Braving the Stage at the Best Karaoke Spots Around the World

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Oct 23, 2012 —  With inspiration from singing competitions like American Idol and The Voice, karaoke has taken the world by storm with millions of wannabes trying to sing like Mariah or belt like Bon Jovi. All over the planet, karaoke hotspots keep sprouting up, inviting crowds to swallow some liquid courage before attempting the latest hits on stage while bursting the eardrums of friends and family along the way. Whether you want to glam out like Lady Gaga or trash as hard as Henry Rollins, karaoke bars around the world give you the chance for a few sweet seconds of fame.

The global karaoke craze can be spotted everywhere from Parisian lounges where impeccable crooners offer sultry renditions of Edith Piaf, to LA’s Koreatown where swarms of Psy impersonators stumble through the lyrics of “Gangnam Style”. The shy can try their hand at singing in front of a small group of friends in the privacy of an exclusive karaoke booth, but for the daring, traditional karaoke bars offer the chance to brave the stage and soak in the spotlight without a shred of shame.

So if you’re looking to channel Sinatra’s vocal chops or to unleash your inner pop star, there’s sure to be a karaoke spot with the right crowd and strong enough drinks to help you remember the lyrics to your favorite songs. But with so many options to choose from, we’ve helped narrow it down to our favorite karaoke stages around the world.