Regrettably due to unforeseen circumstances the concert has now been rescheduled to the 10th September 2025.
Many of you will know that 2024 was a strange one for me when I suddenly found myself experiencing a heart scare! After a week in hospital and several examinations I came out with a stent fitted to rectify the issue. It was a difficult time to ensure Acapela kept running, but thankfully Stephanie brought in my laptop to the ward and I managed to keep the bookings and announcements running seemlessly…much to the annoyance of some people who thought I should perhaps be resting!
Anyway since May I have taken things slower and have been attempting to build up my strength gradually – many of you I have met whilst walking around the village getting my 10,000 steps in! To keep myself motivated, I set myself a goal to take on a half marathon hike and with my wife Dawn (who welcomes you on the door) we will be undertaking the Gower Peninsula Mighty Hike 2025 in July. The Gower is my favourite place and the hike takes in many of the beautiful views that we have visited so many times over the years. My family have supported me brilliantly through these months and to my surprise many of them are now joining me on the hike – children, partners and grandchildren, all encouraging me to get out there and keep fit.
The hike is organised by Macmillan so as well as giving me a reason to train we will be raising money for a great charity that does amazing work across Wales. If you would like to help then please visit the Justgiving page and make a donation and as well as supporting a great charity you will motivate me on my recovery……..allowing me to keep booking all these great events at Acapela which I really do enjoy!
To Find out more information and donate – Click Here
Thank you to everyone for their support and for taking the time to check with me that I continue to be on the road to recovery.
PAUL JAMES – PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
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.
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
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
