ABBA's Brand New Digital Concert Voyage Finally Opens In London

[@popcult]

They are now immortal-and rightfully so! Best pop band of all time. No competition.

[@bulgariantranslator4080]

OUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED! Agnetha, Benny, Bjorn and Frida on stage again! I am in Los Angeles and I wish I were there to be present at this extraordinary moment to experience their music live, with so many other ABBA lovers! Have been loving them for 40 years and will love them as long as I live! What a legacy they are leaving! MAY 26th-ABBA DAY!

[@RonnyvanDoorn]

I was there! My unrealistic dream came true! Lets keep on dreaming! Dreams come true!

[@limalima2343]

Vamos comemorar

[@meikueeng6126]

My life-long sweetest memory - Danced with them in Abba Museum, Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪 prior to the pandemic!

[@plerpplerp5599]

Agnetha and Frida in white look like angels. Well done, ABBA 👍

[@erikskifte8862]

THE EVENT OF THE MILLENIUM. ABBA MAKES HISTORY, AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN. THEY JUST KEEPS GOING, ON AND ON AND ON. WE'LL NEVER STOP LISTENING. THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC ABBA. YOU REALLY LET THE MUSIC SPEAK 🥰😍😍🥰

[@Pronzini1]

Frida was beautiful at 35, and she is still beautiful at 75. What a woman!

[@TangoEliott]

She turns 77 in November and is beautiful!

[@lordcharfield]

She was always my favourite 😻

[@lenaengell8528]

Wonderful to see you together, Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid! You are aging with Swedish naturality and dignity. So down to earth. So Heartfelt. So decent. So far from most other elderly people in the music industry with all the fake sex appeal, plastic surgery and all other artificial they force themselves to go through in order to “fit in”. I am proud of you, dear ABBA members. You are role models for the rest of us. Love from Lena in Norway

[@posh1814]

Wonderful, wise and absolutely true words!!!

[@lenaengell8528]

@@posh1814 Yes, thank yoiu. So right.

[@hughrendell1702]

I will travel to London to see this !!!

[@PopGoesTheWorld2023]

What a time to be alive! Amazing!

[@MRSlade-hh7xr]

Will definitely go see again. What a magical experience!

[@anthonysmith8800]

I saw the show on Thursday. It is simply stunning and unbelievable. Truly amazing. Every part of the production was superb. To add to the total joy, all 4 of them were there. Truly amazing experience to see my idols all together ❤️

[@Weird-City]

The avatars (or 4 performers) are just on a screen - they aren't holograms.

[@saskiakowalk9227]

You're a rich person.

[@longtallshaz]

Brilliant. Amazing. Incredible. I feel sorry for people in other countries who are so far away from this venue. It's half an hour from my house. I'm so lucky. I've seen it once but will definitely go again. Some of their big hits weren't in the show so I hope that maybe after a year, they'll mix it up and put other songs in.

[@michics100]

So is the show repeating regularly at the venue or not? Any whispers of it going on the road?

[@longtallshaz]

@@michics100 I've read that it's staying at that venue till 2026

[@joogie1849]

Sounds brilliant 🧡👍 Looking forward to November when ill be attending. 😁

[@laurenoliver2505]

this is when I wish I wasnt just an abba fan this is when I wish I was an abba fan who lived in London so I could see this light show

[@ccgg3913]

Just saw it last night, amazing experience, totally weird and spectacular even if not anywhere close to a real concert, don’t expect the real thing but absolutely worth the ticket !

[@ERICAJAMES007]

if abba performed now at their age live i would have loved them anyway

[@vanitazazas]

This revolutionize so many new concerts. Avatars that can be made into 100% realism contra holograms that simply does not cut it. I wonder if any other legendary bands/artists that still are alive, but don't perform anymore will perhaps follow these footsteps. I'm not really an ABBA fan, but I'm really into the technical aspect of the liveshow as an earlier stage technician myself and this new digital performance just blew my mind. ABBA have revolutionized something big here.

[@kyleday5026]

they say it was new technology used

[@mospeada1152]

And it'll likely only get better!

[@thomasauslander3757]

Meta is jealous..

