The trio will join the roll call of trailblazing artists all bestowed with the prestigious honor, which celebrates excellence in music. The Polar Music Prize ceremony takes place on Tuesday 27 May in Stockholm at the Grand Hotel and is broadcast live in Sweden on TV4 at 8pm (CET).
For three decades, the Polar Music Prize has honored and recognized pioneering musical legacy. The 2025 recipients will add their names to the list of innovators from contemporary and classical music, winning one of the creative realm's most coveted modern accolades.
The Polar Music Prize is presented at a ceremony in Stockholm in the presence of the Swedish Royal Family, and each Laureate will receive money of one million Swedish Krona.
"We are highly and deeply honoured to be given the Polar Music Prize this year,” says Queen. “It's incredible, thank you so much."
Marie Ledin, managing director of the Polar Music Prize, added: "It is our immense privilege to honour and award these three Laureates at the 2025 Polar Music Prize. Queen, a band synonymous with the very fabric of pop culture, have made an impact on music that spans decades, generations and genres. They are a most deserving recipient, beloved the world over.”
Formed in 1970, Queen - Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon (who joined the band in 1971) - are one of the most enduring and compelling bands ever to have emerged from the UK.
Queen remain one of the world's biggest-selling musical artists, with over 300 million record sales and a legacy that continues to enthral, influence and inspire.
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