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Rainbow Kitten Surprise Electrifies South Florida with A Soul-Stirring Performance
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Deliver A Night of Raw Emotion and Turn the Venue Into a Cathartic Dance Floor – Photos and Review of the Rainbow Kitten Surprise Concert at the FTL War Memorial Auditorium in Ft Lauderdale, FL
The FTL War Memorial Auditorium pulsed with energy last night as indie-rock trailblazers Rainbow Kitten Surprise delivered a spellbinding performance, leaving fans awestruck with their signature blend of poetic lyricism, frenetic energy, and emotional depth. Supported by the gritty, soulful sounds of opener Michael Marcagi, the concert was a masterful display of live music—raw, unpredictable, and utterly unforgettable. The historic War Memorial Auditorium, (which recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation before reopening last year) provided the perfect, intimate yet energetic setting for the night’s performances.
The night kicked off with Michael Marcagi, whose gravelly vocals and bluesy, folk-infused rock immediately captivated the crowd. Armed with his guitar, a full backing band and a voice that carried both weariness and defiance, Marcagi’s stripped-down set felt like an intimate backroom session, with the audience hanging onto every lyric. Tracks like “Keep Me Honest” and “Scared to Start” resonated deeply, their raw honesty serving as the perfect prelude to the emotional rollercoaster Rainbow Kitten Surprise would soon take fans on. By the time he closed his set, the room was buzzing, eager for what was to come.
As the lights dimmed and the opening chords of “Mission to Mars” reverberated through the auditorium, the crowd erupted. Lead singer Ela Melo emerged like a force of nature, her voice soaring between haunting whispers and guttural cries, commanding the room with an almost spiritual intensity. The band expertly locked into a groove so tight it felt like a single organism, shifting seamlessly from frenetic rock to soulful balladry. The show was also complemented by an incredible light show, with the colorful hues gently shifting during slow songs and strobing through the color spectrum to a point of near overstimulation during the faster tracks.
Highlights of the night included a thunderous rendition of “Devil Like Me,” which had the entire venue singing along, and a stripped-down, acoustic performance of “First Class” that left the audience in hushed reverence. Melo’s stage presence was magnetic—part preacher, part punk poet—pulling fans into every emotional twist and turn. The crowd, a mix of longtime devotees and newcomers, responded in kind, turning the auditorium into a sea of swaying arms and shouted refrains as the band closed off the first part of their set with “Superstar” and “Run“. After a roaring ovation, Rainbow Kitten Surprise returned for a three-song encore, blasting through “Polite Company” and “Thanks for Coming” before closing with “It’s Called: Freefall,” the viral hit that builds from a simmering whisper into a full-blown anthem. As the final chords rang out, the crowd stood frozen for a beat—exhausted, euphoric, and already craving more.
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Luli Fama celebrates its Paradise Found Cruise ’27 swimwear and resortwear collection with a luxury Miami launch at its Dadeland Mall boutique.
August 20, 2026
Miami swimwear favorite Luli Fama is stepping into Cruise ’27 with Paradise Found, a new swimwear and resortwear collection inspired by tropical escapes, exotic prints and effortless vacation glamour.
South Florida Insider has already taken a closer look at the Luli Fama Paradise Found collection, and it feels made for Miami.
The new Cruise ’27 collection combines the bold, body-confident swimwear Luli Fama is known for with elevated resort pieces designed to move effortlessly from the beach and pool to cocktails and dinner.
On Thursday, August 20, Luli Fama will celebrate Paradise Found with an exclusive evening at its newest Dadeland Mall boutique in Miami, complete with fashion, light bites, personalized surprises, and a luxe espresso martini bar.
Inside Luli Fama’s Paradise Found Cruise ’27 Collection
Paradise Found is inspired by the feeling of discovering a hidden tropical retreat.
Think lush landscapes, warm golden hour light, exotic patterns, and silhouettes made for somewhere beautiful.
The collection features Luli Fama signatures, including flattering ruched details, seamless construction, adjustable fits, and statement swimwear, alongside an expanded selection of resortwear.
We especially love the pieces that blur the line between swim and ready-to-wear.
Flowing dresses, sleek coverups, and body-skimming silhouettes make it easy to transition from a sun-drenched afternoon to an evening out without losing that relaxed resort feeling.
It is sensual, polished, and unmistakably Miami.
Luli Fama Brings Luxury Resort Style to Miami
There is a reason Paradise Found feels so natural in South Florida.
In Miami, resortwear is not reserved for vacation.
A swimsuit can become part of an outfit. A coverup can take you to lunch. A flowing resort dress can carry you from an afternoon by the water straight into cocktails and dinner.
Luli Fama has always understood that lifestyle.
Paradise Found takes it a step further, creating a Cruise ’27 wardrobe that feels as appropriate for a tropical getaway as it does for a weekend in Miami.
The campaign captures that mood beautifully, pairing the collection with palms, lush greenery, tropical architecture and the kind of sun soaked setting that makes you want to extend your vacation indefinitely.
Paradise Found Comes to Luli Fama at Dadeland Mall
Luli Fama will bring the world of Paradise Found to life on Thursday, August 20 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at its newest boutique at Dadeland Mall in Miami.
The intimate celebration will bring together invited guests, influencers, celebrities and media for an early look at Cruise ’27.
Luli Fama is also dressing invited guests in pieces from the brand, allowing the new collection to be experienced the way it was designed to be worn: in motion, styled and out for the evening.
Luli After Hours Espresso Martini Bar
Fashion is only part of the experience.
For the Paradise Found celebration, Luli Fama is introducing Luli After Hours, an Espresso Martini Bar inspired by the glamour of the collection.
Guests will be able to sip three specialty espresso martinis created for the evening.
The Luli Babe puts a polished spin on the classic espresso martini, while Golden Hour pairs salted caramel with edible gold shimmer. Miami After Dark takes a richer approach with chocolate hazelnut and a cocoa dust finish.
Along with cocktails, guests can expect light bites, curated details and a special personalized surprise.
The result feels less like a traditional retail event and more like checking into a private resort for the evening.
A Miami Swimwear Brand Celebrates at Home
For a brand with such a strong connection to South Florida, launching Paradise Found in Miami feels especially fitting.
Luli Fama has built its identity around colorful, confident swimwear and resort fashion with a distinctly tropical point of view.
Paradise Found carries that identity into Cruise ’27 while giving it a more elevated, escapist mood.
And with Luli Fama’s newest boutique now at Dadeland Mall, Miami shoppers have another destination to experience the brand in person.
After getting our own closer look at Luli Fama’s Paradise Found Cruise ’27 collection, we can safely say the name fits.
Paradise has officially been found, and this time, it is in Miami.
Check out the collection HERE
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