EMMARENTIA – Thousands of fans enjoyed A-ha's Hunting High And Low live tour on 15 February.
A-ha's Magne Furuholmen plays the familiar tune of their hit Take on Me on his synthesiser. Photo: Reuven Blignault
It has been almost 26 years since nostalgic Norwegian synth-pop band A-ha visited South African shores in 1994.
That’s why thousands of die-hard pop fans eagerly made their way to Marks Park in Emmarentia to see these 80s music icons once again during their Hunting High And Low live tour on 15 February.
A-ha frontman Morten Harket sings Take on Me at the Hunting High And Low live tour on 15 February. Photo: Reuven Blignault
Some fans who had come from across Gauteng for the show, proudly waved their old records, scrapbooks and ‘I-heart-A-ha’ banners in anticipation of the event.
Beforehand, fans were treated to a fine selection of local acts including Absinthe, James Deacon, Werner Bekker and Ard Matthews, frontman of Just Jinjer.
Local music legend Ard Matthews sings for the Marks Park crowd. Photo: Reuven Blignault
The sounds of Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, Magne Furuholmen and Morten Harket’s worldwide hits including Take on Me, The Sun Always Shines on TV, and the Living Daylights echoed across the hills and koppies, as the crowd cheer in excitement.
A fan holds up a custom-made A-ha sign. Photo: Reuven Blignault
The concert organised by Howler Events ensured that the thousands of fans were more than catered for as they enjoyed an amazing selection of food and drink to keep them going while they enjoyed the music.
Liza van Zyl and Martien Opperman enjoy some drinks before the concert starts. Photo: Reuven Blignault
Carl Shaw and Jennifer Mayberry get ready for the concert to begin. Photo: Reuven Blignault
An fan holds up a scrapbook of A-ha memorabilia collected through the years. Photo: Reuven Blignault
Marianne and Jason Fisher get ready for the concert. Photo: Reuven Blignault
Thousands of people gather for the Hunting High And Low live tour at Marks Park on 15 February. Photo: Reuven Blignault
Margriet de Lange and Tilly Simes cannot wait for the music to begin. Photo: Reuven Blignault
A-ha frontman Morten Harket sings at the Hunting High And Low live tour on 15 February. Photo: Reuven Blignault
A-ha’s Paul Waaktaar-Savoy plays the guitar at the Hunting High And Low live tour on 15 February. Photo: Reuven Blignault
A die-hard A-ha fan holds up an original album cover. Photo: Reuven Blignault
Music fans rock-out at Marks Park on 15 February. Photo: Reuven Blignault
Amanda van Zyl and Annalise Oosthuyse relax in the afternoon sun before the concert starts. Photo: Reuven Blignault
Brad and Candice Piek get ready to enjoy the concert. Photo: Reuven Blignault