Latest News For The Great Pretender

'HRH' have just uploaded their latest live video footage to the U-tube video player on the website home page. This is high quality footage filmed at the 'Marvellous' festival in July 2011. View it in full screen with your speakers on to trully experience the band in full flow!!
'HRH' would like to thank Stuart Barry from 'Digital Dimensios Ltd' for his great work in filming and editing the video. A link to his site can be found on our home page.

As the year is almost over, Steve has recently ordered brand new costumes ready for 2012. The old ones are quite adequate but a little tired looking now... so its off to ebay with them! In a recent auction we managed to get £77 for a replica of Freddie's white and red military suit from the mid 80's. The proceeds have been donated to our sponsored charity 'Papyrus'

As we settle into 2012, it looks like being a very busy Summer for 'HRH' The band are confirmed once again to headline 'Marvellous' festival at Reading in July. They'll be closing the festival on the Saturday evening July 21st. Their third appearance in consecutive years!
The Queen's jubilee week is fully booked already including festivals in Coventy, Yorkshire, and Poole. In fact there are Festival dates all over the country in 2012, add to this a couple of trips to Switzerland and Germany and it's pretty certain that 'HRH' will be appearing NEAR YOU! this Summer...so come along and see us! (see gig guide for venues and dates)

The Nottingham half marathon is next Sunday September 11th and I'm still looking for your lovely sponsorship money. I'm raising money for 'Papyrus' our sponsored charity who work towards the prevention of suicide in young people. Its easy to give online. Just click on the link on our home page. Thanks to all of you who have already given.

New Charity Partnership Announced
Tue 19th Feb 2008
As from February 1st 2008 The 'Great Pretender and HRH' are proud to announce themselves as sponsors of the charity 'Papyrus'

The Charity is committed to tackling the tragedy of teenage suicide. Full details can be seen at their website www.papyrus-uk.org

Steve and the boys of 'HRH' will donate ALL profits from future merchandise sales. These will initially be at their gigs, but also directly from the 'Great Pretender' website from Summer 2008.

Steve would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the boys in the band, crew, and of course our lovely 'Diane the merchandise lady' for giving him their total support on this initiative.

And so.... fans of the show, you can now wear the latest 'HRH' T shirts with pride. Knowing that your money is making a difference!

Stop Press.....our first donation of £345 is on its way to Papyrus. We thank you all for your continued support.

Thursday 25th January saw the launch of a new channel 4 pilot for a series called The Convention Crasher, and featured The Great Pretender !!

The first challenge sees the cult C4 comedian Justin Lee Collins, off to a lookalike/impersonator convention in Florida. His mission, to convince all present that he is a Tom Jones impersonator.

In the weeks before he receives training from the Godfather of tribute, Trevor Chance, at his Blackpool Legend's show. Steve is seen to encourage Collins and is named as Justin's inspiration!

Hollywood here we come !!

(pic insert: Steve with Justin and assistant Fleur)

'The Great Pretender' is the most authentic tribute to Freddie Mercury in the world!!!!

And now we can prove it!

The latest addition to Steve's transformation kit is a set of replica Freddie Mercury teeth.

These have been recreated from photographs of the great man, and fit over Steve's real teeth. The result is stunning.

Now Steve boasts not only the image, the energy, the voice, of Mr FM....but also the teeth!

Steve says.....

'They take some getting used to, but I'm becoming more confident with them and I've noticed that I'm actually starting to phrase and sing around them...in much the same way that Freddie had to...it all adds to the authenticity of the performance and helps me get into the role'

Become an official 'HRH' fan
You can now make yourself an official 'HRH' fan by visiting our facebook page.

Log into http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/HRH-featuring-The-Great-Pretender/25848504536

and join us on the fan page!

Mrs Bulsara attends Cancer fund raiser
A special guest took a keen interest in the charity tribute concert at the Underwood Miners Welfare in Notts on May 24th.

Jer Bulsara, Freddies mum!....came along to see The Great Pretender's unique tribute to her son for herself.

Steve was amazed to hear that Mrs Bulsara was in the audience, and was thrilled to be able to meet her after the show. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for Steve who thanked John Barlow the show organiser for sending Mrs Bulsara the invitation. The show raised £1500 for Cancer research and was held in memory of Liz Barlow. John's late wife.