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Post by intoanewlife on Sept 1, 2023 19:40:07 GMT
Do we know what the other songs are?
I do have some insider information, but I probably shouldn't be sharing it. I'll just say "Take A Chance On Me" will be coming....
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Post by SuttonPeron on Sept 1, 2023 19:49:12 GMT
I´ve been obsessed with ABBA since I was 8, know most of their songs like the back of my hand... But I´m waiting until they add some more songs. Why Trouper isn´t there yet is beyond me. Are you aware this is happening? abbathemovie.comVery much so, yes. Already bought my tickets. |
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Post by intoanewlife on Sept 1, 2023 19:53:24 GMT
Very much so, yes. Already bought my tickets. I'm Australian and they used to have a monthly showing at the local University in Brisbane once a month back in the 90's. OMG when I say it was the most amazing experience ever I am not doing it justice. It was like a sing-a-long Rocky Horror experience, complete with ridiculous shout outs at various moments throughout. It was MEGA fun and the experience of seeing them live with the amazing sound of a cinema was just magical! |
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Post by danb on Sept 1, 2023 20:07:51 GMT
I do love the song choices in the movie, and have never seen it on a big screen so maybe?
My vote would be for ‘If It Wasn’t For The Nights’ if they wanted to throw another deep cut in there. I don’t just want Abba Gold.
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Post by SuttonPeron on Sept 1, 2023 22:07:05 GMT
I do love the song choices in the movie, and have never seen it on a big screen so maybe? My vote would be for ‘If It Wasn’t For The Nights’ if they wanted to throw another deep cut in there. I don’t just want Abba Gold. Massive YES to this. That one, or "Head over Heels". |
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Post by distantcousin on Sept 2, 2023 10:37:52 GMT
I do have some insider information, but I probably shouldn't be sharing it. I'll just say "Take A Chance On Me" will be coming....
Ooooh spill
Wish I could, but changes are coming. Relatively soon....
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 2, 2023 13:13:38 GMT
As this just keeps going On and On and On it sounds like ABBA and the production team are asking the audience to Take A Chance On Me- see what I did there?
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Post by danb on Sept 2, 2023 13:22:49 GMT
As this just keeps going On and On and On it sounds like ABBA and the production team are asking the audience to Take A Chance On Me- see what I did there? I do, I do, I do, I do , I do. |
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Post by theatreian on Sept 2, 2023 14:46:58 GMT
Mamma Mia here you go again!
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Post by distantcousin on Sept 2, 2023 16:13:46 GMT
The producers have been Under Attack from super-fans to switch the setlist up....
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Post by intoanewlife on Sept 3, 2023 13:10:02 GMT
Ooooh spill
Wish I could, but changes are coming. Relatively soon....
I don't suppose its going to happen by next Sunday when I take family from Oz is it lol |
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Post by intoanewlife on Sept 10, 2023 12:10:31 GMT
Going tonight with a HUGE Abba fan relly so looking forward to what she thinks of it all x
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Post by interval99 on Jan 18, 2024 15:41:32 GMT
They have announced two shows on April 6th to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ABBA win at eurovision with Waterloo.
All attendees will get an exclusive voyage Waterloo gift and a free drink voucher.
They had this date blocked until now so presume they have decided how ABBA will celebrate the anniversary and unlikely they will be at the concert.
Swedish TV has a live gala on the night which is more likely one or two members of the group may attend.
Brighton the host of euro vision in 1974 apparently has a range of events and concert on the night.
The Mamma Mia show only has a matinee showing for the Saturday so possibly something planned there but would be unfortunate to make multi events and make UK ABBA fans decide which to go to so hoping they may turn up at the evening voyage show.
With expected release of the Waterloo album on half speed master and picture discs of the singles and a box set to continue the releases they have been doing since some albums started to reach anniversary marks it's another expensive year being a ABBA fan.
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Post by alece10 on Jan 18, 2024 17:58:30 GMT
God that really makes me feel so old as I remember vividly watching them win on TV as a teenager.
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Post by distantcousin on Jan 18, 2024 18:23:31 GMT
Dance Floor tickets now £105!! Gawd I paid £80 for them back in 2021! (prior to the show opening)
Get that coin in, ABBA...
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 18, 2024 18:36:57 GMT
There must be a demand for it. And I bet they're selling like hotcakes!
I reckon we've got this experience hanging around for quite some time yet.
