50 years after their initial formation and 40 years after their last performances together, Swedish super-group Abba are back with a new album and a virtual reality concert planned to start in London’s Olympic Park in May 2022. Avatars created by Industrial Light & Magic and a team of graphics artists have created the Abba as they appeared in 1979 using motion capture by the four members of group themselves: Agnetha, Anni-Frid, Benny and Björn… Abba Voyage – https://abbavoyage.com/
Abba Avatars
Motion capture by Industrial Light and Magic. Image by Baille Walsh
Abba Voyage Motion Capture
Abba Voyage Arena – London
Abba Avatars Technology
Back in 2019, the web site GraphicNews had an infographic that described the likely projection technology to be used for the show. Click here for Infographic.
Track from Abba Voyage Album – I Still Have Faith in You
Extra Trailer for Abba Concert and Avatars – 4-Nov-2021
Update 30-Apr-2022: Dolce & Gabbana Costume Designs for Abbatars
- The Times Abba – The Inside Story of how we transformed into Avatars, 30 Apr-2022
- The Sun – ABBA team up with Dolce & Gabbana to design their incredible stage comeback outfits, 28-Apr-2022
Update: 2-May-2022 – Abba Avatar Images from @AbbaVoyage
Update: 17-May-2022 – Abba Avatar Images from @AbbaVoyage
