ABBA tribute band brings Mania to Albany venue
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ALBANY – MANIA (formerly ABBA MANIA) formed in 1999 and the tribute band’s show has been selling out theaters and concert halls internationally ever since. This show has toured the world in its quest to bring the music of the Swedish supergroup to their millions of fans, old and new.
MANIA will be making a stop in Albany on Feb. 22 in a 7:30 p.m. show.
The show has been successfully touring the USA annually since 2009 with more than 400 performances. Many venues book the show every year as it has become a tradition for both the show and the audiences. The thirst for this sensational recreation of ABBA’s concert is getting stronger every year.
Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid, collectively known as ABBA, dominated the charts for nearly 10 years and enjoyed nine UK number 1 hits. At their height, they became Sweden’s highest export earners, amazingly, outselling Volvo cars. “ABBA Gold” was continuously in the Album Charts throughout the ’90s and is one of the biggest selling albums ever.
ABBA’s timeless songs were written to be enjoyed live, and MANIA give fans that opportunity. Two hours of uplifting, dance inducing and sometimes heart-breaking songs, fully live with fantastic staging, lighting and effects. The show recreates ABBA’s sound not only perfectly, but respectfully, too. MANIA’s members are not only life-long, die-hard ABBA fans, they give new generations of fans who never had the opportunity to see ABBA live an opportunity to do so. Hits include “Dancing Queen,” “Waterloo,” “Mamma Mia,” “The Winner Takes it All,” “Super Trouper,” “Fernando,” “Take A Chance On Me” and many more that continue to fill dance floors worldwide.
Tickets will be available at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Georgia’s Own Box Office located at the Albany Civic Center on Friday at 10 a.m. There will be an exclusive student, online only, presale beginning on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and continuing through Thursday at 10 p.m. For additional information about the show, visit FlintRiverEntertainmentComplex.com.
The Flint River Entertainment Complex is owned by the city of Albany and is operated by OVG. Located in Albany, the complex comprises three venues- the Albany Civic Center, Albany Municipal Auditorium, and Veterans Park Amphitheatre. Hosting live spectator events, banquets, meetings, trade shows, conferences, concerts and more, Flint River Entertainment Complex prides itself on bringing quality entertainment to southwest Georgia.
For additional information about the show, visit FlintRiverEntertainmentComplex.com.
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