[@dolphinsuzanne]

Wow loved ABBA my whole life I have a record of there’s I was a young girl when they were great. I’ll go to that concert sure hope ABBA get the money for there music CONCERT

[@1derekwinter1]

Are you sure? They will make more money out of this than they did their whole career!

[@everardward6968]

Wow was and is so nice I love it so the best I ever saw and went 3 times I am a big fan love so thank you ABBA ❤❤

[@mervynwhitcombe7092]

I went to see this show it is amazing

[@luisboutin]

Please come to America!!!

[@rebel8913]

ABBA AND ROXETTE THE BEST MUSIC GROUP OF THE HISTORY. LOVE IT.

[@melissaobrien2554]

Absolutely blown away this is like nothing you've ever experienced ❤❤❤

[@rocknta]

I Love you Agnetha Faltskog ❤️

[@tinabelair5693]

I hope comes in USA

[@Festfolket]

Absolutely stunning show. Btw. it is NOT holograms as they decided early on it is a dated thing.

[@damianbowyer2018]

Awesome Stuff Guys....Cheers from Damo.

[@KevinSanderson]

Lucy McDonald gets it! I like her!

[@Taalneuroot]

Selling my ticket for 10/06 via Ticketmaster resale! I can’t make it that weekend, so I’ll have to go some other time. I’d still like for someone to enjoy it.

[@ernestocroas4081]

Thanks abba!!!!!

[@BubblewrapMe]

NOT HOLOGRAMS! How many more times do they need to say this?

[@scilly180608]

Not "Abba", either - smoke and mirrors😂

[@Bhavyo]

part of the (re) programming. :-)

[@TheMoonchild1969]

One thing I'm pretty sure none of ABBA suspected how rabid loyal and loving their fans still are. Probably they lament privately that they waited just too long to be reunited again.✌

[@briankehew579]

NOT a hologram at all, it's just a film on a screen. But it looks amazing, absolutely great quality and artistic ideas. Go see it!

[@TheNameOfJesus]

ABBA will milk this venue for a while, but I'm hoping that sooner or later ABBA will sell software that lets me view this concert on my computer, and letting me change angles and zoom in and out as I wish. This could even persuade me to buy a VR headset, if it worked with one.

[@cd-xr3gy]

no do not get VR headset!

[@alexandraroyero873]

You should be right, first a new venues in America and Asia

[@TheNameOfJesus]

@@alexandraroyero873 Possible locations it could rotate to over the next 20 years: Las Vegas, New York, Miami, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, (I selected these cities based on geography, size, and popularity of ABBA in those regions.)

[@mikek.4211]

OMG, it’s NOT a hologram show. Why can’t the press get this right?!! They are in Avatar format. Much more detailed and state of the art. Holograms are so late 70’s!

[@WibbleOWibble]

Because they are dimwit meeja studies journalists... aka jerks

[@kyleday5026]

can you explain the difference with hologram and avatar.

[@JayDeeIsMyName]

Because Hologram is more mainstream clear to people than 'avatars'.

[@mikek.4211]

@@JayDeeIsMyName well then the average person isn’t that bright I guess. In an age where we all have smart phones and Google it would benefit people to look it up and educate themselves.

[@hootenanny6095]

They are both, they are holographic avatars. Without hologram technology the avatars wouldn't appear for you to see on stage.

[@belkyb14]

🙌💯💗

[@josedanilla8974]

¿Porqué éste show para celebrar su regreso, no se hizo en Estocolmo,o en otra ciudad sueca?Me gustaría saber los motivos porqué no se realizó en Suecia,qué yo creo era lo más lógico. Si alguien tiene una respuesta, me gustaría saberla. Saludos desde Chile. 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@lewissparkes]

They where and are massive in the uk and there’s the people to fill the venue

[@robertmckittrick2631]

Still alive if good enough play it live

[@MsWaggydog]

No ABBA songs and lame jokes by has-been comedians. Thanks Project - I'll never get my 4:54 mins back again.

[@jonkarelester3529]

Far too much distracting laser lighting, that would give me an instant headache.

[@gilbertorojas2279]

I am with you...it does not make sense to pay to see computer programs singing 😐

[@officialsimonharris]

@@gilbertorojas2279 The horseless carriage? I don't need to be anywhere that fast . . . . talking pictures? I'll stick with the organ player thank you

[@Grantrap]

They are way better than ‘holograms.’

