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Post by jon on Nov 21, 2022 11:49:49 GMT
Went to the Abba Voyage concert matinee show yesterday for the 2nd time after having previously gone in June. Again a brilliant day out and feel I managed to take much more of the show in this time round. Felt it was a slightly different atmosphere compared to the evening shows and the block I was in were up dancing when 'Waterloo' started. The show setlist is still the same which was fine but you appreciate how much work has gone into the voyage concert. I hope to go again after show is changed around but for the time being 'thank you for the music Abba'
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2022 14:12:11 GMT
Can anyone help. I am desperate to see The Voyage Concert. It would be an ideal tonic for me. I tried booking online but to no avail as they only have e-tickets on sale and no paper tickets. Is this true ? If so, then I will miss out as I haven't a mobile, How fair is that when you have been a loyal fan for so many years. Can someone at least try to point me in the right direction. Thank you.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2022 17:30:07 GMT
I will make it my mission to see The Voyage Concert. Unfortunately, I don't own a mobile but as you say I could borrow one. I'm afraid I am a Luddite as I still have a landline.
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Post by jon on Nov 22, 2022 18:06:52 GMT
Yes I believe from booking via ticketmaster it only gives you the option of having your ticket on your phone, I prefer a paper ticket but i imagine this is the way its all going now.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2022 18:29:18 GMT
Thanks Jon. What is wrong with paper tickets ?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2022 17:57:23 GMT
It seems bizarre for such a big act as ABBA not to sell paper tickets for The Voyage Concert. I much prefer paper tickets. Other than borrowing a mobile I don't stand a chance of ever going to the show which is a little discriminating for the minority of fans like myself who don't own a mobile. I don't like the assumption everyone has a mobile and if you haven't one you are frowned upon. I guess I don't like mobile phones anyway.
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Post by Alan on Nov 24, 2022 12:16:32 GMT
It seems bizarre for such a big act as ABBA not to sell paper tickets for The Voyage Concert. I much prefer paper tickets. Other than borrowing a mobile I don't stand a chance of ever going to the show which is a little discriminating for the minority of fans like myself who don't own a mobile. Assuming you have a PC or laptop (and a printer) will it let you print off the ticket? My ticket was a QR code, which is all you’d need.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2022 13:58:00 GMT
Thank you, Alan. Yes, I do have a laptop but unfortunately not a printer. That scuppers any chance of my going to the concert.
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Post by lamont on Nov 24, 2022 14:10:28 GMT
Thing is, if you really want to go to show, you will find a way, either with a friend who has a mobile or ask someone to print it out. Many libraries will print out a piece of paper for you. Unfortunately the Voyage show is cashless and paperless, maybe the latter for environmental purposes. Good luck in seeing the show.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2022 14:22:48 GMT
Thing is, if you really want to go to show, you will find a way, either with a friend who has a mobile or ask someone to print it out. Many libraries will print out a piece of paper for you. Unfortunately the Voyage show is cashless and paperless, maybe the latter for environmental purposes. Good luck in seeing the show. Thanks very much, Lamont. I am determined to see The Voyage Concert. Nothing is impossible. Thank you all for your kind suggestions.
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Post by jj on Nov 24, 2022 15:17:47 GMT
Hi @violet, as suggested, you can get the QR ticket code sent to your email address. Then all you need to do is go to your nearest public library and ask a librarian what to do. Tell them you had the tickets sent to your email address and the librarian will get you to access your email on one of the library's computers, and then they will show you how to print your ticket from that library computer using the library's printer. They will only charge you a very small fee.
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Post by lamont on Nov 24, 2022 15:47:46 GMT
Yeh Violet, the show is just too good! All these wee hurdles will make it worthwhile. Maybe even contact the arena too for guidance.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2022 18:09:10 GMT
Thanks very much, jj and lamont. I will do just that. The show is not worth missing.
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Post by wayne on Dec 7, 2022 22:56:36 GMT
I'm totally obsessed with Voyage...would go every night if I could. Had my seventh visit and looking forward to perhaps popping back before Christmas 2022 or to kick off 2023 to celebrate my birthday at the start of January.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2022 17:50:34 GMT
It must be good if you want to see " Voyage " every night. I don't blame you at all Wayne. I can't wait to see the show. It will be a great experience I just know it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2022 18:06:50 GMT
I must be the only forum member who is yet to see " The Voyage Concert " unless I am mistaken and someone else hasn't seen it yet.
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Post by HOMETIME on Dec 10, 2022 19:18:20 GMT
I haven't seen it either, Violet. Can't wait, though. I need to get some ducks in a row (including a new passport) and then book a ticket.
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Post by Alan on Dec 10, 2022 19:59:37 GMT
I need to get some ducks in a row (including a new passport) and then book a ticket. You don’t need a passport to go to the UK from Ireland do you? Common Travel Area and all that?
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Post by abbafanie on Dec 10, 2022 23:30:19 GMT
I need to get some ducks in a row (including a new passport) and then book a ticket. You don’t need a passport to go to the UK from Ireland do you? Common Travel Area and all that? It was possible before, but I believe all the airlines flying from Ireland to UK now require a passport for boarding.
