The 64th annual Festival de Wiltz is currently in full swing and contunies until the end of this month (July); following the success of the Broadway musical Chicago, Pink Floyd's The Wall, Cinderalla and Swan Lake, amongst others, it will close with two evening concerts featuring Mercury, the Queen tribute band which famously previously performed at the Wiltz Festival in 2009.
The outdoor festival is held in the north of the Grand Duchy, under cover of the large tent in the shadow of Wiltz chateau. Access is by car or by train, with Festival Special train service including discount parking at Luxembourg-gare and navettes shuttling passengers up to the chateau from Wiltz gare, and back again after the performances, with the train not leaving until the performance is over.
- Fri 29 & Sat 30 July @ 20:45: The Very Best of Queen, featuring Mercury - The Show Must Go On, a Freddie Mercury 25th Anniversary Homage
Since his death in 1991, an incredible number of musicians perpetuate the legendary Freddie Mercury, interpreting his music at tribute concerts worldwide, with some better than others... The mythical tribute band Merqury has created an impressive and almost authentic tribute show. With Canadian singer Johnny Zatylny, in the role of Freddie, they have managed the incredible challenge to revive the magic, power and virtuosity of the legendary band.
Over 15 years on tour, Mercury is now established as one of the world's most authentic tributes to Freddie Mercury and Queen. With a dynamic stage show that fully emulates the true charismatic appeal of rock's most flamboyant front man backed up by superbly crafted harmonies and intricate guitar work, Mercury faithfully and accurately recreate the distinctive Queen experience. Mercury was formed in 1998 and since then has gone on to play theatres, festivals and high profile shows across the UK and Europe – from Holland to Hungary and from Majorca through to the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Other prestigious shows include headlining a New Years Eve festival in Dubai which was broadcast live to millions via MTV Asia as well as an exclusive concert for Queen's own Roger Taylor. And most recently being asked to perform at the unveiling of the 1st memorial to Freddie Mercury in the UK in front of Queen's Brian May and Freddie Mercury's family in Feltham.
Tickets: €62; €52; €32 (prices excl. postage) Tickets from the festival box office, tel: 958145, or by email: festival.wiltz@internet.lu. See www.festivalwiltz.lu for further details.
