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On Saturday, **May 16, 2020**, there will be the second **[QUEEN RELIVED](https://www.queenrelived.com/) by Queenie** concert, which will bring you back to the days when **Freddie Mercury** captivated the whole world from the concert stages.

The music of the famous **Queen** with their legendary frontman will return on stage through the successful band **QUEENIE**, which is considered **one of the best tribute bands in the world**. Live and in original tunes, they will play their precise show in **the second biggest concert hall in Europe**.

In cooperation with the show & stage designer **Martin Hruška**, who has worked on projects for e.g. **Leoš Mareš, Marpo, Lucie** and even **Madonna**, the music of **Queen will come to life again on the pompous stage worthy of Freddie Mercury himself**.
Do not miss the **QUEEN RELIVED** world tour premiere and experience the atmosphere of a concert of the biggest band of the Eighties.

Tickets are available on the **Ticketportal and Ticketmaster** network in the price range from 990 CZK to 1890 CZK. 

Partners of the event:

O2 arena


TicketPortal CZ


Ticketmaster


Frekvence 1



Tickets:

[http://bit.ly/QueenRelived](http://bit.ly/QueenRelived)


[http://bit.ly/QueenRelivedTicketmaster](http://bit.ly/QueenRelivedTicketmaster)


[www.queenrelived.eu](www.queenrelived.eu)


[www.O2arena.cz](www.O2arena.cz)


[www.queenie.cz](www.queenie.cz)

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“//It is a very nice conclusion to our work on Freddie. The musical could not have been made without us, and although in the extended Thálie nomination they nominated me specifically, this means recognition of our whole band for the work we did on the musical. I am proud of us//,” comments **Michael** with excitement in his face.

**Congratulations** to Michael and the band on behalf of the whole editorial board.

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**Popular hits of the British icon will be played by the Czech band Queenie, which is considered one of the best tribute bands in the world. The music experience will be supported by an impressive light and multimedia show. Concert tickets will become available in the coming days.**

The whole concert show will be a celebration and a commemoration of the famous band. _“With this concert, we want to create an atmosphere which the audience would experience at a real concert with Freddie Mercury. We decided to create a stage worthy of concerts of the world's biggest bands,”_ says Martin Zoubek on behalf of the organizing agency.

Famous songs, which are still aired by radio stations worldwide, will be played by the Czech band Queenie. It is one of **the most successful and recognized** tribute groups ever. They play the songs of Queen in authentic arrangements and costumes, and play them like no one else. The band Queenie was formed thirteen years ago and since then has had over 1 200 concerts, one fourth of them abroad, including several tours e.g. in Scandinavia or Belgium, a show in Vietnam, a performance at the famous Montreux Jazz Festival, where Queen played in the Eighties, and concerts **at the birthday celebration of the British Queen Elizabeth II or of Dominik Hašek**.

_“We have state-of-the-art equipment, lights and large screens. It will be the biggest concert ever performed in our „tribute“ genre. We have involved the show and stage designer Martin Hruška, who is a worldwide recognized professional and who in the past worked for the biggest stars, including Madonna,”_ says **Michael Kluch, frontman of the band**, whose portrayal of **Freddie Mercury** can give the goosebumps to the audience.

The show has big ambitions. In the future, the band plans to go on a European and world tour with it to further spread the legacy of the legendary Queen. With a bombastic stage design and songs in their original arrangements and tunes – which is nearly impossible, considering Mercury's phenomenal vocal range – this is a plan that must work out.

Hruška's ambitious scene design for the upcoming **Queen Relived** show features not only a giant stage but also a "bridge" in the form of two long arrows stretching through the entire hall. Thanks to that, the audience will have the musicians practically within arm‘s reach. **The lighting design of the concert will make use of the latest technologies and methods.**

**Queen Relived** show will take place at **O2 Arena** in Prague on **May 15, 2020**. Tickets will be available from September 11, 2019 on the Ticketportal network in the price range from 990 CZK to 1 890 CZK.

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We are happy and proud to have participated in this event along with this year's guests incl. **Elton John, Sting, Slash, Tom Jones, Janet Jackson, ZZ Top and Quincy Jones**.

