http://www.abba-swede-dreamz.co.uk The latest news from Abba Swede Dreamz (c) Abba Swede Dreamz CGFeedMaker 1.0.14 on CMS Made Simple info@abba-swede-dreamz.co.uk darren@kierweb.co.uk ( ) http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/155/15/Party-In-The-Park---Diggin-The-Dancing-Queen.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:23:33 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/155/15/Party-In-The-Park---Diggin-The-Dancing-Queen.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/153/15/Fabba-Tastic-Time-At-Eurovision-Reunited.html A great big THANK YOU to everyone who came along to the Eurovision Reunited concert at The Sage, Gateshead last Wednesday, 11th April 2012.  We're sure you will agree it was a fabba show with so many past Eurovision Song Contest stars coming together to raise funds for such a worth while charity. Unfortunately, the four members of ABBA were unable to attend the concert and so Swede Dreamz were honoured to be invited to such a special event to perform ABBA's 1974 Eurovision smash-hit song 'Waterloo' as the show finale (together with the entire cast including Botherhood of Man, Nicki French, Scooch, Josh Dubovie,... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:03:12 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/153/15/Fabba-Tastic-Time-At-Eurovision-Reunited.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/151/15/Swede-Dreamz-ABBA-Tribute-At-Eurovision-Reunited-Gateshead.html Swede Dreamz, one of the UK's leading ABBA tribute bands, will be performing alongside a host of Eurovision stars! Swede Dreamz was formed in 2004 and has seen incredible success ever since. The band has shown focus and attention to detail that has left them at the top of their industry. With sell out shows and incredibly successful public and corporate gigs, Swede Dreamz has risen from humble beginnings to become one of the premiere Abba Tribute act in the UK and quite probably the world. Their website http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk  has seen traffic increase drastically and there number of Facebook followers... Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:05:09 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/151/15/Swede-Dreamz-ABBA-Tribute-At-Eurovision-Reunited-Gateshead.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/150/15/Blackpool-Pride-2012.html Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:30:16 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/150/15/Blackpool-Pride-2012.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/148/15/ABBA-To-Release-Voulez-Vous-Extended-Dance-Remix-12-Single.html ABBA will release a limited edition 12-inch vinyl single for Record Store Day on Saturday, 21st April 2012.  Side A features an extended dance remix of  Voulez-Vous , originally released as a promo-only single in the United States and France. This marks the first commercial vinyl release of this remix. The B-side will feature the equally danceable If It Wasn’t For The Nights , originally released on ABBA's 1979  Voulez-Vous album. This special Record Store Day release is pressed on blue glitter vinyl and packaged in a cardboard sleeve. The 12-inch single, which is limited to 5,000 numbered copies... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:27:13 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/148/15/ABBA-To-Release-Voulez-Vous-Extended-Dance-Remix-12-Single.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/147/15/Book-Now-For-2012-2013.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:59:14 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/147/15/Book-Now-For-2012-2013.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/145/15/BBC-Radio-Cumbria-with-Nicki-French.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:48:29 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/145/15/BBC-Radio-Cumbria-with-Nicki-French.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/143/15/Toma-Eurovision-Reunited-at-The-Sage-Gateshead---April-2012.html A spectacular musical extravaganza is taking place to raise money for The Toma Fund. The charity gives financial assistance to families, from the North East and Cumbria, who have a child with cancer.  For further information regarding The Toma Fund please visit www.tomafund.org . Toma Eurovision Reunited will take place at The Sage in Gateshead on Wednesday, 11th April 2012.  Past Eurovision stars already confirmed include Lys Assia (winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1956), Brotherhood of Man (winners of the Eurovision Song Contest 1976), Anne Marie David (winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 1973), Bobbysocks (winners of the Eurovision Song... Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:03:42 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/143/15/Toma-Eurovision-Reunited-at-The-Sage-Gateshead---April-2012.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/142/15/Festivals-2012.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:05:25 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/142/15/Festivals-2012.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/141/15/Merry-Christmas-Happy-New-Year.html Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:49:47 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/141/15/Merry-Christmas-Happy-New-Year.