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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2022 18:20:39 GMT
Thanks Johnny you are a star.
Undertheappletree, I love your wicked sense of humour.
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Post by alib on Jul 3, 2022 8:18:50 GMT
Surprised there was no back-up plan, after all, there's a live band, could have done something surely?
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Post by lycka on Jul 3, 2022 8:47:19 GMT
Not ideal, but unless such malfunctions are a regular occurrence (and I have no evidence to suggest they are) the show will go on. Really sad and costly for those who were there on July 1st and I'm sure everything possible is being done behind the scenes to ensure it doesn't happen again. So IMO no need to be over dramatic about it. S*** happens.
Sales of the show are still going well. I'm looking forward to seeing it for a second time in November - lots to be positive about.
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Post by johnny on Jul 3, 2022 11:37:53 GMT
As for the malfunction better now than opening night. Can you imagine the reviews?
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Post by Michal on Jul 3, 2022 16:50:13 GMT
johnny, actually I thought there was a bug during the opening night and it really scared me... During the performance of Don't Shut Me Down a semi-transparent screen was dropped down in front of the stage, on which the large images of Abbatars were projected. It caused the scene behind it look blurred; it reminded me of a broken TV-screen. I really thought something went wrong and I couldn't help but think about the press tearing the show to pieces.
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Post by johnny on Jul 4, 2022 10:28:35 GMT
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Post by lycka on Jul 4, 2022 10:45:12 GMT
Really unfortunate for those who attended on the night, and it seems things could have been handled better. However despite this glitch the reviews continue to be overwhelmingly positive. See attached link from TripAdvisor. Of the 143 reviews 135 give the show the top rating of excellent with just 3 giving the lowest of terrible. The latter includes some who attended the show with the technical malfunction. www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d23782638-Reviews-Abba_Arena-London_England.html |
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Post by undertheappletree on Jul 4, 2022 11:58:04 GMT
Fortunately the media news have not jumped at the chance to report it, and hopefully those who attended will be given something in return for the inconvenience. It's great to hear all the positive reviews of the show, l was listening to the to translation by YouTuber'Giventoe' of Agnetha's radio interview in Sweden when DSMD was no.1 she dared not to say about future projects with Abba, or Solo, so the doors are not completely Closed.
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Post by bennybjorn on Jul 10, 2022 17:57:47 GMT
What's the latest feeling with ticket sales? I've not been following closely but it seemed to be doom and gloom around here fairly recently.
I just know I can't get a dancefloor ticket for a good month or two, which suggests v healthy sales going forward...
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Post by Cindy on Jul 10, 2022 18:42:38 GMT
Tickets seem to be selling on a 2 month trajectory, so right now most of September is low availability. By August, I expect most of October to have sold well and so on. I guess this is down to people wanting to go again and again.
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Post by welshboy on Jul 11, 2022 9:49:58 GMT
Having seen the opening night show it was just a joyful thing to be part of, and looking at how the show progresses, it will be great to see other songs added over time. I am hoping that TACOM will be part of the show, that was the one song I think I missed most from the opening night.
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Post by bennybjorn on Jul 11, 2022 11:15:35 GMT
Tickets seem to be selling on a 2 month trajectory, so right now most of September is low availability. By August, I expect most of October to have sold well and so on. I guess this is down to people wanting to go again and again. Thanks - interesting to know. I don't think it's people going again and again though. Even the biggest enthusiasts have said they'll wait a few months. Nearly 6 million bought Abba Gold in the UK and only a few hundred thousand tickets have been sold, so it's going to be about people just getting round to buying tickets, including people like me. I could pretty easily persuade about 8 friends to go to it (and various family members) but I'm just waiting for decent tickets to be available nearer in the future (so not two months away) which may or may not happen! |
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Post by wayne on Jul 13, 2022 7:48:29 GMT
Back down for show #6 on 29th August, then #7 on 17th November. The Departure Lounge is like my local pub now LOL
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Post by lycka on Jul 13, 2022 12:32:02 GMT
I admire your stamina Wayne. I saw it first on 2 June and am waiting till November to see it again in the hope that the set list changes. If it doesn't I'll still have a good time though.
I think you are one of the exceptions Wayne if you have already seen it five times with two more planned. I don't think it is fans seeing the concert multiple times that is the main driver of continued good ticket sales. I put it down to the very positive reviews and word of mouth. It's almost become a tourist attraction in its own right and that's brilliant.
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Post by foreverfan on Jul 13, 2022 13:08:13 GMT
^^^^tend to agree, purely guessing of course but I imagine Wayne is one of a select few who have seen it multiple times
Personally I would say to frequent and looses the magic, twice I totally get as first time around your totally blown away with it all and guess miss bits...
I’m waiting for a set change to see it for the second time, and being greedy I’d like to think more than one track change and perhaps a little longer show , guess the technology prohibits ?
Yes agree the great reviews and word of mouth has helped enormously, so a big success....just wish those ticket prices a little lower.....
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Post by welshboy on Jul 13, 2022 18:45:46 GMT
I still think the set change will not happen until next year maybe by May next year.
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Post by HOMETIME on Jul 13, 2022 18:52:18 GMT
I won't get to see the show until early in the New Year (my oldest friend is coming home from the Middle East to see Voyage - our first concert was ABBA in 1979, so we're coming full circle). I hope any set changes in the meantime leave The Visitors and WAISAD alone. I don't think there's anything else from the set I'd miss too much.
