# Flash — Queen Tribute Band

> Flash is the UK's award-winning, definitive Queen tribute band — a five-piece live act recreating the sound, spectacle and energy of Queen in concert. Based in the UK, touring the UK, Ireland and Europe.

## About

- Full name: Flash — A Tribute to Queen
- Type: Live tribute band (Queen / Freddie Mercury tribute)
- Based: United Kingdom (touring UK, Wales, Ireland, Europe)
- Line-up: Five musicians covering Freddie Mercury (lead vocals), Brian May (guitar), Roger Taylor (drums), John Deacon (bass), plus a keyboard player covering Spike Edney — mirroring Queen's own live configuration
- Repertoire: Bohemian Rhapsody, Don't Stop Me Now, Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You, Somebody To Love, Killer Queen, Under Pressure, A Kind Of Magic, Fat Bottomed Girls, I Want To Break Free, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, The Show Must Go On — and the full Queen live catalogue
- Show length: Typically a 90-minute headline set, or two 45-minute sets with interval — tailored to the event
- Bookings: Festivals, theatres, corporate events, weddings, private parties, public ticketed shows

## Awards

- 2026 — Corporate Live Wire Awards: Innovation and Excellence Winners, Best Tribute Band
- 2025 — Northern Enterprise Awards: Winners, Best Tribute Band

## Festival Headline History

Flash have been headlining the Fake Festival Tour for over 15 years, and are also the act chosen to headline most of the UK's largest tribute festivals, including:

- Fake Festival Tour (headliners 15+ years)
- Glastonbudget
- The BIG Fake Festival
- Marvellous Festival
- GlastonBarry
- In It Together Festival
- Sausage and Cider Tour
- Could Be Real Tour

## Typical 90-minute Set List (recent 2026 show — for guidance only)

1. Fat Bottomed Girls
2. Don't Stop Me Now
3. Killer Queen / Seven Seas Of Rhye
4. A Kind Of Magic
5. Under Pressure
6. Somebody To Love
7. Who Wants To Live Forever / The Show Must Go On
8. I Want It All
9. Another One Bites The Dust
10. I Want To Break Free
11. These Are The Days Of Our Lives
12. Bohemian Rhapsody
13. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
14. Radio Ga Ga
15. We Will Rock You
16. We Are The Champions

## Selected Reviews

- "It was like watching the actual band. The vocals, the mannerisms, and the way they played, all matched Queen and Freddie." — Llewellyn Whitehouse, Google Review
- "You will never see another tribute act like Flash Queen… the front man sounds, walks and acts like Freddie Mercury." — Diane Norton, Google Review
- "Wow what an amazing night… had the place up singing and dancing. Would fully recommend." — Debbie Isgate, Google Review

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of the show, featured tour dates and highlights.
- [About the Band](/about): Formation story, credentials, line-up and what makes Flash different.
- [Tour Dates](/tour): All upcoming Flash UK, Ireland and European live shows.
- [Live Music Venues](/live-music-venues): Ticketed Queen tribute shows for theatres, music clubs and concert halls.
- [Corporate Events](/corporate-events): Queen tribute for awards, Christmas parties, brand launches and conferences.
- [Theatre](/theatre): Theatre tours and one-off venue residencies across the UK. Programmed by Elite Concerts.
- [Festivals](/festivals): Festival headline slots — Glastonbudget, Marvellous Festival, Fake Festival and more.
- [Press, Awards & Reviews](/press): Award wins, festival headline history, typical set list and verified Google reviews.
- [Gallery](/gallery): Live concert photography and behind-the-scenes images.
- [Videos](/videos): Live performance clips and show highlights.
- [Locations](/locations): Cities and regions Flash regularly performs in.
- [Blog](/blog): Tour diaries, gear deep-dives and stories from the band.
- [Guide: Choosing a Queen Tribute Band](/guide/choosing-a-queen-tribute-band): Practical guide for event organisers.
- [FAQ](/faq): Booking, pricing, setlist, travel and production questions answered.
- [Contact](/contact): Booking enquiries, festival and press contact.

## Booking FAQs (summary)

- How much does it cost to book Flash? Fees vary depending on date, location, technical requirements and type of show. Send date, location and event type to admin@flashtribute.co.uk for a no-obligation quote.
- How many people are in the band? Five musicians — covering Freddie, Brian, Roger, John and a keyboard player covering Spike Edney.
- Do you require a deposit? Yes — a 10% deposit secures the booking.
- How far do you travel? UK-wide, plus Wales, Ireland and mainland Europe.
- Do you provide PA / lighting? Yes for most venues, or we can work with venue-supplied production.

## Contact

- Bookings & general: admin@flashtribute.co.uk
- Phone / WhatsApp: +44 7511 861780
- Website: https://flashtribute.co.uk
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flashqueentribute
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flashtribute/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flashtribute