THE CITY OF DAYTONA BEACH NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 11, 2020

Contact: Susan Cerbone, Communications Manager Chad Smith, Entertainment Venues Manager [email protected] | 386-671-8014 [email protected] | 386-671-3460

Tickets on sale for internationally acclaimed ABBA tribute band

Tickets are on sale for internationally acclaimed ABBA MANIA – a tribute group for ABBA, who are scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Daytona Beach Oceanfront Bandshell.

Tickets are available for purchase at the Peabody Box Office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, and Feb. 15-19, and online at www.daytonabandshell.com. Ticket prices are $49.75 and $59.75 plus applicable surcharges.

ABBA is a Swedish pop group that formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. From 1974 to 1982, they topped music charts worldwide as one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of pop music.

Created in 1999, ABBA MANIA the tribute group is a chance for people of all ages to enjoy timeless songs such as “Dancing Queen,” “Waterloo,” “Mamma Mia,” “The Winner Takes it All,” “Super Trouper,” “Fernando,” “Take A Chance On Me” and many more.

In 2004, ABBA MANIA participated in a televised event celebrating the 30th anniversary of the original band’s debut on Eurovision. The program, which also included original member Björn Ulvaeus and stars from the hit musical Mamma Mia, was viewed by more than 11 million people.

U.S. members include Amy Edwards as Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Kirbi Jo Long as Agnetha Fältskog, James Allen as Björn Ulvaeus, and Jeff Pike as Benny Andersson. For more information, visit https://www.abbamania.com/usa.

Elko Concerts, the show presenter, is offering the performance at a reduced capacity and with social distancing protocols in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing protocols include:

• Guests are required to wear face coverings when in the Bandshell. • Guests are required to complete a COVID-19 screening questionnaire before entering the Bandshell. • Guests are required to have their temperature checked before entering the bandshell. Persons with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater will not be able to enter the Bandshell. • Tickets are available to purchase in pairs. • Social distancing will be implemented by arranging chairs in groups of two, followed by two empty seats.

For more information about the concert series, visit www.DaytonaBandshell.com, email [email protected] or call (386) 671-3460.

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