Sarina

My little report. I was there for 3 days with some italian fans. The auditions are a bit boring sometimes but with Mika is always interesting, so the experience is worthy, IMO. I noticed that there's a lot of chemistry between the 4 judges and they always debate a lot, more than the past year. Mika's italian is improved very much, he really cares about making a good impression but he is also more relaxed this year, I guess he doesnt feel the weight of being the new one anymore but he is the cornerstone (is the right word?) of the show, the only one who is able to give something special, something different that the show needs...maybe it will be funnier for Mika this year and maybe he will feel more comfortable to "experiment" more with his singers. At least I hope so. I know that many of you are not happy about this choice but I hope that at least he will be able to create something good during the show and have fun too.

He was really nice with fans (old and new) during the auditions, he also made autographs during the breaks (received kisses from strangers..things that we all know he likes a lot ) and he also managed to get me on stage with him while he was left alone by the others...lmao...!

He never had M&G with fans after the auditions tho.

Anyway, I think the auditions are a nice way to see Mika in action without the anxiety of the live show.

The amazing moment was when he sang Happy Ending, pretending to be a candidate..he seemed really anxious to do that...I feel SO lucky cause is more than rare to hear him a cappella <3

About the other judges: I love Victoria, she's very "fresh" and funny, she also knows about music but she doesnt have any technical knowledge and this could be a little tricky cause she often changes her opinion according to what Morgan says. Fedez is a positive discovery cause I didnt like him at all, I thought he was presumptious, instead he revealed a sensitive heart. Morgan is the usual Morgan..ahah!

My short career as a judge LMAO

oh my! this is brilliant

Aww, so sorry your experience was not a great one

 

But thanks to all of you who have shared your stories so far! It's been great reading, especially in this time of Mika-drought.

Thank you Deb! I was very angry that day but I'm processing now...

Thanks to all of you who share so much here

To all who wrote reports and shared pics and videos

Sorry Sarina it didn t go well for you this time

I don t know if you know already but you can download and/or watch the whole streaming of the gig on mikawebsite.com thanks to Antoine or dowload/listen to the MP3 of the gig too.

http://www.mikawebsite.com/

thank you sweetie!

I apologize cause I won't write a report about this gig. I understand that you are really curious to have feedbacks from everyone who was there, but this gig was absolutely awful for me (not Mika's fault of course..just crowd problems, insane queueing etc...) so I dont have enough positive things to say cause I didnt see well and I didnt hear well either..anyway..was amazing to see him on stage again!

And it was great to meet you all!

Screenrecord from the gig

 

(It's better if you download the files and watch in 360p, the Google Drive Player is too big, so it gets blurry.)

 

01 Relax

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mRZXZsaVVaTGRGM0U/edit?usp=sharing

 

02 Grace Kelly

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mRVmRWYkJiUVdCeVU/edit?usp=sharing

 

03 Blue Eyes

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mRdHZtNVlUSXZ4WFE/edit?usp=sharing

 

04 Billy Brown

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mRSUg4c0FQRFNVVEk/edit?usp=sharing

 

05 Blame it on the girls

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mRRGJmQm9CcnhnMlE/edit?usp=sharing

 

06 Rain

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mRTWpqSnkzUEM5OTA/edit?usp=sharing

 

07 Stardust

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mRZDZNby0tbXBFR2c/edit?usp=sharing

 

08 Big Girl

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mRbDNNdFoyNXlFR28/edit?usp=sharing

 

09 Underwater

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mRbzA2RXZqczhURVE/edit?usp=sharing

 

10 Celebrate

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mRc0VILUYxbHpaZnc/edit?usp=sharing

 

11 Origin of Love

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mRcC1aVDJBVFg2SEk/edit?usp=sharing

 

12 Happy Ending

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mROVVYNGdOTVpaTmc/edit?usp=sharing

 

13 Love Today

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mRRTRLTEd3TF9rRzA/edit?usp=sharing

 

14 Lollipop

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mRWGFuOXZJYTZ2czA/edit?usp=sharing

 

15 We are golden

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3SVEDpwe-mRbnBDcjZtZ2hNTW8/edit?usp=sharing

here's the audio of the live streaming to listen and download, enjoy

http://www.mediafire.com/listen/r4mcj42a625h5rw/Mika+Napoli+2014.mp3

Thank you SO MUCH! I couldn't hear and see much among the crowd () so...it's a great gift

Are you sure? I thought it was the duet since Chiara tweeted about it with the picture of Mika and her in the studio

Anyway, that's such great news!

I'm not sure but there wasn't a collaboration with Chiara on 2012.

Anyway..great news indeed!

it's so well deserved that duet is magical ,

Dont want to make any mistake but I guess is not Mika and Chiara's version that won the platinum...is the 2012 version which, I guess...it's Chiara free

Volare ohhh cantare oh oh oh oh!!!

Apparently there's a new single coming out in June. Mika was surprised, when Nikos announced it ! but Yay !

wow!! Great news!!

Yay!!! I'm glad they won!!

 

(And for those who didn't see it yet and were wondering: he walks, dances, jumps and all (and plays with the confettis, of course), so the toes incident doesn't look that bad)

Mika is #Ironman

triple platinum for Stardust

triple platinum for Stardust

yeah

 

At my signal, unleash hell.

