Original Articlereviewed by H†kon Moslet (translated by cindy kandolf) rated 5 out of a possible 6 a-ha were the Nobel concert's big winners. Their comeback performance should provide a terrific foundation for a second world-wide debut in 1999. In the course of two songs, a-ha buried their old reputation as a so-so live band. With the new "Summer Moved On" and the old "Sun Always Shines On TV", they brushed all doubt aside. The first was presented as a solid, melancholy song with a glowingly fresh Morten Harket down front. "Sun Always" came in a new, updated 1998 version, with powerful guitar playing from Paal Waaktaar Savoy, wonderful '80s synths and a heavy, modern dance beat. This was the clear highlight of the concert, the goosebump producing experience for both old and not least new a-ha fans in the Spektrum. THE CRANBERRIES: The Irish band Cranberries was, correctly, given the job of opening the show. Dolores O|Riordan is a beautiful young ambassador for the freen island. And even if the two songs they presented, "Dreams" and the new, heavier "Promises", were hard to appreciate for men in Hume, Trimble and King Harald's age, the band gave an intense performance. There is hope, desperation and joy in Dolores' voice - just as it should be at a peace concert. ESPEN LIND: Espen Lind shocked the Spektrum with his new heavy, glam-pop style. Like a white pop angel with dirt on his wings, he entered the Spektrum stage with great confidence. All the band members were also dressed in white. After a first listen it's a little difficult to say if "Pop From Hell" will be a new hit for Lind, but the pompous, rocky and epic lead ballad bodes well for an artist who is already too grown up to compromise his way to success. Lind has a vision, and if we are to judge from "Pop From Hell", he's heading for glamorous space-ship pop. It's a long way from the streets of Belfast to Espen's glam-coat, but let's be honest: who would say no to an audience of 500 million people? JAMES GALWAY AND PHIL COULTIER: A different and far more classic contribution from two of Northern Ireland's own. Very definitely fitting for the rather mature audience in the Spektrum, and they also gave the show a much needed dose of warm humor. SHANIA TWAIN: Norwegian musicians mimed safely in the background as country music's new sex symbol sang her giant hit "You're Still The One". Few others can be as professional and confident as Canadian Twain, but this was clearly the evening's most slick and arch-American act. But even serious Northern Irish politicians appreciate pretty women. OUMOU SANGARE: A rhythmically exciting contribution from Mali's biggest female music star. With her playful styple she was particularly welcome during an evening that often seemed to be nothing more than a vehicle for big-name pop musicians. PHIL COLLINS: Performed "Both Sides of the Story" and "Another Day in Paradise". A very popular act. Collins is a true "has-been", but was very successful with his simple and unaffected performance, with his own piano playing as the only accompaniment. "Both Sides of the Story" was also a very fitting song for an evening like this.