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/140/15/Meeting-ABBA-s-Benny-Andersson.html Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:21:25 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/140/15/Meeting-ABBA-s-Benny-Andersson.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/139/15/Gala-Bingo-Carlisle.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:31:04 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/139/15/Gala-Bingo-Carlisle.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/136/15/CFM-Radio-Cash-For-Kids-Event-At-Carlisle-Racecourse.html Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:42:26 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/136/15/CFM-Radio-Cash-For-Kids-Event-At-Carlisle-Racecourse.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/134/15/Festive-Dates-Throughout-December-2011.html Here goes with a full run down of festive Swede Dreamz ABBA tribute dates for December 2011 into early January 2012 ... 02/12/2011 Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle (CFM Radio Cash For Kids Christmas Dinner) 03/12/2011 Millennium Centre, Stranraer 08/12/2011 Bank House Hotel, Bransford, Worcester 09/12/2011 Shap Wells Hotel, Shap, Penrith 10/12/2011 Private Party / Gretna, Dumfriesshire 11/12/2011 Apex Hotel, Dundee 14/12/2011 Private Party / Middlesbrough 16/12/2011 Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie 17/12/2011 Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie 18/12/2012 Gala Bingo, Carlisle (Afternoon Show) 20/12/2011 Bridges Entertainment Venue, Worcester 23/12/2011 Great Barr Hotel, Birmingham 26/12/2011 Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries 28/12/2011 Warners Lakeside Hotel, Hayling Island, Hampshire 31/12/2011 Great... Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:22:49 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/134/15/Festive-Dates-Throughout-December-2011.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/131/15/Happy-Halloween-Everyone.html Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:29:46 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/131/15/Happy-Halloween-Everyone.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/130/15/Fireworks-Show-At-Park-Farm-Dumfries.html Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:38:43 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/130/15/Fireworks-Show-At-Park-Farm-Dumfries.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/129/15/Burntwood-Wakes-Festival-Staffordshire---July-2012.html Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:42:29 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/129/15/Burntwood-Wakes-Festival-Staffordshire---July-2012.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/128/15/CFM-Radio-s-Golden-Sunday---Live-In-Carlisle.html At long last we delighted we can now confirm details of a very special charity fund-raising event in Carlisle this coming November ... Golden Sunday – Live will take place on Friday 11/11/2011 at the Sands Centre in Carlisle.  Raising funds for CFM Radio’s Cash For Kids charity, the evening will feature Swede Dreamz (one of the UK’s leading ABBA tribute acts), Lee Michaels (Ultimate Robbie Williams tribute), Nova Casper (Tina Turner tribute) and The Real Thing , the UK’s No 1 soul band celebrating 37 years together! The whole evening will be hosted by CFM Radio’s Dave Campbell . ... Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:47:47 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/128/15/CFM-Radio-s-Golden-Sunday---Live-In-Carlisle.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/127/15/Book-Now-For-2012.html Such is the demand for a Swede Dreamz ABBA tribute show we are now taking booking all dates throughout 2012.  Indeed, at the time of writing we don't have any Saturday date availability until February 2012 (sorry) and the band is already booked for New Year's Eve 2012! All remaining Saturday dates in 2011 are now booked (we do have very limited Friday date availability).  As usual, our advise is to contact us (our one of our agents) as soon as possible to check availability, rates, ect for your preferred date(s). How's about incorporating our 70's themed disco for a full night of... Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:36:23 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/127/15/Book-Now-For-2012.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/123/15/BBC-Radio-Cumbria-Interview-31-08-2011.html Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:37:37 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/123/15/BBC-Radio-Cumbria-Interview-31-08-2011.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/119/15/Fabbatastic-Weekend-Of-Shows-Ahead.html Swede Dreamz has a fabbatastic but somewhat busy weekend ahead with gigs in Cumbria, Lancashire and, after a mad dash across the border into bonnie Scotland, in Angus. First up is the Victory Hall in Broughton-in-Furness , south Cumbria on Friday 19/08/2011.  Tickets are £10.00 each (available from the Tourist Information Centre).  Doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8.00pm. Saturday 20/08/2011 and Swede Dreamz will be appearing at the Ocean Edge Leisure Park at Heysham, Lancashire.  Belonging to South Lakeland Holiday Parks, this will be the third time Swede Dreamz have appeared at this top... Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:22:09 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/119/15/Fabbatastic-Weekend-Of-Shows-Ahead.