Only Mika could sing an entire song with his zipper down! , I had that kind of excited/nervous feeling (just me?) The set list of songs was a perfect combination too. The show will be streamed across 4 different time zones on YouTube and tickets are for sale via Ticketmaster.   BEIRUT-born, BRITISH-LEBANESE singer MIKA will live-stream a concert, "I Love BEIRUT," across four time zones on SEPTEMBER 19th in aid of the people of the city. 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. Mika + Mashrou Leila Promisland, 12. The performance of Any Other World had me in tears wich continued with the various videos shared by the people of Lebanon. Kylie Minogue Say Something, 15. Titled "I ❤️ Beirut," the 2 hour long concert featured a live performance by the artist and was broadcast on YouTube. It was a magical, emotional experience that far exceeded my expectations -- a success on both counts and something that Mika can be proud of for years to come. As it's a reports, reviews thread we can post some pics from the gig. He could have very easily edited that out but I'm glad he didn't, it wouldn't be a Mika concert without something silly like that! For the live show you are not always able to watch at the scheduled time. As he said in one interview, he wanted to provoke a connection, to remind people of the human side of a catastrophe like this and speaking for myself, he definitely achieved that. Thank you for registering! Lollipop sung in the streets was so much fun to watch, I felt like I was right there with him!   Tickets for the stream are on sale now from Ticketmaster, with all monies […] Ice Cream, 16. Every single person who sat and watched it from beginning to end, the magic of being apart but together. Fanny Ardant – poem „La Quasida de Beyrouth”, 7. So relevant. I'm not a Rufus Wainwright fan but that performance of Agnus Dei with the musicians was certainly something special. "Although far away, my heart broke for the families losing their homes, their livelihoods and their loved ones … I wanted to do something to help in any small way I can. Find Mika – I Love Beirut tour schedule, concert details, reviews and photos. Anyway consider this my first concert review! Lots of opportunities to continue and raise awareness. British-Lebanese singer-songwriter Mika will perform an intimate live-stream benefit concert for Beirut, following the city’s tragic port explosion on August 4. We Are Golden was such a burst of energy and then Elle me Dit got me singing along (it's the only French song of Mika's that I know all the words to even though I don't speak French!). Then it's a bit sad that the number of views is so low, considering how many followers he has on Twitter and IG. One minute I'm crying in sadness the next I'm crying in joy at the couple who's baby, Georges, survived the blast. It's us. And the way Mika looked so intensely at the camera, I'm sure Andy was there. If not a DVD then a live album would be brilliant. I knew Me, Myself was coming when Danna came on but I certainly wasn't expecting It Must Have Been Love, neither was my Mum because that song is very special to her and made her cry! I think there are two ways to measure the success of program -- the monetary success, as we have discussed, and then also the artistic success, which I think we all agree on, too. Maybe that's why I was nervous . Mika has announced his ‘I ❤️ Beirut’ benefit concert has raised €1 million Euros, from ticket sales, sponsors and members of the public donating via GoFundMe. I also have a small dog with a big bark and it's like she knew to behave because for the whole night she didn't make a sound, good girl! Extra donations are welcome at Mika’s GoFundMe campaign. We Are Golden was such a burst of energy and then Elle me Dit got me singing along (it's the only French song of Mika's that I know all the words to even though I don't speak French!). Live on Saturday 19 September: Mika will stage a concert in aid of Beirut. and also a good way to continue to remember & help Beirut. We Are Golden, 22. The terrible explosion in Beirut’s port killed hundreds, injured thousands and left many more homeless. I am still unable to write something coherent. What I had hoped it would do was to make me feel connected with Mika and the "crowd" like at a real gig, that's how I had understood what he had said before about this "connection of spirit". Only Mika could sing an entire song with his zipper down! Tickets can be purchased here for all 4 time zones.   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Pausini to sing from Colosseum in support of I Love Beirut project. Dubbed I Love Beirut, the concert will be live-streamed across four time zones via the pop artist’s YouTube channel on Saturday, September 19. Along with Promise Land I hope the other songs get released too. Relax, Take It Easy, 11. It's WE Love Beirut! Please check your spam folder for the email, if it does not arrive, click this link... On Saturday 19th September, Mika will broadcast a very intimate show to raise money for the people of Beirut. × Along with Promise Land I hope the other songs get released too. How does Mika do the pointy toe thing when he sings Relax, Take it Easy? That's a lot of people who just got traumatized - really PTSD, they need the help so much. View this post on Instagram. It's not just I love Beirut. I Love Beirut.”