Ardijah formed in 1979 and spent the early part of the eighties playing the Auckland pub and club scene honing their skills as a covers band.
Take a Chance held a top 20 position on the sales charts for four months and achieved platinum status in New Zealand.
In 1990, Betty-Anne (lead singer) and Ryan Monga (producer, musical director & bass) along with the band moved to Sydney, taking their sound throughout the pubs and clubs of Australia.
In 1999, Warner Music NZ released Ardijah's third album Time' in November.
Betty-Anne went on to win Top Female Vocalist at the 1999 New Zealand Music Awards.