This year, on July 6th, a new concert stage moving across the whole **Geneva lake**, known as the "**Rock Boat**", was unveiled – and there, in the middle of the lake under the Alps, we played the **premiere** show as **the main band** on its deck. We became the **first** ever Czech band and the **first** ever tribute band to perform at this festival. It was a marvelous experience, which became even more special when the first tones of the **Bohemian Rhapsody** resounded in front of the statue of **Mercury**, as if the captain had read our playlist. A very intense and unforgettable moment. And for the song **Under Pressure** we had a special guest, amazing **Milan Šatník**!

**Montreux** is an awesome place, which many bands and artists (including **Queen**) visited to live, create and record. We had already performed here **twice** before, participating in **Freddie Mercury** memorials in 2008 and in 2017. This year, however, it was our first time here at an event not directly related to Queen.

We would like to thank everyone and especially our wonderful audience. **We are happy!**

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It has already become a tradition that **Leoš Mareš** organizes **spectacular concerts** with great stage sets, modern shows and popular guests. This year he has had the idea of inviting **Queenie** and letting the audience take a look into the past at the **legendary Queen's** show at **Live AID** at Wembley in 1985. Yesterday the first of his three sold out concerts took place; today and tomorrow two more are coming.

_“When we first heard about this idea, it seemed crazy, but we immediately got inspired by it and after yesterday's show we can say that this Leoš‘s idea was absolutely great! We enjoyed it a lot, the audience was outright electrifying. It was an amazing experience, but also a great responsibility. We decided to donate the fee to the **[Mercury Phoenix Trust](http://www.mercuryphoenixtrust.com/)**. We found it to be the right thing to do, as the show was an interpretation of Live AID, and Leoš Mareš agreed! **Many thanks to Leoš for the invitation!** There's no one here who could have have achieved what he has. We are looking forward to discovering what he will surprise everyone with next year,”_ add **Queenie** unanimously.

edit: Radio Ga Ga from the performance at Leoš Mareš‘s show:
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fotocredit: Michala Rusaňuková, Lukáš Navara

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Under Karel Janák direction, a rather sharp script turned into a remarkable work of art, mainly thanks to the superb interpretation of the legendary band‘s songs, which were played live by Queenie, one of the world's most renowned Queen tribute bands. Their frontman, Michael Kluch, starred as Freddie Mercury, and together with the band, Jiří Korn (band manager’s representative), and other protagonists they presented a fascinating, breathtaking performance full of emotions. The artists on the packed stage were rewarded with a thunderous final applause including a standing ovation. This last performance of the musical, organized outside of Prague, was a somewhat secret but very pompous farewell to the audience.

**We have asked Michael Kluch, who plays the lead role as Freddie Mercury: What was behind such an unexpected end?**

“I'm very sad about it, both for myself and the band and for the other artists who spent a lot of time and energy preparing this performance and expected the result of their effort to last. It is obvious that none of the performers can influence the copyright factors. That is purely a matter of production.”

**Am I to understand that the theater‘s copyright ended with this performance?**

“We don't even know exactly how it was done with the copyright. We know only that there was some conflict regarding an infringement of the copyright in this performance, which is why today it was probably the last time we played it. A new version is being prepared. The new script’s concept would not need the approval of the Queen group copyright holders, but for now it does not seem promising.

**Is the script not good?**

“I don't want to evaluate the script as such, but Queen without Queen?! That's nonsense to me. Culture is supposed to entertain and enrich people, not to look for ways to bypass some rules – that's not how we want to be. With the band, we perform all over the world and we do care how people abroad see us and what they say about us. If we want to be a proud nation, we can't just constantly work around things in some cunning ways.”

**So will you and Queenie not take part in the next version?**

“I don’t think so at the moment. We are proud of our previous work on the musical, we enjoyed doing it and we would be glad to continue with the original version. However, if it‘s true that the authors‘ consent has never been issued at all, our efforts to carry on with this project would most likely be pointless. As I have already mentioned, we cannot, and indeed do not want to, participate in something that infringes copyright.”

**What’s the situation with the copyright and Queenie?**

“For organizing concerts, the consent of the authors is not necessary – only the organizer of each event where we play pays the authors royalties according to the rules. We do not need to handle that part.”

