MARC MARTEL

Marc Martel is an internationally acclaimed vocalist whose remarkable resemblance to Freddie Mercury’s voice has captivated audiences around the world. Long before lending his voice to the Academy Award-winning film Bohemian Rhapsody, selling out venues across more than 45 countries, and amassing hundreds of millions of online views, Martel spent 13 years recording and touring with the Canadian rock band Downhere.

In 2011, a casually recorded cover of Queen’s “Somebody to Love” launched Martel into global recognition. The performance quickly went viral, leading to appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, a performance with Queen on American Idol, and widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike. Queen drummer Roger Taylor famously remarked, “That voice. You listen, close your eyes and you think it’s Freddie. It’s really uncanny.”

In 2012, Martel was hand-selected frontman of The Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute production created by Brian May and Roger Taylor. He later became one of the featured vocalists for the 2018 blockbuster film Bohemian Rhapsody, contributing vocals alongside recordings of Freddie Mercury and performances by Rami Malek.

Today, Martel headlines ONE VISION OF QUEEN, an electrifying concert experience celebrating the music of one of rock’s greatest bands. Featuring iconic hits such as “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “We Are the Champions,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Under Pressure,” “Somebody to Love,” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” the production combines world-class musicianship with stunning visuals and theatrical presentation.

Beyond his Queen-related projects, Martel has built a successful solo career marked by extraordinary versatility. His performances have included appearances at the request of Céline Dion, a featured vocal performance for Just Dance 2017, and numerous major sporting events. He has performed for organizations including the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Golden Knights, San Francisco Giants, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, Charlotte Hornets, and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Martel’s videos have generated more than 250 million views across YouTube and Facebook, making him one of the most recognized vocal performers in the world. Whether performing Queen classics or his own music, Marc Martel continues to amaze audiences with a voice that has been described as one of the closest ever heard to Freddie Mercury himself.

• Was hand-selected by Brian May and Roger Taylor of the legendary rock band, Queen, to front their official tribute, The Queen Extravaganza, and has done so since 2012
• His videos have been seen by over 85 million people on Youtube and Facebook
• Has performed on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
• Has performed on PeopleNow for People.com
• Has performed on "American Idol" with the Queen Extravaganza
• 5-time Juno Award winner with the band Downhere
• Has performed for the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, and Charlotte Hornets 
• Has performed for the San Francisco Giants 
• Has performed for “Opening Night” at the Kentucky Derby
• Performed 10 nights at the Calgary Stampede in 2013
• Performed with the band, Downhere, from 1999-2013
• 3 Top 5 singles at Christian Radio with Downhere ("Here I Am," "My Last Amen," "How Many Kings")
• Covered Wham!’s, “Last Christmas” for the Ubisoft video game, Just Dance 2017
• In September 2016 Marc performed for Céline Dion on Radio-Canada TV's "En direct de l’Universe" at her request. 
• In Spring 2017 recorded vocals for TBS/Pepsi/Conan television spot that aired nationally
• In 2017 Marc recorded at legendary Abbey Road Studios in London 
• 4 Top 10 singles at Christian Radio at Christmas ("It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" featuring Plumb, "O Come All Ye Faithful" featuring Jason Gray, "What Child Is This?" featuring Ron Block of Alison Krauss and Union Station, and "The First Noel")
• In 2018 Marc was a vocalists for the 20th Century Fox Queen biopic, "Bohemian Rhapsody" along with Freddie Mercury and Rami Malek