrabinian dance). Meanwhile,the monks and Celine are singing the refrain (in Latin). Then, Celine is singing second stanza (in Saintrabinian) and refrain once again. In the end, the dancers are leaving the stage and monks are singing their part the same as in the admission (in Latin).

[The Planet Carpathia]

Wouldn't it be easier to just get on with the contest? If people really want to go into such detail about their stage acts (given that I know less than nothing about music I'd rather just post the song up tbh) in the same post if they really want to. Doing it this way just draws out the whole process.

[Chenkorya]

Nation: Chenkorya
Song: Electric
Artist: Samantha Butlin
Number of people on the stage: 5: Samantha, and her four dancers and singers called Willard, Frederic, Kirk and Leo.
Song style: Soul/Ethno/Pop
Description: When the act started the lights were turned off, and Samantha was standing in the middle of the stage with her back to the public. Her dancers were sitting squat around here. The light turns on and Samantha sings the song while the dancers were doing a spectacular streetdance act. The contagious refrain of the song starts:

Baby, you are making me....
so electric,
It's obvious,
you are the one who makes me feel like
I am the Queen of the world.

After a strophe she sings the refrain again, but then in Chenkoryan:

Uva, vjidelate meniya,
tak elechtriskoenya,
vitot, ktiyo meniya chustir sebrya kak,
ya koroleva mira!

After the two refrains there is an music mix of Chenkoryan instruments, like a Shlangk, a flute.
She sings the refrain again and after a wonderful swipe she ends the song.
The Chenkoryan public is screaming it out loud and Samantha shouts: 'Thank you, world! Spasibyo!'

[Samuraikoku]

I don't know how to RP for Nationstates (I'm a first time user), so I'll make my best effort. Please forgive me if it's not what it's usually done.

Nation: Samuraikoku

Song: Guilty Love

Artist: The Gavinners

Number of people on the stage: 5 (Lead vocals and lead guitar, rhythm guitar, drums, bass guitar and keyboard)

Song style: Rock.

Description:

The Gavinners are a band composed by members of Samuraikoku's police department, and their mascot is an animated police logo named "The Blue Badger", painted in the drumset of Detective Dick Gumshoe (dressed in a green overcoat and rocking a black pompadour). The stage arena goes dark as police sirens begin to sound, and blue spotlights akin to the ones in a police car begin flashing as Prosecutor Klavier Gavin, the band's lead singer, his long blond hair flowing behind his head, dressed in a purple silk shirt showing a silver "G" necklace, and black leather pants, holding a red guitar, yells "STOP! POLICE! I declare you... A GUILTY LOVE!"

The stage lights go on and the band starts, sporting glam hairstyles and police-themed uniforms, as Gavin sings the lyrics to the first stanza, the chorus (accompanied by bass guitarist Jake Marshall (in a Wild West Sheriff uniform), and keyboard player and High Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth (in a purple formal suit) and then the second stanza. After the second chorus, he leans against rhythm guitarist Daryan Crescend, dressed in a blue SWAT uniform, sporting huge black spiky hair) as he rocks a solo. The band then finishes the song with fireworks akin to bullet fire, and then they leave the stage as Prosecutor Gavin yells "WE ARE THE GAVINNERS, AND YOU'RE UNDER ARREST! (The album's title) THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT!!!"

(By the way, it's a videogame song. Here's the link if you wish to hear it.)

[OkUnion]

The Tulsa Times

Okunion capitol city's, Tulsa Police are investigating the apparent suicide of Backwoods Boys lead singer Bubba Young. The band was scheduled the appear at the 1st Ever World Hit Festival. The band's booking agent has released a statement saying the band will withdrawel from the events. We haved learned from Young's friends and family that his recent divorce, the election of Okunion President Richard Weeks, and the band's terrible financial situation pushed him over the edge. "It's a terrible sham, we had planned to get back into the business with this festival, get back on our feet and get the finances under control again." drumer George Traight said.
The band, The Backwoods Boys, were formed about 2 years ago before the country was Okunion. They have released many country western singles about politics. When the new government was established and President Weeks was elected, Young expressed his dissaproval. When some of the band's fans showed thier blame towards the Head of State, the presidential office released a statement saying they do not think the president was the reason for the suicide.