. He's a wonderful performer, and he's made me love songs I previously did not. The full line-up for the ‘I Love Beirut’ benefit concert includes: Salma Hayek, Danna Paola, Rufus Wainwright, Kylie, Louane, Etel Adnan, Fanny Ardant, and Laura Pausini. I am rewatching the video, the posts on Instagram and Twitter and still my mind is too small to hold all my feelings about "I Love Beirut". First of all my budgie absolutely loved it! But to me this didn't happen, maybe because I had the wrong expectations.   He was his true bouncy self with that song, I always love to see him do 'The Jump'™ Read Next: Elie Saab’s Hopeful Message for Beirut and the Undeterred Lebanese People Copyright 2020 MikaFanClub.com .   Your link has been automatically embedded. You can post now and register later.   Your previous content has been restored. I loved the performance by Kylie! It doesn't matter that we were in our own homes in different countries. I don't think that's the first time either. Clearly we all had some sort of emotional response not only to the music, but to the stories of the people affected by the explosion and its aftermath, and that's exactly what I think Mika wanted. And in doing so, he created this piece of art, this video that I hope we see again in some format, soon. Laura Pausini Tra Te E Il Mare, 18. Mika brought something magical to the show last night and that something is the people. It was a big success. I'm hoping so so much that the Arabic version of Promise Land with Mashrou Leila is released as a single. Indeed, it felt like a real concert experience, I was excited before the gig, I couldn't sleep afterwards because I couldn't stop thinking about the show, today I was still high but at the same time I have PMD...  Mika really exceeded my expectations and I'm always expecting a lot when it comes to Mika but this time it was even better than I could have ever imagined! Beirut born, British-Lebanese singer Mika will live-stream a concert across four time zones on 19 September in aid of the people of the city Mika will perform an intimate show from a special location, with a number of surprises from friends, all money from ticket sales and donations going directly to aid charities helping those affected in Beirut Let's be happy with what we have. Clear editor. For a moment I forgot it was pre-recorded and kept wondering where the piano came from, I think Mika needs some alone time with that piano, he seems very attached! Also wouldn't be right if Mika doesn't get his own lyrics wrong to Underwater. I was wondering if she would sing I Believe in You seeing as Mika loves that song but the lyrics to Say Something were more appropriate and it was a wonderful performance. And of course how can I not talk about Ice Cream? He was his true bouncy self with that song, I always love to see him do 'The Jump'™ I only realized this when I watched for the 2nd time in the Asian timezone. Both were absolutely astounding performances too! Mika says “Beirut has been through so much and the resilience and strength the Lebanese people is undeniable. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. The show will be streamed across 4 different time zones on YouTube and tickets are for sale via Ticketmaster. Happy Ending, 3. Elle Me dit, 20. It was the same. Mika was definitely right hen he said the theater wasn't empty. It's a lot of money indeed and I'm glad for him, but I was expecting much more viewers especially that this time all you had to do is sit on your coach and watch, no need to take days off, booking a flight to the other side of the world, booking trains, hotels, queuing, etc. Still I was really caught in the moment, I didn't want to write Tweets but at the same time I did, to try and feel like being a part of the crowd. Maybe he and Mika will do a collaboration one day together. Click the link to confirm your email address. I hope one day he gets to meet Mika. I Love Beirut On Saturday 19th September, Mika will broadcast a very intimate show to raise money for the people of Beirut. We can help you find it or take you home. Admittedly after going to an actual real life concert I tend to have a day where my mind goes blank simply because I've taken so much in from what I've experienced. It's not just I love Beirut. Origin of Love, 2. I Love Beirut was livestreamed across four time zones from Mika’s YouTube channel on 19 September and featured performances from himself, Kylie, Rufus Wainwright, Mashrou Leila and others. A portion of sales could go there. Well, I'm happy that it was a success nevertheless and he managed to raise such amount in such a short time. 