The music world commemorates the 50th anniversary of ABBA's victory at the Eurovision Song Contest with their song 'Waterloo', which took place on April 6, 1974, at the Brighton Dome. This historic win, described by Björn Ulvaeus as the start of their transition from a semi-glam rock to a pop group, marked the beginning of Sweden's prominence in the global music scene and was the first of ABBA's nine #1 hits in the UK. Celebrations include tribute performances at the original venue in Brighton, where five Eurovision winners will perform, and a special rebroadcast of the 1974 contest by BBC4. ABBA has expressed gratitude towards their fans for their enduring loyalty and support over the years, stating, 'We share that experience with you.' The band's impact on Eurovision and the music industry at large is being highlighted by fans and commentators alike, with ABBA's journey and legacy being explored through various media, including rediscovered archive interviews and stories from famous fans.
Fans mark 50 years since ABBA took the world by storm with 'Waterloo' at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974. READ MORE: https://t.co/JRSdr79thx https://t.co/JRSdr79thx
ABBA releases rare statement as they thank fans for their 'steadfast loyalty and support through the years' amid celebrating major milestone https://t.co/qDpf0RWrRK https://t.co/AfmBxXG2Gu
Fifty years ago today Abba won the Eurovision Song Contest. Giles Smith was 12 and it was the start of his obsession with the once embarrassingly cheesy pop band. Now they’re supercool — and he’s finally coming clean ⬇️ https://t.co/gIsYGA5Z1d
.@ABBA share statement reflecting on 50th anniversary of their Eurovision win https://t.co/avd4qElMGA
It’s 50 years since ABBA won a major battle with “Waterloo.” A half-century ago, the Swedish quartet triumphed at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with the peppy love song. https://t.co/OjicN0IQ60
ABBA releases rare statement as they thank fans for their 'steadfast loyalty and support through the years' to celebrate 50 years since they won Eurovision in Brighton https://t.co/puZ12wxryZ
It's 50 years since ABBA won a major battle with "Waterloo." https://t.co/02lRTUY4ex
ABBA won Eurovision 50 years ago today. https://t.co/yP1XOkWdtg
Happy ABBA-versary! Fans mark 50 years since 'Waterloo' took the world by storm https://t.co/f9i4xvQ7m7
.@ABBAVoyage celebrate 50th anniversary of Eurovision win with ‘Waterloo’ https://t.co/WgzArjmNPa
ABBA: 50 years since Eurovision Song Contest win with 'Waterloo' | ITV News https://t.co/IyTKqsbX3A
'They changed the face of Eurovision.' 1981 Eurovision Winner, Cheryl Baker, looks back on ABBA's career as the supergroup celebrates 50 years since their Eurovision win. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/iUbUSEDbg2
'We share that experience with you': Abba thanks fans as they celebrate 50th anniversary of Eurovision win https://t.co/wdzcmEK8UC
Today marks 50 years since ABBA's Waterloo win Hear the band's story through rediscovered archive interviews and stories from some of their famous fans 🎧 Listen to Eras: ABBA: https://t.co/JgeGd0XiUg https://t.co/rgtEAGyaWT
BBC4 are rebroadcasting the 1974 Eurovision song contest on Sunday to mark the 50th anniversary. Abba won it in Brighton - but got no points from the British jury https://t.co/fW5SfaK9b4
A total of five Eurovision winners are set to perform on the Brighton stage where Abba won the contest exactly 50 years ago. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/YTx8I046ss
50 years ago this weekend (4/6/74): ABBA wins the Eurovision Song Contest by performing “Waterloo”. “We were trying to be .. a semi-glam rock group,” Björn Ulvaeus said, “which was stupid .. We were always a pop group.” The 1st of their NINE #1 hits in the UK.🔥 @MusicJim2 https://t.co/jBqKa70iMn
A is for ABBA! 50 years since they stormed Eurovision, superfan JAN MOIR reveals the ultimate A to Z guide to the greatest pop group that ever lived https://t.co/eEyTldAgrH https://t.co/TXOFUyNC2l
Eurovision judge who gave Abba’s Waterloo ‘nul points’ doesn’t regret decision https://t.co/5NAgZqtAMp https://t.co/bYhBwwhJFm
How Abba’s douze-points energy at Eurovision started a pop revolution https://t.co/1QJv0piREH
🪩 🕺 "Wa-Wa-Wa-Wa-Waterloo." Tomorrow marks 50 years since Abba won the Eurovision Song Contest at the Brighton Dome, so we took to the city's streets to ask people to join us in singing their famous winning song. https://t.co/FopfrD3GVO https://t.co/5lcTuPL6sQ
.@TheHives pay tribute to 50th anniversary of @ABBA winning Eurovision while playing same venue "It was the start of Sweden's success as a musical export nation, and we are the conclusion. So this is sort of a full circle moment" https://t.co/MZMtnhk8qw
A taxi driver has been recollecting the private rendition Abba gave him of Waterloo after winning Eurovision in Brighton 50 years ago. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/PEctsqyODw