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2015 UK AUTUMN THEATRE DATES:

The band only promote and perform at a few select theatres in the UK each year. 

10th OCT – EDEN COURT, INVERNESS – Following last years sold out show, looks like this year is SOLD OUT again! We can’t wait.

20th NOV – TOWN HOUSE, HAMILTON – This is the band’s first time visiting the lovely Town House Theatre. 

6th DEC – THE APEX, BURY ST EDMUNDS – Last year was a night to remember.

1974 ABBA TOUR 2015

SCANDINAVIAN TOURS

2015 has been another busy year for the band in Scandinavia. Returning to some great venues, seeing some familiar faces and meeting many new friends. 

We have always loved performing in these countries and still (after many years) feel privileged to take Abba’s music back to Sweden.

  • Stockholm, Sweden
  • Trondheim, Norway
  • Turku, Finland
  • Pori, Finland
  • Hämelinna, Finland
  • Kokkola, Finland
  • Oulu, Finland
  • Mikkaeli, Finland
  • Savonlina, Finland,
  • Lapeenranta, Finland
  • Växjö, Sweden
  • Helsingborg, Sweden
  • Norrköping, Sweden
  • Uppsalla, Sweden
  • Vasteras, Sweden

 

1974 ABBA SCANDINAVIA

1974 AT THE ABBA MUSEUM, STOCKHOLM.

The band were kindly invited to the ABBA MUSEUM in STOCKHOLM ahead of their performance at the TYROL THEATRE (next door).

During their visit, the band were asked to give an impromptu performance of Dancing Queen on Benny Andersson’s White Piano – of course they happily obliged!

A fantastic afternoon, looking at all of the ABBA memorabilia before rocking out to a SOLD OUT crowd in the theatre.

JUST ANNOUNCED: UK AUTUMN THEATRE SHOWS.

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THE ANVIL, BASINGSTOKE
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1st NOV 2014:
EDEN COURT, INVERNESS
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5th DEC 2014:
THE APEX, BURY ST EDMUNDS
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HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY TO ABBA

6th April 2014 will mark the 40th Anniversary of Abba winning the Eurovision Song Contest at the Dome in Brighton, England back in 1974. Such a significant year in pop history that we named our show after it!  We would like to say a big ‘Thank You For The Music’ to Abba for sharing their wonderful songs with the world.
Happy 40th Anniversary Abba!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year!1974 - WEB NEWS LOGO
Best wishes for 2014.
A big thank you to everyone who supported the show and team throughout 2013. It’s been a great year, lots of fun shows and happy memories to add to the ever growing list.

2013 CORPORATE EVENTS / PARTIES

Here are some great pictures from the various corporate events and parties we performed at, throughout 2013.
Many thanks to the event organisers, agents & promoters that booked our show, we look forward to working with you all again next year.

2013 CORPORATE EVENTS

SWEDEN CHRISTMAS SHOWS

Once again, the band returns for the annual Christmas shows in Sweden. Again, some fantastic shows and amazing responses from the audiences.
It is always quite special for us (and indeed a privilege) to perform Abba’s music in Sweden. We have performed throughout Sweden for many years now and always look forward to our next visit.

SWEDEN CHRISTMAS SHOWS

ROCKING RETURN TO EDEN COURT

Many thanks to everyone who came along to our show at Eden Court, Inverness on 1st Nov.
Another sold out night full of excitement and fun in a lovely theatre. A great audience as always, singing and dancing from the very first song.
See you all again next year!

ROCKING RETURN TO EDEN COURT

NORWAY

Here we go again, some fantastic shows in Norway. Looking forward to next year. (Next tours: April 2014 & October 2014)

 

NORWAY

SUMMER – FESTIVAL SEASON

We had a great summer, performed at some nice festivals and made some great new friends along the way.

Here are some of the highlights.

SUMMER - FESTIVAL SEASON

DENMARK

Making a pleasant return to Denmark for a great show at Musiket Concert Theatre, in Aarhus.

DENMARK

DUBAI

Performed at a private event in Dubai. Many thanks to Phillipe and the team for your kind hospitality, always a pleasure.

DUBAI

2013 FESTIVALS / CORPORATE SHOWS & PRIVATE EVENTS:

The year is already off to a good start, festival dates will be advertised soon.1974 - WEB NEWS LOGO

 

The 1974 Abba Tribute Show perform at lots of private events around the world  that we do not advertise on the website.

 

If you are interested in booking the show to perform at your festival, Corporate event, summer ball or party night, please contact the office via the contact page and we look forward to helping make your event a rocking success!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! – WELCOME TO 2013

After a busy December with lots of Christmas parties, 2012 finished with an amazing concert at The Sage, Gateshead. This iconic venue is renown around the world and one of the most prestigious theatre’s in the UK.

