A-ha splits up - 2010 farewell tour

The news has come as a sudden shock to many this afternoon when the band announced its fans via a newsletter that the latest A-ha album "Foot of The Mountain" would also be A-ha's last as a band. In the newsletter the band says they would like to thank their fans and everyone who has contributed to their amazing journey:

"We've literally lived the ultimate boy's adventure tale, through a longer, more rewarding career than anyone could hope for. Doing this now will give us a chance to get more involved in other meaningful aspects of life, be it humanitarian work, politics, or whatever else - and of course through new constellations in the field of art and music. We are retiring as a band, not as individuals. Change is always difficult and it is easy to get set in one's ways. Now it is time to move on."

2010 marks the 25-year anniversary of A-ha's multi-platinum debut album "Hunting High & Low" and the debut single "Take On Me" which, with the aid of a truly unforgettable video, went on to become a number 1 in 27 countries worldwide, including the USA. The band will embark on a final world tour in 2010 to end their collaboration on a high note. The last concert will take place in Oslo on December 4.

Tickets for A-ha's final concert on December 4, 2010 in Oslo, Norway will go on sale October 16 at 10:00am CET. The concert will be at the Oslo Spektrum and begins at 7:30pm. Tickets will be available through Billetservice.

Here's an early and the final version of "Take on me", enjoy it!

Posted by B. Van Isacker