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Post by Alan on Dec 11, 2022 10:57:55 GMT
It was possible before, but I believe all the airlines flying from Ireland to UK now require a passport for boarding. They might need some form of ID but this doesn’t have to be a passport. The Common Travel Area has been in place for nearly a hundred years apart from during the war so they couldn’t legally require anyone to have a passport travelling between the two.
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Post by abbafanie on Dec 11, 2022 13:00:39 GMT
It was possible before, but I believe all the airlines flying from Ireland to UK now require a passport for boarding. They might need some form of ID but this doesn’t have to be a passport. The Common Travel Area has been in place for nearly a hundred years apart from during the war so they couldn’t legally require anyone to have a passport travelling between the two. From personal experience, I think you would need passport details to book online (at least using Ryanair). Also, I have seen people without passports having difficulties at the boarding gate for UK flights from Ireland - I wouldn't fancy trying to explain the CTA entitlements at that moment!
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Post by Alan on Dec 11, 2022 16:18:19 GMT
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Post by HOMETIME on Dec 11, 2022 19:45:08 GMT
They might need some form of ID but this doesn’t have to be a passport. The Common Travel Area has been in place for nearly a hundred years apart from during the war so they couldn’t legally require anyone to have a passport travelling between the two. From personal experience, I think you would need passport details to book online (at least using Ryanair). Also, I have seen people without passports having difficulties at the boarding gate for UK flights from Ireland - I wouldn't fancy trying to explain the CTA entitlements at that moment! Oh lord, yes. Between Ryanair's attitude and the Brexit-muddied waters of Anglo-Irish relations, I wouldn't dream of trying to visit the UK without a valid passport.
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Post by breifne on Dec 13, 2022 10:41:45 GMT
Just to clarify neither Aer Lingus or British Airways require passports from Irish or British citizens flying between Dublin and London ( photo ID is required ) so if you are traveling to London to see Voyage make the experience even more special and avoid Ryanair !
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Post by Alan on Jan 9, 2023 21:54:34 GMT
Yes, I think that’s a good setlist though I’d want to retain Hole In Your Soul in there. I’d therefore keep your setlist apart from The Winner Takes It All (in order to retain Hole In Your Soul).
I’ve got a ridiculous reason for leaving out The Winner Takes It All though - I don’t like that it’s ABBA circa 1977 performing ABBA 1980, when they had very different hairstyles (most obviously Agnetha). It doesn’t bother me as much with When All Is Said And Done. There are no real-ABBA visuals for The Visitors or Lay All Your Love On Me, so they’re not a problem either. And with the Voyage tracks, we’ve associated the ABBATars with them from the start.
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Post by evilincarnate on Jan 10, 2023 7:40:15 GMT
Given the restriction of 20 songs, I wouldn't drastically alter the existing setlist:
Waterloo - Waterloo
ABBA - Mamma Mia; S.O.S.; I've Been Waiting For You
Arrival - Dancing Queen; Knowing Me, Knowing You; Fernando; Money, Money, Money
The Album - Take A Chance On Me; The Name Of The Game
Voulez-Vous - Gimmme! Gimmme! Gimme!; Summer Night City; Angeleyes
Super Trouper - Super Trouper; The Winner Takes It All; Lay All Your Love On Me; Our Last Summer
The Visitors - The Visitors; When All Is Said & Done
Voyage - I Still Have Faith In You
I'd be willing to alternate Waterloo; Fernando and Money, Money, Money for any of the following:
Ring Ring
Hey, Hey Helen
When I Kissed The Teacher
Chiquitita
No Doubt About It
Like An Angel Passing Through My Room
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Post by richard on Jan 10, 2023 11:03:43 GMT
The Voyage show could be be renamed 'ABBA Gold - the Show' because that, mostly, is what it is. However, in my fantasy version of it, at least half the songs would be non-single album tracks. But I admit that's not a very commercial idea!
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Post by evilincarnate on Jan 10, 2023 12:49:22 GMT
I agree with you Richard but I guess that's the reality of ensuring a commercial return on the show. At this stage, it essentially needs to be a 'greatest hits' night out to lure in the casual punters. I feel grateful that "The Visitors" and "When All Is Said & Done" have been included, and of course, for the creation of the 'Voyage' album. Hopefully in time the setlist will become more adventurous, combining albums tracks and potentially even more new recordings.
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Post by richard on Jan 10, 2023 14:08:15 GMT
Yes, I agree, Phil. I suspect a lot fans - even more casual ones - wouldn't say no to hearing the two unreleased songs suddenly appearing in a future version of the Voyage show - if Benny deemed those songs good enough for a finished recording, of course. With developments in technology - maybe available already - perhaps there would be little or no need for further input for the avatars from the ABBA members. If so, imagine the possibilities in terms of flexibility in changing up such shows!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2023 16:09:00 GMT
The only change I'd make is ditching Hole in Your Soul for Take a Chance on Me. Both from The Album of course
I'd keep the existing album distribution
As much as I like The Name of the Game I don't think it would fit in.
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