A. Clay Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 + + Pop star Mika to play 'home town' Beirut Sat Jul 26, 2:29 PM ET BEIRUT (AFP) - International pop singing sensation Mika is set to play to a sell-out crowd on Sunday when he stages his first concert in Beirut, the city of his birth. "This is quite a proud moment for me," Mika, 25, told reporters on Saturday. "This concert has been a long time coming and finally it's taking place." He has tried before to bring what he calls his "travelling circus" to Lebanon, but had to cancel because of the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war and the political violence that has afflicted the country over the past two years. "We have all tried a lot to make this happen and I am really looking forward to it," the London-based singer told a news conference. More than 10,000 tickets have been sold so far and some 15,000 people are expected to throng Martyrs' Square in the heart of Beirut for the open-air concert. "I don't think we are going to have any risk of having a bad crowd. I have seen two concerts in Beirut and they have been completely insane. I am really looking forward to this time being my turn," Mika said. "You can expect to see a show that is quite celebratory. We're going to have fun," he added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mici Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Anyone who goes to this gig, have a fabulous time! looking forward for reports and pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 *waves wildly* Hi Racha!! Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandilambi Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Have fun to those that are attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 From Racha: "Drinks and dinner is almost done. Concert starts in 45 mins. Venue filling up. Doesn't look like there is an opening act" And Racha sends her regards to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miro Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 From Racha: "Drinks and dinner is almost done. Concert starts in 45 mins. Venue filling up. Doesn't look like there is an opening act" Thanx for keeping us updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyGodiva Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 From Racha: "Drinks and dinner is almost done. Concert starts in 45 mins. Venue filling up. Doesn't look like there is an opening act" And Racha sends her regards to everyone. Awesome, can't wait to hear how it goes:wink2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Em' Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 No, what call was that? Well during the gig Nimes I called you, Kath was with me, Mika was singing and we were singing too sometimes . It's a pity you did not get it... Can you check your voicemail (you never know...) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Well during the gig Nimes I called you' date=' Kath was with me, Mika was singing and we were singing too sometimes . It's a pity you did not get it... Can you check your voicemail (you never know...) ?[/quote'] Aww, no, I've been checking on my voicemail too and nothing came up with singing on it. Darn shame, would have been nice to hear you and Kath harmonising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foalbaby14 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 From Racha: "Drinks and dinner is almost done. Concert starts in 45 mins. Venue filling up. Doesn't look like there is an opening act" And Racha sends her regards to everyone. Thanks for keeping us updated:wink2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Em' Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Aww, no, I've been checking on my voicemail too and nothing came up with singing on it. Darn shame, would have been nice to hear you and Kath harmonising. Harmonising, harmonising, that's a big word ! Thanks Racha for keeping us updated ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I asked her about keeping an eye out for the 7ft ice cream cone that Mika mentioned in his blog, that they weren't sure if it would get there in time. She thinks it may come out during Big Girls, and she'll be on the lookout for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allegra Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 http://www.ioltravel.co.za/article/view/4525630 Tourists lured back to Beirut July 25 2008 Restaurants and nightclubs are also busting at the seams and a host of musical events are scheduled, including performances by singing sensation Mika, performer Bob Sinclair and world-renowned DJ Tiesto. not all tourists so Racha!! restaurant: done nightclub: better after sensation: go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 http://www.ioltravel.co.za/article/view/4525630 Tourists lured back to Beirut July 25 2008 Restaurants and nightclubs are also busting at the seams and a host of musical events are scheduled, including performances by singing sensation Mika, performer Bob Sinclair and world-renowned DJ Tiesto. not all tourists so Racha!! restaurant: done nightclub: better after sensation: go Shouldn't that be, world reknowned, and smells like Mikas granny, DJ Tiesto!:roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Ooooooh! Live updates! Alright, I thought it'd be a good idea to have a shower and re-fuel with some cheese (the only food I could find in the house ) ready for this last gig ... but wth, it's only made me more sleepy Stupid cheese. Stupid relaxing shower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Shouldn't that be, world reknowned, and smells like Mikas granny, DJ Tiesto!:roftl: :lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Ooooooh! Live updates! Alright, I thought it'd be a good idea to have a shower and re-fuel with some cheese (the only food I could find in the house ) ready for this last gig ... but wth, it's only made me more sleepy Stupid cheese. Stupid relaxing shower. No coffee then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 No coffee then? I had a Milo (which is a choc-milk energy drink you probably haven't heard of) just before, but for some reason Milo has the complete opposite effect on me :rolls_eyes: *eats some more cheese* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miro Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Shouldn't that be, world reknowned, and smells like Mikas granny, DJ Tiesto!:roftl: LOL!! :roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Its 2.20am....I have to go to bed...my son needs to get up to go on his camp in 3 hours...must sleep....tomorrow this thread will be bopping!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Its 2.20am....I have to go to bed...my son needs to get up to go on his camp in 3 hours...must sleep....tomorrow this thread will be bopping!! Will keep updating as Racha texts me, so hopefully lots to read when you return:thumb_yello:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Just looked at the time, and it should have started now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Just looked at the time, and it should have started now. ... I think I don't want to ever eat cheese again, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Don't think it's quite started yet. From Racha: "Golden cage concert is amazing. Didn't stand in a queue. Am already second row." "Stage looks like Amsterdam. No sign of Andy." This could be down to security and he may not be able to move around as freely as he usually does. But we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 "Andy just showed up on stage, hyping people, since show is already late by 45 minutes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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