HISTORIC REVEAL: Just 50 Minutes Ago in Sweden — Anni-Frid Lyngstad Announced That ABBA Will Join Forces with the Remaining Members of The Beatles to Celebrate John Lennon’s 85th Birthday
In a stunning announcement that has electrified the global music community, Anni-Frid Lyngstad revealed just 50 minutes ago in Stockholm, Sweden, that ABBA will unite with the remaining members of The Beatles for a once-in-a-generation concert honoring the life and legacy of John Lennon. The historic event, set to take place on October 9, 2025 — what would have been Lennon’s 85th birthday — promises to be one of the most extraordinary celebrations in modern music history.
Speaking with emotion during a press conference at Stockholm’s Royal Opera House, Anni-Frid shared the news surrounded by journalists and fans from around the world. “John’s message of peace and love still guides us,” she said softly. “This concert will be our tribute to the dreamer who taught us all to imagine.”
The collaboration — which brings together members of two of the most iconic groups in history — will mark the first time that ABBA’s Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad have shared a stage with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. The event, aptly titled “Imagine: A Celebration of John Lennon”, will take place at London’s Royal Albert Hall, with proceeds benefiting global peace initiatives and music education programs inspired by Lennon’s humanitarian work.
According to organizers, the concert will blend both groups’ timeless catalogues — from “Hey Jude” and “Let It Be” to “The Winner Takes It All” and “Dancing Queen.” The evening will culminate in an emotional all-star performance of Lennon’s classic “Imagine,” bringing together voices that have defined multiple generations of popular music.
For many, the announcement feels almost unreal — a dream decades in the making. Both The Beatles and ABBA helped shape the soundtrack of the 20th century, each defining their respective eras with innovation, harmony, and an unshakable belief in the unifying power of music.
While Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have not yet issued official statements, sources close to the project confirm that both artists enthusiastically embraced the idea from the moment it was proposed. McCartney, who has long spoken of his enduring friendship with Lennon, is said to view the concert as “a joyful way to honor a brother’s spirit.”
For ABBA, who recently returned to the stage in virtual form through their groundbreaking ABBA Voyage project, this collaboration represents a new kind of legacy — one rooted not in technology but in human connection. Benny Andersson reportedly described the event as “a meeting of hearts through songs that changed the world.”
The announcement has already ignited a wave of anticipation online, with hashtags #Imagine2025 and #ABBAxBeatles trending across social media within minutes. Fans from both generations are calling it “the ultimate musical reunion” — a chance to witness living history and a testament to the enduring messages of hope, love, and unity that Lennon championed throughout his life.
Music historians are calling the collaboration a symbolic bridge between two golden ages of pop. The Beatles, who revolutionized modern music in the 1960s, and ABBA, who redefined global pop in the 1970s, together represent more than a century of combined influence. Their shared celebration of Lennon — whose music continues to inspire peace and social awareness — feels both timely and transcendent.
As Anni-Frid concluded her remarks, her voice trembled slightly but carried unmistakable warmth: “John once asked us to imagine a world living as one. On that night, through music, we will try — if only for a few hours — to make that dream feel real.”
With that single statement, the room erupted in applause — and the world began counting down to what promises to be one of the most emotionally powerful nights in the history of popular music.