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    Eurovision 2022!

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    MIKA News
    Mika has been confirmed as one of the 3 presenters for the globally iconic Eurovision Song Contest for 2022!
    The news was announced at the prestigious Sanremo Festival in Italy last night, when Mika took to the stage to perform a duet with Italian superstar Laura Pausini who will co-present the show, along with Italian TV favourite Ale Cattelan. A record 15 million people tuned in for the announcement!
    Speaking about the news, Mika said…
    “Tonight I was at Sanremo Music Festival to share some very special news! This year’s Eurovision Song Contest is hosted by Italy in Turin and I am honoured and proud to confirm that I will be one of the presenters of this iconic competition! Thank you Eurovision for entrusting myself, Laura Pausini and Ale Cattelan to host the event. It’s just 100 days until this legendary night hits TV screens! Tune in from 10th -14th May!”
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    Mika presents… The Magic Piano

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    MIKA News
    Hot off the press, Mika has launched his latest Italian tour ‘The Magic Piano’, a major new 10 date tour in Italy this autumn with not one but TWO shows in each city!
    One concert will be an intimate evening held in a theatre and the other will be a full arena show. The tour kicks off in Verona (dates to be confirmed next week) before travelling to Florence, Bari, Milan and Rome. At each concert Mika will be accompanied by his very special magic piano! 

    Tickets go on sale via the Mika Fan Club pre-sale next Monday 7th February at 11am (Italian time) and general sale next Tuesday, 8th February at midday. Tickets will be available for purchase via the Shows section on this website. Stay tuned for more news coming soon…
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    Mika’s magical performances from the Paris Philharmonic filmed a few weeks ago will be broadcast in December in Italy and France!
    Speaking about it, Mika said ‘I’m so happy to be able to share with you this Christmas (these shows)… It was such an intense moment. My two worlds colliding, the classical world of my early years and my own songwriting. To be part of a group of 120 musicians was both humbling and empowering.’
    Broadcasts star in France on Culture Box/ France 4 on December 22nd at prime time. Italy follows on Sky Italia on December 24th at 21.15 and Dec 25th at 19.05
    More territories will follow!
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    Coming to London!

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    Hot off the heels of yesterday’s North America announcement, it has been confirmed that Mika is coming to London!
    On Sunday 3rd July 2022, Mika will take to the stage at Camden’s iconic Roundhouse venue for what is sure to be an unforgettable night!
    Fan presale tickets went live this morning, via www.mikafanclub.com. General sale starts on Friday at 9am GMT, find the link on the Shows page. See you there!
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    North American Dates!

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    It’s official! Mika will be back on the road for a string of dates in North America in April 2022. The first dates to be announced include Boston, Toronto, Montreal, Saguenay, Brooklyn and Quebec, with more dates to come…
    Speaking about the new dates, Mika said ‘Having to cancel my North America shows when the pandemic hit crushed a part of me. It had been so long in the works and the excitement from my fans was so strong… This is a new show as the time during the pandemic made me re-evaluate the importance of gigs and how powerful intimacy can be, no matter how big the venue. An intense show, with new material, as explosive as it will be intimate.’
    Fanclub presales start tomorrow, 15th December, with tickets going publicly on sale on Friday 17th December 2021. Head over to the Shows page to find the dates and ticket links.
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    Mika on new Topolino cover!

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    MIKA News
    Following on from his previous Topolino magazine cover, this new one hits the shelves today!
    Speaking about it, Mika says,
    “My second @topolinomagazine cover! This time I’ve transformed into Mikamaus but me and Mickey go way back!
    La mia seconda copertina su @topolinomagazine! Sono stato paperizzato in Mikamaus ma la mia amicizia con Mickey è di lunga data”
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    Soundtrack of Empathy

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    Mika has collaborated with recruitment giants Indeed to launch a new project titled ‘Soundtrack of Empathy’ to shine a light on the importance equality and empathy to the workplace. LBGTQIA+ people face unique challenges in the workplace that can hinder their ability to bring their authentic selves to work. The project uses music as a way to share your identity and tell your story. It is hoped that the creation of Soundtracks of Empathy will foster belonging, unity and understanding as we face unique hardships in our daily lives based on our individual background and intersectional identities.
    Get involved by creating a new playlist that you feel represents your authentic identity and story and puts words to the feelings you want others to hear. Share your playlist by using the hashtag #SoundtrackOfEmpathy and tag Indeed and Mika on your favourite social channels.
    As part of Soundtrack of Empathy, Mika also shared playlists with Indeed’s SVP of Human Resources, Paul Wolfe and they spoke about using music as a tool to the workplace. In addition, MIKA also lead LGBTQIA+ artists in a virtual roundtable discussion about their career journeys and how music can inspire empathy and create community within the workplace and beyond.
    Finally, on June 24th, Indeed and MIKA presented Soundtrack of Empathy, a Pride celebration benefiting Born This Way Foundation. Watch the full concert here!
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    On 23 and 24 October, Mika will perform two very special concerts the Philharmonie de Paris with the National Orchestra of Ile de France. The show will be arranged and conducted with long term collaborator Simon Leclerc and the two evenings will include special arrangements of some of Mika’s biggest hits, plus a few special guests…
    Subscriber tickets go on sale via the Philharmonie de Paris website, on 17th May. Tickets to the wider public go in sale on 8th June.
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    It’s just 8 days until Mika’s livestream charity concert ‘I Beirut’ and the4 first guests are confirmed…
    Mika says, “I am honoured to announce one of my favourite musicians, singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright and the acclaimed Lebanese-American poet, essayist and visual artist Etel Adnan.
    Tickets for the stream are on sale now from Ticketmaster, with all monies being split between the Red Cross and Save the Children, supporting the people of Beirut.
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    Le Coeur Holiday