 

It's sensible to be careful in every foreign city and I always try to avoid walking alone night time after gigs. Well, it's not always possible though and once I got a lift from a kind police who thought I shouldn't walk alone! I will never forget the face of the hotel owner when he came to open the gate and saw me coming by a police car, lol!

 

I'm definitely going to be careful with my bag as my wallet was stolen in Milan (absolutely my own fault, I was kind of offering it keeping it openly in my pocket, I wasn't thinking ) but it's hard to believe Naples could be that dangerous for real? I mean I will arrive to the airport and stay at a hotel literally next to the venue and my hotel already informed they can book a transportation from and to the airport at a fixed price if needed (probably a bit expensive but at least it's fixed and I know in advance how much it is). Something can always happen but that's what travel insurances are for.

 

However, I will definitely feel more comfortable with the other MFCers than alone so hope to meet you all there (maybe already on Sat?)!

Yes this way is safe, just dont do sightseeing alone, ok ?

Yes, some of us will arrive saturday (but late, if I remember right at 8:30 PM at the airport). I dont know if I'll arrive saturday or just early on sunday. But if you want Nina you can PM me and tell me where you'll stay so we can work something out with the other fans

For good. They do it.

I hope that we'll be a kind of protected by all the crowd. I'm ok with muggers as long as no one threaten me with a gun. I think we are safe in the daylight around the venue, and I hope that we could be as well after the gig as many people would still be around.

Jeez, Mika. Naples. Seriously.

Yes, as I said, piazza plebiscito should be ok

But it would be so nice to take photos during the day... And what's the point of having a camera and then not being able to take it with me at important events? Free concerts are usually good moments to take photos as security doesn't much care what people do. It is quite heavy so not sure it's that way practical, need to think about it. I do have an insurance for it.

I think the only thing you could do to be "safe" to bring it is always keep your camera in your hands during the gig so you can be sure to hold it very tight all the time.

I will bring mine but is not so expensive anymore cause it' old.

Sounds like most big cities in the UK to me to me.

In all the cities here (yes, London included) there are constant warnings about pick pockets and muggers, never keep anything valuable on display when you are walking around, or in your car while it is parked. Only use taxis that are licensed, like the black cabs, or those with the Hackney plates on their bumpers (private taxis should be avoided, as they aren't sanctioned by the local councils).

It's a matter of just being careful, and keeping your valuables out of sight, and sticking to areas that are well populated. That's always the best thing to do I've always found.

Humm Rose, as italian I can say Napoli is a bit different. I went to NY and I had the feeling to be safe everywhere, in London almost the same but Napoli is like harlem in NY where, before the police cleaned the area, was better to not go. In Napoli people steal (with guns) watches to drivers, people with motorcycle take off bags from shoulders and the problem is that in some areas those thieves are protected by people..it's like a mini-world of criminals that protect each other from police..it's complicated to explain..and sure is not everywhere in the city cause many tourists go to Napoli everyday!

For example last summer there was the news that criminals changed the city's signs to museums or attraction to drive tourists to the dangerous parts of the city to take advantages of them...not an usual thing to ear everywhere else.

During an event like a big crowded gig thieves can be among the crowd and steal easly. They cut bags with knives..fast and easy.

Feels always so weird to worry about "licensed taxis" as in Finland we have a clear system and every taxi is licensed. How can I be sure it's licensed?

 

I was planning to take my system camera. Not sure it's a wise thing to do any more but I really wanted to take some pictures of the whole event. Need to think about it. Thanks for the advices!

I guess they should be white with the sign on the top. They should be equiped with taximeter.

This is what I was talking about when I write "why oh why Naples among all cities. " And this is one of the reasons why I'm scared.

 

Even taxi are dangerous?????

Taxi are overpriced (even more during events), dont think dangerous..but you need to choose only lincensed one (like everywhere else).

Is it different than in other Italian cities? I already had my wallet stolen in Milan 2012. I've hopefully learnt to be more careful

Yes, Napoli is usually a little more "difficult" than other cities..you need to know where you're going..some areas are too dangerous and is better to avoid them. Piazza Plebiscito is ok though but is better to stay in the area and not go too far.

Is just not about pickpockets, is about dangerous places to avoid.

For example if in the centre of Milan you can walk with jewelry, branded clothes or bags without any problem (at least usually) in Napoli is better to avoid this behaviour to not draw thieves' attention.

I'm not an expert of course and I honestly have prejudices about Napoli cause many people I know had problems there..me included..but maybe things have changed by now i just wanted to warn you!

Will be like hell on earth...but at least is a gig..so..I'm in

If foreign fans will come, please be careful, no expensive phones, jewelry, expensive watches and only few money with you.

Also, i suggest you to find a room very close to piazza plebiscito. Taxi, metro and buses are dangerous even more at night!

I think this thread will have to be renamed Tour Rumours - 2015

mikasoon

He rocked out! So happy! Love those pics, colourful!

Anyway...yes....charity event...many of vips and rich people and the ticket is 1000 euros only ?

I'm happy he was invited to sing there, is good

Mika and Nick together again...hope will be good for the new album!

SO amazing! This news is just amazing!!

Love this thread!

 

AMEN