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Concert show ABBA Voyage” celebrates its anniversary – memories of the legendary band
Discover the historical events and notable people of May 26th, from ABBA's world premiere to the anniversaries of his birth and death.
Concert show ABBA Voyage” celebrates its anniversary – memories of the legendary band
On May 26, 2025, the world will remember remarkable historical events and the fascinating musical history of ABBA. On this date, many people celebrate Alwin and Philipp's name day, while historians look at the meaning of past events.
Particular attention is paid to the world premiere of the concert show “Abba Voyage” in London in 2022, where the four band members appeared as animated “ABBA-tars”. This innovative show continues a remarkable chapter in the long success story of the Swedish pop group, founded in Stockholm in 1972 and consisting of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The band name itself is an acronym consisting of the first letters of their first names. The band's first performance together took place at Melodifestivalen in 1973, followed by their international breakthrough by winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with the hit "Waterloo".
The comeback with “Voyage”
In September 2021, ABBA released their ninth and final studio album entitledVoyage. This significant album, which includes ten new songs, was the band's first new material since the albumThe Visitorsfrom 1981. Anticipation for ABBA's return was great, which was reflected in the sales figures: over 2.5 million copies were sold worldwide, including more than a million within the first week of release. The album also broke the record for the most pre-orders at Universal Music UK.
In addition, it wasVoyagecharted at number one in several countries, including Germany and the United Kingdom. ABBA has sold over 385 million records throughout their career. The most famous albums includeArrival(1976),The Album(1977) andGreat trouper(1980).
Technical innovation and artistic renewal
Another highlight of the comeback is the digital concert residencyABBA Voyage, which opened in London on May 27, 2022. The innovative use of motion capture technology to create ABBA tars for the live performing show let fans see the band on stage again, even though the members are now in their 70s. This project shows ABBA not only as a musical phenomenon, but also as a pioneer in the use of new technologies to create entertainment.
ABBA's albums and projects were always influenced by the personal relationships within the band, particularly the breakups of the two couples, which often made the music emotionally charged. Despite the almost 40-year break without any new joint releases, the album's return and successVoyageclear evidence of the group's continued relevance and popularity.
Hidden treasures and future plans
While the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 and has received numerous awards, there are currently no plans to release unreleased songs from recent recording sessions. Benny Andersson, a key figure in the band, has announced that afterVoyageand the concert residency will not be followed by any further joint projects, making this comeback a remarkable and perhaps final chapter in ABBA's history.
So today, May 26th, we can not only look back on ABBA's eventful history, but also on an impressive return that has touched the hearts of many fans around the globe.
For more information on historical events of this day see ZVW, on the details of the albumVoyageplease visit Wikipedia, and deepen your knowledge of ABBA My learning.