REPORTS, PICS, VIDS: MIKA in London - Free show @The Bloomsbury Ballroom (21-9-2009)

Thanks Sara :-)

Thanks so much Sara, there are some absolutely hilarious moments!!

During Big Girl, when he notice his pants are broken, he is in front of me, so you can guess what was in my vid

Billy Brown

We Are Golden

Grace Kelly - sorry it's not the whole song ... I had to change my memory card thingy

Lollipop

Meet and Greet - the only bit I have as my camera battery died

You can hear some MFC'ers (I think) telling those girls to go to the back of the queue

That's the lot ... hope you enjoy them

Ok gonna do something that I said I would NEVER do again...WRITE A REVIEW.. why?..because I had the most stupendous day...MY MIKA DAY..was a very long one like this review will be..so will be in parts.

I am not actually typing this as I am incapable at the moment..so spelling Caz is not down to me!

Before I start...loving the new colours!!!!!.....

PART 1 --- The JOURNEY ---

So day starts off with not alot of sleep the night before through having weird dreams and fangurl tummy

Got halfway to the railway station and couldn't find my mobile phone!!!!...after Blackpool I know realise the necessity of having a phone!!!!! (for those that weren't there..my mobile phone broke and had all my numbers etc in it so was not able to be contacted..was a nightmare!)...so turn the car back round we had to do!

We just arrived as the train was pulling in..woah timing was spot on! That was when I knew I was doing the right thing (I had problems with family as I am not suppose to be on my own with my illnesses...I am too determined and ignored them... to show them I could do it..much to their annoyance)

Sat with a rather pompous gentlemen who glared over his newspaper as I took out my crafting tools and gingham sellotape!..actually this broke the ice and we chatted about the reason for me going to London ..I wonder if MIKA's ears were burning? LOL (MIKA IF you read this..the label fell off the circus paper present so I had to write on it but you came too fast and I didn't get it finished!...so was something kawaii from ME!! )

Two other passengers joined us mid conversation and I was doing the whole Promo of the new album... being as it was available in shops of today and on iTunes, how WAG went straight in the charts at No.4 (okay last week was a glitch they didn't need to know about so skipped over that! ) The journey went so fast and by the end of the journey I had 3 people totally converted and promised to buy the CD...I did feel guilty and apologised to them they said NO Way ...I never bored them at all and they wouldn't have asked so many questions if they had been.

Decided my Mastermind topic is gonna have to be the life and career of Michael Holbrook Penniman. They did ask some obscure things tho...luckily I am a mind of useless information!

Straight to the hotel in South Kensington...stuck in traffic...NOOOOOO!!!

Checked in..the keycard wouldn't open the door so a cleaner let me in my room..or rather a closet. It was tiny Meeks could have stretched his arms out and touched both walls! I unpacked and was tired but needed a drink so as I was leaving the receptionist apologises I was in the wrong room.....had to repack ...move then change rooms and unpack again. I tend not to travel light..those who have stayed with me will verify. Seemed to take forever. This room was more spacious so threw things everywhere...

A quick shower, change and onto Part 2! ->....

..another cab, another traffic jam..as much as I adore London the traffic is insanity in itself. The driver was fab..had picked both MIKA and POG (with both his dogs) in the past..described who sounded like Yasmine with MIKA when she had longer hair. HE LOVES MIKA!!! so I did the promo again (I think Sir Alan Sugar would have been pleased with my selling skills that day!) He said he would get one for the cab and another for his daughter who was also a fan..whoohoo!

I wasn't at the pub...if only! as someone reported...

I saw Freddie, Cazgirl, Bexxy (my +1) and Elfy-Cassie (who I haven't got a photo of..sorry babe) were at the back of the queue so just joined them...

 

I then saw Sariflor, Babs, Danika and a lady with a gorgeous pink shiny bag whose name evades me (I am crap at names but remember anything pink! )

The rather hunky guy Jay from Lost in TV and his collegue were sooooooo lovely. They said it was the first time they had asked specific fans of a guest to the show and were so pleased we had turned up.

You have read the details from the others so won't bore you again apart from Dame Edna Everage was the perfect other guest with MIKA. I thought he came across rather shy when interviewed but blimey when he performed...he was ELECTRIC..Just awesome!! and looked gorgeous! Love the sequinned jacket.

The people behind the scenes were laughing at the MFCers as we were "Shoutsing" (a new word) the lyrics extremely loud..one of them caught my eye and gave me the thumbs up. When we were leaving said we were fantastic audience! This actually filled me with glee as I thought they might have thought we were rather riotous and loud...THE MFC ROCK!

