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A long-dead soprano has taken to the stage with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Are holograms the future?

I was recently among a curious Melbourne audience who turned out to see a hologram of the long-dead soprano Maria Callas singing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

The Conversation

"It was the machine that made electronic music accessible": The 5 vintage synths that gave us synth-pop

These are the machines that rocked the 1970s and popped the 1980s.

MusicRadar

Legends never die: KISS follow in ABBA's footsteps with virtual avatars that can play forever

With five decades of thrilling shows under their studded belts, the iconic rockers are going virtual

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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson is to star in an Abba tribute band-themed horror film written by his son, ex-Rise To Remain frontman Austin Dickinson

Coming next year: Bruce Dickinson in Bjorn Of The Dead, a new "blood-drenched gore fest" movie based around Abba tribute band Abbatoir

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Keith Richards: Rolling Stones hologram performance is ‘bound to happen’

Guitarist says he doesn’t know if he wants ‘to hang around that long’ to see Abba Voyage-style recreation of the band

The Guardian - UK

Aussies On Reddit Are Spilling The Tea On Their Six-Figure Salaries & The Pay Disparity Is Real

Siri, play “Money, Money, Money” by ABBA.

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Jessie Ware reveals she begged for role on new ITV show MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream

Jessie Ware has admitted she “begged” for her judging role on ITV’s new musical theatre talent search, MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream.

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Freshers’ week in 2023: ‘It was a strangely sexual environment’

Do regretful one-night stands and binge drinking still exist for first-year students today? Or is there just a lot less peer pressure than there used to be? Ellie Muir speaks to students about the highs and lows of the modern freshers’ week

The Independent UK

ABBA’s London concerts aren’t making as much as Taylor Swift’s Eras tour—but they’re pulling in $2 million a week without even showing up

ABBA's virtual tour is led by holograms of the original artists from the 1970s Swedish pop band.

Fortune

Here we go again: ABBA’s Agnetha Fältskog is relaunching her solo career

The Swedish singer’s new single Where Do We Go From Here? lands tomorrow

Evening Standard

The KLF remake scrapped 1987 album and donate it to British Library

1987 (What the Fuck Is Going On?) was withdrawn from sale following a dispute with ABBA over unauthorized samples

MusicRadar

23 of the funniest misheard song lyrics, from Elton John to Adele

‘Hold me closer, Tony Danza?’ Ellie Harrison rounds up of all the words people tend to mishear in famous songs

The Independent UK

YouTube announces incubator plan to tackle AI-generated music

YouTube’s plan includes a partnership with Universal Music and consultation with key stars, including ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus

Evening Standard

The Way Old Friends Do at the Criterion Theatre review: one for the ABBA-solutists

This odd play directed by Mark Gatiss starts from an implausible premise and gets steadily dafter

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ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus says that AI will be “the most fantastic co-writer you will ever have”

The legendary Swedish musician reports back on a “mind-boggling” demo he recently received from an unnamed big tech company

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Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream: host, judges, how it works and all about ABBA talent show search

Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream is an ITV1 series that searches for two new stars of the hit ABBA musical and features Zoe Ball and Alan Carr.

The Conversation

How ABBA Voyage and other avatar or 'hologram' concert performances evoke fans' real responses

At ABBA Voyage, a 90-minute long digital concert event, ABBA’s Benny Andersson looks over the crowd and addresses them reassuringly: “This is really me, I just look very good for my age.”

The Independent UK

Eurovision Song Contest 2024’s host city has been announced

Swedish star Loreen won the 2023 competition, meaning next year’s contest will be held in Sweden

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Daily Record

Dolly Parton doesn't want AI to keep her 'soul here on this earth'

Many music icons are choosing to immortalise their legacy through artificial intelligence.

Cinemablend

The Real Star Of Disneyland's First Ever Pride Nite Was Stitch, Who Got Down To Britney Spears And ABBA In The Best Outfits

In honor of June's Pride Month, Disneyland hosted its first ever Pride Nites, which looked like an absolute blast, even for the characters.

The Conversation

Holograms and AI can bring performers back from the dead – but will the fans keep buying it?

Fans can mourn the passing of music legends for years, the hits echoing long after the original voice is silenced. Little wonder, then, that recent advances in holographic technology and artificial intelligence have found a ready market for performances from beyond the grave.

Evening Standard

ABBA respond to Eurovision 2024 speculation

ABBA have spoken out following speculation about them performing at next year’s Eurovision Song Content.

The Independent UK

Abba stars rule out Eurovision reunion in Sweden on 50th anniversary of win

Sweden is set to host the competition next year on the 50th anniversary of Abba’s win in 1974.

Bangkok Post

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It was a bit alarming to learn the Eurovision Song Contest is still going strong, having celebrated its 67th year in Liverpool last weekend. The event had already looked the worse for wear back in the 1960s, but somehow it just won't go away. In fact it's got bigger and…

Evening Standard

Sweden to host Eurovision on 50th anniversary of ABBA win

This year’s contest saw singer Loreen make history, and crown her home country as next year’s host

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