[Marcheria]

Nation: the United Socialist States of Marcheria
Song: This Night
Artist: Lost Hero
Number of people on the stage: Mike Auburn(27) keyboard/vocals, Jim Maroz(27) rhythm guitar/vocals, Ethan Patron(26) lead guitar/vocals, S.J. Smith(27) drums/vocals, Norman Cranston(25) bass/vocals
Style:Rock ballad
Description: The lights came up on a stage. Lost Hero stood in the center. Jim Maroz strummed the opening notes of the song. Mike Auburn leaned up to the mic.

"The moon is out.
The lights have all gone..."

As Auburn hit the second verse, Smith brought in an easy beat while Cranston added a strong baseline. Patron backed up Maroz with a beautiful harmony and Auburn played a few licks on his keyboard. The band began harmonizing together as the music crescendoed and they reached the chorus.

"So on this niiiiiiiiiiiiight!
I bring you home,
when the ships and the planes are all gone..."

The band continued, the five-part harmony electrifying the ears of all who heard it. They spoke of a male and female soldier falling in love under a desert sky during wartime. Maroz launched into a guitar solo, a hawk looping across the musical sky. The music crescendoed once more and abruptly stopped as Auburn gave one final "this night", long and loud. As he stopped, Maroz gave a subdued lick on the guitar. Auburn played one last thing on the keyboard as they faded out.

As the crowd went wild, the band bowed and walked off, Auburn giving the "Peace" sign and telling the audience, "Thank you, world, goodnight! All for the Doublestar!"

[Khanastan]

"Nation: Khanastan
Song: So Happy Your Not
Artist: Revenge on the World
Number of people on the stage: 4 Lead Vocalist/Rythm Guitarist, Lars Doumzdai (30) Bassist/Backing Vocals, Solomon Doumzdai (28) Drummer, Ruudah Kharskov aka. Pandora (27) Lead Guitarist, Yuri Oblesk (28)
Song style: Rock/Metal
Description: The Sovatonya Stadium in Khanastan is packed with 32,000 fans all chanting "Re-Venge, Re-Venge, Re-Venge." All of a sudden the lights drop and a slow riff is played out. It sounds joyfull and gentle and the fans aall hum along. Several seckonds later the loud foreboding distortion of Yuri Oblosk's lead guitar takes over and drowns out the soft piece with a long low note. The drums join in with an impressive fast roll by Pandora, followed by a low growl from the singer Lars Doumzdai. After all the noise, the racket silences for a second and the croud begin to shout and scream, still in the dark. Thier cheers are respond with a single word.
"Go..."
Two huge fire works lit up the arena and red lights lit the stage, revealing the band. The crowd goes crazy as the band begin a fast, heavy intro up to the first verse. The crowd all sing the first few words...
"It's too bad I ever met you
It's too bad I ever knew you
It's too I never showed you
What im like inside."

"I kinda sorry that i'm gonna do this to you
I know you deserve better
I really know you do
But I just don't see me with you."

(laughs) Hell no! Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
GOOOO!"

Heavy Instumental (14 seconds)

"You know I hate you
Oh yes I do
I'll never miss you
You know it's all to true
I should probably stop to, think about you
but can't help get the feeling that you
Might do the same to me, so...
I'm so Happy that your not"

As the night progresses the fans watch the rest of the Acts on the 100" Screen where the band also played more songs during ad breaks.

[Nufilandia]

Nice Video! Thanx!

I will post my Song tomorrow! Cheers!

[New Freedomstan]

Nation: The Socialist Worker's Republic of New Freedomstan

Song: Unperson

Artist: Lumpensoviet

Number of people on the stage: 3. The two vocalists 243-444 378-333 (28), Anders Vilsen (27).

Song style: Hip-hop/rap

Description:
Lights illuminating the stage. 243-444 is dressed in a grey uniform, and has a (fake) pistol. Anders is dressed like a normal civilian. 243-444 steps forward as Anders starts the beat. In the background is a giant screen showing photos. 243-444 starts to rap, and as he does the screen shows marching New Freedomstani soldiers:

"On charges of treason,
with no further reason,
scum being sent to labour,
wither,
crawling in the mud and slither,
foreign ideas belong in a camp,
a man is turned into nothing,"

Anders steps forward and starts to rap, while 243-444 withdraws. The screen shows groups of men and women interred into trucks, overseen by men with the same kind of uniform as 243-444.

