a-ha
Awards & Honours
72
Awards Won
5
Honours
5
Rankings
5
Covers
4
Records
a-ha stands as one of the most successful Norwegian acts in history, with over 100 million records sold worldwide. Their achievement of reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 with "Take On Me" marked a historic milestone for European artists. The band's induction into the Norwegian Music Hall of Fame and receipt of the King's Medal of Merit highlight their lasting contribution to music and culture. Guinness World Records recognized them for hosting the biggest paying rock concert attendance, drawing 198,000 fans at Rock in Rio.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Induction into Norwegian Music Hall of Fame
Recognized for their significant impact on Norwegian music and international success.
King's Medal of Merit in Gold
Awarded for outstanding contributions to Norwegian culture and arts.
Guinness World Record for Largest Paying Rock Concert Attendance
Drew 198,000 attendees at Rock in Rio festival in Brazil.
Rolling Stone's Greatest Artists of the 1980s
Listed among the top influential artists of the decade.
TIME's Most Influential Bands of the 1980s
Featured in a list of the most impactful musical groups of the era.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Songs of All Time
Best Albums of the 1980s
Most Influential Bands of the 1980s
Top Synth-Pop Artists
Best Music Videos of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
1986-03-20
a-ha: The New Wave Sensation
Billboard
1986-05-10
Take On Me Dominates Charts
NME
1986-02-15
a-ha: From Oslo to the World
Vogue
1986-06-01
Fashion Icons of the 80s
TIME
1986-04-14
The Global Reach of Norwegian Pop
Records & Feats
Biggest Paying Rock Concert Attendance
Drew 198,000 attendees at Rock in Rio festival in 1985, setting a world record for live concert attendance.
First Norwegian Band to Top US Billboard Hot 100
"Take On Me" reached number one in December 1985, marking a historic first for Norwegian artists.
Most-Watched Music Video of All Time (Historic)
"Take On Me" became one of the most-viewed videos on YouTube, surpassing 1 billion views.
Highest-Grossing Concert Tour in Norway
The 2010 Ending on a High Note Tour generated approximately $75 million USD, making it one of the highest-grossing tours by a Norwegian act.