The Mercury Phoenix Trust

The Mercury Phoenix Trust was founded by Brian May, Roger Taylor and their manager Jim Beach in memory of rock band Queen’s iconic lead singer FREDDIE MERCURY.

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Meet the amazing Health Team at Amref Health Africa. The MPT has been supporting AMREF since 1993 with their HIV / AIDS Education & Prevention Projects.

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As Roger has recently said…Come on, summer!

New MPT Summer Range available now @ https://t.co/xKylc7ec8o

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Based in Eldoret, Kenya, Girl Child Counselling Women Group is another one of our charity partners going from strength to strength.

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Bureau of Obligate & Accompanier for Rural Development (BOARD), Bihar are a charity who focus on raising HIV / AIDS Awareness.

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…Freddie is ready to welcome fans from around the world as celebrations for his 80th birthday continue to gather pace.
A fitting refresh for one of the world's most visited music landmarks.

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Freddie Gets an Early 80th Birthday Present!
With the agreement of Jim Beach, the Commune of Montreux has replaced the marble on Freddie Mercury's statue plinth.
Looking magnificent once again, overlooking the beautiful Lake Geneva…

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Starfish, a UK-based charity, brings life, hope & opportunity to remote Malawian communities that lack access to local health services. The 'Wellness Wagon' has become a beacon of safety to many vulnerable people, & provides check-ups, referrals & community health awareness.

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"It's a beautiful day, the sun is shining..." ☀️

The new Mercury Phoenix Trust Summer Collection has arrived! https://t.co/xKylc7ec8o

All items are available to pre-order now, with proceeds to support The MPT's ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS.
Here's to a beautiful summer! 🌞❤️

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Maternity Africa endeavours to provide quality maternity care for all marginalized women throughout Tanzania and deliver important sexual health and HIV / AIDS programmes to young girls. The MPT is happy to help them achieve this.

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An afternoon of 'picking and packing' for The Official Freddie Mercury 80th Birthday Party Merch and Tombola Stalls can make your eyes go funny...

(White trainers not included) 🤪

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Using the power of sport to attract children and young teens, United Through Sport have developed a programme that incorporates exercise with education.

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IF any t-shirts remain, they will be brought to Montreux to sell on our Merch stands. Thank you so much, you crazy Party Animals! Team MPT x

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"I dress to kill, but tastefully." Freddie Mercury. 😎

Limited edition 100% Cotton navy V-necked t-shirt with 2026 Official Birthday Party event glitter print on the front.

Order now: https://t.co/IYa0GVT2Vk

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The focus was on emphasising the importance of responsible sexual behaviour, rather than relying on PEP. With support from MPT, GCCWG have reached 5,057 young people with education & have succeeded in breaking down barriers that previously prevented them from seeking HIV testing.

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A worrying trend among young people is the growing misuse of PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis), a medication used to prevent HIV after potential exposure. In Kenya the Charity Girl Child Counselling Women Group (GCCWG) recently completed a project focused on young adults aged 15–22

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The MPT has supported Feed The Minds since 2018. They are a UK-based company focusing on delivering HIV / AIDS Education & Prevention Projects in Africa.

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IF we do have any remaining, we will bring them with us to Montreux to sell, but no guarantees, sadly. Thanks as ever for your support. Team MPT x 💛

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"I like to be surrounded by splendid things.” Freddie Mercury 🤩

A2 200 gsm numbered event poster limited to 250 units only.

A small number of 80th Birthday Party posters are still available in the Official MPT Store: https://t.co/xKylc7ec8o

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