Flash | A Tribute to QUEEN International Queen Tribute Band : 'As Close As It Gets' - BBC

Based in United Kingdom

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

RATED
10 / 10 from 1 review

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Flash is the most authentic live Queen tribute band, delivering a powerhouse performance that brings the magic of Freddie Mercury and Queen’s legendary music to life. Described by the BBC as “As close as it gets,” Flash has been chosen by some of the country’s largest tribute festival promoters, cementing our reputation as one of the premier Queen tribute acts.

With incredible attention to detail, we recreate the look, energy, and iconic sound of Queen’s legendary live shows. From the soaring vocals of Freddie Mercury to Brian May’s signature guitar tone, our performances are a stunning celebration of Queen’s timeless anthems. Expect to hear all the classics, including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, Radio Ga Ga, and Somebody to Love, delivered with electrifying authenticity.

Flash has headlined some of the UK’s biggest tribute festivals, including Fake Festivals, Glastonbudget, In It Together Festival, GlastonBarry, Marvellous Festival, and Nearly Festivals. We also perform at theatres, live music venues, and private and corporate events, bringing the ultimate Queen experience to audiences across the country.

Our mission is simple: to keep the spirit of Queen alive and give fans an unforgettable, stadium-style show. Whether you’re a lifelong Queen fan or discovering their music for the first time, Flash guarantees a night of pure rock and nostalgia, capturing the essence of one of the greatest bands in history.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United Kingdom

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 200 miles)

Fat Bottomed Girls

Don't Stop Me Now

Killer Queen/ You're My Best Friend / Seven Seas Of Rhye

A Kind Of Magic

Under Pressure

Somebody To Love

Who Wants To Live Forever / The Show Must Go On

I Want It All

Another One Bites The Dust

I Want To Break Free

These Are The Days Of Our Lives

Bohemian Rhapsody

Crazy Little Things Called Love

Radio Ga Ga

We Will Rock You

Friends Will Be Friends

We Are The Champions

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We are a 5-piece band, consisting of Drums, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals.
For in-house PA systems : 5-way monitor mixes, lead guitar : stereo DI, Bass guitar : mono DI, Drums : 6-piece Kit, Keyboards : Stereo DI and 5 Vocal Microphones.
2 Parking Spaces


What information do you require about a venue?

We just need to know ; location, any access issues ie. steps / lifts / ramps. Performance area, whether its a stage or floor and size of performance area.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We can quote backline only and also fully self-contained inc. PA and basic stage lighting


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

When performing as fully self-contained we can provide open channels for use with a customers audio playback before, during and up to 30-minutes after live performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

The largest audience we ever performed too was in excess of 25,000


What's your favourite type of event?

We headline some of the UK's largest Tribute Festivals along with supporting some major artists Inc. Sugababes, Natalie Imbruglia, Sam Ryder, Peter Doherty amongst many others.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

Flash was officially formed in 2002, we joined together the very best performers from several Queen Tribute shows to make the ultimate live Queen experience, we now average around 110 shows per year and regularly perform to crowds in excess of 5,000 a night.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Queen and Freddie Mercury

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

It usually takes around 90-minutes to unload, setup and sound-check, with festivals or multi act events, and where we can pre-set the equipment just off-stage, a turn around time of around 20 - 30 minutes is feasible.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes we perform outdoor shows on a regular basis


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Limited, we perform only the very best hits of Queen to ensure maximum audience participation from start to finish.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

We get the maximum audience participation from any event, it literally is Hit After Hit, Anthem After Anthem, we constantly get re-booked with venues and pride ourselves on giving the ultimate Queen live experience.


Whats is the smallest space you need to perform and do you need a stage

We don't need a stage but do need a minimum performance area of 18' x 12'

Recent Clients

Flash | A Tribute to QUEEN has performed for these clients:

Silverstone Race Circuit | The Kensington Roof Gardens | RAF | Butlins | Haven | Pontins | Hard Rock Cafe | Aston Villa FC | West Ham FC | Pall-Ex | Virgin | Fake Festivals | Ford | Texaco | Jaguar / Landrover | Santa-Pod Raceway | Windsor Racecourse | Bath Racecourse

Venues

Flash | A Tribute to QUEEN has performed at these venues:

O2 Academy, Newcastle | Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury | The Kensington Roof Gardens, London | Pavilion Theatre, Cromer | O2 Academy, Oxford | Queen's College, Cambridge University | Roundhouse, London | Tramshed, Cardiff, | Hilton Hotel, Birmingham

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