With a repertoire of show-stopping performances rapidly gaining international attention, Mickey Callisto has once again left audiences spellbound with his live cover of Queen’s “I Want It All” at an intimate party.
Delivering maximum emotion and powerhouse vocals, Callisto stunned those in attendance with a performance that radiated natural Freddie Mercury-like energy, while firmly maintaining his own distinctive style. From the first note, it was clear that Callisto is not merely emulating a legend—he is a formidable talent in his own right.
Callisto’s electrifying stage presence and vocal prowess have been consistently recognized by fans across social media. Admirers shared glowing reactions: “Absolutely amazing, I got Freddie vibes from Mickey so good he is,” “He’s special, very talented, and clearly loaded with the kind of energy to pull off these songs,” and “Mickey is more than only Freddie.
He is Mickey with all his passion for Freddie, but he is Mickey. He is a gifted singer, not an imitator.” Comments from around the world, from South Africa to Venezuela, celebrated his ability to channel Mercury’s intensity while delivering performances filled with heart and originality.
The Sunderland-born 28-year-old first captured widespread attention during his 2025 Britain’s Got Talent audition, where he performed Queen’s “Who Wants to Live Forever.” The dramatic, soaring performance immediately won over the judges, earning him four yeses and prompting comparisons to the late Freddie Mercury. Judges Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli praised his stagecraft and mastery of Mercury’s vocal style, with Tonioli noting that Callisto “had all the mannerisms down to a tee.” Uploaded on March 23, 2025, the audition has since garnered over 1.2 million views, with fans hailing it as the start of a remarkable musical journey.
Callisto’s flair for dramatic and theatrical presentation was further highlighted in a viral flash mob rendition of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” in the Place de la Contrescarpe, Paris. Joined by fellow BGT contestant and guitarist Olly Pearson, Callisto delivered the song to unsuspecting locals, arriving in a carriage and commanding the stage with his commanding vocals. The video, filmed in July 2025, has amassed over 500 million views on social media, receiving praise from the surviving members of Queen, who commented, “We absolutely love this.” Callisto himself admitted to being “shocked” by the overwhelming response, likening the sensation to “scoring a goal at the Stadium of Light for Sunderland.”
Fans continue to celebrate Callisto’s rising stardom: “Better than Adam Lambert and Marc Martel. Best Queen singer I’ve ever heard,” “This kid is great—saw him on AGT and just blew me away,” and “Mickey deserves an opportunity to sing with Queen—it’s a huge tribute to Freddie.” From intimate stages to global viral moments, Callisto consistently demonstrates his ability to connect with audiences through both technical mastery and heartfelt delivery.
Callisto’s choice of material is no accident. Queen’s “I Want It All” and “Who Wants to Live Forever” are among the band’s most demanding compositions, combining intricate melodies with dramatic intensity.
Whether performing in a crowded party, a viral flash mob, or on a televised stage, Mickey Callisto continues to prove himself as a rare talent capable of honoring Freddie Mercury’s monumental legacy while asserting his own singular voice.
For audiences worldwide, he represents the thrilling emergence of a new generation of performers—one that embraces bold showmanship, technical brilliance, and emotional depth in equal measure.