"Name ripped from me,
just another number,
another cog in our red machine,
personhood is a curse,
of bourgeois mentality,
Removed in the new world."

243-444 steps forward, and they rap in unison, doubling speed from earlier verses. The screen shows demonstrations in some kind of urban centre.

"Long live the freedom fighters protecting us,
in a foreign land against foreign ideas,
long live the freedom fighters protecting us,
from ideas that may corrupt us,
long live the freedom fighters protecting us,
from achieving our own freedom."

Anders withdraws, and 243-444 starts to rap. Screen starts showing marching soldiers.:
"Unperson, nothing, another bodybag,
already death penalty,
in camps or in war,
expendable scum,
innocence is guilty,
of wasting our time"

243-444 withdraws, Anders starts to rap. Screen shows the same demonstration as earlier, but now uniformed men and women are breaking it up.:
"Sentenced without even,
looking at the case.
is dissent more dangerous,
than murder and rape?
but I'm nothing, unperson
my voice is removed"

243-444 steps forward, and the rap in chorus. The screen shows a face, which is slowly getting blurred. By the end, the face has dissappeared.:
"Long live the freedom fighters protecting us,
in a foreign land against foreign ideas,
long live the freedom fighters protecting us,
from ideas that may corrupt us,
long live the freedom fighters protecting us,
from achieving our own freedom."

The rappers bow, and 243-444 says: "Thank you! You have been wonderful a audience. I also thank the censuring bureau for allowing liberties in the foreign broadcast! Thank you, and good night!"

[NobleBastard]

Nation: NobleBastard
Song: Running Away
Artist: Louis Von Bommelheim
Number of people on the stage: 3
Song style: Rock Ballad
Description: A white screen is lowered and covers the entire background of the stage. 3 people walk onto the stage all wearing track uniforms. They squat into a starting position, and the lights turn off. At the sound of a gun, a video is projected onto the screen behind them. All three feign running, the one in the middle being the artist, with the flankers helping on the chorus.
With the sound of rhythm seeping from the speakers, Louis begins to sing.
"I keep running
Running away from my past
I keep running
Running so fast
Running Away"

"Life is a road filled with twists and turns
My heart is weary of the aches and yearns
The loves of my life we always be behind me
Lauren, Leticia, Lake, and Lucy
The greatest girls I ever met
The ones for whom a ring was set
But with some horrible turns of events
All my angels were heaven sent"

Chorus: "I keep running
Running away from my past
I keep running
Running so fast
Running Away"

Louis: "My life has crumbled and I have fallen
From a great future to a bad one
I was filled with drugs and alcohol
Meth, Weed, Acid, I did it all
My life spiraled downward like a drop of hail
Until my sorry ass ended up in jail
I worked so hard through all this strife
The only thing I had was my life

Chorus: "I keep running
Running away from my past
I keep running
Running so fast
Running Away"

Louis:"This is my future, my way from the past
When the dominos fall I will be the last
I will be successful, I'll be the one
Who came up from nothing with just a song
To tell to the people who care
To warn the young to prepare
For the road that lies ahead windy
You must be lucky to be mighty"

Chorus: "I keep running
Running away from my past
I keep running
Running so fast
Running Away"
As the music stopped and the lights turned on, the tears were visible on Louis's cheeks, but his relief was visible as well. Even if he lost this, he still spread his message to many.

[Amekikia]

Nation: Amekikia
Artist: Jibaro Selman
People on stage: 2 female dancers, and 3 musicians, not including Jibaro Selman himself
Song Style: Bomba, Folk, World

Description: The Festival takes place at the Grand Ampitheater of Ieda’wah’ato, Amekikia, with the Amekikia United Broadcasting Corporation streaming this event live on all public channels. The unimposing, yet outspoken social activist is the only person who can be seen on the stage, as the rest of his peers are obscured by darkness. The night is lucid as usual, moonlight showering the 200,000 fans who have attended the event. All of them are eager to hear his next criticism of the Amekikian government (whom he always refers to as “A Man” in his songs), and they shower him with praise as he adjusts the microphone and begins to play his guitar.

