To promote the release of 'Foot of the Mountain' in the UK, a-ha will be doing a signing and an acoustic performance of the new single at the HMV store in the Westfield Shopping Centre in West London on the afternoon of the 28th July.
Update August 20: We just received some video footage of the band performing "Foot of the Mountain" during this in-store concert. Thanks to Chinwe O. and Universal for the video. Enjoy!
Update July 29: We have our first photo from this year's HMV instore! If you were there and have pictures, we'd love it if you submit them to the a-ha.com flickr group.
Update July 10: a-ha will be performing in the Westfield Mall from 1.00pm before heading to the HMV store to sign copies of their new album. Fans can pick up free wristbands at HMV which allow them access to the event. Wristbands will be available only from the HMV Westfield store, from 8.00am on Tuesday 28 July onwards. One wristband per customer maximum, in person only, while stocks last, subject to availability, at participating store only.
Back in January 2006, a-ha did an instore appearance at the HMV in Oxford Circus in London and drew a crowd of over 700 fans. To obtain a special wristband for access to the event, fans started a queue outside the store in the early hours in frigid temperatures. Later that day the band did a signing and also performed for the crowd in the store.
Later, HMV said it was the most popular instore event they'd had in years, so don't miss out on this special event on July 28! More information will be posted as it is confirmed.
Read more about the 2006 event on a-ha.com:
HMV in store appearance
First pictures from HMV instore appearance
a-hamania in the UK
Media about the 2006 event:
The Independent - a-ha: The bouffants have gone, but the fans are still screaming
Aftenposten - A-ha wins raves in London
Dagbladet - Søvnløse for Aha