Queen Vocalist Marc Martel Is Boston Pops On Nantucket Special Guest

The 2022 Boston Pops on Nantucket concert at Jetties Beach will feature award-winning vocalist Marc Martel as the special musical guest. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the event, which benefits Nantucket Cottage Hospital and generates millions for healthcare on the island as the hospital's primary summer fundraiser.

Martel is known for his performance as the voice of Freddie Mercury in the 2018 Oscar-winning film Bohemian Rhapsody, as well as being selected by some of the original members of the legendary rock band Queen to front their official tribute, The Queen Extravaganza.

The hospital also announced Tuesday that Skyler Wright, who was raised on Nantucket and is now a recording artist and cast member of the hit TV show Dexter: New Blood, will sing the National Anthem.

Martel will join the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra on stage Saturday, August, 13th, to bring the music of Queen to the concert at Jetties Beach, which will be the first live Boston Pops on Nantucket event in nearly three years. The concert was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Marc Martel puts on a concert that is simply extraordinary," said Bruce A. Percelay, Pops event chairman along with his wife Elisabeth. "Jetties Beach will be rocking on August 13^th!”

General admission ticket sales will begin this May through Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s website, and reserved seating is available now by calling (508) 825-8250.