Immediately, the stage light cuts away from Jibaro Selman as he begins singing. The light shifts instead on the dancers, clad in flowing outfits that bear the earthy tones and designs their ancestors wore. He sings of their people’s mythical creation by their three patron goddesses, the rise and fall of civilizations through time, and soon, reflects on the current turmoil and distance the Amekikian nation faces as they struggle to uphold their past traditions. His songs always begin with these stories, reflecting Amekikia’s ageless oral traditions.

The dancers use the tension in their bodies, and the sensuality of their performances to convey the stories that Selman tells in exchanges of Spanish and Amekikian, sometimes throwing in dabs of English, although every Amekikian is fluent in each. Then, percussion gradually chime in, adding rhythm and context to the lines he delivers with his trademark wiry, husky voice. Sound pierces the air as he begins leading into the chorus of his song, and the entire stage is soaked in light, revealing his dancers twirling without abandon. The audience responds with a deafening roar of excitement, their bodies shuffling as they rock the Ampitheater in unison. He sings,

“Can’t you see our land is dying?
It is filled with hollow, dead memories
But if dreams are our true history
Then I beckon you now,
One Night is all we Need!”

A long refrain accompanies the chorus as wooden flutes and percussion instruments layer the sounds of the guitar, before he continues the chorus,

“Call fire with our sacred tongues,
Cleanse all sorrows from the sick,
Recognize the people are bound together,
Enflame the voices that pitter in silence,
One Night is all we Need!”

Jibaro Selman violently strums his guitar, feeding off the passionate audience, as he continues the next verse,

“Mama say Mother created our eyes with stars,
Yet A Man smote me with grime, blinded me,
Mama say Mother created our feet to walk like the wind,
Yet A Man stamped my arm, put a price to my destiny,”

At this moment, the crowd screams in outrage as Jibaro Selman reveals the brand on his right arm, a remnant of the Amekikian government’s controversial security protocol being implemented – despite the complete absence of any criminal activity in their country.

“Can’t you see our land is dying?
It is filled with hollow, dead memories
But if dreams are our true history
Then I beckon you now,
One Night is all we Need!”

Jibaro Selman continues chanting the titular line of this song, improvising as the performance becomes yet another revolutionary phenomenon. The praise and adulation of his audience makes it clear that the people are ready for change like never before, and he pumps his guitar in the air once they've finished, shouting the nation's motto, "Ina'a wahken, Tonn M'khinaa," ("Our fight will not be lost, my Little Brother") as the next performers prepare to take the stage.

[Elyomia]

Nation: Elyomia
Artist: Alexander Lḉype
People on stage: 6 (including Alexander)
Song style: Pop
Description: Pysskl's main indoor arena, the National Indoor Stadium, is packed with over 70,000 fans screaming 'Alex! Alex!' and 'J'uhya!' which means 'believe' in Elyomian. The stage is dark, but is soon illuminated by a dim light. Alexander is standing in the middle of the stage with his head down, with 5 male backup singers dressed in white singlets, white skinny jeans and white flat caps. The screen behind the stage is a vector animation of various city and musical scenes, as well as the words of the chorus. A drum beat is heard, with Alex's voice being heard around the stadium, saying 'You just need to believe.'

The dim light goes out, and a bright flash occurs a second later. Alex begins to sing:
They said you wouldn't make it so far-a-ah,
And ever since they said it, it's been hard
But never mind the nights you had to cry
Cause you have never let it go inside
You worked real hard
And you know exactly what you want and need
So believe (the singers echo the word 'believe') and you can never give up
You can reach your goals
Just talk to your soul and say:

The singers begin to clap a beat while Alex walks around the stage.
I believe I can (The singers echo 'I can')
I believe I will (The singers echo 'I will')
I believe I know my dreams are real (The singers echo 'know my dreams are real')
I believe I'll stand (The singers echo 'Oh yeah')
I believe I'll dance
I believe I'll grow real soon and (The singers echo 'That's why')
That is what I do believe (Alex and the singers sing this in unison)

