28 September 2020 (Updated 10 NOVEMBER 2023)
Blog post by Adam Southall
Estimated read time: 4 minutes
The UK is home to some of the finest ABBA tribute bands in Europe...bands that perform regularly at high-end corporate events and celebrity weddings.
In this blog post, we'll list out the 3 most popular ABBA tribute bands for hire in the UK on FixTheMusic, based on the number of their confirmed bookings for 2024 and 2025.
You'll see that there is a huge range of styles and that many of the ABBA tribute acts offer something a bit different to make your wedding truly memorable.
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All of these bands perform the famous ABBA hits, as well as some lesser-known ABBA songs and some other pop and rock covers.
ABBA tribute bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.
So here's the list of the 3 best ABBA tribute bands for hire in the UK for 2024...
1. The ABBA Tribute Band
2. The ABBA Tribute Duo
3. The ABBA Tribute Act
So let's take a closer look at the most in-demand ABBA cover bands in the UK this year...
1. The ABBA Tribute Band
Average booking price: £ 1,204 (as of November 2023)
Location: London
With Over 13 years of experience in UK and Europe, The ABBA Tribute Band are one of the UK’s most in-demand ABBA tribute bands.
Featuring some incredibly talented singers and musicians they offer one of the most captivating and authentic tributes to one of the greatest bands of all time. With a hint of humour and audience participation, it’s a great entertainment for every occasion!
Options for booking:
ABBA Band – Agnetha, Frida, Benny and Bjorn ABBA Duo – Agnetha, Frida
Also available as 5 and 6 piece band with Drummer and Bass Guitarist.
We adapt the show to cater specifically for your event. Offering you different set options to choose from for your event, making it truly personalised:
- 2 x 45 minutes
- 1 x 60 minutes and 1 x 75 minutes
- 1 x 45 minutes (ABBA) and 1 x 45 minutes of mix music (60s, 70s, 80s…)
- 2 x 1-hour set available for extra charge
For no additional fee, we can also provide you with pre-show and interval background party music.
The ABBA Tribute Band are fully self-contained with their own sound and lighting with additional DJ if required. All our equipment is PAT tested and we have Public Liability Insurance.
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2. The ABBA Tribute Duo
Average booking price: £1,000 - £2,000 (as of November 2023)
Location: London
Deborah & Gilly are a fantastic tribute act to the ABBA girls Frida & Agnetha. With great vocals, tight harmonies and fun choreography this duo will rock any venue.
Professional performers in their own rights these two sassy girls have combined their wealth of experience and created... The ABBA Tribute Duo.
Performing as a duo or as a 4 piece band, The ABBA Tribute Duo's show is perfect for corporate functions, private parties and club appearances.
The ABBA Tribute Duo provide a fully self-contained live show with a professional sound system and stage lighting.
The show includes all the instantly recognisable hits from one of the world’s best selling pop groups.
Swedish group ABBA were famous for their combination of catchy song hooks, multiple harmonies, and flamboyant colourful costumes. Keeping the true ABBA spirit alive the girls from The ABBA Tribute Duo bring all of this to their fun packed show giving you an evening of entertainment you will never forget.
Your needs are important to them. The sets can be tailored to suit your event and they are happy to discuss your requirements to make your evening a night to remember.
The girls can also incorporate a second set ideal for a real party atmosphere. With songs ranging from true disco floor fillers, rock ‘n roll classics to today’s chart hits, The ABBA Tribute Duo are the band to create a great night for any occasion and any venue.
Gilly as Agnetha
Gilly has been singing for over 20 years in cabaret, holiday camps and at private and corporate functions, with a repertoire ranging from musical theatre to pop.
She has recently worked for Norwegian Cruise Lines, P&O and is currently resident lead vocalist for Thomson Gold.
She has worked in pantomime and in productions touring the south of England, including her own shows ‘West End Girls’ and ‘Musicality’ until putting together the ABBA Show.
Gilly has worked in TV, Film and Theatre as a singer and dancer. She also made her West End debut as Fantine in Les Miserables in Sunday Night Live at The London Palladium.
Deborah as Frida
An accomplished and experienced singer Deborah's work includes fronting soul & jazz bands, numerous collaborations & recordings, singing & dancing in musical theatre shows & her ongoing one-woman cabaret show.
Deborah can also be seen in acting roles in TV and Film with recent performances in Midsomer Murders on ITV1 and Bollywood movie Housefull.
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3. The ABBA Tribute Act
Average booking price: £938 (as of November 2023)
Location: UK
The ABBA Tribute Act are one of the UK's premier ABBA tribute bands, bringing the authentic sound of ABBA back to life!
With strong attention to detail, they combine outstanding musicianship, authentic replica costumes, exciting choreography, sizzling performances and a sprinkling of lighthearted humour to produce a jaw-dropping show with universal appeal.
The band even speak Swedish on stage!
Behind every show, there’s a story, and ours has many layers. It starts with professionalism – in our dealings with the people who book us and how we conduct ourselves at the venue.
We take the responsibility very seriously, we’ll always fulfil our promises, and we always give nothing less than 100% when performing.
All this is based on a wealth of music industry experience over the years – we’ve learnt so much along the way and pride ourselves on our attitude and our offerings.
And of course, it helps that the band loves what they do, and is full of truly talented people. Fantastic musicianship combines with high-energy, stunning vocals, spectacular costumes and plenty of audience participation to create an unforgettable event for everyone.
Set options
They adapt the show to cater specifically for your event however big or small. Offering several set options giving you a variety to choose from for your event, making it truly personalised:
- 1 x 60 minutes
- 1 x 75 minutes
- 2 x 45 minutes or 1 x 90 minutes
- 1 x 45 minutes & 1 x 45 minutes of 70s classics
- 1 x 45 minutes & 1 x 45 minutes of 80s classics
The Extras
We like to go the extra mile and think of things others don’t. And that includes the set design.
The ABBA Tribute Act uses a professional starcloth backdrop to create an exciting ambience. There’s dramatic lighting, stage banners and even authentic 5ft high ABBA letters!
Using state-of-the-art lighting rigs and special effects, they really provide a show that is second to none – all designed to perfectly show off the fabulous replica costumes, with multiple changes throughout the performance.
They are more than just another ABBA tribute band, demonstrated time and again by how we leave the crowd shouting for more, long after the final encore!
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We hope you've enjoyed reading this list of the best ABBA tribute bands UK has to offer in 2024.
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— Adam is a co-founder of FixTheMusic and works on everything from copywriting and marketing to design and user experience. He studied Music at Cambridge University. Adam is a keen pianist, and also learned cello and trumpet from an early age.
