The a1-online forums have been closed!
This was due to sony music, they decided to close the main place a1 fans visited due to lack of funds. As they are no longer making money from the band there is no funds to keep the forums open.
Since the closing of the a1-online forums fans have been opening new forums all over the net. The best and the only one which has most of the a1-online fans is called All Things A1. CLICK HERE to visit it.
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Ben has just passed his driving test. Despite getting full marks on his theroy it was his 2nd practical test!
It has been confirmed that Paul is hosting the Andy Cole Childrens foudation charity event in Manchester on Saturday 26th April.
Christians duet with Maria Arredondo has reached number 1 this week after debuting at number 3.
Christians has recorded a duet with Maria Arredondo called "In love with an angel" It is due out in Norway on 24th Febuary.
While Paul has been in the studio working on a demo, he co-wrote a track for ex hear'say member Suzanne Shaw.
Paul's agent Helen made him an appointment at the British docu-soap, The Salon. He had his hair styled by Adee, his hair has been cut and he know has a streak of coulor along the side and he seemed well happy with it! He also chatted about his plans for the future he has been in the studio since mid January making a sound for himself. So look out for Paul's solo stuff!
Christian has been over in Norway doing a few tv shows and gigs, he also presented an award at the NRJ Awards.
In between Ben finishing off the album he has been writing a few tunes with Mark, they plan to show Chris what they have come up with when he gets back.
Ben has just been in the studio putting the finishing touches on his solo album!! He had hoped to have it done by Christmas and has only just been in the studio to finish it off, he has just showed Tim and Vicky who seemed pleased with it.
Mark has just filmed his 12 minute slot on pianos for BBC south. The show will be on in the new year.
Paul has been spotted out and about with a friend in a London club according to a magazine they were "overdressed". Paul has also done a photoshoot to raise awearness of guns.
Ben has been busy working on a solo album and has already done 5 tracks and is in talks with a few record companys. Christian has appeared on a few tv shows in his homeland Norway and is working with Maria arredando and Mark is set to recored a small bit for a bbc south show.
A1 have now done the last few gigs fans will be able to see them at, these were at the smash hits tour, they performed 2 songs and promised that they will be back and said that they will not be doing the tours for a while!
Ben, Christian and Mark have annouced some solo projects, this comes only 2 weeks after Paul deciding to leave the band. They said " After five solid years with a1, each of us has begun to work on individual projects which means we need to take a temporary break from the band and sony music". Mark is now writing with other writes in the industry, Ben is recording a solo album and Christian has set up a production company in Norway.
Although this sounds like the end for a1 they have said this is only temporary and they will be back!
Yes I hate to say it but he has left a1, he decided to leave on 8th October 2002. He said "I have made the difficult choice to leave the band due to personal reasons" and he went on to say "I would like to wish Christian, Ben and Mark all of the best luck in the future"
Chris, Ben and Mark all said "we are all heartbroken that Paul is leaving a1 but we understand his reasons and wish him all the very best, he isnt just a band mate but a great friend"
The band are carrying on with the plans for Learn to Fly and a new album next year. Pauls plans are to spend time with his family.
Caught In The middle (Nos Differances) is this weeks highest chart entry!!!