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Post by alece10 on Jan 18, 2024 19:30:35 GMT
There must be a demand for it. And I bet they're selling like hotcakes! I reckon we've got this experience hanging around for quite some time yet. Someone told me that they only have another 3 years lease on the land and then it's being developed into social housing. Don't know how true that is but I think at the beginning they said it would be here for 5 years and then move on. |
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Post by distantcousin on Jan 19, 2024 8:30:18 GMT
There must be a demand for it. And I bet they're selling like hotcakes! I reckon we've got this experience hanging around for quite some time yet. Someone told me that they only have another 3 years lease on the land and then it's being developed into social housing. Don't know how true that is but I think at the beginning they said it would be here for 5 years and then move on.
I understood that the situation had progressed in that respect, and (I guess due to the runaway success) that the venue had no deadline to work to anymore.
You know what local authorities are like - change planning rules all the time to suit themselves and are generally answerable to no one.
Perhaps Svana, Ludwig and co bunged the council top brass a proverbial "brown envelope"....
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 19, 2024 9:10:10 GMT
Just received the following email:
Join us on 6th April to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ABBA's Eurovision win
In the spring of 1974, ABBA made history by winning the Eurovision Song Contest with their iconic song "Waterloo" in Brighton, England. The win helped catapult the band to international fame, and "Waterloo" became one of the most popular and enduring songs ever. 6th April 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the historic win.
To celebrate this occasion, we are excited to announce that tickets for our 6th April 2024 concerts are now on sale. All ticket holders for the matinee and evening performances will receive an exclusive ABBA Voyage x Waterloo commemorative gift upon arrival, along with a complimentary drink voucher.
We look forward to celebrating this milestone occasion with you and hope to see you there.
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Post by peggysue on Jan 19, 2024 9:19:01 GMT
God that really makes me feel so old as I remember vividly watching them win on TV as a teenager. Me too. Doesn’t time fly 😂 |
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Post by Jane Parfitt on Jan 19, 2024 9:54:24 GMT
I know this is waaay after the event but what did your friend think of this? I'm also a massive Abba fan and saw them live at Wembley Arena in 1979 and am yet to go and see Abba Voyage! Going tonight with a HUGE Abba fan relly so looking forward to what she thinks of it all x |
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Post by jampot on Jan 19, 2024 10:48:52 GMT
Someone told me that they only have another 3 years lease on the land and then it's being developed into social housing. Don't know how true that is but I think at the beginning they said it would be here for 5 years and then move on.
I understood that the situation had progressed in that respect, and (I guess due to the runaway success) that the venue had no deadline to work to anymore.
You know what local authorities are like - change planning rules all the time to suit themselves and are generally answerable to no one.
Perhaps Svana, Ludwig and co bunged the council top brass a proverbial "brown envelope"....
There was a recent article in the Times about this...saying they want to stay and in negotiations to see if they can stay and have the new housing developments in an slightly different area. It also mentioned another arena to be sit up in Germany and (I think) Australia.. |
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 19, 2024 10:58:22 GMT
I understood that the situation had progressed in that respect, and (I guess due to the runaway success) that the venue had no deadline to work to anymore.
You know what local authorities are like - change planning rules all the time to suit themselves and are generally answerable to no one.
Perhaps Svana, Ludwig and co bunged the council top brass a proverbial "brown envelope"....
There was a recent article in the Times about this...saying they want to stay and in negotiations to see if they can stay and have the new housing developments in an slightly different area. It also mentioned another arena to be sit up in Germany and (I think) Australia.. Given the hysteria at the time (even though I was a child, I still remember it vividly) it would seem foolish not to take it to Australia. No other country took to ABBA the way Australia did. So much so that ABBA- The Movie was filmed there. The song Bang-a-boomerang was written and the video clip filmed there. |
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Post by alece10 on Jan 19, 2024 12:53:17 GMT
I think Australia is the obvious choice and have always thought it would open there next. Not sure about Germany though as its so easy to get to London from most of Europe and I can't see Germans being big ABBA or Eurovision fans. (They are far too serious a nation).
Wouldn't surprise me if they didn't open one up in Vegas.
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Post by Jane Parfitt on Jan 19, 2024 14:26:30 GMT
Bang-a-Boomerang was written in 1974, way before they hit the big time in Australia, so I'd be surprised if it was written there? Happy to be proved wrong of course! There was a recent article in the Times about this...saying they want to stay and in negotiations to see if they can stay and have the new housing developments in an slightly different area. It also mentioned another arena to be sit up in Germany and (I think) Australia.. Given the hysteria at the time (even though I was a child, I still remember it vividly) it would seem foolish not to take it to Australia. No other country took to ABBA the way Australia did. So much so that ABBA- The Movie was filmed there. The song Bang-a-boomerang was written and the video clip filmed there. |
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