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    It’s been 6 years since Mika released a title in French, but today sees the release of brand new track ‘Le Coeur Holiday’ with French artist and fellow Voice France judge Soprano. Mika says the song is a reminder to keep your head up and your spirits high.
    Le Coeur Holiday is available to download now from all platforms.
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    Mika’s new Italian single is out today! He has teamed up with Italian artist Michele Bravi to create a beautiful cover of one Italy’s iconic songs – Bella d’Estate by Mango and Lucio Dalla. The song is available now on all platforms.
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    I Love Beirut

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    On Saturday 19th September, Mika will broadcast a very intimate show to raise money for the people of Beirut. The show will be streamed across 4 different time zones on YouTube and tickets are for sale via Ticketmaster.
    The terrible explosion in Beirut’s port killed hundreds, injured thousands and left many more homeless. Money raised will be split between two charities that are doing incredible work on the ground in Beirut, focusing on emergency response and rebuilding the city – Red Cross Lebanon and Save The Children Lebanon.
    Mika says “Beirut has been through so much and the resilience and strength the Lebanese people is undeniable. It is the place of my birth, a part of me and will always be in my heart. I Love Beirut.”
    Tickets can be purchased here for all 4 time zones.
    Extra donations are welcome at Mika’s GoFundMe campaign.
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    “I am very sad to announce that my shows in China, Japan and South Korea have had to be postponed due to Coronavirus. I have been monitoring the situation closely and really hoped we could still go ahead, but I just don’t want to put any of my fans at risk given the circumstances. I am really disappointed, not only to let so many of you down but because I was so looking forward to being in these incredible cities again, it’s long overdue! But rest assured, my team and I are working hard to find new dates ASAP for me to come back and do even more shows. Watch this space… I hope to have good news for you very soon… Stay safe, M x”
    New dates will be announced as soon as possible. Fans who have bought tickets to the postponed shows should contact the ticket vendors for information.
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    “I am very sad to announce that my shows in China, Japan and South Korea have had to be postponed due to Coronavirus. I have been monitoring the situation closely and really hoped we could still go ahead, but I just don’t want to put any of my fans at risk given the circumstances. I am really disappointed, not only to let so many of you down but because I was so looking forward to being in these incredible cities again, it’s long overdue! But rest assured, my team and I are working hard to find new dates ASAP for me to come back and do even more shows. Watch this space… I hope to have good news for you very soon… Stay safe, M x”
    New dates will be announced as soon as possible. Fans who have bought tickets to the postponed shows should contact the ticket vendors for information.
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    Today MIKA releases his live album, MIKA Live From Brooklyn Steel. Bottling magic from an unforgettable evening in celebration of his critically acclaimed fifth album My Name Is Michael Holbrook, he captured his sold-out show at Brooklyn Steel last fall. He kicked off the set with the 2019 single “Ice Cream” and ran through instantly recognizable anthems such as “Happy Ending” before closing out with his signature smash “Grace Kelly.”
    TRACKLISTING:
    Ice Cream Dear Jealousy  Relax, Take It Easy Origin Of Love  Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)  Tiny Love  Blue  Underwater  Lollipop  Popular Song  Interlude  Tomorrow  Happy Ending  Love Today We Are Golden  Grace Kelly  Giving fans a visual taste of the show, MIKA has released the Brooklyn Steel performance of “Tomorrow”, and the previously released live performance of “Dear Jealousy”Maintaining this momentum, he touches down stateside for an anxiously awaited North American headline tour this spring. It kicks off April 11, 2020 on the first weekend of Coachella in Indio, CA, visits major cities across the country such as Denver, Chicago, and New York, and concludes May 16 at Videotron Centre in Quebec, Canada.  Check out the Tour tab for all shows and ticket links.
    Get the live album HERE.
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    We've been waiting since last fall for this! The new live album from MIKA, recorded last September during one of his shows in New York City, will be released next week, 31 January 2020!
     
