With a growing catalogue of bold synth-pop originals and viral performances under his belt, Mickey Callisto continues to prove he is one of Britain’s most magnetic emerging artists.
The Sunderland native, affectionately dubbed the “Mackem Freddie Mercury,” recently stunned fans with a stripped-back rendition of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody during an intimate acoustic room session – an encore that gave even non-Queen fans goosebumps and sparked exclamations that he sounded “exactly like a reincarnated Freddie.”
Callisto’s acoustic set had already showcased his vibrant artistry with two originals, including his latest track Homospace, a playful and electrifying synth-driven anthem celebrating individuality. But when the crowd demanded more, Callisto sat down at the piano and delivered a spine-tingling performance of Queen’s 1975 masterpiece.
From the very first notes, his vocals soared with uncanny precision, commanding the room with both power and vulnerability. Audience members swayed, sang, and cheered along as the performance built to its triumphant climax, before erupting into a standing ovation.
The encore was more than just a cover; it was a reminder of Callisto’s unique ability to channel Mercury’s spirit while infusing his own personality and theatrical flair. “It was honestly stunning,” one fan said. “Not only did he nail the vocals, he had the entire room singing as if we were part of one massive choir.”
For Callisto, moments like this are the culmination of a whirlwind year. From his breakout appearance on Britain’s Got Talent—where Simon Cowell praised him as “unforgettable” and Alesha Dixon called his voice “sensational”—to his viral Bohemian Rhapsody flashmob in Paris with pianist Julien Cohen and 11-year-old guitar prodigy Olly Pearson (now surpassing 300 million views), his rise has been nothing short of meteoric.