Thousands of ABBA fans in Lubbock are ready to step back into 1977. Imagine glittering disco balls, bell-bottoms, and an orchestra sharing the stage with a band from Scandinavia. That is exactly what will happen when “A Tribute to ABBA” teams up with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. It is not just a concert, it is a full invitation to dance, sing, and relive ABBA’s biggest hits at Buddy Holly Hall on June 7.
The heart of this night is not only the music but the spirit behind it. Gayen Wixon, President and CEO of the symphony, shared that they want new audiences to fall in love with symphonic music. There is a playful challenge in inviting everyone to wear their favorite 70s disco look. This is about color, sound, and togetherness. It feels like Lubbock is about to throw the grooviest party of the year.
Noon Notebook: The Concert: ‘A Tribute to ABBA’
Fans are already buzzing. One wrote that hearing “Mamma Mia” with a live orchestra might be a once-in-a-lifetime thrill. Another said that the combination of “Dancing Queen” and strings sounds like “pure joy.” People are sharing memories of their first ABBA record, their first dance and the way these songs have stayed in their lives. You can almost hear the applause before the first note is played.
What makes this even more special is that the celebration does not end there. After the Lubbock show, ABBA’s music is still filling the air in other corners of the world. In Melbourne, the tribute band Bjorn Again invited the crowd to light up the night with their phones and sing together.
FERNANDO – Cover by ABBA Tribute, Bjorn Again Australia – Sidney Myer Music Bowl Melbourne
Hearing “Fernando” with thousands of tiny lights in the crowd feels like a memory you never want to lose. The singer’s voice floats over the audience as they sing along. People wrote that it felt like a campfire moment with strangers. The mix of music and unity was so strong that some said they got chills. That is the magic ABBA’s music still carries.
ABBA’s music is bigger than nostalgia. It is a reminder of joy, heartbreak, and celebration all wrapped in one. They have a way of pulling people together, no matter the year or place. Follow ABBA tribute acts on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. The music is not just being remembered, it is being reborn night after night, and every fan becomes part of the story.