Your goals are just a thing in your soul-u-ul
And you know that your moves will let them show
You keep creating pictures in your mind
So just believe they will come true in time
It will be fine
Leave all of your cares and stress behind
Just let it go
Let the music flow inside (the singers echo the word 'music')
Forget all your pain
And just start to believe

The singers begin to clap a beat again.
I believe I can (The singers echo 'I can')
I believe I will (The singers echo 'I will')
I believe I know my dreams are real (The singers echo 'know my dreams are real')
I believe I'll stand (The singers echo 'Oh yeah')
I believe I'll dance
I believe I'll grow real soon and (The singers echo 'That's why')
That is what I do believe (Alex and the singers sing this in unison)

The singers begin to break-dance to the music, with Alex joining in. Lasers and spotlights are shone around the stadium like a rave.

Nevermind what people say (The singers echo 'say' while clapping a beat)
Hold your head high and turn away (The singers echo 'turn away')
With all our hopes and dreams
I will believe
Even though it seems it's not for me
I won't give up I'll keep it up
Look into the sky (The singers and Alex point to the ceiling)
I will achieve all my needs (The singers echo 'needs')
I will always believe (The singers echo 'believe')

Small fireworks explode from rigging above the stage, just as Alex begins to sing the chorus:
I believe I can
I believe I will ((The singers echo 'I can)
I believe I know my dreams are real (The singers echo 'I got strength')
I believe I'll stand
I believe I'll dance (The singers echo 'I gotta dance')
I believe I'll grow real soon and ((The singers echo 'watch me watch me watch me')
That is what I do believe (I do believe in me)

Lasers and spotlights are shone around the stadium again, while Alex and the singers begin the last chorus:

I believe I can
I believe I will (The singers echo 'oh yeah')
I believe I know my dreams are real
I believe I'll stand
I believe I'll dance (The singers echo 'I gotta dance')
I believe I'll grow real soon and
That is what I do believe! (The singers echo this last line)

Alex and his singers end with their fists up in the air, and fireworks exploding from the rigging. All the spotlights are all shone on Alex, while the lasers perform an 'explosion' effect.
'Thankyou, Elyomia! Thankyou, world! Tsyah'ḉ!' Alex thanks the audience in both English and Elyomian, saying 'thankyou'. The stadium erupts in cheers and claps, while the lights are dimmed again to darkness.

[Astholm]

Nation: The Metropolitan Borough of Astholm

Song: Love and Affection (remix for 2011!)

Artist: Mr. Pink

Number of people on the stage: 0

Song style: Eurodisco/house music

Description: No-one is on stage. Submitted entirely as video, with remixed track, slightly sped up. Video is high octane nightmare fuel (if you're squeamish) - two shop mannequins, fairly realistic, come alive.
Basically, boy meets girl, told with shop mannequins. Video here.
Unique, in this competition, in that there is, no on-stage performance, just a video with remix soundtrack.

(OOC: Under copyright law, this falls into parody/satire, this being a parody of Eurodisco that's still popular to this day.
Submitted later than usual due to other IRL business.)

[Alexanderburn]

Nation: Alexanderburn

Number of people on the stage: (4): Alice Michele Stanley (singer), 1 harpist, 1 violinist, 1 drummer.

Song: A Little Love
Artist: Alice Michele Stanley

Song style: upbeat song/pop/gentle ballad

Description: Alice Michele is sitting on a stool in the middle of the stage with an acoustic guitar. She is about to sing "A Little Love", a song about caring for the planet and all the people on it: about peace, happiness, and love. She sings the first stanza in English and then goes on to sing the chorus in Alexanderburnese, a language closely related to French. She sings the second stanza in German and continues with the Alexanderburnese chorus. She goes on a guitar solo and there is a key change before she sings the chorus in a mix of English, Alexanderburnese, and German. She sings in a flowing voice, hoping that the song will touch people's hearts and inspire them.

