Shiri at Eurovision
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Shiri Maimon to perform at MTV awards
After coming in fourth at 2005 Eurovision Song Contest, Israeli singer chosen to represent country once again at Music Television network’s Europe Music Awards on November 6
Shiri Maimon will make history as the first Israeli to perform at the MTV Europe Music Awards on November 6 in Liverpool, England. The awards will be hosted by singer and songwriter Katy Perry.
Maimon will compete in the category of European Best Act against 22 European representatives.
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Russian Dima Bilan who won the Eurovision song contest will also participate.
The Israeli singer gained entry in the contest after she was chosen on the MTV Israel website.
Shiri beat the famous Izabo Israeli band on the site and also received many European votes especially after receiving fourth place in the 2005 Eurovision in Kiev.
The MTV channel’s official announcement on Maimon’s participation is expected in the days to come.
Shiri is expected to perform a new English song that she has yet to record. However, the song choice is ultimately in MTV’s hands.
'Amazing to represent Israel again'
The MTV Music Awards are amongst the most significant in the international music industry.Mega-stars including Beyoncé and the British band Coldplay are expected to perform at the event. Rumor has it that even Britney Spears is expected to be there.
“For me, it is amazing to represent Israel in Europe again,” said Maimon.
“This may be a cliché, but it is really a dream come true to appear on an MTV stage. I will try doing the best I can, just like I love,” she said.
