OMD

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

Based on

106

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

Based on

critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 106 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that OMD is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. OMD concert reviews describe live shows and performances as electrifying, ebullient, engaging, amazing, emotional, stunning, and refined.

How long are their concerts?

How long are OMD concerts? OMD concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book OMD? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for OMD range from $55,000 - $80,000, with OMD's current estimated booking fee to be around $55,000.

On tour

Brookside at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, United States (May 17); Lincoln Theatre, Washington, DC, United States (May 22); Lincoln Theatre, Washington, DC, United States (May 23); Keswick Theater, Glenside, United States (May 24); Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, Canada (June 9); The Fox Theater, Oakland, CA, United States (June 15); Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, United States (June 25); Riviera Theatre, Chicago, IL, United States (June 28); Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, MI, United States (June 29); House of Blues, Cleveland, United States (July 1); HISTORY, Toronto, Canada (July 3); HISTORY, Toronto, Canada (July 4); The Paramount, Huntington, United States (July 6); House of Blues, Boston, United States (July 7); Terminal 5, New York City, United States (July 8)

Festivals in 2025

Cruel World Festival 2025

17-May-25

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Artist Info

Genre

electronic

Origin

Meols, Wirral, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom (1977 - present)

Bio

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (often abbreviated to OMD) is a synthpop group whose founding members are originally from the Wirral, United Kingdom. OMD record for Virgin Records (originally for Virgin's DinDisc subsidiary).

Has Performed With

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Washington, Simple Minds, Diamond Rings

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Scenestr (Australia)

February 25, 2025

Thirty eight years. No, not the average age of the crowd or the wait time of a Fortitude Valley taxi rank. It's how long since tonight's headliners last played in Brisbane.

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Scenestr (Australia)

February 19, 2025

For a certain generation, the music of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) is intrinsic to their formative years.

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The Upcoming (UK)

March 25, 2024

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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at the O2 Arena

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Leftlion (UK)

March 19, 2024

Back in November, while the world was going ga-ga over the vault tracks from Taylor Swift’s iconic 1989 album re-release, a British band were celebrating their highest-charting album in their 43-year history.

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RockShot Magazine (UK)

March 19, 2024

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark’s Bristol Gig Meets Incredible Adulation On A Damp Tuesday Night

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UK Music Reviews (UK)

March 14, 2024

From the 80s there were plenty of synth pop bands, some were one hit wonders and some are still active and successful today, like Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark who sold out the Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday night.

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