One of UK’s premier live Queen tribute bands, The Freddie and Queen Experience will take to the stage at Venue 23 in Wakefield on Thursday 2nd June to help raise funds for Wakefield Hospice. The gig, which will feature all the Queen hits and more, is part of the Hospice’s Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday celebration, which also includes an open invitation garden party from 1pm until 4pm on Thursday 2nd June 2022. Tickets for the show are selling fast, with 15% of all ticket sale profits going towards Wakefield Hospice, which will contribute towards the £4.2 million annual running costs of the hospice of which £2.2 million is made up through fundraising efforts. Helen Knowles, Director of Income Generation, at Wakefield Hospice said: “The entire team are very excited for this show, and the Jubilee celebrations on a whole. The pandemic has hugely impacted the hospice, both financially and operationally. We are committed to fight back this year and generate more income than ever to ensure we continue to provide specialist care for our patients and their families.” Karl Johnson, Venue23 owner said "The Hospice provides an amazing service and support to our local community. To be involved in raising funds for this cause, especially after the last few years, is an honour. It’s fantastic to know anything raised from our show, and the other Jubilee celebrations, will help raise much needed funding for the Hospice.” Venue23 doors open at 7pm on the 2nd June 2022, tickets are £14 (+ £1.99 booking fee) and can be booked here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/wakefield/venue23/the-freddie-and-queen-experience/e-lpaymv. The Jubilee garden party will run from 1pm to 4pm on the 2nd June 2022 in the Wakefield Hospice gardens, with food and drinks available and fantastic entertainment planned. The Hospice is encouraging guests to wear red, white and blue to get into the Jubilee spirit. Free parking is available at Pinderfields staff car park. The Hospice is also hoping to be a host venue to light a jubilee beacon, with more than 1,500 beacons expected to be lit around the Commonwealth. Beacons will be lit at 9.45pm.