The pre-match show for the World Cup final on October 28 will be hosted by singer Mika. The singer will perform a unique 5-minute performance during the pre-match entertainment. He will be joined on stage by the choir of the Maîtrise Populaire of the Opéra-Comique. “Together, they will perform a colorful mix of Mika’s best-known songs, rearranged for the occasion, to share a musical journey with spectators,” World Rugby said in a press release. “I am delighted to be part of the 2023 Rugby World Cup final,” says the former juror of “The Voice”. The ambition of this show is to create a bubble of energy, love, color and joy with the children of the Maîtrise Populaire de l’Opéra-Comique, so that all spectators can then fully enjoy the show. intensity of the finalists’ anthems and an exceptional rugby match. »
After being announced as sponsor of the program in May 2023, Mika worked on the Mêlée des Chœurs project on the interpretation of the national anthems and on the preparation of the show.
“A spectacular musical show, which will set the tone for an exceptional finale”
“The 2023 Rugby World Cup final will be the sporting event of the year, and we are very pleased to welcome internationally renowned artist Mika to this occasion. Rugby fans, in the stadium and all around the globe, will be able to enjoy a spectacular musical show, which will set the tone for an exceptional final to close the France 2023 adventure.” rejoices Bill Beaumont, the President of World Rugby.
It now remains to know the poster for this final. It will be played between New Zealand and Argentina who face each other this Friday (9 p.m.) in the first semi-final. The winner will face the one between South Africa and England 24 hours later, still at the Stade de France.