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, both of whom are doing fantastic work on the ground. He could have very easily edited that out but I'm glad he didn't, it wouldn't be a Mika concert without something silly like that! Maybe he and Mika will do a collaboration one day together. I don't think that's the first time either. Etel Adnan, 13. By Mika + Danna Paola Me Myself, 9. The concert, led by British-Lebanese singer Mika, will be live streamed on YouTube across four time zones on September 19 Mika British-Lebanese glam-pop star Mika continues showing support to his birthplace of Beirut by hosting a benefit concert following the deadly blast at the city's port earlier this month. Love Today. Born in Beirut, the British-Lebanese artist Mika will perform live to help raise funds for those affected by the Beirut explosion. Rufus Wainwright – Agnus Dei, 6. Fan safety is our priority. Maybe I'll write more later about how I felt about the different songs, especially when watching for the 2nd time, because there I knew what was coming and wasn't so distracted by my emotions. I'm even a little depressed, like after a real concert is finished ! Celui-ci est intitulé "I Love Beirut" et il est réalisé dans le cadre de la reconstruction de la ville libanaise. I bought tickets for all time zones and the link was exactly the same. So simple. We were all there, brought together and united by one amazing man. Now his own performances. Well, anyway it is a big number if we know that all money goes for Beirut. The British-Lebanese singer’s I Love Beirut concert will be live-streamed across four time zones via YouTube … Paste as plain text instead, × I was also really tired afterwards, it's not like I had to queue or stand in a crowd for hours but I got that kind of tiredness where I couldn't actually fall asleep for ages! Underwater, 8. Powered by Invision Community, 2020: I Love Beirut, live stream concert, 19 Sept - REVIEWS, https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/you-are-not-alone-why-mika-s-heartfelt-i-love-beirut-concert-was-a-success-1.1080332, https://www.lorientlejour.com/redir/1233323, https://www.mydreams.it/mika-grande-successo-per-i-love-beirut/. I was thinking the same, especially with all those guests... but he wrote that the stats & views look amazing - so maybe the counter on YT was wrong?   Pasted as rich text. Every single person who sat and watched it from beginning to end, the magic of being apart but together. So simple. Because this could change a lot the total number of viewers in the end. I hope that, too! Tickets for Mika’s “I Love Beirut” virtual concert will be available from today, Monday August 24th via Ticketmaster for AED 48 per ticket with all funds going towards Red Cross Lebanon and Save the Children Lebanon. The poems by Etal and Salma were beautiful too. I Love Beirut - MIKA stages a live stream concert in aid of Beirut (EUR) - Events - Universe 4 4 The page or event you were looking for went to the Land of Lost Things. Titled “I Love Beirut” the concert will feature Mika performing a selection of his top tracks such as Relax, Take It Easy and Grace Kelly, live on YouTube across four time zones. Mika and his team created something very beautiful and unique with this gig. Still, 50,000 views is half a million €, that's not too bad. It didn't matter that the theatre was empty, because it wasn't. That didn't really work, but the MFC live afterwards was amazing, because there were so many of those fans I often see at gigs, it felt like meeting everyone after the show and going to a late dinner together. TinyLove_CJ, September 20 in Concert Reviews, If you wish to discuss the live stream concert in a lot more detail with a full review please use this space to do so! But I suppose that for US they unblocked it as it should be the local time. but the excitement definitely won over the nerves! We were obviously with him and Beyrouth, and he was with us and Beyrouth as well. Beautiful additions to the concert included the participation of the beloved Lebanese band Mashrou ‘Leila, singer Kylie Minogue, and movie star Salma Hayek among other stars. But more important is the love and compassion he has shown for his birth country. Beirut born, British-Lebanese singer Mika has announced a very special, intimate livestream concert scheduled for this September. I think the grand total will be a very respectable number! In case we all got addicted. I think Mika will be pleased to know he has my pets approval! Or for us to watch it again and again. The link was the same, so to watch again I didn't wait till 3am but I just rewatched as the first link was still active. Definitely another great example of how Mika's voice can blend well with a female singer. And of course how can I not talk about Ice Cream? The terrible explosion in Beirut’s port killed hundreds, injured thousands and left many more homeless. Salma Hayek – poem „On Beauty” Khalil Gibran, 21. I'm not a Rufus Wainwright fan but that performance of Agnus Dei with the musicians was certainly something special. On September 19, the singer will perform the I Love Beirut concert from a secret location with surprises from friends and all money raised from ticket sales will be donated to charities helping those in Beirut. See our COVID policy here. I made a post on my website but it seems so shallow... Just for the record the setlist of the show: 1. All of us. For a moment I forgot it was pre-recorded and kept wondering where the piano came from, I think Mika needs some alone time with that piano, he seems very attached! Mika + Louane Si t’etais la, 19. More than 100 countries bought tickets to the benefit event – the most recorded on a Ticketmaster event – and 48 countries donated. If not a DVD then a live album would be brilliant. To end the show with Grace Kelly and Love Today was perfect too, very much like his early gigs. We have sent a confirmation email to {USEREMAIL}.   