10 Apr 2024

50 years of Abba, one of their stage managers reminisces

From Afternoons, 1:35 pm on 10 April 2024

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It was around this time of the year in 1974 that ABBA performed Waterloo at the Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton's Grand Hotel.

They went on to win, the song became a chart topping hit - and the rest, as they say is history.

Someone who has more insight into the band than most is Jimmy Barnett.  

Jimmy was Light Director & Productions Manager for the band's live concerts from 1977 until 1980.

Jimmy reminisces with Jesse about working with the Swedish quartet.

Jimmy Barnett was Light Director & Productions Manager for the ABBA's live concerts from 1977 until 1980.

Jimmy Barnett was Light Director & Productions Manager for the ABBA's live concerts from 1977 until 1980. Photo: Supplied/Jimmy Barnett

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