"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 9/23/24)
81
%
Based on
11
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are Real Live Certified if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critic Consensus
Based on 104 concert reviews, the critic 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.
ON TOUR
Palais Theatre, St.Kilda, Melbourne, Australia (February 21); Lincoln Theatre, Washington, DC, United States (May 22); Keswick Theater, Glenside, United States (May 24); Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, Canada (June 9); The Fox Theater, Oakland, CA, United States (June 15)
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
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.
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.
Stepping into the House of Blues in Anaheim on November 19 for Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's (OMD) performance was like entering a time capsule of synthpop nostalgia. The band spent their nearly two hours on stage showcasing their lasting influence to the 80s new wave scene
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