Time came to say Goodbye to Cassie and Freddie as they couldn't stay for the night show. It was really sad as we were all excited and I for one felt kinda awful for them.The disappointment was obvious in Cassie's face.

So...The Shy (kinda) Bexxy, Status Updater Rose,Smiley Cazgirl,and the gorgeous shiny pink bag lady and I hail a cab for PART 3...

Bloomsbury Ballroom Victoria House please driver! ->...

When we arrived I popped a few pain killers as even a "good day" for me is tiring and painful....the show must go on and as wasn't too long till we were suppose to go in I thought I would be ok in the queue. (proplus defo gives you wings better than red bull!)

Not many people in queue..saw Christelle who I haven't seen for aggggges..it was a short Hi as I wanted a place before the Q grew..but was lovely seeing you again.

then us!..Bexxy, Rose and I..Rose wandered off and got everyone in the queue to sign the flag for the last time...

time did elapse rather slowly..altho I was starting to feel pale as pain was coming back..was about to sit on the pavement when John came out...told me they were putting the seats back as they had taken them away ..so cool I could sit down. When I told the others it struck me..seats BACK OUT???...so it must be a seated gig???...little did I know!...

We queued again inside by this time I was wilting fast altho when Andy came over and chatted about Rose's Road Trip in her Pengu suit around the USA..we did have a giggle...and the whole story of him getting credit on the album..he is such a lovely guy.

People were getting drinks as we were there that long...I said I would get ours but I bet the doors open...I must be psychic! Never mind Bexxy said she would get me a space and it was crazy everyone ..this long queue just all went through the door at the same time..the security just stood there and watched! It was worse than the first day at Harrods sale!

Alexander was at the bar and we had a giggle then I went to try and find Bexxy and Rose. I couldn't believe how they were near the front in the queue and were now on the outside right near the speakers! There was actually plenty of room but no where for me to hold on to and then the pushing started from behind.

It was if Babs read my mind asked if we would be better at the back. I didn't want to obviously but seeing how high the stage was we had a fab view but only if we stood up!

The chairs John was talking about were 6/8 very low contemporary lounge chairs with an extremely low table....infact Katie was sat on the floor and was the right height! They looked fab but not for the reason we needed them for. Babs and I spoke to security who kindly spoke to the manager who managed to find 1 chair?? We then noticed the people sat in the chairs were MFCers! Sarahlou, Jemmalee, julesnkev...

as was a while till the show started we sat and chatted was divine..Babs and I popping pills..I had even more pro plus and was looking for my wings!

The show started and we couldn't see...so all stood up and started dancing...yep even me!..had no option this was a MIKA GIG!!!

to be continued.....

 

 

Meet and Greet - the only bit I have as my camera battery died

 

You can hear some MFC'ers (I think) telling those girls to go to the back of the queue

 

 

That's the lot ... hope you enjoy them

It was indeed MFC'ers shouting back of the queue.......i did and Daisylou ad someoe else i cant remember

It was indeed MFC'ers shouting back of the queue.......i did and Daisylou ad someoe else i cant remember

Ha ... good for you ... I was stood right near that car ... when they were making a nuisence of themselves ... when their dad arrived I thought he'd come to take them home ... but nope .... Pfft

Here is the full list of all the videos that I took the other day.

Aaawww!!! Thank you ! Just watched the whole of it! We must do it again!

Thanks for the vids Laurel and Sara

Thanks for the vids Laurel and Sara

My pleasure

 

Meet and Greet - the only bit I have as my camera battery died

 

You can hear some MFC'ers (I think) telling those girls to go to the back of the queue

 

 

That's the lot ... hope you enjoy them

LOL you can hear me shout "LET EVERYONE ELSE HAVE A TURN!!"

Daisy, thanks for the pictures!

Oh, another cute moment was during one of the pauses in filming, when they brought out the sweet Saint Bernard. Mika just went over to the dog and started cuddling him. He just kept at it for ages . It touched me because that is exactly what I do whenever I run into a dog; I just can’t resist them, so I totally understood his urge to go and cuddle the doggie, LOL.

Aww! I wish I could have seen that. Mika with a giant, slobbery doggie-woggie face.

I'm the same way with dogs, so I totally understand.

Then also when I waved my glasses at him thinking that it would be fun if he wore them or played with them, so he took them, put them, on, and then threw them out into the audience with a cheeky grin. I couldn’t believe my eyes; He had thrown away my precious sunglasses!!!

Remember this is the same kid who threw that expensive designer vest into the crowd at PDP. I think he gets carried away in the moment.

Thanks everyone for the pics, vids, and reports! I can tell from the vids just how casual and fun the vibe was.

