QUEEN STORE TO OPEN ON CARNABY STREET TO CELEBRATE FIVE DECADES OF MUSIC

In celebration of five decades in music, one of the world’s most iconic bands, Queen, will feature in a dedicated experiential pop-up shop on Carnaby Street opening later this month.

The Shop, ‘Queen The Greatest’ will open on Tuesday 28th September 2021 until January 2022 with a line-up of limited edition music releases, exciting fashion collaborations and lifestyle products with weekly new product drops and events.   Each month will have a theme; Music, Art & Design and Magic, with visual installations that act as storytelling from each of Queen’s historic 5 decades.  

The ‘Queen The Greatest’ store will take visitors on a journey over 2 floors, from 70s thrift store (Freddie and Roger had a stall in Kensington Market), 80s iconic live performances and tours, 90s record store, 00s DVD homage through to 2010s tech concepts.  

The new store, created in partnership with Bravado, Universal Music Group’s merchandise and brand management company, features all of the hallmarks of the band.  The store includes an exciting apparel collection including exclusive collaborations from a host of fashion brands including Champion, Wrangler and Johnny Hoxton jewellery. 

The Champion collection features unisex T-shirts and sweatshirts, with a nod to the fashion brand’s heritage.  Denim pieces from Wrangler, some adorned with iconic song titles, sit alongside solid gold and silver jewellery from British jewellery designer Jonny Hoxton, known for his tongue-in-cheek jewellery that fills the sweet spot between traditional craftsmanship and underground pop culture. 

The proceeds from an exclusive Freddie Mercury T-shirt will go to the Mercury Phoenix Trust. The charity was founded by Brian May, Roger Taylor and Jim Beach in memory of Freddie Mercury and raises vital funds and awareness for HIV/AIDS

MUSIC MONTH - OCTOBER

The band’s continuing album and single releases will be a big part of the shop’s pulse. Limited edition music will be available to buy throughout music month with drops every week including a limited edition of a Greatest Hits vinyl, exclusive to the store, as well as both current and new solo releases from Brian May and Roger Taylor.     

ART & DESIGN MONTH - NOVEMBER

Showcasing a lineup of collaborative partners including Japanese designer Tokolo, a limited-edition bear from Steiff, and the first viewing of a soon-to-be-released pinball machine. 

MAGIC MONTH - DECEMBER 

Fusing the magic of 5 decades of Queen with the magic of Christmas. Product includes Rubix Cube, Christmas jumpers, cards, wrapping paper and accessories. 

The store will feature screens showing archive Queen performances and Instagrammable moments that fans won’t want to miss. For those unable to travel to the store, a selection of items including the vinyls will be available online at: queenonlinestore.com/The-Greatest-Pop-Up-Store.

Queen said:

“We are pleased to collaborate with Bravado on this project, which will be an exciting experience for everyone to come to London and enjoy. Carnaby Street was the perfect spot for the store to celebrate 5 decades.” 

David Boyne, MD, Bravado said:

“We are delighted to announce this innovative partnership with Queen.  The project will add another cultural moment to their rich legacy and will be a destination for fans to immerse themselves in the music, style and spirit of one of the world's most iconic and beloved bands.”

Queen The Greatest - 57 Carnaby Street, London, W1

28^th September 2021 – January 2022  

Monday – Saturday: 11am – 7pm / Sunday: 12pm – 6pm and @ queenonlinestore.com/The-Greatest-Pop-Up-Store

Limited Edition Vinyl Releases 

28/9 - Greatest Hits 

8th October - Roger Taylor - ‘A’ side: Radio Ga Ga / ‘B’ side: I’m In Love With My Car 

15th October - Freddie Mercury - ‘A’ side: Somebody To Love / ‘B’ side: You Take My Breath Away 

22nd October - John Deacon - ‘A’ side: Spread Your Wings / ‘B’ side: One Year Of Love 

29nd October - Brian May - ‘A’ side: We Will Rock You / ‘B’ side: Sail Away Sweet Sister

Apparel

Alongside the collaborations, a range of exclusive clothing will be available to buy including Queen’s iconic Crest logo across t-shirts, sweats and jackets. Interpretations of vintage tour Tees will be available in different designs which run from the 1975 tour crest through to the European 1984 tour pharaoh-inspired design. 

Gifting & Accessories

A range of Queen products will be available for fans to own including; caps, tote bags, socks and various drinkware. Christmas-specific products will give Queen fans the chance to theme their festive period. Visitors can ‘tour’ the world with the band with a Queen Monopoly game.

About Bravado

Bravado is the leading global provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Part of Universal Music Group, the leader in music-based entertainment, Bravado represents artists in more than 40 countries and provides services including sales, licensing, branding, marketing and e-commerce. Their extensive global distribution network gives artists and brands the opportunity to create deeper connections with their fans through apparel, consumer packaged goods and unique experiences.

About The Mercury Phoenix Trust 

The Mercury Phoenix Trust was founded by Brian May, Roger Taylor and their manager Jim Beach in memory of rock band Queen’s iconic lead singer FREDDIE MERCURY who died in 1991 from AIDS.

The Trust has given away over 17 million dollars in his name and funded over 1000 projects in the global battle against HIV/AIDS - the way to combat this disease is through knowledge. The projects we fund are spread across the globe and in total we have now given to projects in 57 countries – wherever we can help, we do.

The Mercury Phoenix Trust - Fighting AIDS Worldwide - www.mercuryphoenixtrust.com