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Benny and Björn in UK newspaper

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:30:15 GMT

The Telegraph features a new B&B interview to help promote the upcoming Kristina concert at the Albert Hall.

ABBAWorld publicises Björn's book

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:11:18 GMT

If you have been to ABBAWorld in London, you'll probably know that Björn has made his debut as a fictional author, with the release of the fairy tale titled The Little White Piano.

Benny and Björn on the BBC (Updated with iPlayer link)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:24:43 GMT

BBC Radio 4's Front Row programme will tonight feature an interview with Benny and Björn.

Björn in new radio interview over two parts

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:53:22 GMT

Following on from Benny's interview which became available yesterday, there is now a two part interview with Björn available on CelebrityRadio.co.uk.

ABBA's Voulez-Vous Deluxe Edition on the way (updated with CD and DVD tracklist)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:39:53 GMT

The Official ABBA site has announced that the long-awaited release with "bonus tracks, as well as a DVD featuring television performances and interviews related to Voulez-Vous" is to be released on 31 May.

Benny in new 40-minute radio interview

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:42:21 GMT

CelebrityRadio.co.uk has a new interview with Benny Andersson, recorded at Mono Music. Benny answers questions posed by Alex Belfield for UK local radio, thankfully mainly about music and the creative process and draws comment on Eurovision, The Beatles, Mamma Mia!, and Kristina, and includes really nice mentions for Michael Tretow, Agnetha and Frida.

Kristina at Carnegie Hall 2CD available for pre-order (Update)

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:34:13 GMT

Benny & Björn's 'Kristina At Carnegie Hall' CD - out 12 April in the UK

Amazon.co.uk has Kristina at Carnegie Hall now available for pre-order for just £11.99!

Story Of A Heart to be released in the USA

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:51:17 GMT

Decca will release Benny Andersson Band's English album Story Of A Heart on 2 March in the USA.

CHESS UK Tour to open in Newcastle (Updated)

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:06:06 GMT

Newcastle's Theatre Royal will host CHESS from Friday 27 August to Saturday 11 September 2010 prior to the show embarking on a national tour!

Björn and Frida open ABBAWorld - Pictures

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:37:47 GMT

Tonight at Earl's Court, ABBAWorld was officially opened by Björn and Frida. See pictures below from the exclusive event.

ABBAWorld - I Was There

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:33:05 GMT

It's time for another 'I Was There' thread on icethesite! Please do share your thoughts on ABBAWorld AFTER you've been.

Björn and Frida to attend ABBAWorld London opening on 26 January

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:55:38 GMT

Press release: ABBA Mania will hit London next week with the highly anticipated 'Arrival' of ABBAWORLD at Earls Court. To add to the excitement, band members and living legends, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Björn Ulvaeus will start the celebrations off in style as they step onto the red carpet and into ABBAWORLD, at the world premiere, Earls Court, Tuesday 26 January 2010.

Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' Kristina, Royal Albert Hall tickets on sale from today

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Grab your tickets for Kristina in Concert at The Royal Albert Hall in London on Wednesday 14 April (marketed very much as 'one night only').

Another celebrity ABBA fan surfaces

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:33:50 GMT

An original member of Roxy Music, the inventor of 'ambient', Bowie's muse, the brain in Talking Heads and U2's 'fifth man', Brian Eno talks briefly about ABBA with The Guardian...

First journalist to be taken around ABBAWorld shares his thoughts with icethesite (Updated)

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:39:05 GMT

Daily Telegraph journalist Paul Clements has given me a short sneak preview of his thoughts on the ABBAWorld exhibition running from 27 January at Earls Court, London.

Helen Sjöholm sings Kristina songs in English on SVT (Updated)

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:42:24 GMT

In this year's Trettondagskonserten broadcast on SVT, Helen Sjöholm sang two songs in English from Kristina.

