Nicole Venglovicova
6 min readJul 3, 2024

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The Day I Met Brian May: The Most Awkward Moment in my life

This one is going to be a fun tale — well, not so much for me at the time, but definitely for you as you hear about my adventure. Today, I want to share the story of how I met the legendary Brian May of Queen.

It’s a memory I still can’t quite classify because it swings between being a complete disaster and the highlight of my life. So, let’s dive into the chaotic yet thrilling experience.

The Backstory: A Quest for Premiere Tickets

Let me take you back to the beginning. The world premiere of “Bohemian Rhapsody” was just around the corner, and as a huge Queen fan, I desperately wanted to attend. However, getting tickets was a whole other story.

They were sold out everywhere, and I felt a sinking disappointment. But then, a glimmer of hope appeared. I found out (through a Facebook post) that if I showed up at Wembley Arena early on the day of the premiere, I could get a bracelet that would allow me to see the movie for free. The catch? It involved a lot of waiting and dealing with the unpredictable British weather…

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