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/120/15/Swede-Dreamz-at-Tootsies-Summer-Ball-2011.html Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:36:17 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/120/15/Swede-Dreamz-at-Tootsies-Summer-Ball-2011.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/117/15/Calderdale-Goes-Back-To-The-70-s.html Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:29:51 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/117/15/Calderdale-Goes-Back-To-The-70-s.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/115/15/Greater-Manchester-East---World-Scout-Jamboree-Sweden-2011.html Swede Dreamz were asked to perform at the Greater Manchester East Scouts - Jamboree In Sweden event on Saturday, 26th June 2011.  The event, attracting almost two thousand scouts and leaders from around the UK, took place in rather soggy-under-foot conditions near Stockport in rural Cheshire.  Unfortunately, due to the saturated ground in the area surrounding the main stage, it was deemed unsuitable and the show was transferred to a nearby hall. We're certain the 38,000 scounts from around the world attending the jamboree in Sweden will have a fantastic time.  Special thanks to Claire Jarvis, the Assistant County Commissioner for Greater Manchester East Scout County, for all... Sun, 26 Jun 2011 07:39:23 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/115/15/Greater-Manchester-East---World-Scout-Jamboree-Sweden-2011.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/107/15/Eden-Valley-Hospice---20th-Anniversary-Midnight-Memory-Walk.html Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:25:54 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/107/15/Eden-Valley-Hospice---20th-Anniversary-Midnight-Memory-Walk.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/112/15/Five-Countries-In-Just-Three-Days.html Swede Dreamz will embark on a mammoth UK and Ireland mini circular tour towards the end on May ... taking in England, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland and finally Scotland before returning back to base in England! Two ferry crossings and three ABBA tribute shows including Warners Lakeside Costal Resort in Hampshire and Slieve Donard Resort and Spa in County Down. Northern Ireland. Friday 27/05/2011 @ North Lakes Hotel andamp; Spa Penrith, Cumbria Saturday 28/05/2011 @ Warners Lakeside Coastal Resort Hayling Island, Hampshire Sunday 29/05/2011 @ Slieve Donard Resort andamp; Spa County Down, Northern Ireland Agnetha is still debating if she... Tue, 17 May 2011 20:04:04 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/112/15/Five-Countries-In-Just-Three-Days.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/111/15/A-Right-Spooky-Going-On-In-Dudley-West-Midlands.html Two nights back-to-back in Dudley, West Midlands meant a free day to explore the local area and what better place than nearby Dudley Zoo and Castle.  How on earth a talk on the biology of a giraffe led to an after-hours ghost tour of Dudley Castle is beyond us but that's exactly what happened!  Its alleged Dudley Castle is one of the most haunted castles in the UK.  Poor Lisa (Frida) and Sam (Agnetha) were past themselves and the two boys weren't much better either! We're pleased to report, apart from some pretty accurate pre-ghost tour ora readings, nothing... Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:31:30 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/111/15/A-Right-Spooky-Going-On-In-Dudley-West-Midlands.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/109/15/Wolverhampton-Wanderers-Football-Club---September-2011.html Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:11:46 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/109/15/Wolverhampton-Wanderers-Football-Club---September-2011.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/98/15/Warner-Leisure-Hotels---Dates-For-2011.html We're delighted to advise Warner Leisure Hotels, part of the Bourne Leisure Group, have just confirmed a number of Swede Dreamz ABBA tribute dates at various top hotels across England and North Wales. ***** SINAH WARREN HOTEL Hayling Island Hampshire PO11 0BZ Saturday 30th April 2011 andamp; Saturday 12th November 2011 CLICK HERE for website ***** BODELWYDDAN CASTLE HOTEL Bodelwyddan Denbigshire North Wales LL18 5YA Saturday 24th September 2011 CLICK HERE for website ***** GUNTON HALL COSTAL VILLAGE Gunton Avenue Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 5DF Saturday 13th August 2011 CLICK HERE for website ***** LAKESIDE COSTAL VILLAGE Fishery Lane Hayling Island Hampshire... Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:25:09 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/98/15/Warner-Leisure-Hotels---Dates-For-2011.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/105/15/Outrageous-Carlisle-28th-29th-January-2011.html Sat, 05 Feb 2011 13:03:28 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/105/15/Outrageous-Carlisle-28th-29th-January-2011.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/104/15/Merry-Christmas-Happy-New-Year.html Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:52:45 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/104/15/Merry-Christmas-Happy-New-Year.