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2 hours ago, dcdeb said:

 

I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to meet!

 

But I'm so glad you had a positive experience -- and that your first Mika show was such a good one!

 

Because this show was amazing, for sure! I'll have more to say soon -- I'm just back from Toronto, and busy getting ready for Easter.

 

But I have a LOT to say about this new tour!

 

 

I'm sure we'll meet each other some day, Deb! We go where Mika does, right?  I was wearing the buttons I won from the MFC giveaway so it's like I was carrying a little part of y'all with me. I'm glad you returned safely and hope to hear your thoughts about the show/tour soon!

14 hours ago, cantarelika said:

And says that he's written not one album since this time last year, but TWO albums and a film soundtrack! 

I almost passed out on the spot when I heard this out of excitement!!! He certainly had a productive lockdown...much more than me  I'm glad you chose to go and had a great time!

What an amazing show!!!! This was my first Mika show (and my third concert since live music has come back) and wow, what an exhilarating experience. I really loved feeling the camaraderie and solidarity with the other concert-goers, how FRIENDLY everyone was, how excited we all were to be there...It was surreal to see Mika perform songs I've listened to since high school and see how phenomenal of a performer he is. His energy is incredible!!! I also loved him speaking to us between songs and his stories and quick wit. The whole experience was just amazing.

Another really lovely part: I went alone but made friends with the person in front of me and we spent the whole concert together. My new friend only moved to Toronto within the last year and decided to go see Mika since she loved him for years and never had the opportunity to see him in her home country. We spoke for hours in the queue and waiting for the show to start, got food together after the show, and I drove us back together because we found out we live in the same area. We've been texting throughout today and plan to hang out again soon!

I think I would have been much more reluctant to reach out and make that connection if not for MFC. The last few months I've spent here solidified my assumption that fans of someone as kind and welcoming as Mika would embody the same traits. Interacting with you all and reading your posts made me excited to seek out friends at the show. So even if we've never spoken directly, thank you for being here and sharing your positive energy.

I'm a terrible photographer but I got a nice one of him at the piano. I've attached a clip of him singing Ice Cream too. 🍦💘

21 minutes ago, Prisca said:

By the way, I think the time of the concert indicated here is wrong. At Ticketmaster it says 7pm. 

The email that Ticketmaster sent yesterday states doors at 7, a DJ at 8, and MIKA at 9!

Today's the day!!! Safe travels to the venue and hoping for the sun to stay out

ETA: around what time is everyone planning to start queueing? 

Since we're only a few days away, I'd like to kindly remind everyone of the venue's bag policy:

"To reduce staff contact with guest belongings, we have implemented the following bag policy : we will allow clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote bags no larger than 12”x6”12” and/or small clutch bags (4’5” x 6.5”)."

If anyone would like to keep stuff in my trunk or needs a ride to the nearest subway station after the show, please PM me!! I'd be happy to help.

On 4/6/2022 at 8:47 PM, cantarelika said:

Hi everyone!

 

I used to lurk around here a few years back, but this is my first time posting. Mika was the first singer I was ever a fan of, I've dreamed of going to one of his concerts since 12 years old, and even though I had tickets to his 2020 show here that got cancelled by the pandemic, I only found out yesterday that he's going to be in Toronto ... - next week!!! Be still my beating heart 

 

I've been debating whether or not to go. Because I was a little worried, I don't know any other Mika fans, and going to a concert on your own can be intimidating. But seeing that so many friendly people are going is making me a little more inclined to buy a ticket. I haven't done so yet as I'm still a little anxious, but ahhh, I still can't help but be excited for next week to come anyway!

I'll be going by myself too!! I'm hoping I can find other MFCers in line and we can buddy up before we get into the show. I'll be the shortie in a rainbow shirt and denim jacket with my MFC buttons. 

Will these be online exclusive? Wondering if I can pick anything up at a show!

On 3/28/2022 at 4:35 PM, dcdeb said:

 

 

I'll be going to Toronto, but I'm sitting at a table, so won't be queuing. (queueing?) I hear the weather in Toronto has been pretty cold recently, so I hope for all your sakes no one decides to queue crazy-early!

 

Looking forward to meeting you @Foxtrot144

The weather today is especially warm so I'm hoping we'll undergo a true rite of spring before Mika comes with his 

@Foxtrot144 The venue is quite spacious! I only started queuing about half an hour before doors opened at a concert there in March, and I still had a great view. 

Hi everyone!!! I went to a show at History last night and the venue is AMAZING! The lighting is beautiful, the sound is great, and there's a ton of space for us to all dance and sing along. One thing I'd like to highlight is their current bag policy (which may change by the time of Mika's show): we were only allowed to bring very small clutches (4.5 by 6.5 in) OR clear/transparent bags to avoid physical content during security. I'll be going to the concert alone but I'll be driving so if anyone would like to keep their stuff in my car, please send me a PM! I may just ask you to split the parking fee with me, so the more the merrier~

I would also love to join for after-show snacks if I can.

13 minutes ago, flymk33 said:

covid 상황이 나아지면 그럴 날이 올 거라고 기다리고 있어요.