[@Weird-City]

Awesome - but why are people calling it a hologram show or even using the term avatars. It is basically 3 screens - and they ARE screens make no mistake about that - one with the 4 performing and 2 either side. It's pretty much like going to the cinema with added light show - isn't it?

[@jackydevitt1744]

You are aware they are not holograms, aren't you. It is actually a flat screen, although unbelievable

[@lordcharfield]

Avatars, NOT holograms! The interviewer was determined to continue in error, even after being corrected 🤯

[@GLopezMad]

IT IS NOT A HOLOGRAM!!!

[@withinjapan2024]

your such sloppy reporters how many times can ABBA and the production team say they are NOT HOLLOGEAMS

[@officialsimonharris]

They are not Heleogames!

[@lyndontaylor4440]

Theres no way on earth that every move they made on stage were replicated by the real abba yes they were in studio doing some bits for the "media hype" but after that then doubles were used! Frida walking with a cane and all of them in their 70s? No chance whatsoever

[@peterlenham3180]

Its Abba doing all the singing using motion capture. Younger performers did all the dancing using the same technology. So yes your right it's not Abba's body movements, but it is their facial movements captured when their singing. Abba's facial movements and the doubles body movements once motion captured, are then blended seamlessly together for the finished result.

[@glasshalffull8471]

I saw the real thing in Perth 1977, this will be worth a look but it's the equivalent of Jeff Bezos' space flight compared with Neil Armstrong's, To be in the 3rd row in front of Agnetha in the 70s can't be topped imo

[@samtan4729]

It's not a hologram show.

[@ninagabriellet.bantoto1625]

The Abba-tars are like Dale's CGI surgery in Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers (film).

[@sammykeogh8318]

Well there not hologram’s it’s 3D models they animated and are showing on a flat screen ?

[@milsonfialho2725]

IT''S NOT HOLOGRAMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!

[@davidfaltskog814]

Stop calling them holograms, those are not.

[@officialsimonharris]

The people who say holograms don't know what a hologram is either, a hologram is a laser photo, what they mean is a digital projection onto a net which is usually very badly done

[@grammy3g808.]

Special Theaters would have to be built to accommodate the special effects of the show ... that would take millions of dollars to do ... not everyone will get to see it ... wonder what the tickets go for ?

[@roym1444]

this interview shrieks of people that have no understanding of the industry and Have studied marketing their whole life so I will take zero confidence when they say they've have been in the presence of ABBA

[@duncankellogg2783]

For the umpteenth friggen time. They're not, not, not ,not Holograms. Do some research or just read everything in print on the topic. Getta clue. Avatars are digitally created by motion capture technology. Holograms are a 3d light show created 20 years ago. . Geez I'm tired of explaining this . But I won't stop until everyone Understands the difference.🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@johndwayne3481]

ABBA-tars! That's funny.

[@holydiver73]

Why pay all that money to NOT see ABBA, when you can stay at home and NOT see ABBA for free.

[@bengeabcd6056]

🇲🇹👏👏👏👏👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻👑🇲🇹

[@DevilsDemon06]

Could those hosts be more condescending?

[@rescuedabyss]

She keeps saying avatars but...theyre literally holograms that you can walk right through, am i correct? Images projected by lights? Or are they robots....

[@davebowerman9869]

I wanna see the Beatles attempt this technology

[@noelmcloughlin4684]

It’s not a hologram. At all.

[@davetaylorson1618]

I hope they do Freddie Mercury soon.

[@damienocallaghan3906]

Elvis and The Beatles will be next

[@lanaedwards15]

This is not a hologram

[@92trdman]

FYI , This is not Hologram

[@monkeyface6139]

The lies we tell ourselves...

[@cymro6537]

They're *not* holograms 🙄

[@The_Master_Brain]

lol - It not was a Hologram... It simply was an standart projection on a simple plastic foil. A Hologram is made much different. Please don't tell lies to the people and learn more about Technology.

[@peterlenham3180]

Yes its basically Peppers Ghost.

[@Anna-Gunilla1792]

But it's not holograms...

[@hootenanny6095]

They are both, holographic avatars. Without hologram technology the avatars wouldn't appear.

[@willswomble7274]

No, it is not 'a hologram show' !

