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But isn't We Lille Rock You supposed to start on Friday, 10 April?! Well, here's our first surprise! We Lille Rock You presents les Soirées LaLaLa You're gonna love the concept for sure.

For one evening, the audience becomes a large, ephemeral choir, accompanied by live musicians! 1 evening = 1 song with 3 voices = 1 awesome video souvenir!

Taking part is very simple: just book your ticket and let yourself be carried away! The song is a surprise (all we can say is that it should be one of the famous Queen songs!) and it's open to everyone: amateurs and experienced singers alike, all are invited to join in this friendly musical evening!

Please note! The LaLaLa night is optional and is not included in the standard We Lille Rock You ticket. Think of it as the ‘off’ part of the festival. For attendees of the We Lille Rock You event, the ticket for the LaLaLa Party will be available at a discounted price of €10 instead of €20!

Here's what it looks like on video:

One of the world's largest collections of records and promotional items, spanning over 50 linear metres! Thousands of rare items that you've probably never seen before... An exceptional, extraordinary, exquisite and exhilarating exhibition (and we promise, we won't let your ex in)!

A brief overview of the exhibition at We Lille Rock You 2022:

World of Freddie is an intimate journey into the life of Freddie – not the icon, but the man behind the legend. Through never-before-seen photographs, personal stories, and carefully curated objects, this project reveals Freddie as he truly was: witty, warm, complex, and endlessly human. It’s not about tribute – it’s about truth, seen through the eyes of those who knew him best.

The entire World of Freddie team will have a stand at We Lille Rock You, to present their project, exhibit unique items that once belonged to Freddie, and give you the chance to win prizes!

Around this roundtable, three guests who met and spent time with the members of Queen in the 1980s:

• Mike Moran : pianiste, compositeur et producteur, il a notamment co-composé l’album Barcelona avec Freddie Mercury. Il a également collaboré avec de nombreux autres artistes rock, tels que George Harrison, Ozzy Osbourne et David Bowie.
• Jim Jenkins: early fan of the band, member of the "royal family," and author of "Queen: As It Began."
• Terry Giddings: chauffeur and bodyguard for Freddie Mercury, from the early 1980s until his death.

A flash mob cannot be improvised! Diána will give you all the advice you need to shine and perform the dance steps perfectly during the flash mob the next day. And to warm up and practise at home, check out this video:

Tomas Hykel, passionate collector, opens the doors of World of Freddie – a unique project supported by those closest to the legend, including Peter Freestone, Freddie’s personal assistant and close friend.

Far beyond a simple collection, this intimate project unveils the truth about Freddie: the man behind the icon. Through firsthand testimonies, verified artefacts, and the voices of those who truly knew and loved him, “World of Freddie” cuts through the myths and media noise to reveal a deeper, more authentic understanding of his life.

An unprecedented dive into the private world of one of the greatest legends in music history.

Mike Moran is a pianist, composer and producer. He notably co-composed the album Barcelona with Freddie Mercury. He has also collaborated with many other rock artists, such as George Harrison, Ozzy Osbourne and David Bowie.

The Humoresque string quartet will perform Queen songs specially rearranged for We Lille Rock You.

The quartet will also be accompanied by Mike Moran, Jordan Trey (lead singer of the band Galileo) and Graciela Dorbessan (soprano singer) to revisit some tracks from the album Barcelona.

Come and take Freddie's place behind the microphone for a song... Or Brian's, Roger's or John's if you play an instrument!

This time, there will be no I Want To Break Free, Radio Gaga or We Are The Champions. The band will only be performing rare songs that are seldom heard in concert, which is sure to delight the ears of Queen's biggest fans!

For night owls, the evening doesn't end there. The dance floor is yours! Come and groove to the DJ's selection of Queen's most danceable tracks... But that's not all!

One of the world's largest collections of records and promotional items, spanning over 50 linear metres! Thousands of rare items that you've probably never seen before... An exceptional, extraordinary, exquisite and exhilarating exhibition (and we promise, we won't let your ex in)!

A brief overview of the exhibition at We Lille Rock You 2022:

World of Freddie is an intimate journey into the life of Freddie – not the icon, but the man behind the legend. Through never-before-seen photographs, personal stories, and carefully curated objects, this project reveals Freddie as he truly was: witty, warm, complex, and endlessly human. It’s not about tribute – it’s about truth, seen through the eyes of those who knew him best.

The entire World of Freddie team will have a stand at We Lille Rock You, to present their project, exhibit unique items that once belonged to Freddie, and give you the chance to win prizes!

The author of the (soon-to-be) trilogy of novels The King Of Rhye will be joining us live from Australia. He will talk to us about his work, inspired by Rhye, the fantasy world invented by Freddie Mercury and his sister Kashmira.

Des artisans et créateurs seront présents pour vous proposer leurs oeuvres et productions

Brush up on your Queen knowledge: the World of Freddie team will host a quiz to test you and find the ultimate Queen fan at We Lille Rock You! And who knows, there might even be prizes to win!

Diána comes straight from Budapest to give us an unforgettable collective performance... Always accompanied by the music of Queen!

The video tutorial, so you’ll be ready on the big day:

A roundtable to look back on the early years of Queen, in the 1970s... Or even to go back a little further in time! Around this roundtable:

• Jim Jenkins: early fan of the band, member of the "royal family," and author of "Queen: As It Began."
• Doug Bogie: bassist in Queen in 1971.
• Ken Testi : manager et tourneur d’Ibex et de Queen.

Tim Staffell, singer and bassist of the band Smile with Brian May and Roger Taylor before the birth of Queen, will play a set of his own songs, accompanied by acoustic guitar.

Tim Staffell, singer and bassist of the band Smile with Brian May and Roger Taylor before the birth of Queen, will be with us. A roommate and friend of Freddie Mercury in the late 1960s, he will share his memories of that adventure. He will also talk to us about his projects after Smile, from his solo albums to his collaboration on the film Bohemian Rhapsody.

Immerse yourself in the daring world of Fat Bottomed Boys, the most British of French rock bands, formed in 2020. Their mission? To perpetuate Queen's legendary legacy by breathing new life into it through original compositions with royal DNA.

Galileo is a Queen tribute band whose show includes Queen's greatest hits, from their eponymous debut album in 1973 to Made in Heaven (1995). Absolute fidelity to the sound and stage presence, to commemorate and honour the great rock band led by the legendary Freddie Mercury. The voice of singer Jordan Trey, so close to that of Queen's frontman, is Galileo's strong point.

For night owls, the evening doesn't end there. The dance floor is yours! Come and groove to the DJ's selection of Queen's most danceable tracks... But that's not all!

One of the world's largest collections of records and promotional items, spanning over 50 linear metres! Thousands of rare items that you've probably never seen before... An exceptional, extraordinary, exquisite and exhilarating exhibition (and we promise, we won't let your ex in)!

A brief overview of the exhibition at We Lille Rock You 2022:

For guitar geeks, curious minds, or simply lovers of beautiful musical instruments: an exhibition dedicated to the famous Red Special, a guitar built by Brian May and his father. Guitarists from around the world will come to exhibit their replicas of the Old Lady.

Des artisans et créateurs seront présents pour vous proposer leurs oeuvres et productions

Come and browse through the hundred Queen books available for free!

Come and complete your shelves with our two partner bookshops, and meet the authors — especially Manon Lecor, who will sign her book ‘Il Faut Sauver Freddie M’ for you!

Greg Brooks, archiviste de Queen, sera en duplex de Londres pour répondre à nos questions et nous parler de la sortie de son livre « I Want It All ».

On Sunday at noon, the Jost offers a brunch (not included in the We Lille Rock You ticket!). You’ll be able to enjoy this hearty lunch in the company of Charlie Gon, who will perform Queen’s repertoire on acoustic guitar.

He was with us at We Lille Rock You 2022, and we are delighted to welcome him back for this second edition: Eddie Howell, the Man from Manhattan, will perform some songs from his repertoire, answer your questions and spend some time with us!

What is the ‘Queen sound’? Freddie's voice, for sure. But also Brian's unmistakable guitar sound! A conference on the sound of the Red Special, the treble booster, the Vox AC30, guitar harmonies... It's going to be loud!

They’re young, they’re good‑looking, they’re Queen fans and they’re bursting with talent: we are honoured to welcome Glitz for their very first international show! They’re coming from Amsterdam and will be playing their own original songs, which are strongly reminiscent of Queen’s early glam/70s era.

A band on the rise that you absolutely must not miss, and you’ll be able to say it loud and clear: it was at We Lille Rock You that you saw them before everyone else!

Come and take Freddie's place behind the microphone for a song... Or Brian's, Roger's or John's if you play an instrument!