After that, ABBA tried to enter the Eurovision Song Contest in 1973, having formed the year before. They took part in the Melodifestivalen with their song Ring Ring, but it sadly did not make the cut.

ABBA are not expected to perform in person at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest on 11 May in Malmö, Sweden, but organisers are thought to be planning other ways to celebrate the historic anniversary.

ABBA legend Björn Ulvaeus, 80, has admitted he is unsure if the band's smash hit virtual concert Voyage will continue in the ...

Swedish pop group Abba, from left, Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog and Bjorn Ulvaeus after winning the Swedish branch of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974.

Here's what you need to know about Abba's Eurovision Song Contest win back in the 1970s as Sweden is set to host the competition again. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Abba's Eurovision win.

ABBA have shared a statement reflecting on winning the Eurovision Song Contest 50 years ago, with the single "Waterloo". “It’s slightly dizzying and deeply humbling to think that millions of you who ...

ABBA and their fans celebrated the 50th anniversary of their Eurovision success in style at the weekend - with Bjorn Ulvaeus making a guest appearance in London's West End and saying he feels ...

In this April 6, 1974 file photo, Swedish pop group ABBA celebrate winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest on stage at the Brighton Dome in England with their song Waterloo.

Video, 00:01:07 Abba win the 19th Eurovision Song Contest in 1974. Subsection. Entertainment & Arts. Published. 23 November 2022. 1:07. Up Next. Footage captures exchange of attacks between Iran ...

I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The Eurovision Song Contest has marked 50 years since Abba’s signature win with an ...

The 2024 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest will undoubtedly celebrate the 50 th anniversary of the year ABBA took home the top prize, and it’s worth noting that during the broadcast it was ...

The public voted on a shortlist of 14 - not all former winners of the contest. Original video recordings of the chosen songs, some in black and white, were shown in the course of the show. Wildcard ...