Mika!

Shan, Ben, E-Ping, and I went for the Mika concert at the Brixton Academy. Unfortunately, Jon was unable to make it that day. Brixton Academy is a very nice location for concerts. Although it's an indoor location, once inside you somehow feel like it's an outdoor stage cos of the wide spaces and overhanging balconies. It's small size (relative to the O2) also makes it feel quite cosy.













Mika was just recently awarded the Best Breakthrough Act at the Brit Awards. His more well-known songs include "Grace Kelly", "Big Girls", "Lollipop", and "Love Today". You should check out his website which has excerpts from his songs. I like how it's so whimsical and carnival-like.













The whole performance was very feel-good and whimsical. Lots of jumping, lots of hand-swaying, and sing-a-long whenever we knew the lyrics :) I also thought the lighting and decor was very good. It fit in very well with his style of music and the atmosphere of the night.










Even the encore was hilarious. The musicians, dancers, and Mika himself dressed up in animal costumes and acted out a silly skit. Then as Mika burst into "Lollipop", giant balloons started to fall from the ceiling, and tons of confetti was blown about. Great way to end a happy concert :)