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ABBA scene in Doha
The Island
|December 09, 2025
... Ishini in the spotlight
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The group ABBA, from Sweden, officially disbanded in 1982, and that made room for several ABBA imitators to come into the scene.
What's more, ABBA tribute concerts are also turning out to be popular with music lovers who still appreciate, and enjoy, the music of ABBA.
With this in mind, Treffen House Hotel, in Doha, decided to put together a series of ABBA Tribute Concerts which were held, in the hotel itself, on 27th, 28th and 29th November, 2025.
To do the needful, on stage, they selected our very own Ishini Fonseka and her participation certainly did highlight the global appeal of ABBA'S music and the talent of Sri Lankan artistes.
The tribute shows brought the magic of ABBA's hits to the audience,
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