Mika: The Flamboyant Voice of Modern Pop

Lebanese-born British singer-songwriter known for his theatrical falsetto, kaleidoscopic pop anthems, and unapologetically vibrant persona.Born in Beirut during civil war, relocated internationally before settling in London. Overcame childhood bullying and dyslexia through music. Achieved global fame with 2007 debut album 'Life in Cartoon Motion'. Advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness.
  • Fled war-torn Beirut at age 1, living in Paris before settling in London at 9. His family home was firebombed in Paris due to his father's hostage rescue work.
  • Severely bullied at school for his sexuality and undiagnosed dyslexia, leading to a nervous breakdown at 12. Began composing music as therapy.
  • Debut single 'Grace Kelly' was rejected by every major UK label. He self-released it, topping charts in 11 countries and selling 5.8 million copies.
  • Kept his sexuality private until 2012, fearing industry backlash, before coming out in an interview advocating for LGBTQ+ youth.
  • Suffered severe depression during his third album's production, later creating the documentary 'Stardust' about mental health in the music industry.
  • Hosted Eurovision 2022 in Turin and serves as judge on France's 'The Voice' and Italy's 'X Factor', mentoring winners in both countries.