Torchwood, Benny and Björn

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:43:48 GMT

Thanks to everyone who has written to me with this story from the BBC regarding "the ABBA men" and the broadcaster's Doctor Who television series' spin-off.

icethesite voted ABBA site of the year 2009

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:29:39 GMT

ABBA Plaza's ABBA Site of the year award has now gone to icethesite two years in a row! I'm really glad so many people enjoy and get value out of what I do.

Vote now for ABBA Site of the Year (2009)

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:36:51 GMT

Voting opened on Christmas Day, with the winner to be announced on January 1, 2010. If you've found icethesite a useful resource during the past year, I'd really appreciate your vote.

Benny Andersson takes delivery of a new musical instrument

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:34:05 GMT

Svenska Dagbladet picks up on a story originally reported in Upsala Nya Tidning that Benny took delivery of a nyckelharpa a few days before Christmas.

Benny and Björn's Kristina confirmed for 14 April, Royal Albert Hall

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:08:00 GMT

icethesite broke the news it was probably happening and now it's confirmed.

English article about Kristina från Duvemala's move to Helsinki

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:18:38 GMT

From the English version of Finland's Helsigin Sanomat comes a report on the Kristina news conference (in English):

A jealously-guarded and long prepared secret was revealed on Wednesday. Svenska Teatern, Helsinki’s Swedish theatre, is to open its doors after a renovation with the musical Kristina Från Duvemåla in February of 2012.

ABBA to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Updated)

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:24:04 GMT

Yes, finally it's true! ABBA will be honoured at the ceremony on 15 March, 2010 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

Kristina från Duvemåla, Helsinki, 2012 (Updated)

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:21:09 GMT

Svenska Teatern will present Kristina från Duvemåla in Helsinki during the early Spring of 2012.

icethesite is delighted to bring you a very special (and funny!) Christmas greeting from Stockholm

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:15:27 GMT

"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" from Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and icethesite... (turn on your speakers!).

2009 - what a year for Benny, Björn and ABBA fans?!

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:42:28 GMT

A year to remember in the life of icethesite and ABBA fans everywhere, for sure! It's been the busiest ever on the site, with no less than 195 news articles (so far!), prompting...wait for it...2,356 comments! Thanks to everyone who has submitted a story or commented - it really helps keep the site alive!

Win a signed copy of ABBA in Japan DVD

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:07:54 GMT

ABBA made their first visit to Japan in November 1978. Ten days later, the Japanese could hardly get enough. Now you have the chance to win a signed version of the DVD that uncovers the story of ABBA in Japan. The deadline for the competition is 15 December 12.00 PM Central European Time.

Benny Anderssons Orkester nominated for Swedish Grammy

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:33:43 GMT

BAO are nominated in the Grammis in the Best Dansband category.

Two new ABBA books on their way

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:48:44 GMT

Premium Publishing are issuing two new books about ABBA. One is a revised and expanded version of Carl Magnus Palm's phenomenal From ABBA To Mamma Mia! and the other is ABBA In America, a pictorial record of some of ABBA's very last live performances as a group.

Benny Andersson with Ane Brun at No More Lullabies (Updated)

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:54:56 GMT

Three YouTube clips from Benny's appearance at No More Lullabies in Stockholm

ABBAWORLD to premiere at Earls Court...(Updated)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:01:54 GMT

Fully approved and supported by ABBA, ABBAWorld will make its stunning, sequin spangled, world debut in London at Earls Court on 27 January 2010.

Kristina headed for The Royal Albert Hall in April 2010?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:49:25 GMT

Missed out on seeing Kristina at Carnegie Hall in New York? Or saw it and can't wait to witness it again? Then fear not, you may soon have another opportunity and this time, if you live in Europe, it may be far closer to home...

See Mamma Mia! at The O2 Arena in London

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:22:49 GMT

On Saturday 24 January The O2 Arena will host the biggest screening ever of Mamma Mia!.