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/102/15/Come-Fly-With-Us-In-Manchester.html Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:10:12 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/102/15/Come-Fly-With-Us-In-Manchester.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/101/15/Christmas-Party-Nights-in-December-2010.html The festive season is fast approaching and another run on Christmas party nights appears on the horizon. Here goes with a quick run-down of Swede Dreamz ABBA tribute gigs throughout December 2010: 03/12/2010 Thainstone Exchange, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire 04/12/2010 Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries 09/12/2010 Bank House Hotel, Bransford, Worcester 10/12/2010 Spinningfields, Manchester (Ice Rink in Hardman Square, on-stage 12.30pm) 10/12/2010 Great Barr Hotel, Birmingham 11/12/2010 Private Party / Woverhampton, West Midlands (Afternoon Gig) 11/12/2010 Great Barr Hotel, Birmingham 12/12/2010 Apex City Hotel, Dundee 15/12/2010 Kingfisher Hotel, Dudley, West Midlands 16/12/2010 Kingfisher Hotel, Dudley, West Midlands 17/12/2010 St George Hotel, Darlington 18/12/2010 Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries 19/12/2010... Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:10:39 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/101/15/Christmas-Party-Nights-in-December-2010.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/99/15/OCTOBER-2010-FUND-RAISING-EVENTS.html Swede Dreamz will be appearing at two fund-raising events towards the end of October 2010. First up is the GIRLS NIGHT IN event, taking place at Curves Fitness Centre in Corporation Road in Carlisle and raising money for Breast Cancer Care.  Doors open 7.00pm and the night includes fitness and dance demonstrations (Kettlebells, Hip Hop, Zumba, Pole Dancing, etc), a raffle, an auction of Promise, a Chippendales-style show from the guys at Carlisle Fire Brigade and live music from Swede Dreamz ABBA tribute.  Tickets only £15.00 each. Tickets and further information please telephone Curves in Carlisle on 01228 599522. The... Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:39:48 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/99/15/OCTOBER-2010-FUND-RAISING-EVENTS.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/94/15/Forthcoming-Radio-Interviews.html Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:09:22 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/94/15/Forthcoming-Radio-Interviews.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/93/15/Charity-Night-at-the-Carnegie-Theatre-Workington.html Workington Reds Football Club and CFM Radio's Cash for Kids have joined forces to deliver a nostalic fun night out with a difference.  They have been given the use of Workington's Carnegie Theatre to host a fundraising night with Cumbria's premier Abba tribute band, Swede Dreamz. The band will be performing their full two hour theatre show and (fingers-crossed) incorporate a few surprises throughout the night!  All the 'Money Money Money' from the evening will go to CFM Radio Cash For Kids charity to help local disabled and disadvantaged children and Workington Reds 2013 fund. Tickets for this event are only £15 and... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:04:49 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/93/15/Charity-Night-at-the-Carnegie-Theatre-Workington.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/92/15/Inverness-Stornoway-Isle-of-Lewis---August-2010.html Swede Dreamz would like to thank everyone for their many kind words and support following recent gigs in Inverness (20/08/2010) and Stornoway (21/08/2010). It was our first time in Inverness (despite the fact we have passed by on a number of occasions usually en-route to Wick in the far north).  Jaff (Hardstone Music), the Ramada Hotel staff and a warm audience made us feel very welcome.  Thank you to all and we hope we can do it all again at some point in the future. Day two and some breath-taking countryside en-route to Ullapool before a three hour ferry crossing... Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:06:26 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/92/15/Inverness-Stornoway-Isle-of-Lewis---August-2010.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/87/15/FEVA-Festival-2010-Knaresborough.html Back by popular demand and a sell-out performance in 2009!  Swede Dreamz is delighted to confirm the band will be appearing at the Knaresborough FEVA Festival in Knaresborough, North yorkshire on Tuesday, 17th August 2010. Details as follows: Knaresborough Working Mens Club Kirkgate Knaresborough HG5 8AD Tickets £10.00 each (may be subject to booking fee) and on-sale now! Please note doors open 7.30pm for 8.00pm performance. ********** Tickets available from the following outlets: BY POST Download the booking form HERE .  Alternatively, one may be obtained from Knaresborough Tourist Information Centre, 9 Castle Courtyard, Knaresborough, HG5 8AE. Forward the completed form to Box... Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:08:41 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/87/15/FEVA-Festival-2010-Knaresborough.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/84/15/Wick-Gala-2010-Wick-Caithness.html Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:41:36 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/84/15/Wick-Gala-2010-Wick-Caithness.