[Ko-oren]

Nation: Ko-oren
Song: Meiwaku
Artist: Seiyou
Number of people on the stage: 6
Song style: Alternative (Rock) song, experimental rock elements
Description: Two Japanese vocalists, a Dutch guitarist, an English pianist, a Chinese bass-guitarist and an Icelandic violist show the different cultures of Ko-oren, combined in an experimental/alternative rock band. The song was specifically written for the festival, and already is a nationwide hit since April. Most of the lyrics are in Japanese, the first language of the singers, but they will also sing some parts in English.

Seiyou are releasing their sixth studio album this summer, and this will almost certainly be the best record of the year in Ko-oren. Their popularity is massive, due to the accessible melodies, creative bass lines, multilingual lyrics and friendly image. 'Meiwaku' will not be on this cd, as the song is meant to be a one-off project. All previous three albums by Seiyou have been platinum sellers, and it is definite that Seiyou are one of the top Ko-oren bands since 2000.

[Saintrabina]

The Tulsa Times

Okunion capitol city's, Tulsa Police are investigating the apparent suicide of Backwoods Boys lead singer Bubba Young. The band was scheduled the appear at the 1st Ever World Hit Festival. The band's booking agent has released a statement saying the band will withdrawel from the events. We haved learned from Young's friends and family that his recent divorce, the election of Okunion President Richard Weeks, and the band's terrible financial situation pushed him over the edge. "It's a terrible sham, we had planned to get back into the business with this festival, get back on our feet and get the finances under control again." drumer George Traight said.
The band, The Backwoods Boys, were formed about 2 years ago before the country was Okunion. They have released many country western singles about politics. When the new government was established and President Weeks was elected, Young expressed his dissaproval. When some of the band's fans showed thier blame towards the Head of State, the presidential office released a statement saying they do not think the president was the reason for the suicide.

It's shame but you can vote in final, if you want!

[Saintrabina]

Nation: Amekikia
Artist: Jibaro Selman
People on stage: 40 dancers (19 female, 21 male), and 25 musicians, not including Jibaro Selman himself - I wrote max.6
Song Style: Bomba, Folk, World

Description: The Festival takes place at the Grand Ampitheater of Ieda’wah’ato, Amekikia, with the Amekikia United Broadcasting Corporation streaming this event live on all public channels. The unimposing, yet outspoken social activist is the only person who can be seen on the stage, as the rest of his peers are obscured by darkness. The night is lucid as usual, moonlight showering the 200,000 fans who have attended the event. All of them are eager to hear his next criticism of the Amekikian government (whom he always refers to as “A Man” in his songs), and they shower him with praise as he adjusts the microphone and begins to play his guitar.

Immediately, the stage light cuts away from Jibaro Selman as he begins singing. The light shifts instead on the dancers, clad in flowing outfits that bear the earthy tones and designs their ancestors wore. He sings of their people’s mythical creation by their three patron goddesses, the rise and fall of civilizations through time, and soon, reflects on the current turmoil and distance the Amekikian nation faces as they struggle to uphold their past traditions. His songs always begin with these stories, reflecting Amekikia’s ageless oral traditions.

The dancers use the tension in their bodies, and the sensuality of their performances to convey the stories that Selman tells in exchanges of Spanish and Amekikian, sometimes throwing in dabs of English, although every Amekikian is fluent in each. Then, the percussionists gradually chime in, adding rhythm and context to the lines he delivers with his trademark wiry, husky voice. Sound pierces the air as he begins leading into the chorus of his song, and the entire stage is soaked in light, revealing his dancers twirling without abandon. The audience responds with a deafening roar of excitement, their bodies shuffling as they rock the Ampitheater in unison. He sings,

“Can’t you see our land is dying?
It is filled with hollow, dead memories
But if dreams are our true history
Then I beckon you now,
One Night is all we Need!”

A long refrain accompanies the chorus as wooden flutes and percussion instruments layer the sounds of the guitar, before he continues the chorus,

“Call fire with our sacred tongues,
Cleanse all sorrows from the sick,
Recognize the people are bound together,
Enflame the voices that pitter in silence,
One Night is all we Need!”

