Aqua, the Danish-Norwegian Eurodance group best known for the 1997 hit “Barbie Girl,” announces it is breaking up after roughly three decades together. Multiple outlets report the band frames the decision as the end of its time as a live act, saying it is “closing the chapter” of Aqua as a performing group. In statements shared publicly, band members say it feels like the right moment to say goodbye. The reports also note that Aqua formed in 1995 and that its most recent album came out in 2011, “Megalomania.” One outlet adds that Aqua’s last performance took place in November of last year at the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival in India. Across sources, the breakup is described as a planned retirement from touring rather than an abrupt event, with the group communicating directly to fans about ending its run. No alternative future plans, replacement members, or touring dates are reported in the provided coverage.