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Original Abba members celebrate expansion of London education programme
Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad appeared at performance of Abba Voyage for schoolchildren Abba Voyage concerts can be deafening enough. But when the real-life Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad made an appearance in the hall, which was packed with hundreds of schoolchildren, even the security staff present were surprised by the din. On Tuesday, at the custom-built Abba Arena in east London, the virtual concert residency launched its expanded education programme which aims to support young people across the area to get into the creative industries. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, Original Abba members celebrate expansion of London education programme, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad appeared at performance of Abba Voyage for schoolchildren Abba Voyage concerts can be deafening enough. But when the real-life Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad made an appearance in the hall, which was packed with hundreds of schoolchildren, even the security staff present were surprised by the din. On Tuesday, at the custom-built Abba Arena in east London, the virtual concert residency launched its expanded education programme which aims to support young people across the area to get into the creative industries. Continue reading…
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- Original Abba members celebrate expansion of London education programmeThe Guardian - 2026-06-04T17:44:53+00:00
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