Queen Extravaganza, the official tribute band of legendary rock band Queen, has announced a UK and Ireland tour in 2025 to mark the 50th anniversary of the release of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. The tour will see them perform at 25 venues across Europe, and tickets for the dates go on general sale at 10am BST Friday, July 12th. It is produced with the full backing of Roger Taylor and Brian May as detailed on their website.
“We hand-pick the most incredible musicians for Queen Extravaganza – and they do a fantastic job honouring our songs. It’s a great show, designed to celebrate the legacy of Queen for fans of all ages,” said Taylor in a statement about the tribute band.
Since forming, Queen Extravaganza has played nearly 200 dates across the world and appeared on TV shows like American Idol. The band is known for their excellent performances of Queen’s hits such as ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘Another One Bites the Dust’, and ‘We Will Rock You’. Fans attending the 2025 tour can expect to hear these classic hits and more.
Adam Lambert, who has been performing with Queen as its lead vocalist over the past few years, recently said that he and the band found a way to discuss Freddie Mercury’s sexuality “in a respectful manner”. He revealed that “they’re not usually comfortable speaking about Freddie’s sexuality on camera” during his Adam Lambert: Out, Loud and Proud documentary.
Queen Extravaganza’s tour will kick off on January 28th at Liverpool Empire, and will hit other major cities like Nottingham, Dublin, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Cardiff before wrapping up at London’s O2 Indigo on March 2nd. May described Queen Extravaganza as “not just a tribute band, but an extension of the Queen family”, whose dedication to excellence is now legendary
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