Benny plays at Dalarna museum

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:15:28 GMT

As well as donating artworks to the Dalarna Museum, Benny also got together with the Orsa fiddlers at the museum's inauguration of its new permanent exhibitions.

Benny and Björn plan new musical

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:30:15 GMT

In an interview with the Danish media, Benny and Björn reveal that plans for writing a new musical are in their early stages...

Benny's film music featured in the top two...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:06:47 GMT

of the top ten Swedish films of the decade as voted for by a number of influential Swedish film critics.

Mamma Mia! Drive-In competition winners

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:59:15 GMT

Congratulations go to...

ABBA in Japan DVD competition in the Daily Star

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:24:21 GMT

The question is simply: 'Which member of ABBA is not Swedish?'

Amanda Seyfried says Mamma Mia! 2 with ABBA songs being discussed

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:14:09 GMT

She told BBC Newsbeat: "I've been talking to some insiders and it's not something that they haven't been working on. I don't actually know anything other than that.

I know it's still going to be Abba music, because what else would it be? Come on, I wouldn't do Mamma Mia 2 without Benny and Bjorn."

Benny Andersson to help raise awareness of International Day of Climate Action

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:20:33 GMT

Twenty-five Swedish artists will go onstage one after another for a total of 350 minutes on October 24th 2009 at Södra Teatern, Stockholm. The appearances will alternate with minute-long short films with climate change and the individual as a common theme.

ABBA in Japan DVD promotional site

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:15:37 GMT

Check out Universal Music's promotional website!

ABBA in Japan DVD promo site

Mamma Mia! celebrates 8 years on Broadway

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:22:08 GMT

Mamma Mia! is now the 13th longest-running show in Broadway history, having surpassed the record breaking runs of legendary musicals such as Fiddler on the Roof, Hello, Dolly!, Annie, My Fair Lady and the original run of Cabaret. Isn't that an absolutely wonderful achievement?

Win tickets to the Mamma Mia! Drive-In experience!!

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:04:01 GMT

Pinewood Studios have teamed up with icethesite to offer free tickets to two lucky winners of a brand new competition.

Benny's music picks feature on new CD

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:48:04 GMT

Songlines magazine's October issue has a cover CD that features five song selections from Benny.

Benny and Björn on the creative process - video interview

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:02:52 GMT

Interesting but short interview excerpt from Sirius XM posted to YouTube by the channel. The video was recorded during the recent visit to New York to oversee the Kristina concerts at Carnegie Hall.

ABBA in Japan - links to order via Amazon (Updated)

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:56:06 GMT

Here are a roundup of Amazon links to get hold of ABBA in Japan on DVD as soon as it is released. The list now includes links for Amazon.co.uk complete with prices for both versions.

Mamma Mia! screening at Pinewood's Drive-In

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:09:22 GMT

Pinewood Studios in the UK is hosting its first ever series of public drive-in screenings including two showings of Mamma Mia!.

Björn's property saga drags on

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:36:03 GMT

The ongoing dispute has now returned to Sweden’s Environmental Court of Appeal who will decide the fate of Ulvaeus’ proposal to build a house and studio on Furillen, an island off Gotland reports The Local.

Kristina CD - Carnegie Hall recording

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:01:48 GMT

Early indications suggest a 2010 release for the CD recorded at Carnegie Hall of the Kristina concerts, probably in February or March (UPDATE: CD out 12 April).

Kristina in concert - Quick links and memories

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:24:25 GMT

Here's a complete round up of links left in the "Kristina at Carnegie Hall - I Was There" thread. My heartfelt thanks go to each and every visitor that took the time to record their thoughts and/or provided links to videos, radio interviews and reviews of the two amazingly special nights in New York. It really helped keep the site current and alive, whilst I was on a break.

Also, see below for some of my memories in the form of images...

Kristina has landed in America...and I was there!

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:46:38 GMT

Twenty years after work first started on a new musical and fourteen years after opening in Sweden, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus's musical epic Kristina från Duvemåla has finally arrived in America.