    MIKA says: "One of the highlights of last year was returning to New York to play two incredible shows at Brooklyn Steel, and thanks to my team and the incredible Frank Filipetti, the whole concert was recorded. It gives me great pleasure to announce that I am releasing 'MIKA: Live from Brooklyn Steel!" available on 31st January! M x"
     
    We'll have more details on where and how to order soon!
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    Today MIKA releases his live album, MIKA Live From Brooklyn Steel. Bottling magic from an unforgettable evening in celebration of his critically acclaimed fifth album My Name Is Michael Holbrook, he captured his sold-out show at Brooklyn Steel last fall. He kicked off the set with the 2019 single “Ice Cream” and ran through instantly recognizable anthems such as “Happy Ending” before closing out with his signature smash “Grace Kelly.”
    TRACKLISTING:
    Ice Cream Dear Jealousy  Relax, Take It Easy Origin Of Love  Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)  Tiny Love  Blue  Underwater  Lollipop  Popular Song  Interlude  Tomorrow  Happy Ending  Love Today We Are Golden  Grace Kelly  Giving fans a visual taste of the show, MIKA has released the Brooklyn Steel performance of “Tomorrow”, and the previously released live performance of “Dear Jealousy”Maintaining this momentum, he touches down stateside for an anxiously awaited North American headline tour this spring. It kicks off April 11, 2020 on the first weekend of Coachella in Indio, CA, visits major cities across the country such as Denver, Chicago, and New York, and concludes May 16 at Videotron Centre in Quebec, Canada.  Check out the Tour tab for all shows and ticket links.
    Get the live album HERE.
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    On 13th April, Mika will head back to the US for a run of shows, his biggest North American concerts to date! It will kick off with two shows at Coachella, followed by San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Saint Paul, Chicago, Miami Beach, Nashville, Atlanta, Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Boston!
    Fan pre-sale starts tomorrow, 22nd January 2020 at 10am (local time) – using the code ‘REVELATION2020.’ All dates and ticket links are in the Shows tab.
    General sale starts Friday 24th January at 10am, local time.
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    Mika’s revelation tour kicked off last night in London “The 02 Shepherds bush empire in London was particularly special. An explosion of warmth and joy, it was spectacularly fun.” Tickets are still available if you head over to Mika’s tour tab.
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    21 days and 16 shows

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    From the UK to Spain, France, Switzerland and Italy, 21 days and 16 shows. Thank you so so much for such an incredible first run of dates!  
     
    The Revelation Tour continues on 14th December with our sold out show at Forest National in Brussels and then Lille, Dijon, Bordeaux, Nantes and finally Paris AccorHotels Arena on the 22nd!! Pick up the last few remaining tickets on the tour tab.
     
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  23. dcdeb
    On 13th April, Mika will head back to the US for a run of shows, his biggest North American concerts to date! It will kick off with two shows at Coachella, followed by San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Saint Paul, Chicago, Miami Beach, Nashville, Atlanta, Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Boston!
    Fan pre-sale starts tomorrow, 22nd January 2020 at 10am (local time) – using the code ‘REVELATION2020.’ All dates and ticket links are in the Shows tab.
    General sale starts Friday 24th January at 10am, local time.
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    Mika has just released his music video for Sanremo from the new album ‘My Name Is Michael Holbrook’! Sanremo is out now and available to watch in full on YouTube here.
     
    Director’s Statement:
    “We set this film in the late 1950’s to remind ourselves of an era when homosexuality if not illegal was socially unacceptable, a time of discrimination and persecution.
    For Mika’s imprisoned character the lyrics become a hymn to feeling in an unfeeling world. ‘San Remo’ represents his utopian dream, a fictional place of liberation and transcendence. ‘Over there you shine like a star. Doesn’t even matter who you are…’
    Yet fifty years later we sadly have to be aware that for many peoples in the world ‘San Remo’ still remains a dream. So I and we must wholeheartedly respect Mika himself for choosing to make this film with such eloquence and courage.
    To be of value to someone other than oneself.”
     
    ‘To get to a place where you could love anything you chose, not to need permission for desire, well now that was freedom’ -Toni Morrison
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    Today Mika releases his long-awaited fifth album, the 13-track ‘My Name Is Michael Holbrook’! Accompanying the worldwide release is the brand new music video for Sanremo, also out today.
     
    “The day has finally come! I’ve loved sharing my new songs and music videos with you over the last few months, but it has all been leading up to this. It feels wonderful to announce that my brand new album ‘My Name Is Michael Holbrook’ is out now! Listen, love, share and let me know what you think!”
     
    Speaking on the Album, MIKA explains: “I wanted to find out where I came from and why my legal name is Michael Penniman Holbrook Junior,” says MIKA. “I had the title of the album before I had the album. It was a manifesto. It was a challenge for me.” Seeking to uncover the identity of MIKA before ‘Grace Kelly’, he found a profound sense of joy at his discovery. “It was quite liberating. I freed myself of the idea of MIKA.” With My Name Is Michael Holbrook, MIKA intimately shares his whole self with his audience. All he asks now is for us to do the same: “We don’t need perfection. We need character, we need emotion. To feel free to express yourself,” says MIKA. “Express yourself, you won’t be judged here.”
     
    Listen to ‘My Name Is Michael Holbrook’ here.
     
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