**What are you preparing in the near future?**

“We are planning a lot of concerts both in our country and around the world, even though, unfortunately, we cannot be everywhere. In April we will play in Sweden and Costa Rica, but Prague fans can enjoy our show on April 16, from 19:00, at Retro Music Hall. In May, besides Denmark and Prague, we will bring our Queen Relived show to Olomouc, Pilsen and České Budějovice, where the concert tickets are already sold out. I can't remember all the concerts we've arranged, but we will also play in other cities, so hopefully there will be something for every fan. We are also preparing one special pearl, but that one is still a secret.”

**Which concert are you looking forward to most?**

“We look forward to all our concerts, and we enjoy them to the fullest. If I should name just one though, I am thinking of our most recent addition – we have been invited to the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival, with Sir Elton John as its main star this year.

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It is not "just another concert" for us. It is a return to our roots and, at the same time, a confirmation of the journey we have taken over these twenty years. Memories of 2008 come back to us, when we had the honour of performing at the then Mercury Montreux Memorial as the historically first tribute band from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Back then, we were at the beginning, full of determination and dreams. Today, we return as experienced professionals with seven sold-out O2 arenas, tours across Europe, and more than 1,400 concerts under our belts. Yet, as we approach the shores of the lake and see those familiar Alpine peaks, we feel the same flutter in our stomachs as we did back then. It is respect. Respect for the music that connects us all, and for the place where Freddie found his second home.

**The Magic of a Place Where Time Stands Still**

Imagine this: You are standing on the waterfront, the majestic peaks of the Alps towering above you, and before you stretches the calm surface of the lake that once provided peace to the soul of **Freddie Mercury** himself. It was here, in this picturesque corner of the world, that the **Queen** frontman found his sanctuary in the final years of his life. This is where the albums Jazz or Made in Heaven were created in the famous Mountain Studios. And this is where his iconic bronze statue stands with its fist raised to the sky, silently watching over this magical place.

Performing at Freddie Days is specific in its atmosphere. The audience here does not consist of random passers-by, but the most loyal "die-hard" fans from all over the world – from Japan to Brazil to the UK. When we performed here in the past, for example at the **Montreux Jazz Festival** or during previous editions of the **Mercury Montreux Memorial**, we felt that indescribable energy. Playing for such an audience is the hardest, yet most beautiful test. These spectators know every note, every beat of **Roger Taylor's** cymbal, every guitar solo by **Brian May**. And that is exactly why we are going there. Our philosophy of "concert theatre," our insistence on original keys and authentic arrangements, finds its most appreciative audience in Montreux. When **Michael Kluch**, whose vocal abilities and performance were even honoured with a Thalia Award nomination, hits the first notes of **Bohemian Rhapsody** or **The Show Must Go On** in an environment where these songs resonate more strongly than anywhere else in the world, a magical connection is born. It is not playing at being Queen; it is a tribute to Queen in its purest possible form.

**Queenie's Concert Theatre on the World Stage**

Why do we speak of it so poetically? Because performing in Montreux is not just "another tour stop." It is like visiting someone's home. The invitation to **Freddie Days** is, for us, a confirmation that the path we set out on back in 2006 makes sense. We are often asked what the difference is between a concert in the O2 arena and a performance in Montreux. In the O2 arena, we create a monumental show with pyrotechnics and giant screens – it is a celebration of Queen's magnitude. In Montreux, however, it is about intimacy and a spiritual connection. It is a dialogue between us, the audience, and the legacy of **Freddie Mercury**.

To be chosen as the main musical program for such a significant event is a huge success for a Czech band. It is no secret that the organisers in Montreux are extremely demanding when it comes to quality. Because in Montreux, you don't just play for the ears; you play for the heart. And for us, it truly is a matter of the heart, because it is a place where we feel part of something bigger.

**September 4, 2026**

If you are planning a trip to Switzerland, do not miss this event. It is not just a concert. It is a family gathering. A family united by a love for music that changed the world. And if you can't make it to Montreux, follow our social media. We will bring you photos and videos so you can soak up the atmosphere, at least from afar.

We look forward to seeing you, whether beneath the Alps or at any of our other concerts.

Yours, **Queenie**

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