In a year that would have marked Freddie Mercury's 70th birthday, the Academy of Contemporay Music has revealed the first ever scholarship in the Queen frontman's name.

The scholarship will enable a student to fund his or her entire three-year course and is worth up to £27,000. Queen band members Roger Taylor and Brian May are very proud to see the award offered to a promising student.

Iconic guitarist Brian May said: “This scholarship will be a lasting tribute to Freddie and the path he blazed. He would be happy to see young talent being helped to blossom. Of course Metropolis holds a very special place in Queen history, and it’s a pleasure to continue that link.”

Roger Taylor added: “Freddie’s name endures in so many ways so it’s therefore great to have this scholarship celebrating his musical genius!”

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