Stars in concert for ABBA at the Powerhouse Museum

A ONE-OFF concert celebrating one of the greatest 70's pop groups, ABBA, will be held in Sydney to mark the launch of the new ABBA exhibition.

The three-hour exclusive Sydney event will be hosted by Julia Zemiro, acclaimed comedienne, radio star, actor, SBS TV’s RocKwiz host and lover of Europop, promising an evening of pure ABBA fun!

Prominent Australian singers and songwriters Katie Noonan, iOTA and emerging artist Andy Bull will each perform a selection of their favourite ABBA songs, reinterpreting them to present contemporary versions of the 70s hits.

Director, Dr Dawn Casey, commented that “The artists have been especially selected to deliver a vibrant, fun evening of great music that replicates the pure pop, pure joy and energy that ABBA delivered so well to audiences across the globe in the 70s.

“Australia’s favourite ABBA hits Ring Ring, SOS, Dancing Queen, The Winner Takes It All and Knowing Me, Knowing You will be among the song choices that the artists will revive in a unique performance at the Powerhouse for one night only!”

According to Dr Casey, Julia Zemiro’s ABBA and Eurovision connections make her a perfect host for the Powerhouse event.  Through her success in the show 'It Takes Two', Julia brought back ABBA’s hits, as well as a touch of French pop! Combining her passions, Julia dressed up for 'Eurobeat', delighting audiences in the musical satire based on the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2009, Julia became the new face of Eurovision in Australia, hosting SBS' coverage of the event.

Tickets to ABBAWORLD Opening Night Concert are $59 each, which includes a one hour concert and preview viewing of the ABBAWORLD exhibition on December 16.  Tickets can be purchased at www.powerhousemuseum.com/abbaworld.  Bookings are essential and numbers are strictly limited.