[@Nathan31467]

NOT HOLOGRAMS! Digital ABBAtars! :)

[@renarga6886]

I wish they would do a REAL concert and not be ashamed of their age and current physical appearance. I am sure that their TRUE fans won't care at all about the way they look now. Must of us would LOVE to see the real Abba members, in flesh and blood, singing and playing, not some damn holograms.

[@Vikinggirl1679]

Well they did do a new album so we can hear some new songs. And Benny and Bjorn said they are keeping some new songs they recorded under lock and key to release at a later date.

[@1derekwinter1]

They aren’t holograms…pay attention!

[@tonyd3345]

Definitely NOT holograms.

[@thebestnewindie]

Can't believe she said 'Fat Benny' - spoilt the whole report-silly girl

[@leeriches8841]

She never said 'fat Benny' she said 'at the end of my row, Benny, sat Benny.'

[@shereekendall1003]

OMG...HE SAID...ABBA BUILT THEIR OWN ABBATARS STADIUM! .....LOL.😂 SERIOUSLY WHERE HAVE YOUS BEEN LOL.😂 LOL.😂 LOL.😂 LOL.😂 LOL.😂 LOL.😂 LOL.😂 THAT'S OLD NEWS! LOL.😂 WAKEY WAKEY AUSTRALIA! LOL.😂 LOL.😂 LOL.😂

[@ED-ni3ls]

Over-the-hill Oldies, R.I.P!

[@danfrost3043]

Just like you'll be one day but will millions of people pay to see you?

[@Bhavyo]

digital concert, what a nonsense. But with Metaverse lurking around, im not surprised. They need front figures to promote the bs.

[@DarrenJCalvert]

It’s NOT holograms

[@WibbleOWibble]

Maybe holograms have only just made it to Australia..

[@carlawiberg6282]

NOT HOLOGRAMS

[@carlomazza731]

Virtual concert it's not a true concert.

[@gilbertorojas2279]

Totally...

[@ConcernedPublic]

I thought it is anything but hologram.

[@gilbertorojas2279]

I love ABBA but I am nott sure if I would like to pay to see Avatars doing the work of actual human beings...so, I think I will pass on this...:(

[@cineffect]

I would have paid $1000 to see them perform just 4 songs live, but I did not go to see artificial avatars. Would rather watch one of their live concert on DVD.

[@cineva0008]

👎

[@gilbertorojas2279]

Correct...

[@shanecavanagh7060]

ABBA holograms what ever Bright lights laser lights good music of course it's excitingis still not the same thing as watching a real live band .... This would be good for a night out..... But it doesn't replace real people...... These people aren't dead they're alive...... They're still people their age doing concerts....... You are deceiving yourselves what next no Live concerts any more....✨

[@jari2018]

fake moves or real moves ? -since there are enough of film of them performing live so how hard would it it to make the avatars more real like the living Björn -just copy the moves he did in real life

[@maidenaholic]

Nah, I'd rather see a real band perform. The rolling stones are in their 80s and still playing live, iron maiden have members in their 70s and they are still playing live and their music isn't easy to play even as a young guy. This could literally be the end of seeing bands really perform live now and that would be a waste. It's watching CGI on a screen. Amd now, kiss have joined this whole thing, who's next i wonder.

[@sportbilli735]

Hätten doch auch in original singen können wie andere alte Bands auch..was für ein Aufwand und Quatsch

[@ED-ni3ls]

Over-the-hill oldies need more money, R.I.P!

[@Slavatoremondo]

I agree I wanted to see ABBA, but as holograms. No thank you I mean there’s still alive there’s no need for holograms of live people. We’ve seen holograms of Freddie Mercury Ronnie James Dio and so on but they’re all passed on now. Feels like a fraud. I’m sorry

[@joerichardwad1645]

So don’t go. Literally no one will miss you. 🤣

[@NoFinalWords]

This is why I don't watch Australian free to air tv: cringe

[@Craig86M]

The worst band in the world!!

[@gracetruthandlight]

You have no taste

[@Taalneuroot]

Selling my ticket for 10/06 via Ticketmaster resale! I can’t make it that weekend, so I’ll have to go some other time. I’d still like for someone to enjoy it.

[@AlfCalson]

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