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Yes, it’s a hygiene measurement. But I believe very tight shorts are also allowed. They also give too much information, though Either way, I have no desire to see anyone in speedos, not even Mika (sorry @TinyLove_CJ)

Which means we will never see him swimming in Belgian pools. Speedos are mandatory there

Haha! This is the first time I hear him speak French with an English pronunciation, usually he speaks English with a French pronunciation when doing a French interview

Yes this actually happened at Caribana Festival in June 2022 and to clarify: I wanted to get out of the way to make room, but there was no space and people were pushing. I had no intention of touching him (still don’t: to me he’s like the queen, you don’t touch him unless he touches you, you know?), but he had no choice but to kind of bodycheck me… Needless to say I got my answer if the fabric of his suit was soft (it was!) and secondly, I got a full on Mika experience during a pandemic, who can say that!?!

The adorable thing? He’s very humble about it. I have noticed when people tell him all the amazing things his work has enabled them to do, he gives them a shy smile and at one point even said “well, I’m glad that I could play a very tiny part in your journey, but I think you would have gotten there by yourself any way.” I think it was the M&G in Bristol where he said that. But it holds true for any other time people come up to him and tell him their story.

@QueenBigFat, thank you for sharing. It is wonderful to read how connected you are with yourself again. With a part of you that has been tucked away, but resurfaced due to his work. I’m very glad that you found him and this community! And that you found a safe space here ❤️

I had made a transcript for those who couldn’t acoustically fully understand what he said. There is a lot of noise in the background, so here you go: “This is something I look forward to every year. We are backstage and it’s a very glamorous backstage - it’s not very glamorous, but this is very glamorous! [shows yearbook] …and it’s full of heart and that’s why I love it. It was a really good show! A very powerful show. Now I have to tell you that I already saw a hint of this cover and it blew my mind, because you guys had no idea about the piano and you came up with it on your own. And it was insane synchronicity as my thoughts and my process started. It’s a huge compliment to have something like this happen. It’s a coincidence….’cause it’s not a coincidence. It’s a really beautiful thing to happen, so thank you with all my heart. Just for the cover! I haven’t even opened it, but I already find it beautiful. I have this impression that every single year the art just gets better and the drawings get better and the quality of the drawings get better and better and better. And I just want you to know that it doesn’t go unnoticed. And you guys have pictures that I don’t have! So… I am going to go through this properly, but I really want to thank you in advance and I will probably mention it again later. Thank you very much with all my heart, you are the best. And I’m a very lucky man to have so much love and creativity surrounding me. From a distance and very close. So thank you for all your hard work and investment. Your tiredness, your traveling, your tickets, your airline tickets, your drawings… but more than anything your love and creativity. Thank you.”

And @CharlotteLand @linzijay, I really loved reading your stories and your version of how Mika opened your mind to things that were always there…just hidden inside of you all this time. But it came to expression and that is such a beautiful thing.

Thank you, but I am not sure if it’s victorious per sé. It’s been a natural outlet to what felt like unanswered questions in my life, if that makes any sense? Like I mentioned in the other topic when we started talking about this: creativity begets creativity. I feel Mika’s work just gave me the right nudge to allow myself to be creative again. Doesn’t take away from the fact that I’m a total fangurl though! Which means he is embarrassingly often the victim of my doodles. It’s my way of giving back. My form of a tiny love. Thank you! And you know what? After I have discovered his work more and even have seen him live now many times, I keep expanding my colour palette. Not just in my own life: but when I’m drawing him as well. I feel that this is his superpower, one that he probably didn’t anticipate on, but ultimately the reality to us fans.

