Björn Again | Henley Festival

BJÖRN AGAIN 1988-2026 (The original Australian ABBA homage)

The BJÖRN AGAIN name was specifically created in 1987 by Rod Stephen as his personal comedic pseudonym he used when skiing with friends in the Victorian alps. In October 1988 whilst drawing inspiration from the theatrical musicianship and brotherly kinship of New Zealand band ‘Split Enz’ and seen in films ‘The Blues Brothers’ and ‘Spinal Tap’ ,then 29 year old Rod ultruisticly dreamt along similar lines of procuring lifelong musical friendships. Whilst focussing on creating something totally unique and original Rod Stephen formulated the winning combination of covering the music similar iconic look to the mostly forgotten seventies Swedish supergroup ABBA with integral and crucial ingredients Rod had seen in the cult films including tongue-in-cheek, satirical humour combined with rocked-up music. Most importantly It was the name Björn Again which has been universally acknowledged as the key to the success. by the world’s media along with comedy and music royalty and even Sovereign Royalty.

The internationally acclaimed BJÖRN AGAIN, created in 1988 in Melbourne by Rod Stephen, rapidly garnered a global cult status and critical acclaim as a humourous, rocked-up, tongue-in-cheek satirical ABBA homage. Credited with singlehandedly initiating the world-wide ABBA revival which led to ABBA Gold, Muriel’s Wedding, and MAMMA MIA! BJÖRN AGAIN in its 38th year has amassed an impressive 5,800 performances in 77 countries reflecting ABBA’s enduring appeal, with their success with Voyage. Acknowledged by many in the music industry including ABBA’s Agnetha Fältskog, this uniquely Australian production succesfully combines ABBA‘s hits together with several covers and original tunes.

“Now with a homage to the one and only ABBA. Please welcome Björn Again” – Graham Norton (BBC 1 ’The one and only” White City London 2008)

“Spinal tap meets ABBA” – Steve Blame interviews Rod Stephen (MTV & ‘POP -The history makers’ Highgate London 2024)

“It was great. I loved the choreography … it was very true to life….. Good Luck for the next tour” – Agnetha Fältskog (TV3 / TV6 20th Anniversary party Stockholm 2007)

“Brilliant gig. I can’t thank you enough. It was a great night – they were all on the dance floor!” – Gordon Ramsay (Gala Dinner for Spina Bifida Association Glasgow 2009)

“BJÖRN AGAIN has been going for twice as long as ABBA did!” – Benny Andersson (The Observer OMM, Mamma Mia Film Interview London 2008)

“BJÖRN AGAIN….the first time i heard that i thought it was a very funny name!” – Björn Ulvaeus (Manchester Evening News 2008)

“A wonderful evening in this magnificent setting dancing to Björn Again” – J.K. Rowling (MS Charity Ball Stirling Castle 2006)

“Great – it was tremendous. Thank you very much” – Rowan Atkinson (Millenium NYE private party Oxforshire 2000)

“Thanks, it was great ” – Kylie Minogue (New Years Eve Wembley Arena 2006)

“Welcome to Buckingham Palace I hope you have a great concert…If you are onstage at 11pm Its a bit late for me. I’ll be tucked up in bed by then! ” – HRH Queen Elizabeth II (Buckingham Palace, London, Royal Family Christmas Party 2012)

“We saw Bjorn Again in Melbourne in 1992. So damn good! We had a great time. Björn Again opened for Nirvana at the Reading Festival.The audience went wild, knew all the lyrics and sang along” – Dave Grohl (Tore S Börjesson interview Stockholm 1999)

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