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Review – Abba Arrival Christmas Party!

Abba Arrival, ‘The No’ 1 International Award Winning Tribute’, returned for their Christmas show at Acapela Studio for their 7th year; after all it is “‘Bjorn’s favourite venue”.

Once again dazzling the audience with their medley of Abba’s greatest hits and glittery costumes, their lively performance includes painstakingly choreographed dance routines which the audience enthusiastically joined in with.

The band includes: Cheri starring as Agentha, Mark as Benny, Vicky as Anni-Frid and Matt as Bjorn.

The Abba classics such as ‘Super Trouper’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Waterloo’ and so many more ensures that everyone is kept singing and dancing all night long. Along with Abba’s ‘Happy New Year’ adding to the fun and festive feel of this special Christmas concert.

Abba Arrival, has been performing as Abba for over 25 years and have played across the world, including a performance for an audience of 22,000 people. This time the reaction of the sold out crowd at Acapela to the cascade of Abba tunes ensures for a memorable evening. Abba Arrival have received positive reviews wherever they play with legends such as Rick Astley commenting they are “spot on…loved it”, and BBC London quoting they are “the best Abba tribute act in the world”.

The group’s enthusiasm for the music of Abba is only matched by the Acapela audience who create an exhilarating atmosphere for celebrating one of the most successful bands in the world. Abba Arrival return in June to Acapela – the only sad news for those who have not got tickets is that the concert – is already SOLD OUT.

Christmas and New year opening times 

After a busy 2024 the team at Acapela Studio will be taking a well earned break . Please find details below of the venues holiday period closing dates.

THE VENUE WILL BE CLOSED FROM MONDAY 23RD DECEMBER AND REOPEN ON MONDAY 30TH DECEMBER.

AS FROM JANUARY THE VENUE OFFICE WILL BE OPEN MONDAY, TUESDAY AND FRIDAYS BETWEEN 10.00AM AND 2.00PM

PLEASE NOTE WHILST WE ARE CLOSED DURING THIS PERIOD YOU CAN STILL PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE VIA OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.ACAPELA.CO.UK

FAVOURITE CONCERTS OF 2024 AND THE ONES TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN 2025

Well it’s been a fantastic year with over 150 events across a mix of music genres – truly something for everyone! I am sure you will all have your favourites but here are my TOP 10 – IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER! 

The Breath, Baskery, Soft Machine, Cinelli Brothers, Tom McRae, John Smith, Charm of Finches, Jenny Colquitt, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys, Katherine Priddy

Special mention has to be made of the concert I attended at The Utilita Arena – Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds which had a huge impact on me and the rest of the audience – easily one of the greatest concerts I have ever seen! Get to see him if you can!

Here are just some of the events I am looking forward to at Acapela in 2025.

Scott Matthews, Brave Rival, Jenny Colquitt, Caoilfhionn Rose , Hooten Hallers, Connor Selby, James Taylor Quartet, Calan, Simon Evans, Nell Bryden, Toby Lee, Sari Schorr and so many more ….oh and some that have not been announced yet (we have 60 concerts already contracted which we have not yet announced) including one of the world’s most revered and best drummers!

You will notice there is no mention of tributes – and  whilst we love tributes (we only have the best) the greatest nights are by those artists you’ve never heard of!! So why not try something different in 2025….

PAUL JAMES
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR

Review – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong Tribute Concert with Dave Cottle and Sarah Meek

Possibly the perfect Christmas concert?

With classic Christmas songs such as “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer”, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”, “Santa Baby” and of course, “Jingle Bells” plus many, many more this has to be everyone’s perfect Christmas singalong! These songs played live brings an intimate and nostalgic feeling to the evening. There is even a medley of “Walking in a Winter Wonderland”, “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” and “Let it Snow”, to bring a unique twist to these well-loved Christmas songs.

Now, although they are a tribute to Armstrong and Fitzgerald, Dave Cottle and Sarah Meek provide a very different take on the duo’s musical legacy. The evening continues with Armstrong classics such as “Hello Dolly”, “Tea for Two”. Close your eyes and many a Christmas from the past suddenly flood your senses.

The band also pay tribute to other well-known artists including Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney and Tony Bennett. The evening includes a surprise contribution from the Accordia Choir Cardiff, with an invite to the audience to join them on stage should they wish to join the choir.

A sparkly and distinctive performance of the best Christmas songs and the best music at the most “wonderful” time of year… all in all, perfect.

 

Review by Megan Brown

BEST ALBUMS / LISTENS OF 2024

MY BEST ALBUMS / LISTENS OF 2024

What a great year for music…..my CD player / vinyl has been on constantly and I have discovered some amazing new music. Here are some of my favourite albums I have listened to this year – check them out and fall in love with some great new music. That’s the joy of music…finding a new album / live band – so much better than listening to the old favourites from the 70’s, 80’s etc…although they still get a spin every now and again!

Sharing music is special – so if you want to share your favourite albums from 2024 send them to me on info@acapela.co.uk and perhaps we can share them to the Acapela audience in our newsletters in 2025.

Some of the albums below were released prior to 2024  and I have only just discovered them or they are so good I am still listening to them!!

In no particular order:

Ferris and Sylvester – Otherness – Ferris & Sylvester – Mother, (Official Video) My favourite song of 2024?
Rosemary and Garlic – Rosemary and Garlic Rosemary & Garlic – Blue Boy (Official Video) 2018
Scott Matthews – Restless Lullabies Scott Matthews – My Selfless Moon (Acoustic) Official Video 2023 (playing Acapela in 2025!)
Jenny Colquitt – Staring at the Moon Bravest of the Brave (playing Acapela in 2025)
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Wild God Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Wild God (Full Album Stream)
Christine and The Queens – Paranoia, Angels, True Love 2023 Overture

PAUL JAMES
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR

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