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Post by joseph on Jul 13, 2022 19:03:57 GMT
I'm not sure when I'll get to see the concert now. I wish I'd just bitten the bullet and seen it already. I had planned for September but I gather that's pretty much fully booked? I don't want to go in the height of summer or the depths of winter and I'm definitely not paying stupid money. Oh what a pickle!
I'd also be pretty p****d off if the setlist changed before I went. I'd hate to miss The Visitors. I guess I want my cake and want to eat it too!
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Post by foreverfan on Jul 13, 2022 19:19:21 GMT
^^^^^ apparently a friend of mine who I initially went with, says that they had a seat a bit further back, ( 2nd time around ) we were initially E , second time N, and they said the view was just as good and anywhere in the arena will have a good view, so just go for it and grab a cheap seat when it appears..
Unless anyone says to the contrary regarding seats....
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Post by jon on Jul 22, 2022 20:11:35 GMT
I'm new to the Abba Forum and was very fortunate to attend the Voyage Concert on 16th June after being lucky enough to get a pre-sale ticket, wow what
an amazing show esp in the way it has been created, it is so believable. As I enjoyed it so much I have booked to go again on 7th October, not sure if some
of the songs will be changed around by then nevertheless will be great to experience it all over again. Would be good if they added 'Super Trouper' or 'Take a chance on me' at
some point but its works well and everyone was on their feet as soon as DQ started. I never imagined I would get to see an Abba show of this kind.
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Post by Cindy on Jul 27, 2022 11:35:32 GMT
9 shows in October and 1 show in November have low availability now.
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Post by Laurence on Jul 30, 2022 5:55:41 GMT
Is the departure lounge good value?
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Post by bennybjorn on Jul 30, 2022 11:52:25 GMT
It seems the concerts are selling and selling, and that's even without me having attended yet!
It's no surprise, really, as it's basically just Abba's greatest hits (almost) live so I don't see why it would do any less well than Mamma Mia...
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Post by undertheappletree on Jul 30, 2022 17:24:44 GMT
Is the departure lounge good value? Here is a little pre View Video of the Lounge Area' l still have not seen the Show, so don't know the Prices, but looks like a treat if you can afford it. Mamma Mia The Party, looks like it has had a bit of a re vamp, who has been? We are Spoilt with 3 Abba related Shows to Visit in London! |
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Post by johnny on Aug 4, 2022 17:04:35 GMT
A quick survey on members here and the ABBAtars concert. Which apply to you?
Option A: I have seen the show. How many times?
Option B: I have booked and will go. When?
Option C: I will go but haven't booked yet
Option D: I won't go. Why?
For me, it is Option C. I will probably go in December. Maybe a birthday treat for myself. From what I gather you have to book 2 or 3 months in advance to get a choice of seats at reasonable prices.
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Post by jj on Aug 4, 2022 17:51:29 GMT
Maybe a birthday threat for myself.
This typo is just too funny!!
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Post by bennybjorn on Aug 4, 2022 18:00:35 GMT
A quick survey on members here and the ABBAtars concert. Which apply to you? Option A: I have seen the show. How many times? Option B: I have booked and will go. When? Option C: I will go but haven't booked yet Option D: I won't go. Why? For me, it is Option C. I will probably go in December. Maybe a birthday threat for myself. From what I gather you have to book 2 or 3 months in advance to get a choice of seats at reasonable prices. Hmm, is someone finally conceding that sales for the Voyage concerts are pretty flipping impressive after all?! Thought you'd concluded they'd be like the Voyage album - strong for 2 or 3 months then that would be it. I could never really see a reason why it wouldn't replicate the success of Mamma Mia. Despite its title, it is effectively their greatest hits (almost) live... |
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Post by johnny on Aug 4, 2022 18:21:15 GMT
I never said the Voyage concert would only last 2 or 3 months. Sales were similar to Voyage the album until opening about 400,000. (Actually a bit more for the album, a bit less for the concert) Yes, picked up as they were bound to given the promotion and positive reviews. Sales for August and September are low availability not limited availability so not sell outs - yet. There's still plenty of tickets available for the October to December and indeed until next May. It is too early to say how the successful the show will last. Here is the official website which confirms high availability from October. Yes, I expect of course people to book this month for later but how many tickets we don't know yet. I hope the Voyage show is a full sell-out until it's scheduled run at least. It is a Greatest Hits show but that doesn't necessarily mean it will have success like Gold Greatest Hits. Yes, I know the Mamma Mia musical was a huge success but at least that had real people, was in a better location and not as expensive. The film versions may have raised expectations of a DVD/digital version at some point. Have you seen the show Bennybjorn? |
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Post by jon on Aug 4, 2022 18:48:44 GMT
A quick survey on members here and the ABBAtars concert. Which apply to you? Option A: I have seen the show. How many times? Option B: I have booked and will go. When? Option C: I will go but haven't booked yet Option D: I won't go. Why? For me, it is Option C. I will probably go in December. Maybe a birthday threat for myself. From what I gather you have to book 2 or 3 months in advance to get a choice of seats at reasonable prices. Option A: Saw the show in June, and have booked to go again in October and could be persuaded to go for a third time esp as its running till May 2023, as other posts have said there's still quite high availability for the winter shows. |
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Post by Sindy on Aug 4, 2022 18:50:51 GMT
The December shows are bound to be very popular.
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