Mike Posner had the crowd jumping, swaying side-to-side on cue and repeating affirmations to themselves out loud, saying “I am free” and “It’s a beautiful day to be alive” in his street performance in the 2025 Sonic Lunch concert series.

Posner brought a wave of energy to a crowd that filled Liberty Plaza and surrounded the stage on Liberty Street, with children playing in heaps of bubbles and viewers enjoying the show from their foldable chairs under string lights. Through sprinkles of rain and cloudy skies, the crowd had no problem belting out some of his top hits, including “Please Don’t Go,” “Cooler Than Me” and “I Took a Pill in Ibiza.”

Originally from Southfield, Posner said, “It’s great to be back,” referring to the greater Detroit area and his mother, who was right in front of

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