The ‘ABBA Voyage’ setlist is to vary for the primary time within the present’s historical past.
The ABBA Voyage setlist is to vary for the primary time within the present’s historical past
The legendary Swedish pop group – which consisted of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad – launched their digital live performance residency in a purpose-built area in London in March 2022, and upon its third anniversary, the band thanked their followers for his or her continued assist through the years.
In a press release launched on Thursday (27.03.25), the band mentioned: “After we first opened, we by no means imagined that we’d nonetheless be in London 3 years on. We’re very grateful that so a lot of you have got joined us. In fact, the explanation for us having the ability to maintain our live performance for therefore lengthy is due to our unbelievable viewers. As we are saying in Sweden… Vilken resa!”
Whereas the precise particulars of the adjustments are below wraps, it was confirmed by ABBA and their workforce that “some additions and small adjustments might be made to the ‘ABBA’ Voyage setlist.”
The present at the moment opens with ‘The Guests’ and the digital avatars – referred to as ABBAtars – work their means by classics comparable to ‘Does Your Mom Know?’, ‘Dancing Queen’ and ‘Waterloo’ earlier than closing out the present with ‘The Winner Takes It All’ as an encore.
It additionally incorporates a couple of tracks from the band’s newest album ‘Voyage’, which was launched shortly earlier than the present opened.
Notably absent from the present setlist is the 1978 basic ‘Take A Probability On Me’ in addition to the 1979 ballad ‘I Have A Dream’.
Bjorn beforehand teased that the thought of adjusting the setlist had been a dialogue and teased that the footage had already been achieved through the movement seize course of in preparation for the live performance however could not spill any particulars on the time.
He informed NME: “We did movement seize extra songs that we’ve got on this live performance.
“There are songs within the pipeline which may be animated and ‘ABBA-tarred’ sooner or later. Who is aware of? There may be a brand new tune now and again someplace – however I can’t provide you with any particulars as of proper now.