Aww! I wish I could have seen that. Mika with a giant, slobbery doggie-woggie face.

 

I'm the same way with dogs, so I totally understand.

 

 

 

I love the broadcast bit of the show whre Mika says he wants to adopt the dog - his face is all :wub2:

Then the dog growls and Mika goes :shocked: B***** H*** perhaps not

:roftl:

The dog is growling at one of the studio chaps who waves his arm to tell P O'G to move on to the next item

Oh and I still have tons to upload but in the meantime here are the only two videos that I have put up for now:

 

thanks for the lovely report and vids sara!!

 

 

Relax:

 

 

 

Doctor John:

 

 

 

 

 

Sorry for the singing!!

Blue Eyes

 

thank you laurel!

sounds like everyone had fun

Right I am gonna finish this once and for all! Dunno why I am bothering tbh but hey ho!

...The atmosphere was more relaxed i felt than at other gigs i have been too. There was quite a few family and friends there who were lovely and all spoke..even tho I am just a "Fan".

Away from the front we had loads of space to dance...

and people were going to the bar and going back to where they were without any hassle at all.

I asked security if was ok if could see Rose and Bexxy and he said "Yeah,Cors Go for it!"...The first time I just said hi and looked up and that was when his trousers split!...nothing to do with me!!!!

As you have read MIKA took it all in his stride and continued to dance with Sara (thank goodness for double sided tape huh?)...they are sooo cool together so impromptu the dancing but looked fab!

I couldn't believe how good his vocals were considering he had recorded GMTV (yep wasn't live!), the ice cream van, then Paul O Grady then that gig..and I thought being a popstar sounded fun!..maybe it isn't!

I felt he was as happy performing that night as much as we were listening and watching him. He looked amazing and sparkly things defo suit him...couldn't stay long as back hurt so went for a sit down.

This is gonna sound sucky and I don't wanna as they all know I am not like that...but Thanks to the guys who made me feel "normal" that night. When I am out it takes that much out of me and I know I am gonna be ill that I DO make the most of it as I dunno when i will be well enough to enjoy myself again....Right Enough Said and done!

so the show was coming to an end..and was time for Lollipop! i really wanted a balloon as everytime i have had one they pop before i manage to get them signed. i went to see Bexxy and Rosie again and had a giggle with the lady with red hair about where to stick our confetti so it wouldn't fall out..she was soooo funny. then a balloon hit me on the head she grabbed it and i was sooo pleased..I HAD A BALLOON that was whole!!.I know small things for small minds!

I couldn't see so I was going back to the back again when someone touched my arm...it was Rory Bremner!

TBH I think he must have thought I was someonelse as we chatted like he knew me. He is such a nice guy.

I got back to the chairs and noticed Babs and Katie weren't there she was feeling rather ill and had gone outside.

The show finished after the encores and as everyone was leaving I spoke with the P's then we all went out to find Babs and Katie. I saw Kath for the first time that night and we spoke for a bit...found out a few things I never knew about Kath's Secret Other Life

Babs was being a star with Katie and I joined the queue with Rose and Bexxy for a M+G.

Stood behind us was a delicious *in every way*.....*eh MIKA??* Brazilian guy called Luciano!...we hit it off straight away so we all chatted till MIKA came.

Sara and the other girl (who I am not sure of her name) came out first and we hugged and she said she heard me shouting her and had waved at me..aww she is adorable and sooooo talented!

Then MIKA came out...he was in good humour but looked absolutely knackered. I nearly offered him so Pro Plus as his eyes looked so heavy...still as gorgeous as ever tho, he proceeded along the line, chatted then signed my balloooon! Yay! Mission accomplished! and also my WAG cd.

I said how much I had enjoyed the day and he did the whole wrinkle nose thing and said "Thanks.. a...." he was about to say something when Rose asked him something for Avoca..I pointed to Rose and he turned and answered her. I said "It's ok" and he smiled...soooo cute!

He went along behind us and then Luciano said "Noooo," he in all the excitement had forgotten to get Meeks to sign his tshirt! He then grabbed my hand and said "come on we will try and catch the end of the queue before he goes." The queue was huuuuuuuge!

Meeks was starting to wilt (more than I was) and it was getting late so John told us to come around the car as he wouldn't get to everyone now. Luciano was so sad - as like we have all done (those that met him) wished we had said or done but the excitement wave takes over.

MIKA came to our part of the queue looked at Luciano all wide eyed and they had a "MIKA MOMENT" even tho there were people there waiting to get stuff signed... He signed his shirt so all was well.

