Findings
| When | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Queen performed a series of concerts at Sun City, South Africa, during the international cultural boycott of the apartheid regime. The performances drew widespread criticism, led to a fine from the UK's Musicians' Union, and resulted in the band being placed on the United Nations' register of artists who had broken the cultural boycott. Queen defended the decision at the time, stating they were "a very non-political group" that played for audiences rather than governments. Roger Taylor later acknowledged the decision was "kind of a mistake," saying the band had good intentions but, in hindsight, regretted the choice. | Source |
| 1992 | Following Freddie Mercury's death, Queen organized The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness, which raised more than £20 million for AIDS charities. The band also established The Mercury Phoenix Trust to fund HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, and education projects worldwide. | Source |
| 1991 | Following Freddie Mercury's death, proceeds from the 1991 UK re-release of "Bohemian Rhapsody" / "These Are the Days of Our Lives", approximately £1 million, were donated to Terrence Higgins Trust. | Source |
| Brian May co-founded the Save Me Trust, an animal welfare organization campaigning against fox hunting, badger culling, trophy hunting, wildlife crime, and other issues affecting wild animals. Brian May has been a long-standing public advocate for animal welfare through campaigning, lobbying, and public education. | Source |
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