# Event Details - **Event Name**: Author Talk: Joe Matera - Mornington Library - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Joe Matera as he discusses the importance of ABBA in popular culture and their influence and impact on the music industry.About this EventFor Adults.Join author Joe Matera as he discusses the importance of ABBA in popular culture and their influence on other artists, the role Australia played in their breakthrough, a discussion of some of their classic songs, along with insights into their creation, a Q & A and a mini-acoustic concert to end the talk.'The Making of ABBA: The Story Behind the Band's 1975 Breakthrough Album' is the new book by Italian-Australian author and musician Joe Matera.Swedish quartet ABBA released their third, self-titled album in 1975. It was a record that led the group to their international breakthrough and eventual domination of the 1970s pop music world.ABBA also provided a blueprint for everything that defined the group, cementing once and for all the band’s musicality and approach. It presents a unique and timeless sound that still resonates fifty years on, remaining as fresh as the day this remarkable recording was released.This is the story of the album, from its inception to its triumphant commercial breakthrough and everything between, including ABBA’s first live tour outside of their native Sweden. It is written from a perspective of not only a fan, but from that of a musician who has recorded with some of ABBA’s inner circle, as well as spending time in Stockholm. Along with in-depth analysis of the music, it also includes new and exclusive interviews with many of the original musicians who were there in the studio, recording the album’s now classic tracks.Free, bookings essential.Tickets - Tickets are required for everyone attending this event.Branch Information - If you require further information regarding this event or require assistance booking your tickets, please phone Mornington Peninsula Shire Library on (03) 5950 1820.__________________________________________Further Information -If you need to cancel your booking, please log into your Eventbrite account, or contact your library branch. We have limited spaces available at some of our events. If you are no longer able to attend an event you have booked a ticket for, please let us know so that others don’t miss out.Our Library will notify registered attendees via email of any changes made to this event via email.Visit our website for more information: ourlibrary.mornpen.vic.gov.au - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mornington/author-talk-joe-matera-mornington-library/100001979935465275 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art, concerts, pop - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mornington - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Mornington Library - **lat**: -38.217585 - **long**: 145.03646200000003 - **full address**: Mornington Library, Vancouver Street, Mornington, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Author Talk: Joe Matera - Mornington Library - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a4c62d576ed556ff9e1c1860dce1cc36b1c2a74be46e3a9769648b725df5cb8c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4d4246-gmir.jpg?v=1769650448 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Author Talk: Joe Matera - Mornington Library being held? - **A:** Author Talk: Joe Matera - Mornington Library takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Mornington Library, Vancouver Street, Mornington, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Author Talk: Joe Matera - Mornington Library? - **A:** Author Talk: Joe Matera - Mornington Library is organized by Mornington Peninsula Libraries. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Author Talk: Joe Matera - Mornington Library is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mornington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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