I said "Congratulations on your special album release day!" M replied all smiley "Oh Daisy Thank You! You are the only one who remembered!"...I think he meant the only person to mention it as everyone was saying how good the show was!...I then had my own Fangurl moment. He then got in the car that was him gone for the night.

We just hung about all chatting..people were starting to leave now. As we passed the door the band came out! so was all hugs and happiness with them all..Cherisse, Dan, David and the hilariously gorgeous Martin..I adore that guy! John and more family came out so Goodbyes all round.

Luciano and I drifted off into the dark skies, hand in hand....actually to the closest bar!

Had a drink, the bar closed, he hailed me a cab and I went to bed the most exhausted I think I have ever been...very sore but extremely happy!...the happiest I have been in a long time.

Thanks MIKA and here's hoping TBWKTM goes as far if not further than LICM!!

*raises a glass of Ribena*

Lovely report Daisy and thanks for the pics! Can you upload them and tag them to me on facebook please if it's not too much trouble?

and who's philippa? the girl andy is with?

and in the picture you said they're both enjoying themselves...you can see me in that picture and you can CLEARLY see I'm raving more than they are!

can i ask you guys something?

i need help coz its been bugging me for afew days.

everyone knows i was out of it and that i made a right tit of myself,

but i cant get my head around why i ended up like i did

1st thing yeah i didnt eat much but ive had 3 bottles of wine before with no food and still know what im doing.

2nd im never sick even with bottle of rum and 2 bottles of wine but i was sick that night.

3rd thing i have never, never passed out in my life.

and the last thing i could have half abottle of wine and still get up the next moring with a hangover but i had no hangover all day.

rob said his never never seen me like that b4.

i dont want to go around saying someones put suff in my drink and in no way do i think its any of yous but its really been bugging me.

does anyone know how many glass's of wine i had?

the way people said i was acting its just not me yes i go out clubbing and that even done all weekenders but never ended up like that. its not like im going to talk to anyone about it as i dont know. could someone please help me.

but theres one thing i need to say to u guys is that im so sorry and been thinking i will never meet up with yous again as i feel so upset with myself. and dont know why i ended up like that.

i am so sorry from the bottom of my heart.

Katie it's okay - but I did feel that I needed to tell you what happened. In any case I'm glad you're back. I knew you wouldn't leave really

To be honest I don't know how much you had, I didn't even really see you with alcohol. When I filmed you outside the venue you said you had already had one drink, and in the venue I saw you have another, but I don't know how many exactly but you became very out of it very quickly and I think it took a lot of us by surprise.

I don't know, if you drink quite frequently maybe your body was just too exposed to it and couldn't cope

Or maybe there was more alcohol in your drink than you realised?

Katie it's okay - but I did feel that I needed to tell you what happened. In any case I'm glad you're back. I knew you wouldn't leave really

 

To be honest I don't know how much you had, I didn't even really see you with alcohol. When I filmed you outside the venue you said you had already had one drink, and in the venue I saw you have another, but I don't know how many exactly but you became very out of it very quickly and I think it took a lot of us by surprise.

 

I don't know, if you drink quite frequently maybe your body was just too exposed to it and couldn't cope

Or maybe there was more alcohol in your drink than you realised?

no ur wrong never acted like that

feel like crying as i know its just not me caz

i had 1 with our meal '1' caz

i dont know dasiy said i was going down her bag!!! wtf is that all about

just not me really isnt

no ur wrong never acted like that

feel like crying as i know its just not me caz

i had 1 with our meal '1' caz

i dont know dasiy said i was going down her bag!!! wtf is that all about

just not me really isnt

I'm not saying you have acted like that before lol, it was my first time meeting you so I wouldn't know

daisy said something like she gave you money but you didn't give her change or whatever? Best to take it up with her, really.

I'm not saying you have acted like that before lol, it was my first time meeting you so I wouldn't know

 

daisy said something like she gave you money but you didn't give her change or whatever? Best to take it up with her, really.

i dont want to row its not me to be like that.

and no way am i trying to get out of what i done just dont understand why i ended up like that.

ok im not going to keep going on and that im just so lost but thankks for your help xx

but theres one thing i need to say to u guys is that im so sorry and been thinking i will never meet up with yous again as i feel so upset with myself. and dont know why i ended up like that.

i am so sorry from the bottom of my heart.

Aw shame love these things happen. I'm sure people understand. I know a few people who were there and they haven't had a bad word to say about you.

i dont want to row its not me to be like that.

and no way am i trying to get out of what i done just dont understand why i ended up like that.

 

ok im not going to keep going on and that im just so lost but thankks for your help xx

I wasn't having a go hun :-)

Hmm...if something did happen to get in your drink I'm guessing a blood test would be no good now lol. I don't really know what to suggest