Benny and Björn to guest as DJs

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:12:51 GMT

Sirius XM has Benny and Björn picking songs from other artists on a show coming up this Wednesday.

Kristina's no Dancing Queen, say ABBA kings Benny & Björn

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:10:44 GMT

Broadway.com have added video to their coverage - and they even use my 'mock-up' poster design for the Kristina concerts right at the beginning of the video!

Kristina: Benny & Björn on US TV & radio

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:14:34 GMT

Benny and Björn will be featured on television and radio this weekend in advance of the two-night only Carnegie Hall concert presentation of their musical Kristina.

Kristina: Excellent new Benny, Björn and cast video

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:07:33 GMT

Benny, Björn, Louise Pitre, Helen Sjöholm and Kevin Odekirk appear on camera to talk about Kristina at Carnegie Hall to Broadway.tv. Video takes a little while to load please be patient!

Kristina: Benny & Björn video interview

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:05:50 GMT

Benny & Björn video interview

Video interview from Theater Mania with Benny and Björn.

More photos from the Kristina press call

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:55:14 GMT

Broadway.com also has pictures taken from the recent New York press event to spread word about Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' Kristina.

Kristina - two Swedish press articles

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:35:59 GMT

Naturally there will be a lot of interest at home in Sweden as the most succesful Swedish musical of all time heads towards the USA. Aftonbladet has two articles about Kristina in New York:

New York Kristina press call - text and photos

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:44:15 GMT

Kristina cast press gathering in New York - Photos: Peter James Zielinski

The temperature is rising to fever pitch! And the promotion is getting into full swing. Broadwayworld.com has photos and details of the New York press event.

Hyde Park concert to be released on BBC DVD

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:40:43 GMT

Early reports are surfacing that suggest the Radio 2 - Thank You For The Music ABBA celebration in Hyde Park on 13 September will be released on DVD.

Mamma Mia! - new 'Special Edition'/'After Party edition' 2-disc set

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:49:41 GMT

Details are scant but both amazon.co.uk and play.com are showing a new product in the Mamma Mia! DVD line-up.

ABBA In Japan DVD - international release date and more details...

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:40:48 GMT

The date for release is October 26, 2009. This from ABBAsite.com:

I Was There...Thank You For The Music ABBA! (Updated)

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:32:08 GMT

It gives me great pleasure to set up another "I Was There" thread! This time, for all those attending the BBC's Thank You For The Music ABBA celebration in London's Hyde Park on Sunday. So, please share your thoughts, experiences and links to photos and videos so that everyone can get a flavour of this huge concert.

I am as proud of 'Kristina' as I am of my work with ABBA - Benny Andersson

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:34:16 GMT

New interview with Benny in today's Telegraph.

The Stage's Benny Andersson interview

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:10:07 GMT

The Stage is a weekly British newspaper and online publication. It covers all areas of the entertainment industry but focused primarily on theatre. It contains news, reviews, opinion, features and other items of interest, mainly to those who work within the industry.

This week's edition features a lengthy interview with Benny.

ABBAWORLD set for world premiere in London

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:26:16 GMT

Press release: ABBAWORLD will make its world premiere in London this autumn. The highly anticipated multi-media experience and exhibition will debut for a limited run in the heart of London.

Louise Pitre talks Kristina in great new interview

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:44:55 GMT

Playbill has a great new interview with Louise Pitre and manages to ask all the right questions. Aldrig and Ett Herrans Underverk look like they survive for the concert version!

The Stage's glowing review of the CHESS in Concert cinema experience

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:33:43 GMT

"In the high-definition pictures and sound, every performance resonates far larger than it did when viewed from the other side of the Royal Albert Hall." says Mark Shenton.

New Benny Andersson interview appears on ABC news online

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:31:45 GMT

Benny speaks about the ABBA tribute concert in Hyde Park, the Kristina concerts, donating to the Feministiskt initiativ party, complaining to the McCain campaign about their use of ABBA songs, and the search inside for new music.

