“Dare I say it! As good as ABBA” – Molly Meldrum.
What a way to start an editorial on one of the longest running tribute shows here in Australia. From BABBA’s very beginning’s back on December 2, 1994, there was something very special about this talented group of vocalists and musicians.
During those 28 years the band has thrilled audiences throughout South East Asia, New Zealand, the Maldives, the Gallipoli Cruise from Perth to Italy and across Australia.
Members Michael Ingvarson (Benny), Ben Provest (Bjorn), Susie King (Agnetha), Jacqueline Hamilton (Frida) and Paul Edsall (drums) have been serving up the hits to sold-out shows in 2022.
One of the biggest highlights for BABBA was their performance at the Hong Kong Jockey Clubs – Swedish Night at the end of 2019 right before COVID-19 hit the world.
As a part of the festivities, Benny Andersson from ABBA was also in attendance as a guest of the Swedish consulate in Hong Kong.
After he concluded his duties, Benny came to the Jockey Club where BABBA were performing Winner Takes it All at the time.
At the conclusion of the song Benny took the stage with the BABBA members and spent time chatting with each person and then stayed to have photos taken with them.
Benny was very complimentary of what BABBA were doing and the band were blown away!
You can catch them live at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine on Saturday January 21.
Doors open at 8pm for two 50-minute sets of ABBA hits.
Tickets available from www.babba.com.au
