icethesite - Benny Andersson news site Benny News Björn News ABBA News CHESS News KRISTINA News 5 Nov 2021 The ABBA Voyage journey Upon the release of ABBA’s much anticipated first studio album in 40 years, we take a look back at how the music and forthcoming stage show ABBA Voyage evolved. The ABBA Voyage digital representations of Björn, Agnetha, Frida and Benny When ABBA decided to ‘take a break’ in 1982 the world and even the band members themselves thought it was probably the end of the road. However, fast-forward forty years and to the delight of fans worldwide, ABBA are back with a 10 track album, ABBA Voyage, featuring all new or previously unreleased songs and a virtual-reality show of… Read More 3 Nov 2021 One Man, One Woman – new BAO single Benny has just finished mixing a live recording from Skansen in 2019 of Benny Anderssons Orkester with Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg performing the ABBA favourite One Man, One Woman.If all goes to plan it will be released this month! Catalogue number and final artwork will be revealed in the coming weeks. Read More 25 Apr 2021 Kristina från Duvemåla concert at Dalhalla in 2022 Kristina från Duvemåla, the Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus masterpiece will be performed at Dalhalla on Saturday 13 August 2022. Dalhalla is an internationally established event venue that has been described as one of the most mesmerising and beautiful outdoor arenas in Europe. During the summer months, a wide range of events are arranged which attract close to 100,000 visitors. A spectacular Swedish venue for a Swedish musical classic Dalhalla, or Draggängarna as it was previously called, is the name of a former limestone quarry. In the lead roles of Kristina and Karl Oskar are Viktoria Tocca and John… Read More 26 Oct 2020 Staging CHESS during dangerous and difficult times On 17 October 2020, the curtain lifted on the Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Björn Ulvaeus musical CHESS at Moscow's MDM Theatre, home of the Broadway Moscow Theatre Company. CHESS at the MDM Theatre, Moscow opened on 17 October 2020 CHESS is the only large-scale musical premiere in Russia this Autumn, after the restrictions on the presentation of theatrical productions there were lifted. However, the threat of theatres being closed down again at any moment is very real and it is extremely unfortunate for the talented team of creatives behind bringing the musical to Russia, where the original concept… Read More 9 Dec 2019 ABBA: Super Troupers The Exhibition On Friday 6 December ABBA: Super Troupers The Exhibition opened at London’s O2 Arena. Set to a backdrop of Britain in the 1970s, the exhibition examines ABBA’s rise from Swedish folk artists to global superstardom through a series of atmospheric rooms exploring each of their 8 multi-million selling albums, alongside the band’s personal and public journey. As you stroll around the creatively displayed exhibits, a specially recorded audio guide and TV screens showing old news reels give context to the developments of the decade, highlighting the global events and musical soundtrack that defined the ABBA era. Ingmarie Halling and… Read More Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 155 > Follow us on Twitter My Tweets ABBA, CHESS, BAO, Kristina från Duvemåla and more... ©2021 icethesite - Benny Andersson news site Privacy & Cookies: By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy