Press Release Details

Björn Again, again - back to revive Abba's legendary songs

Publication Date: 9 Sep 2012

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre’s (ADNEC) ICC Abu Dhabi will once again become a hub of ABBA aficionados and debatable 70s fashion when Björn Again return to the venue on 19 October. Having performed to dazzling reviews in 2011, the group are set to bring the audience to their feet for the second year in a row.

Founded in 1988 in Australia by the show’s director, Rod Stewart, Björn Again have since performed more than 5,000 times in 65 different countries with their own brand of ABBA’s upbeat pop. The set list for the ADNEC show includes well-loved favourites, including “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme”, “Dancing Queen”, and “Voulez-Vous”.

Rod Steven, Founder of Björn Again, said, “We are excited to be back in Abu Dhabi and look forwards for an amazing show at ADNEC for the second year. ABBA’s songs are one of most popular ones as the imitate some of most spectacular and varied stories sung with stunning music that got overwhelming fame worldwide. We hope to have all our audience enjoying the performance.”

“Björn Again has been able to achieve remarkable and ongoing success since it was established in 1988. While ABBA engaged on a 10-month music tour for 16 countries, Björn Again staged more than 5000 parties in 65 countries, generating more than 50 million Pound (AED 300 million) over 23 years.

Ticket prices start from AED 80 for standard class up to AED 475 for VIP which includes hall balcony seating, snacks, and table services. Other special packages include two tickets and one night stay for two persons at Hyatt Capital Gate, Aloft Abu Dhabi as well as Capital Centre and Premier Capital Centre Hotels, allowing visitors the opportunity to spend the weekend at prices starting from AED 610.

Tickets can be bought from Box Office ME.com, Time Out tickets and Virgin outlets. For hotel packages, you can contact Aloft Abu Dhabi (+971 (2) 654 5103). The show starts at 7 pm on Friday, 19 October with local band warming up the house, before a full 90 minute ABBAstraganza as Björn Again performs some of the world’s best loved pop anthems the way only they can. The evening continues at the Aloft Abu Dhabi hotel after party with DJ Tim Cheddar spinning classic hits from the 70s and 80s, into the early hours.

Show partners include OSN, Radio2, Hyatt Capital Gate, Box Office ME, Time Out Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Week. For more information log onto www.facebook.com/ADNEC.LiveEvents.Tickets to the show are available from BoxOfficeME.