ABBAWORLD museum clip on YouTube via CNN

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:49:10 GMT

CNN's Neil Curry has an exclusive look at plans for the first official museum devoted to Swedish supergroup ABBA.

Benny talks about the Hyde Park ABBA celebration on Radio 2

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:32:55 GMT

On Friday evening, Radio 2 presenter Claudia Winkleman broadcast a new interview with Benny in which he reveals what he's most looking forward to in the ABBA celebration. For the next 5 days, you can hear it via the BBC's iPlayer.

No Voulez-Vous deluxe edition?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:39:14 GMT

Ian Cole has news at ABBA World and has all the details available right now. Please see link.

Benny Andersson: CHESS Broadway revival on the cards

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:23:38 GMT

According to The Stage newspaper online quoting Benny Andersson "I think it [CHESS] will happen". The article reveals that in the next printed edition, the full interview with Benny will be published.

"Benny hasn’t said he’s jealous but I bet he is!" - another Björn interview

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:45:56 GMT

This light-hearted interview with Björn is from metro.co.uk and is again tied into his stint as 'travel presenter' with CNN on the channel's My City_My Life series.

Björn Ulvaeus interview including the My City_My Life show from CNN

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:35:12 GMT

CNN: Bjorn Ulvaeus was one half of the songwriting genius behind Swedish pop legend ABBA. After the band split up in 1982 Ulvaeus turned his talents to writing musicals, including "Mamma Mia," now a blockbuster movie. Bjorn Ulvaeus on the ABBA phenomenon: "I'm amazed how this could happen. I'm just grateful and humble."

Björn discusses Mamma Mia!, ABBA, Stockholm and more

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:34:04 GMT

Björn Ulvaeus

The Bangkok Post runs a nice new and reasonably long Björn Ulvaeus interview which helps promote CNN's My City_My Life.

DVD - ABBA Live in Japan - Hot News!

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:37:03 GMT

The long (and eagerly) awaited ABBA - Live in Japan DVD is on the way, and soon!

Benny Andersson and Tommy Körberg perform in Trosa

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:29:59 GMT

Although just 'promising' the wonderful Drömmen om Elin ahead of the event, Benny and Tommy ended up playing five songs at Kulturfnatt 2009 in Trosa.

Benny Andersson and Tommy Körberg at Kulturfnatt in Trosa

Björn shows CNN around Stockholm - view the trailer

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:11:54 GMT

A preview of the CNN show My City_My Life is now available via this CNN online trailer.

New CHESS in Concert competition!! (Now closed, winner announced)

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:29:12 GMT

Warner Music Entertainment in association with More2Screen are offering icethesite readers an exclusive chance to win CHESS In Concert goodies.

More acts announced for BBC's ABBA celebration (Kylie Minogue and Jamie Cullum added)

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:47:12 GMT

Updated 26 August, 2009 - The Benny Andersson Band, Kylie Minogue and Jamie Cullum are confirmed additions to the cast list.

BBC Radio 2 website: Radio 2 today confirms the glittering artists who will perform at the ‘Thank You For The Music: A Celebration Of The Music of Abba’ concert in London’s Hyde Park on Sunday 13 September 2009.

Thank You For The Music - a celebration of the music of ABBA in Hyde Park

Complete casting for Kristina at Carnegie Hall

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:31:31 GMT

Kevin Odekirk is lined up to play Robert in Benny and Björn's Kristina concerts in New York on 23 and 24 September. The rest of the company is now also announced.

Björn Ulvaeus takes part in new CNN show

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:55:15 GMT

CNN's series My City, My Life in which celebrities show off their home town is on www.cnn.com and You Tube. Björn is featured speaking of his personal Stockholm highlights.