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/82/15/No-Change-To-Swede-Dreamz-Stage-Name.html Following recent articles in The Stage (03/06/2010) and The Independent (04/06/2010) newspapers, the management of Swede Dreamz would like to clarify the situation regarding reports and suggestions of a change of name: The management of Swede Dreamz received an email from Universal Music in Stockholm in late May 2010.  Although individually personalise, the email was a general circular forwarded initially to fifteen ABBA tributes requesting that they (the tribute acts) cease using the name “ABBA” in their stage name.  Universal Music went on to say that they considered anyone using the term “ABBA” to be an infringement of copyright and... Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:32:39 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/82/15/No-Change-To-Swede-Dreamz-Stage-Name.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/80/15/Book-Now-For-2011.html Thu, 27 May 2010 23:43:55 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/80/15/Book-Now-For-2011.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/79/15/Outrageous-Carlisle---Thank-You.html A huge thank you to everyone who supported us at the Outrageous Cabaret Bar in Carlisle over the weekend.  We have received some fantastic comments including ... Mandy Picken Thanks for a great night, really enjoyed myself xx Lindsey Kerr Well done to all.  First time I have seen you perform and was very impressed - great vocals and great stage presence - well worth seeing!  Well done again. Margaret Macdonald Well done Raymond, Ken, Sam and Lisa. You rocked Outrageous well and truely and boys the outfit's at the end ... well all I can say is next time i'll bring some... Sun, 02 May 2010 21:48:11 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/79/15/Outrageous-Carlisle---Thank-You.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/77/15/Agnetha-Faltskog---Happy-60th-Birthday.html Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:06:56 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/77/15/Agnetha-Faltskog---Happy-60th-Birthday.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/76/15/Outrageous-Cabaret-Bar-Carlisle.html Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:16:40 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/76/15/Outrageous-Cabaret-Bar-Carlisle.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/75/15/We-re-On-Facebook.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:03:36 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/75/15/We-re-On-Facebook.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/72/15/Swede-Dreamz-Up-Date.html It’s been a hectic but great year for Swede Dreamz with sell-out gigs up and down the country.  We now look forward to a string of Christmas Party Nights including four sell-out shows at the Bothwell Bridge Hotel, Bothwell, near Glasgow (400 people each evening), New Year’s Eve at the Great Barr Hotel in Birmingham (our eighth show here this year and fast becoming our second home) plus a visit to south Wales in early January 2010.  Visit the gig guide page for full details of forthcoming gigs throughout the festive season and beyond. Next year looks just as promising... Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:36:39 +0000 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/72/15/Swede-Dreamz-Up-Date.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/66/15/Picture-Gallery-Up-Dated.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:22:24 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/66/15/Picture-Gallery-Up-Dated.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/60/15/INTERVIEW-Carlisle-Living-Magazine.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:44:28 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/60/15/INTERVIEW-Carlisle-Living-Magazine.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/55/15/Knaresborough-Festival---Photographs-Added-To-Gallery.html Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:48:11 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/55/15/Knaresborough-Festival---Photographs-Added-To-Gallery.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/52/15/ABBA-Night-At-Gibside-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.html Swede Dreamz will be appearing live at  Gibside National Trust property in the North-East for a night of pure ABBA nostalgia on both Sunday, 30th August 2009 andamp; Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August 2009 . Swede Dreamz will perform a one hour show before the big screening of 'Mamma Mia - The Movie' , ABBA's summer 2008 blockbuster film!  Bring your picnics and chairs for an evening of pure ABBA nostalgia and dance the night away in the Walled Garden. Tickets £12.00 / £8.00 (subject to booking fee(s). Further details regarding these events in GIG GUIDE  section of the website. ... Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:53:39 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/52/15/ABBA-Night-At-Gibside-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/51/15/Swede-Dreamz-on-Twitter-MySpace-YouTube-Websites.html Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:20:51 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/51/15/Swede-Dreamz-on-Twitter-MySpace-YouTube-Websites.