나라마다 공연 분위기는 많이 다르다고 하던데 캐나다에서는 어떨지 저도 궁금하네요. 저도 상황되면 미카 유럽 공연 가보고 싶거든요^^

 

기회되면 한국 공연도 꼭 보러 오세요. 

신나게 같이 노래 불러요~

 

여기서 아티스트 따라서 분위기 많이 바뀌는 것 같아요. 미카 공연에 팬이 아주 친절하고 재밌을 것 같아서 많이 기대해요~

미카도 곧 한국에 콘서트 하기 바랍니다!!

2 minutes ago, flymk33 said:

와 안녕하세요^^ 반가워요~ 다 알아들을 수 있으면 한국말 잘 하시는 거죠

4월에 미카 보러 가시는군요. 완전 부럽습니다. 한국 팬들음 미카 못 본지 오래되어 아주 많이 그리워하고 있답니다ㅜㅜ

이 게시판을 많이 사용하지는 않지만 가끔이라도 들어서 함께 이야기 나눠요
 

미카 공연 즐기시고 후기도 남겨주시면 감사히 볼게요 ㅋㅋㅋ

네 꼭 그럴게요~

저도 언젠가 한국에서 미카 공연 갔으면 너무 좋겠어요. 한국 팬은 에너지와 분위기 완전 새로울것 같아요. 

1 hour ago, miksha said:

미카 사랑해애애애애!!!!!! 3일 연속 외쳐본다!!!!!

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 너무 귀워요

안녕하세요! 너무 방가워요... 저는 어렸을때 캐나다로 이민와서 한국말 많이 부족해서 죄송합니다 ㅠㅠ 저는 4월에 미카 공연 처음으로 가요. 너무 신나요 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

Hey, Aki! I'm Erica. I loved reading about why you love Mika and his music: "glorious acceptance of the pantheon of gender and self-expression" is such a beautiful turn of phrase! I hope you're able to see him live soon. I'll be seeing him for the first time myself next spring!

Hi there, Asher! I'm Erica. I love your story of how you discovered Mika's music. I still adore the style of his first two records—I can see why LICM caught your eye! I hope you're able to see him again soon.  

Hi Julie! I'm Erica. I'm so jealous of and happy to hear that you got to see him in Brooklyn Steel! I love that live album so much. I hope you're able to see him again at both concerts!!

9 hours ago, Veronique B said:

Hello welcome to the fan club. I see you are going to do your first Mika concert you will see he is so amazing you will want to see him again and again! Have fun !

Hello Veronique!! Thank you for the welcome and anticipation. I'm already expecting to get such bad post-concert sadness but the high will be so worth it!

8 hours ago, Gabry74 said:

Hi Erika!

I'm Gabriella and I live in Italy, nice to meet you and welcome to the MFC! 

Have fun here and see you around... 

Hi there, Gabriella! Thanks for the welcome. I'll see you around

8 hours ago, krysady said:

Hi, Erica!  Welcome to MFC and have a lot of fun at your first Mika concert!  ( I already know you will )

Hi, krysady! (Please let me know if you have a name you prefer  ) Thank you for the welcome  I can't wait to see him!

16 minutes ago, wiredbycoffee said:

Ooh yes, please!!!! 

I tend to go 1-2 hours before doors open but some people go muuuuch earlier! I actually joined MFC hoping to make friends to wait in line with  Guess it depends on how eager the fans are.

16 minutes ago, Prisca said:

Erica

 

I hope you'll made a lot new friends here.

 

By the way, I will also be there in Toronto.

Hello Prisca!! Nice to meet you. See you at the show

48 minutes ago, Mikasister said:

Hello Erika and welcome to the MFC. I'm sure you'll enoy the concerts. Mika live is the best. 

Hello! Thank you for the welcome I'm sure you can attest to how amazing he is live—wow!

Hello Dawn! 저도 한국인이에요. 하지만 저는 어렸을때 이민와서 한국어 많이 부족해요. 죄송합니다  ㅠㅠ 벌써 토론토 공연 표를 샀어요? 저는 방금 샀어요! 너무 설레요...

4 minutes ago, Sabine64 said:

Welcome to the MFC and have a lot of fun here. I´m Sabine from Germany. Have you already seen Mika live?

Hello Sabine! No, this will be my first time seeing him live—the combined excitement of going to a concert again, seeing MIKA live, seeing him live for the FIRST TIME is going to make me explode 

10 minutes ago, Rebecca Wiseman said:

Hello welcome I’m Becca

Hello Becca! Thank you for the welcome <3 

4 minutes ago, wiredbycoffee said:

I just scored some for Toronto! They’re floor seats. Never been to a concert with floor seating! What do I do to get a good spot😂 how does it work? 

The best you can do is get there early  I think it's general admission standing and not seated. I'll be going to the venue in March for a different artist so I can update you on how it looks inside! See you in Toronto!

Hi everyone! I'm Erica and I'm from Canada  The first MIKA song I ever heard was Grace Kelly back in 2006 but it wasn't until the release of No Place in Heaven when I was a teenager that I really became a fan! I jumped in to join MFC after hearing of the new tour—I just got my ticket for the Toronto show and I couldn't be more excited!! My favourite song of his always changes but I listened to Platform Ballerinas a ton in the past summer, especially during Pride month