Louise Pitre to appear in Kristina at Carnegie Hall

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:48:41 GMT

Louise Pitre, who played Donna in Mamma Mia! on Broadway is now scheduled to appear in Benny and Björn's Kristina in concert on September 23 and 24.

ABBA - The Albums available for just £15

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:51:10 GMT

ABBA The Albums box set - now just £15 incl. p&p at HMV

I mentioned this recently on twitter but thought I'd point out that ABBA The Albums is now looking rather like a bit of a bargain if you head over to HMV.com.

Björn leaves music company Noteheads

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:51:13 GMT

The essence of this story has been discredited.

Hyde Park ABBA celebration line-up starts to take shape (Updated)

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:43:28 GMT

On Radio 2 earlier today, there was an announcement regarding artists that have been confirmed for the Thank You For The Music event in Hyde Park on 13 September.

Benny featured in Dagens Nyheter article

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:00:28 GMT

Benny speaks about his influences and the fact that now everyone asks him about Mamma Mia! instead of about the other music he is making.

Benny Andersson - Photo: Elis Hoffman (Dagens Nyheter)

Jonas Åkerlund to make ABBAWORLD intro movie (Updated)

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:42:10 GMT

In a press release issued today, the people behind 'ABBAWORLD' describe Jonas Åkerlund's involvement in the exhibition. (See update below)

Chess in Concert - hitting the big screen (Updated with dates)

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:24:04 GMT

Cinemas will be alive to the sound of "Chess in Concert," a recording of a shindig celebrating 25 years of the musical "Chess," after alternative content distributor More2Screen and Warner Music Entertainment struck a theatrical distribution deal.

Story Of A Heart promo single artwork

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:22:32 GMT

If you're hoping to add the promo CD of Story Of A Heart to your collection, then this is what it looks like. Thanks to Gerard Hesen for the scanning.

Decca Broadway announce intention to record Carnegie Hall Kristina

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:34:28 GMT

But just check out the spelling in the web article!

Kristina medley appears on Kristina site

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:46:16 GMT

A number of people have contributed to the various Kristina threads here to mention news of a medley that appeared on the official Kristina site's 'Sights and Sounds' page a few days ago. However, as I'm still getting emails about it, I thought I'd give it its own article in case many people are still unaware of it.

Benny is on 'Tracks Of My Years' this week

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:47:55 GMT

Don't forget Benny Andersson makes his selection of songs for Ken Bruce's Tracks Of My Years feature all this week on BBC Radio 2.

Your chance to be a VIP guest at ABBA celebration

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:47:35 GMT

I know many of you will have already secured your tickets, and also that the cost of this offer may prove prohibitive, but for an opportunity to be a VIP guest at Thank You For The Music - A Celebration Of The Music Of ABBA on 13 September in London's Hyde Park, read on...

Release date finally set for CHESS in Concert UK editions

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:31:13 GMT

Reprise/Warner have announced a release date of 14 September for the delayed CHESS in Concert DVD and CDs (the day after the big 'ABBA' Hyde Park concert).

Benny and Helen - superb set of new pictures from London

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:15:29 GMT

Many thanks to Stefan Bogers and Gerard Hesen for sharing with icethesite, these 12 stunning pictures of Benny and Helen taken on 4 July, 2009 on London's Hampstead Heath. Just as the memories were starting to fade, this set of images make it all seem real again.

Story Of A Heart enters UK charts at #29

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:23:23 GMT

In a week that sees 9 Michael Jackson albums in the UK Top 30 Album Chart, the Benny Andersson Band's Story Of A Heart album clocks in at a very respectable No. 29 - not that I imagine chart success would have been a great driver for the release.

Mail features new Benny interview today

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:46:24 GMT

Another interview, this time with the Mail as Benny's promotion for Story Of A Heart continues. Nothing new for fans!

Story Of A Heart TV advert

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:17:52 GMT

From Darren: I've seen a TV advert for Story Of A Heart that lasts about 20 seconds, I think.