Aurora

Aurora Aksnes, known mononymously as Aurora, is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, and record producer recognized for her ethereal soundscapes and pioneering contributions to the Norwegian art pop scene. After being discovered by Made Management in 2013, Aurora went on to sign with Petroleum, Decca, and Glassnote Records in 2014. Her debut EP, ‘Running with the Wolves,’ was released in 2015, featuring the single ‘Runaway’ which later achieved global viral success in 2021, driven by its prominence on TikTok. The same year, Aurora’s cover of Oasis’ ‘Half the World Away’ was prominently featured in the John Lewis Christmas advert, charting at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.

Additionally, Aurora expanded her artistic reach through a unique collaboration with the video game ‘Sky: Children of the Light’ in 2022, further demonstrating her diverse creative output. Most recently, Aurora unveiled her fifth studio album, ‘What Happened to the Heart?’ in 2024. This latest release quickly charted within the top ten across multiple European countries and garnered additional Spellemann Award nominations. Looking ahead, Aurora’s impactful career has been recognized with her inclusion in the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2025, and she is slated to be honored with the Nordoff and Robbins Silver Clef Award for Contemporary Music in 2025, underscoring her continued influence and artistry in the global music landscape.