Jibaro Selman violently strums his guitar, feeding off the passionate audience, as he continues the next verse,

“Mama say Mother created our eyes with stars,
Yet A Man smote me with grime, blinded me,
Mama say Mother created our feet to walk like the wind,
Yet A Man stamped my arm, put a price to my destiny,”

At this moment, the crowd screams in outrage as Jibaro Selman reveals the brand on his right arm, a remnant of the Amekikian government’s controversial security protocol being implemented – despite the complete absence of any criminal activity in their country.

“Can’t you see our land is dying?
It is filled with hollow, dead memories
But if dreams are our true history
Then I beckon you now,
One Night is all we Need!”

Jibaro Selman continues chanting the titular line of this song, improvising as the performance becomes yet another revolutionary phenomenon. The praise and adulation of his audience makes it clear that the people are ready for change like never before, and he pumps his guitar in the air once they've finished, shouting the nation's motto, "Ina'a wahken, Tonn M'khinaa," ("Our fight will not be lost, my Little Brother") as the next performers prepare to take the stage.

You must change it!

[Amekikia]

Nation: Amekikia
Artist: Jibaro Selman
People on stage: 40 dancers (19 female, 21 male), and 25 musicians, not including Jibaro Selman himself - I wrote max.6
Song Style: Bomba, Folk, World

Description: The Festival takes place at the Grand Ampitheater of Ieda’wah’ato, Amekikia, with the Amekikia United Broadcasting Corporation streaming this event live on all public channels. The unimposing, yet outspoken social activist is the only person who can be seen on the stage, as the rest of his peers are obscured by darkness. The night is lucid as usual, moonlight showering the 200,000 fans who have attended the event. All of them are eager to hear his next criticism of the Amekikian government (whom he always refers to as “A Man” in his songs), and they shower him with praise as he adjusts the microphone and begins to play his guitar.

Immediately, the stage light cuts away from Jibaro Selman as he begins singing. The light shifts instead on the dancers, clad in flowing outfits that bear the earthy tones and designs their ancestors wore. He sings of their people’s mythical creation by their three patron goddesses, the rise and fall of civilizations through time, and soon, reflects on the current turmoil and distance the Amekikian nation faces as they struggle to uphold their past traditions. His songs always begin with these stories, reflecting Amekikia’s ageless oral traditions.

The dancers use the tension in their bodies, and the sensuality of their performances to convey the stories that Selman tells in exchanges of Spanish and Amekikian, sometimes throwing in dabs of English, although every Amekikian is fluent in each. Then, the percussionists gradually chime in, adding rhythm and context to the lines he delivers with his trademark wiry, husky voice. Sound pierces the air as he begins leading into the chorus of his song, and the entire stage is soaked in light, revealing his dancers twirling without abandon. The audience responds with a deafening roar of excitement, their bodies shuffling as they rock the Ampitheater in unison. He sings,

“Can’t you see our land is dying?
It is filled with hollow, dead memories
But if dreams are our true history
Then I beckon you now,
One Night is all we Need!”

A long refrain accompanies the chorus as wooden flutes and percussion instruments layer the sounds of the guitar, before he continues the chorus,

“Call fire with our sacred tongues,
Cleanse all sorrows from the sick,
Recognize the people are bound together,
Enflame the voices that pitter in silence,
One Night is all we Need!”

Jibaro Selman violently strums his guitar, feeding off the passionate audience, as he continues the next verse,

“Mama say Mother created our eyes with stars,
Yet A Man smote me with grime, blinded me,
Mama say Mother created our feet to walk like the wind,
Yet A Man stamped my arm, put a price to my destiny,”

At this moment, the crowd screams in outrage as Jibaro Selman reveals the brand on his right arm, a remnant of the Amekikian government’s controversial security protocol being implemented – despite the complete absence of any criminal activity in their country.

“Can’t you see our land is dying?
It is filled with hollow, dead memories
But if dreams are our true history
Then I beckon you now,
One Night is all we Need!”

Jibaro Selman continues chanting the titular line of this song, improvising as the performance becomes yet another revolutionary phenomenon. The praise and adulation of his audience makes it clear that the people are ready for change like never before, and he pumps his guitar in the air once they've finished, shouting the nation's motto, "Ina'a wahken, Tonn M'khinaa," ("Our fight will not be lost, my Little Brother") as the next performers prepare to take the stage.

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