Well, the boys and girls from the 1974 Abba Tribute Show ‘rocked the house’ for the Sage Gateshead’s New Years Eve celebrations. With a 1000 strong crowd going crazy from start to finish, the band all had an amazing time. As it was a special occasion the band were also joined on stage by the 50 piece ‘Sing Together Choir’ adding an incredible dimension to some of the songs such as ‘Happy New Year’. Afterwards, the party continued on the concourse to see in 2013 with the cities huge fireworks display over the Tyne River then back inside to boogie on down with the fabulous James Taylor Quartet.

 

Thank you to everyone at The Sage, Gateshead for making us all feel so welcome and indeed everyone who came along to the show. We had great fun and look forward to seeing you all again soon! J  Check out the face book page for some clips from the show.


DENMARK

Finally making a brief visit to Denmark, the 1974 Abba Tribute show are all looking forward to performing for the Danish audiences again. Having been to Copenhagen several times for corporate / private events over the last several years, it will be great to finally do some public shows!

 

21st Nov – ÅRHUS, Denmark

23rd Nov – HERNING, Denmark

24th Nov – ODENSE, Denmark

25th Nov – VEJLE, Denmark

OCTOBER UK PUBLIC SHOWS

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing

NORWAY

Making a return to Norway following last years Festival in Olso, this time the band we performing some public shows around the country. Finishing in one of

our favourite cities – Oslo.

20th Sept – Skien, Norway

21st Sept – Kristiansand, Norway

22nd Sept – Oslo, Norway

Great to be back in Norway, what a great country full of lovely people.

Excellent shows, many thanks for everyones support of these shows. The Savoy theatre was full to the rafters and rocking throughout. Hope to see you all again soon.

MIDDLE EAST

Having embarked on new representation in the Middle East territory in 2012, the group have been out to performing at several corporate events and private parties. The guys and girls have just returned from a private event for an international communications company in Adu Dhabi.

 

As always, many thanks to Ross and the team for your generous hospitality, we all look forward to seeing you next month!

GERMANY – AUGUST SHOWS

Many thanks to everyone at ALS, great to be part of your 50 year celebrations in Hamburg and Frankfurt. Wish you all the best for the next 50 years!

AUGUST – UK PUBLIC SHOWS

White Rock Theatre, Hastings

Margate Winter Gardens, Kent

Margate Winter Gardens, Kent

CORPORATE SHOWS & PRIVATE ENTS

The 1974 Abba Tribute Show perform at lots of private events around the world that we do not advertise on the website.

If you are interested in booking the show to perform at your corporate event, ball or party, please contact the office via the contact page and we look forward to helping make your event a rocking success!

DOWN BY THE LATURI FESTIVAL – FINLAND

Following the sold out show at Konserthuset Åbo, Finland. The band was kindly asked to return to Finland and perform at this year’s DBTL festival in Turku, headlining the main stage on 28th July.

Many thanks to Kari, Mark and all the team. Amazing reaction from the crowd, the band can’t wait to return and rock out some Abba classics once again! Check out the live video footage from the festival on the facebook page.


INVERNESS ROCKS

Having performed at Eden Court, Inverness back in 2010, the band returned in February for another sold out performance at one of Scotland’s nicest Theatres.

Great to see some familiar faces again, the crowd (as always) were certainly in fine voice and we all had a really fun night. Big thanks to everyone who came along, we all look forward to seeing you again in 2013.

ABBA TRiBUTE 1974 NEWS – NEW UK PUBLIC SHOWS JUST ANNOUNCED

1974 Abba Tribute Show are pleased to announce the following UK Public Shows:

Date: 27 August 2011

Venue: Civic Hall, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Box Office: 01789 207100

Website: www.civichall.co.uk

 

Date: Saturday 24th September

Venue: Epsom Playhouse, Epsom

Box Office: 01372 742555 / 742227

Website: www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk

 

Date: 24th October 2011

Venue: Thwaites Empire Theatre, Blackburn

Box Office: 01254 685500

Website: www.thwaitesempiretheatre.co.uk/

 

Date: 29th October 2011

Venue: Barnsley Civic

Box Office: 01226 327000 (Barnsley Civic)/01226 740203 (Elsecar Heritage Centre – building 21)

Website: www.barnsleycivic.co.uk

HELLO FINLAND!

We are really excited to announce the 1974 Show’s debut performances in Finland in the spring of 2012, as part of their ever growing popularity throughout Scandinavia over the last few years. The Abba-tstic foursome and fellow musicians are all looking forward to thrilling audiences throughout Finland.

30th March 2012 – ÅBO Concert Hall, Finland

31st March 2012 – HELSINKI Concert Hall, Finland

…..more dates to follow!