Get ready to unleash your inner Dancing Queen because SOS: The Australian ABBA Tribute Show is heading back to the Airlie Beach Hotel for two spectacular free matinee performances on Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th of September.
From the very first note, SOS brings audiences a vibrant and nostalgic journey through ABBA’s greatest hits. With dazzling costumes, authentic choreography, and a live band that captures every iconic harmony, SOS transforms the stage into a 1970s disco dream. It’s more than just a concert—it’s an experience that has audiences singing, dancing, and laughing along from start to finish.
The tribute band features Bridie Pamment as Agnetha, Eilannin Harris-Black as Frida, Sam Bennett as Björn, and Jon Harris-Black as Benny, alongside Steve Virgona on bass and David DeBono on drums. Together, they recreate the magic of ABBA with infectious energy and undeniable talent.
But what makes SOS stand out isn’t only their faithful renditions of hits like Waterloo, Chiquitita, I Have a Dream and Mamma Mia. It’s the way they connect with the crowd.
“We love all our audience and our fans, our Chiquititas, and they are very important to us. We’re always coming off-stage and talking to them afterward," explained Sam Bennett who performs as Björn.
That connection has made SOS one of the most loved tribute acts in the country. For over 12 years, the group has taken their show nationwide, but Airlie Beach holds a special place in their hearts.
“We always love our trip to Airlie Beach itself, it’s a well-deserved break in the sunshine from the very unpredictable Melbourne weather,” said Sam.
“Everyone is always on holiday time there and it’s very easy to perform to a crowd that is there either on holiday or living that holiday lifestyle.”
The result? A performance where the line between band and audience disappears, and everyone feels part of the show. With theatre-style storytelling, electrifying dance-offs, and plenty of crowd participation, SOS guarantees an afternoon of pure joy.
“Expect to have sore feet at the end of the show because you’ll be dancing so hard! Expect to have a dance off with a stranger and expect to have a sore voice the next day because you’ve sung so much," added Sam.
So, lace up your dancing shoes, grab your friends, and get ready to relive the golden era of disco. Whether you grew up with ABBA’s music or discovered it through Mamma Mia, the magic is universal.
Don’t miss your chance to catch SOS at the Airlie Beach Hotel on the 13th and 14th of September from 2pm to 5:30pm, because when it comes to celebrating ABBA, The Winner Takes It All.
What: ‘SOS’ ABBA Tribute Show
When: 13th and 14th of September from 2pm to 5:30pm
Where: Airlie Beach Hotel
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2024 Mackay and Whitsunday Life Pty Ltd.