Anyone know if the link for the all time zones was the same, or different? And then the song with Louane, again not someone I've heard of before but that duet was beautiful. © Copyright 2020 Virgin EMI Records All rights reserved. The first time I watched, I was sad for 90% of the gig, even for some of the happier songs, because I just miss him and the feeling of being at a real gig so much. A special intimate show - with some surprises - with all money split between two charities who are working to help the people of Lebanon recover from the terrible explosion in Beirut’s port that killed hundreds, injured thousands and left many more homeless. MIKA's "I Love Beirut" fundraiser concert is one of the most lovely + touching concerts I have seen during COVID. Italian singer Laura Pausini is to perform in the Colosseum as part of the I Love Beirut project organised by the Lebanese singer Mika to support people affected by the devastating explosion in Beirut, his home city, with a major charity concert. Mika announces a live stream benefit concert, Saturday, September 19, to raise funds for those who have been affected by the explosion in Beirut which occurred Tuesday, August 4, and killed over 200 people, wounded more than 6,000 and left 300,000 homeless this month. Mika brought something magical to the show last night and that something is the people. All of us. A perfect balance of showing the hardship of what the Lebanese people are going through and also keeping it up beat and joyful with singing Ice Cream, Lollipop, Grace Kelly and Love Today. — step*mom*goals (@bangtanwinemom) September 20, 2020 I never imagined how a virtual event could be so moving and alive ! To end the show with Grace Kelly and Love Today was perfect too, very much like his early gigs. It doesn't matter that we were in our own homes in different countries. It's WE Love Beirut! Edit: And I forgot about Danna's fans, 27,5 millions! × I had tickets for Europe and US. He wrote more news to come, so I hope he'll let us know eventually. For ages I was excited before the gig too! The whole show was beautiful. Mika has a way of giving hope to people. Mindblowing is a very good word of my state of mind. Mika organise un concert exceptionnel. Origin of Love really made me feel the love, did you all see the message "I thank him very much" at the bottom of the screen? If you wish to discuss the live stream concert in a lot more detail with a full review please use this space to do so! So relevant. The poems by Etal and Salma were beautiful too. I was worried that the youtube feature on my smart USB stick wouldn't work on the TV, I'm so glad it did. For your event’s refund or credit eligibility visit your account or learn more about options for canceled, rescheduled and postponed events. There was lots of emotions, I cried several times, and what it did was to make me feel connected with the city of Beirut and its people. Also wouldn't be right if Mika doesn't get his own lyrics wrong to Underwater. It's us. That explosion (I'm not going to link here, but info is out there) was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions of all time. And if so, I hope that they announce it soon! (Or maybe I was just really missing him on stage... ) But it's quite unbelievable what he and the team made in a couple of weeks, especially since his initial idea was a small garden gig. Yes. It was immense, I love it! How does Mika do the pointy toe thing when he sings Relax, Take it Easy? Mika's virtual charity concert for Beirut in SeptemberParis (AFP) "I Love Beirut": Mika, a singer born in Beirut, will organize a live concert on the Internet on September 19 to benefit the victims of the devastating explosion at the port of the Lebanese capital, said Friday GoFundMe, a fundraising site associated with the operation. On Saturday 19th September I will be broadcasting a very intimate show to raise money for the people of Beirut. xo, The National (English): https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/you-are-not-alone-why-mika-s-heartfelt-i-love-beirut-concert-was-a-success-1.1080332, L'Orient-Le Jour (French): https://www.lorientlejour.com/redir/1233323, Mydreams.it (Italian): https://www.mydreams.it/mika-grande-successo-per-i-love-beirut/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQRtvAQ_4g4, How could I forget that he sang Happy Ending and Tiny Love? By Jem Aswad Lebanese-British singer-songwriter Mika will stage a livestreamed concert to raise funds and awareness for relief in the wake of the explosion in Beirut … Maybe with a little happy tear in his eye.