Flash mob (noun): a group of people summoned (as by email or text message) to a designated location at a specified time to perform an indicated action before dispersing.
While scrolling through social media on September 9, 2025, many people came across a clip headlined “The most INSANE Bohemian Rhapsody Flashmob you will ever see!!” We’ll leave that to you but the video of the street performance Queen masterpiece uploaded that day by Julien Cohen, just may live up to that lofty billing.
The clip begins with a trio of female vocalists singing from a first floor window above a cafe. They’re quickly joined by a pair of singers and Cohen, on piano, all of whom are in the open plaza directly below. Soon, one of several cameras cuts to a fellow singing from another window, while yet another shows the reactions of passersby on a beautiful, sunny Parisian day.
Suddenly, a horseless carriage driver appears, named Mickey Callisto, also holding a microphone—who bears a slight resemblance to Freddie Mercury—to sing the familiar “Mama, just killed a man” lyric. The crowd reacts accordingly.
More surprises arrive in rapid-fire fashion: a young man behind a drum kit is revealed, as does an 11 year-old guitarist in high top black Converse sneakers and shades, who goes by the name of Guitar Olly, to do the Brian May solo. Meanwhile, the three female singers, who started things off, have made it downstairs.
Impressive Achievements from the “Bohemian Rhapsody” Flashmob in Paris
YouTube Views: The video, posted on Julien Cohen’s channel, skyrocketed to over 1.5 million views within the first 24 hours—and now, just three days later, it’s over 5 million views, proving the global fascination with this unforgettable performance.
Social Media Buzz: Across TikTok and Instagram, the video has racked up nearly 30 million likes and thousands of shares, showing just how quickly the performance captured hearts and went viral.
Facebook Impact: A Facebook post featuring the flashmob drew over 50 million views and 6 million likes in just 24 hours, demonstrating the massive attention and excitement from fans worldwide.
Star-Studded Performance: Mickey Callisto led as the main vocalist, while 11-year-old guitar prodigy Olly Pearson delivered a jaw-dropping solo. Alongside nearly 30 other talented artists, they created a spectacular, show-stopping performance that left audiences in awe.
He previously appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, and according to GBN, he accomplished a show first by being the first performer to be given two golden buzzers by the judges in a single season.
Fans were upset with judge Simon Cowell when he quickly hit the buzzer in the show’s semi-finals to send Pearson through to the finals. Cowell admitted, “I probably went a little bit early, but I was so excited, and it was just so brilliant.” Fans were upset, it seems, because they wanted to see Pearson’s full performance.
“He was bloody brilliant, seriously, and he’s so small and talented, and carries magic,” Cowell said of Pearson’s Britain’s Got Talent performances.
Singer Callisto noted, “Never in a million years would I have thought I would be coming in on a horse and carriage in Paris singing Bohemian Rhapsody.”
The video was shared in the “Made Me Smile” subreddit, among others, and everybody loved it.