Love that you have decided to start this thread. If you allow me, I’d love to dive into it right away. I think this mostly applies to me. I come from a very emancipated and immigrant household where education is everything and was absolutely the main focus growing up. I have been raised with the idea that in order to excel and to succeed, distractions were not allowed if they would possibly hurt my education. The best metaphor I can find is that I was only allowed to be one colour, in order to succeed and to excel. And that one colour was my education. I used to draw for fun. It was my meditation. But I had given up on it when I was 17, because life happened. I had put this part of me away. For almost 20 years. Then BAM a pandemic happened and my incredibly efficient constructed life just kind of went POOF. In the meantime my life was still very busy, but different. So the one colour I had chosen to be, was kind of established and settled in my life. I had already reached the point where I had succeeded and excelled. One day during the start of pandemic I heard Mika on the radio in a frantic pandemic supermarket craziness, it was “Relax” and although I knew the song, it’s the first time I really started listening while witnessing the bizarre situation in front of me unfold. I decided to look him up and dove into a whole discovery of not just his entire discography, but also the rest of his work. That day I also decided to start drawing again. Long story short: his music and his work have opened my mind, to not only acknowledge but also honour all sides of me. Including my artistic side. It allowed me to see myself in all the colours that I am and to BE colourful. And to be proud of that. It allowed me to connect the dots that have always been there, his work just opened my eyes to it. I now feel very enriched in all aspects of my life. I don’t really share my doodles on the forum, but I do so on my Instagram profile. In case anyone is curious.

Makes perfect sense. Can’t wait to see him back as a coach!

How likely is it he will do a second date right after?

There are many things about Mika’s stories and work that resonate with me, which made me a fan in the first place. However, this point seems to be resonating with many of us and it is a small part of what makes this not “just” a fanclub, but a community of kindred spirits. And it’s a beautiful thing. However, how much I *can* be transported back into my 14 year old self again, I am just as much reminded that I am responsible for my own happiness and I cannot blame my bullies for being unhappy nor for feeling like an outsider or weirdo. Today I am a very proud weirdo and I completely own my weirdness (yes it’s weird to just be drawing one face all the time, but I don’t care!). And this community gives me the safe space where I can do this and to feel accepted. So thank you ❤️

I really loved this reaction as well, it was such a nice surprise and the fact that the show contacted him is actually really sweet, I don’t think it has been done before? Good research! They must’ve had some Mika fans working in production!

Speaking from own experience as a bullied person as well, this is unfortunately true. Those who know me know that I’m very outgoing and actually quite open, but in certain crowds that could intimidate me I completely shut down. I am transferred back into my 14 year old self and although it’s been a long time, my first reaction is still the same. I just hide it better now.

This actually happens to rabbits FYI. And yes… HOW did he get a bit of sheet stuck between his front teeth

Amazing!! The venue looks amazing as well, I’m sure you and your sister will have the best of times. Do you know if it’s only seated? Or were there also standing places available?

This sounds very like it could be a Mika music video in some way. A pharaoh? Why not, timeless fashion! The Newfoundland puppy? It’s because he’s a tall man so it actually looks like a normal sized puppy! The gold chain in the pool? Rebelling against capitalism!

Buffy! Of course I know Buffy! I’m team Angel I wasn’t aware of what impact it had, but I think I can safely say we have a very similar phenomenon going on here Do you have Instagram? The artists that are active and inspired by Mika (talking about musicians, crafty people, painters etc) mostly post their work there and not so much on the forum. Just FYI

I can only speak for the gigs I bought for: it’s different per venue. In Amsterdam you could buy it through presale on the ticketing website. In Berlin you will have the write the venue an email to ask for accessible places. @kathif you are considering to buy accessible places for certain venues, it’s wise to email them up front, to see if you can reserve them before general sale starts. It’s what I did for the Roundhouse last year. (They informed me they would be made available at the general sale though, which was a bit stressful, haha. But it is good to know beforehand.)

I think the bride and groom didn’t realize the ending is actually not so happy in that song

But wait, you are always excited! I can only imagine how much you are bouncing around the room right now

I was in the corner towards the piano not far away from you! We were also on that side of the catwalk. Right behind the VIP section. Can’t wait to read your report!

He’s terrible!

Thank you so much, that means the world to me ❤️ Same, honestly!