Jim Smart

Queen Tribute Band

Also Performs As: Freddie Mercury Tribute Act
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: Glasgow, Scotland
Performs: Worldwide
From: £650

Jim Smart is Scotland's established Freddie Mercury Tribute, having performed as the rock legend for over 20 years. Outstanding vocals and energetic performances with plenty of audience interaction. Jim is the master of creating a fantastic atmosphere in any room.

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Description

Live Forever - Scotland's Tribute to Queen (available for one set up to 60 minutes or 2 x 45 minute sets)
I have performed as a solo Freddie Mercury tribute act for over 20 years, travelling the country and playing iconic music venues such as The Ferry in Glasgow and Scotland's biggest tribute venues, hotels and events. However, in March 2020, I decided to take the show to an entirely new level, with the backing of a full live band. I felt this was the ultimate direction to take for that authentic Queen sound, and the addition of outstanding and experienced musicians George (on guitar), Ro ... bert (on bass) Alan (on drums) and Sean (on keyboard) propelled the show to new heights.

Within months of launching the band, ‘LIVE FOREVER’ went on to secure and smash gigs at Glasgow’s Hard Rock Cafe, Slay, Ivory Black’s and most recently, headlining the Pink Flamingo stage at Rewind Festival Scotland and Rewind North in Cheshire in the summer of 2023.

Set-List

LIVE FOREVER (Queen Tribute Band and solo show) Set List
Tie Your Mother Down
Killer Queen
One Vision
We Are The Champions
Under Pressure
Radio Ga Ga
I Want It All
Somebody to Love
Hammer To Fall
I Want To Break Free
Bohemian Rhapsody
Love of My Life
We Will Rock You - Live Montreal version
It's A Kind of Magic
Fat Bottom Girls
I Was Born To Love You
Another One Bites The Dust
Don't Stop Me Now
Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Biography

I have been entertaining audiences throughout Scotland for 30 years including 20 years as Scotland's established Freddie Mercury tribute, and latterly with my band 'Live Forever - Scotland's tribute to Queen' who headlined Rewind Festival's 'Pink Flamingo' in Perth and Cheshire in 2023.
In 2017, I was part of a 5 piece vocal harmony group, SCOTSOUL, who reached the grand final of BBC1's prime time music show 'Pitch Battle', having sung live with soul legend Chaka Khan. I have also featured on a fly on the wall documentary for the BBC 'Viva Variety' which aired initially in 2014, and was r ... epeated in subsequent years.
At the end of lockdown, I trained as a TV presenter with London's prestigious training provider 'The Presenter Studio' before launching my own local TV channel in 2021 'Loch Lomond TV'.

Reviews (5 Reviews)

Jim Smart - Freddie Mercury Tribute Act - Glasgow, Scotland Event Location: Rankin Park Bowling Club, Greenock, Scotland Event Type: Function 8th April 2023

Jim done a show in our club and he was top drawer. One of the best shows we have had. Jim himself was very friendly and happy to pose for pics. I would definitely recommend Jim for any place looking for a cabaret.

Reviewed by: Ernie McElwee

Jim Smart - Freddie Mercury Tribute Act - Glasgow, Scotland Event Location: King Robert Hotel, Stirling Event Type: Hotel 4th March 2023

Best Performance of Freddie In Scotland..... I can't recommend Mr Jim Smart highly enough, his performance of Freddie Mercury sells out our venue every time we book him. The show is full of energy, Jim was born to perform, such a genuine guy, who really cares about every performance. Hopefully he is back in our hotel soon.

Reviewed by: Patricia Thomson

Jim Smart - Freddie Mercury Tribute Act - Glasgow, Scotland Event Location: The Ferry, Glasgow Event Type: Live Music Venue 14th January 2023

Book this act! We have regularly booked Jim in 3 to 4 times a year at our venue for a number of years and his show never disappoints. His Freddie Mercury show always does great business and Jim makes sure it's a great night with his fantastic vocals and audience participation. All I would say is if your looking for a great Freddie Mercury act then you don't need to look much further!

Reviewed by: Thomas McCall

Experience

30 years live entertainment experience
20 years experience as a Freddie Mercury Tribute act.
Professional TV presenting training provided by The Presenter Studio, London
Experienced live entertainment host (outdoor and corporate events)

Previous Clients

BBC TV, STV, Tuesday's Child, Matchlight for BBC Scotland, Ladyglen Hotel Group, Grosvenor Casinos. Manorview Hotel Group, SGE Hotels, Your Radio, The Ferry - Glasgow, Holiday Inn Hotels.

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