ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus has unveiled his new side gig where he hosts “private chats” and “moderated Q&A sessions.”
The music icon, 79, flaunts an estimated net worth of £239 million and is now embarking on another fruitful business journey.
Bjorn is now featured as “speaker of the week” by the talent management agency he is signed to, Kruger Cowne.
The pop legend will reportedly be available for “after-dinner chats, appearances, keynotes, moderated Q&A sessions,” as well as “private chats,” according to Mirror.
MailOnline has contacted Bjorn’s representatives for comment.
Bjorn Ulvaeus, 79, has unveiled his new side job which involves ‘private chats’ as well as ‘moderated question and answer sessions’ (pictured in 2021)
Bjorn was part of the iconic band ABBA, also composed of Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad; They dominated the music scene during the 1970s, but called it quits in 1983 (ABBA pictured in 1976)
This month also marked the 50th anniversary of the iconic moment ABBA were crowned champions in the Eurovision Song Contest.
The band, composed of Bjorn, Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, dominated the music scene during the 1970s, but after only 10 years (and two divorces) they called it quits in 1983.
And earlier this month, Eurovision fans were hoping to make a surprise appearance in the final after being teased. his return in a social media clip.
Rumors have emerged that the band would reunite for a performance at the singing competition, as they prepare to mark 50 years since they won with hit song Waterloo.
The band shared a clip on their TikTok page appearing from behind a bush.
The sound playing in the video said: ‘Ok guys, we’re back, did you miss us? Because we missed you.’
It comes after ABBA thanked their fans in a rare statement as the band celebrated the 50th anniversary of their Eurovision Song Contest victory.
The iconic group remains the show’s most famous and successful export after they were crowned winners in April 1974 with their song Waterloo.
The pop legend is said to be available for “after-dinner chats, appearances, keynotes, moderated Q&A sessions,” as well as “private chats,” according to The Mirror (pictured in 2021).
Earlier this month, Eurovision fans went wild when ABBA teased their return in a social media clip.
Since their separation in 1982, their catalog of music has inspired Mamma Mia! film franchise and stage show, and most recently the incredible ABBA Voyage (pictured)
Reflecting on the milestone, the group issued a joint statement expressing their gratitude for the fans’ “steadfast loyalty and support over the years.”
To mark the anniversary, several pianos across Europe will simultaneously play a song pre-recorded by Benny to make it sound as if he were playing live.
Sharing a photo of the quartet winning the award, they wrote: “It’s a little dizzying and deeply humbling to think that millions of you who first saw us in the 1974 Eurovision final have passed on our music to not just one generation, but several generations.” .
“We see evidence of that every time one of us visits Abba Voyage in London, and that’s why we can celebrate the 50th anniversary of that event knowing that our songs still resonate around the world.”
They continued: ‘It’s hard to fathom that 50 years have passed since the four of us waited backstage for the verdicts of all the juries from across Europe at the Brighton Dome.
‘So what were our dreams during those moments of suspense or in the chaos after the victory we had achieved with the smallest margin in the history of Eurovision?
“Four different dreams, no doubt, but whatever they were, however grandiose, reality has surpassed them, that’s for sure.”
The group went on to have a huge repertoire of hits, including Dancing Queen (1976), Gimme! Give to me! Give to me! (1979) and Super Trouper (1976), to name a few.
Since their split, their catalog of music has inspired Mamma Mia! film franchise and stage show, and most recently the incredible ABBA Voyage.
The iconic hologram spectacle has injected £322 million into the British economy, with more than a million tickets purchased at up to £181.50 each.
The concert, which has been five years in the making, takes audiences back to Abba’s prime in the 1970s and 1980s and allows fans to experience them in concert, despite their breakup in December 1982.
Thanking fans for their continued support, they added: ‘Many of you were there from the beginning and have followed us ever since – for over half a century!
‘The music that you discover and learn to love when you grow up or even later in life has a way of staying with you forever.
‘We share that experience with you and knowing that our music has become a constant in your lives is something wonderful.’
They concluded: ‘Over the years we have been blessed with the great love from you, our fans.
‘We are sorry and we want to know that hardly a day goes by without us remembering it. Saying thank you for what you are giving us without seeming trivial is not easy and this is not a moment of triviality.
‘It is a happy and yet solemn moment and we can only hope that you understand how deeply grateful we are for a long and successful career and for your unwavering loyalty and support over the years. Thank you!’
The quartet broke up in 1982 and, although they reunited on a one-off occasion to mark the debut of ABBA Voyage in 2022, there has been no “proper” reunion with all four on stage singing together again.
The lengthy statement thanked fans for their continued support, adding: “Many of you were there from the beginning and have followed us ever since – for over half a century!”
The band pictured in 2022 arriving at the Abba Voyage concert in London
Last year, a spokesperson for the band Görel Hanser issued a “clear denial” of a Eurovision reunion, saying there were “no such plans” and that it was “definitely wishful thinking of the fans.”
Benny added: ‘I don’t want to. And if I don’t want to, others won’t. The same thing happens to the four of us: someone says “no”, it’s a no.
It comes just ahead of a new film about ABBA’s rise to global stardom, featuring never-before-seen footage of tense encounters between the iconic Swedish band.
The documentary ABBA: Against The Odds will tell the epic story of the band’s dominance on the pop charts, as well as the personal relationships that led to their demise.
A new trailer for the upcoming documentary, which was released on BBC iPlayer on May 4, includes never-before-seen clips of the quartet.
In one clip, Benny and Bjorn are seen rehearsing together on stage before all the lights go out, at which point they appear worried.
While another hints at some of the tensions felt within the group, as Agnetha is seen looking upset on stage as she appears to shout at one of her bandmates.
What made ABBA unique was not only their beloved sound, but the fact that the band was made up of two couples.
When the band was formed, Agnetha and Bjorn were already married, while Benny and Anni-Frid were dating.