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Abba tribute concert raises ‘superb’ amount for cancer charity
A CONCERT by a top Abba tribute act from the UK that took place in Girne has raised more than 120,000TL for the Help Those with Cancer Association (Tulips), it has been revealed.
The figure for the Platinum Abba concert, which took place on Saturday, September 17, at the Girne Ampitheatre, was announced on Thursday.
A statement from Tulips said it was an “amazing night” and that organisers had been trying to bring the act to the TRNC for the last three years, but had been hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic and the seemingly “never-ending” restrictions on travel.
Tulips offered its “heartfelt thanks” to event organisers Laurence Floyd and Delia Rushbrook “for all their hard work”.
The charity also praised sponsors Girne Municipality, Creditwest Bank, Evergreen Developments, Telsim and Lord’s Palace.
“Without your generosity Tulips would not be the beneficiary of such a fantastic total,” the statement said.
“We would also like to thank everyone for attending. It was amazing to see so many of you dressing up in 70s outfits, you all looked fantastic.
“Last but certainly not least we would like to say thank you to Mike Kerr who took some amazing photos of the evening.
“The amount raised from the Platinum Abba event was . . . 121,809TL, a superb amount and we cannot thank you all enough for your contributions.”
Tulips also announced dates for future fundraising tribute act concerts next year, including Cher on March 22 and Neil Diamond in June.