[A-HA] awards and nominations
![](../I/m/A-ha_001.jpg) A-ha performing at a concert in Frankfurt, Germany in 2005 |
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This is a comprehensive list of major music awards received by A-ha, a Norwegian new wave band. Formed in 1982 by Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, A-ha have been one of the most popular European acts in the world since the mid-1980s.[1] The band has sold more than 80 million albums and singles worldwide, and has been nominated for one Grammy Award, more than any other Norwegian rock band.[1]
A-ha achieved mainstream success with their debut album Hunting High and Low and the single "Take On Me" in 1985. After the release of the album A-ha was nominated for Best New Artist. In 1994, the band went on a hiatus. After a performance at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in 1998, the band returned to the studio and recorded 2000's Minor Earth Major Sky, which resulted in a new started to work on their new album. In 2002 the band released their seventh studio album Lifelines. Analogue was released in 2005 and has been certified Silver.[2] Their newest album "Foot of the Mountain" is their highest charting album in the U.K. since "Stay on These Roads", and was released in 2009.[2]
This list should in no way be regarded as complete.
Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav
Order of St. Olav
The three members of a-ha, Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen and Paul Waaktaar Savoy, was appointed Knights of the 1st Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav for their contribution to Norwegian music.
The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav is granted as a reward for distinguished services to their country and mankind.
The official ceremony took place on 6 November 2012.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
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American Music Awards
The American Music Awards are awarded for outstanding achievements in the record industry. A-ha has received one nomination.[12]
Year | Type of award | Category | Won / Awarded / Nominated |
1986 | American Music Awards | Favorite Pop/Rock Video "Take on Me" | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States. A-ha has received one nomination.[13]
MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1984 by MTV. A-ha has received 8 awards from 11 nominations.[14]
Year | Name of Award | Award | Won / Awarded / Nominated |
1986 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Direction ( Take On Me ) | Won |
1986 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Concept Video ( Take On Me ) | Won |
1986 | MTV Video Music Awards | Viewer's Choice ( Take On Me ) | Won |
1986 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Special Effects ( Take On Me ) | Won |
1986 | MTV Video Music Awards | Most Experimental Video ( Take On Me ) | Won |
1986 | MTV Video Music Awards | Video of the Year ( Take On Me ) | Nominated |
1986 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Group Video ( Take On Me ) | Nominated |
1986 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Art Direction ( Take On Me ) | Nominated |
1986 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best New Artist ( a-ha ) | Won |
1986 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Editing ( The Sun Always Shines On TV ) | Won |
1986 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Cinematography ( The Sun Always Shines On TV ) | Won |
Q Awards
The Q Awards are hosted annually by the music magazine Q. A-ha has received one award.[15]
Year | Type of award | Category | Won / Awarded / Nominated |
2006 | Q Awards | Inspirational Award | Won |
Spellemannprisen
Spellemannprisen is the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammy award and is Norway's main music award.
World Music Awards
The World Music Awards is an international awards show founded in 1989 that annually honors recording artists based on worldwide sales figures provided by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). Awarded for Outstanding achievements in the record industry
Year | Type of award | Category | Won / Awarded / Nominated |
2010 | World Music Awards | World's Best Selling Scandinavian Artist Award | Won |
1993 | World Music Awards | Best selling artist in Norway award ( National award ) | Won |
Viña del Mar Festival
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
Goldene Europa Award
Nordic Music Awards
Year | Type of award | Category | Won / Awarded / Nominated |
2004 | Nordic Music Awards | Prize of Honor | Won |
BMI Awards - Broadcast Music, Inc.
Broadcast Music, Inc.
Per Gynt Award
Peer Gynt Prize
The Peer Gynt Prize has been awarded every year since 1971. The recipient of the annual prize is chosen by the Norwegian parliament, and is given to a person or institution that has achieved distinction in society.
Gammleng awards
Gammleng Award
Year | Type of Award | Category | Won / Awarded / Nominated |
2008 | Gammleng Award | Pop | Won |
Bravo Otto Awards
The Bravo Otto is a German accolade honoring excellence of performers in film, television and music. Established in 1957, the award is presented annually, with winners selected by the readers of Bravo magazine. The award is presented in gold, silver and bronze and, since 1996, an honorary platinum statuette presented for lifetime achievement.
Bravo Otto
Year | Type of award | Category | Won / Awarded / Nominated |
1985 | Bravo Otto Awards | Band: Bronse Award | Won |
1986 | Bravo Otto Awards | Rock Group: Gold Award | Won |
1987 | Bravo Otto Awards | Rock Group: Gold Award | Won |
1988 | Bravo Otto Awards | Rock Group: Silver Award | Won |
Various other awards
Year | Type of award | Category | Won / Awarded / Nominated |
2010 | Echo (music award) | Best International Pop/Rock Group | Nominated |
2009 | SWR's New Pop Festival | Pioneer Of Pop Award | Won |
2000 | VIVA Germany Comet Preis | Comeback Award | Won |
1986 | The Golden Rose Festival, Switzerland | Best musicvideo award for Take On Me | Won |
1986 | West German TV channel “SR” | Best musicvideo Take On Me | Won |
1987 | Australian Video Awards | Musicvideo ( Hunting High and Low ) | Won |
1986 | Australian pop music awards | Most popular international act | Won |
1987 | Montreux, the "IM&MC Gala" | Best group video award (British Industry Award) | Won |
1987 | Azzurro 87 Festival in Bari | n/a | Won |
1987 | Berolina Awards, Germany | Best international group | Won |
1987 | The Diamonds Awards, Belgium | For the song Touchy! | Won |
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