There are songs every singer loves, and there are songs most singers quietly dodge, because they expose everything in one breath. “Bohemian Rhapsody” sits at the top of that list, because it tests control, range, timing, and nerve, all at once. That is why Mickey Callisto, real name Michael Spence, choosing it live feels like a dare, not a safe cover. He did not trim the hard parts, rush the switches, or hide behind a quick chorus, and the crowd can sense that instantly.
Mickey’s rise still feels unreal, because he went from a London mobile phone shop to Britain’s Got Talent in 2025, then straight into national buzz. His “pop star from space” persona mixes glam, theater, and pure joy, with clear nods to Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, and Prince.
In live rooms, he leans into theatrical hand movements, fearless eye contact, and a stadium-rock energy that turns strangers into a choir. He steps out in sequined, space-age fits, and somehow makes even a smaller venue feel like Wembley for the whole song.
The wild part is how fast one fearless song choice can change the conversation, especially after viral scenes like that late-2025 Paris flashmob.
Bohemian Rhapsody – Mickey Callisto cover LIVE
What does Mickey sound like when the spotlight is on his own story? The answer is “Slave To The Man.” The live Queen moment shows nerve, range, and control. This track shows identity. Released September 26, 2025, it is his breakout original on Ripe Records, and it captures the same fearless energy in a sound that is fully his.
Mickey Callisto – Slave To The Man
If “Slave To The Man” felt like a full-on anthem, this next clip shows how it actually got built. Mickey sits at the keyboard and breaks the track down piece by piece, explaining the “space disco” vibe, the layers, and the vocal stacking that creates that choir-style punch in the chorus. It also connects the dots back to his Queen influence, because that same studio layering mindset is what makes the big moments land.