As tens of thousands of festival-goers descend on the cliff-tops of Watergate Bay for Boardmasters, one act consistently delivers one of the most electric, feel-good atmospheres of the entire weekend: Take A Chance On Us, the UK’s premier live six-piece ABBA tribute band.

Who Are “Take A Chance On Us”?

Hailing from the South West, Take A Chance On Us has established itself as one of the most sought-after tribute acts in the UK. Far from a simple karaoke cover act, they deliver a fully live, high-energy production featuring:

Boardmasters takes pride in celebrating regional talent alongside global icons. Based right in the South West, Take A Chance On Us brings a massive local following that bridges the gap between Cornwall’s resident music scene and visiting festival fans.

The Faces Behind the Flares: Meet the Members of Take A Chance On Us

While ABBA’s original quad—Agnetha, Björn, Benny, and Anni-Frid—wrote the global soundtrack to the 1970s, Take A Chance On Us relies on a tight-knit collective of veteran UK musicians and theater performers to recreate that magic live on stage.

1. Rhiannon Tree (Agnetha)

• The Role: Founder, Lead Vocalist

• Background: Rhiannon created Take A Chance On Us while working as an entertainer along Spain’s Costa Del Sol. The show quickly grew into one of the region’s most popular resort acts before she brought the concept back home to the UK.

• Experience: With over 20 years of professional singing experience, Rhiannon has performed across Sky TV, BBC Radio, and major European tour circuits. Her high-register soprano vocals recreate Agnetha’s distinctive tone on iconic tracks like “The Winner Takes It All” and “Chiquitita”.

2. Karma / Nicola Farleigh (Anni-Frid / Frida)

• The Role: Lead Vocalist, Choreography

• Background: Recreating Frida’s rich mezzo-soprano warmth, the “Frida” role is anchored by seasoned vocalists with deep backgrounds in musical theater.

• Experience: Karma brings over 25 years of international performance experience, holding a degree in Choreography and working as a university lecturer in Musical Theatre. Her stage work ranges from West End student productions to international cabaret tours, delivering the signature dance routines and vocal harmonies required for tracks like “Knowing Me, Knowing You” and “Super Trouper”.

3. Mike Norfolk / Mike Watson (Björn)

• The Role: Guitarist, Vocals, Musical Director

• Background: Taking on the role of Björn Ulvaeus, Mike provides the driving acoustic and electric rhythm guitar foundation for the band.

• Experience: A lifelong multi-instrumentalist and seasoned entertainer, Mike has toured extensively across Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. His resume includes acting as Musical Director for UK stage tours (including The Wizard of Oz) and fronting various UK rock and pop tribute acts. On stage, he delivers Björn’s signature guitar riffs and lively audience banter.

4. Tim Rhodes (Benny)

• The Role: Keyboards, Piano, Vocals

• Background: Benny Andersson’s intricate piano riffs are the melodic heartbeat of ABBA’s sound—a task entrusted to classically trained pianist Tim Rhodes.

• Experience: With more than two decades of experience, Tim’s career spans musical theater (including work as a rehearsal pianist for London stage productions of Chess) and David Bowie tribute bands. His classical discipline allows him to execute Benny’s complex piano runs on tracks like “Mamma Mia” and “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” with absolute fidelity.