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/48/15/Swede-Dreamz-On-UK-National-TV-Yet-Again.html Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:09:58 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/48/15/Swede-Dreamz-On-UK-National-TV-Yet-Again.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/47/15/Wick-Gala-2009---Thank-You.html We would like to thank everyone who made our recent and long journey north to Wick in Caithness (Scotland) such a memorable one.  The view from up on stage of a 340+ sell-out crowd dancing the night away will be a sight and experience that will be remembered by all four of us for quite some time! Special thanks to Lorna (for all your hard work and organisation behind the scenes) and everyone for supporting the Wick Gala event. There is already talk of a repeat booking next year's Gala - watch this space and be the first to know! 'Agnetha' and 'Frida' from Swede Dreamz with... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:09:04 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/47/15/Wick-Gala-2009---Thank-You.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/44/15/Book-Now-For-2010.html We are now taking bookings for Swede Dreamz ABBA tribute show dates throughout 2010.  If you have a particular date (or dates) in mind our advise is to contact us as soon as possible to reconfirm availability.  Email: mail@swede-dreamz.co.uk Alternatively, telephone us on  07711 888 633 Please note we have very availability for the remainder of 2009.  Indeed, there are no Saturday dates available until January 2010.  Although we try our upmost to keep the  Gig Guide  up-to-date it is possible a date is being held on option for other clients. You may prefer to make your enquiry via an entertainment booking agent... Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:23:39 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/44/15/Book-Now-For-2010.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/36/15/New-Website.html Welcome to the new-look website of Swede Dreamz, now firmly established as one of the UK’s leading ABBA tribute acts. Here you will find lots of information regarding Swede Dreamz and their much-in-demand ABBA tribute show.  Check out the news section for the very latest information.  The gig guide is constantly up-dated as new shows and events are added – be sure to check back on a regular basis.  The picture gallery is the place to be for lots of new show photographs as well as a gallery dedicated to and featuring their replica ABBA costumes. Swede Dreamz... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:43:23 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/36/15/New-Website.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/34/15/Newpaper-Articles.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:56:59 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/34/15/Newpaper-Articles.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/33/15/New-Year-s-Eve-2009-at-Great-Barr-Hotel-Birmingham.html Swede Dreamz will be appearing at the Great Barr Hotel, Great Barr, West Midlands on New Years Eve 2009-2010 . A fantastic hotel with superb food and fast becoming the band’s second home having confirmed six additional dates throughout 2009. Gala Dinner New Year’s Eve packages are on-sale now: New Year’s Eve Gale Dinner on Thursday, 31st December 2009 Bar open from 5.00pm.  Gala Dinner (including wine) served at 7.30pm plus Swede Dreamz ABBA tribute show plus disco until 2.00am Only £74.50 per person SPECIAL PACKAGE Only £110.00 per person (including overnight accommodation and breakfast on Friday... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:23:52 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/33/15/New-Year-s-Eve-2009-at-Great-Barr-Hotel-Birmingham.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/32/15/BBC1-s-The-One-Show-03-07-2009.html Swede Dreamz ABBA tribute were featured on BBC 1's 'THE ONE SHOW ' on Friday, 3rd July 2009.  Special guest Benny Andersson was interviewed about ABBA, the success of 'Mamma Mia!' (both the musical and movie) and his forthcoming album release. Towards the end of the show the two presenters highlighted a small number of UK-based ABBA tribute acts by way of full colour images.  Swede Dreamz were first up and Benny passed comment saying the band looked cute! Click here to view the video   (Skip to about 8:05)   Swede Dreamz ABBA tribute as featured on BBC 1's... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:27:08 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/32/15/BBC1-s-The-One-Show-03-07-2009.html http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/31/15/ARCHIVE-NEWS---News-Items-From-Previous-Website.html A selection of News andamp; Update items from original Swede Dreamz ABBA tribute website.  Some articles are still valid date-wise and may be duplicated in this News andamp; Updates section in the near future. NATIONAL TELEVISION Swede Dreamz has been mentioned on national television twice in recent weeks ...   The first mention came on BBC TV’s 'The Weakest Link' quiz programme when Anne Robinson asked a contestant which group Swede Dreamz and Bjorn Again were both tribute acts to? Thankfully, the contestant got the question right!   The second mention came on Easter Sunday 12/04/2009 when Channel... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:14:59 +0100 http://www.swede-dreamz.co.uk/news/31/15/ARCHIVE-NEWS---News-Items-From-Previous-Website.html