Original Abba members celebrate launch of expanded education programme in London

Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad made a surprise appearance at a performance of Abba Voyage

Abba Voyage concerts can be deafening enough. But when the real-life Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad made an appearance in the hall, which was packed with hundreds of schoolchildren, even security staff present were surprised by the din.

On Tuesday, at the custom-built Abba Arena in east London, the virtual concert residency launched its expanded education programme, which aims to support young people across the area getting into creative industries.