Synth-pop, post-punk, and new wave pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) are poised to captivate North American audiences with their much-anticipated fall tour, starting in September 2024. The announcement follows their standout performance at the Darker Waves Festival in Huntington Beach last November, setting the stage for a series of shows that will highlight their legendary live performance prowess. This tour marks a pivotal moment for OMD, offering a stage to showcase their latest work alongside their timeless classics.
OMD’s musical journey, rooted in the post-punk era and quickly evolving to embrace new-wave, has set them apart as innovators. Their 1979 debut single “Electricity,” released on the iconic Factory Records and produced by the legendary Martin Hannett, was a bold introduction to their unique sound. Inspired by Kraftwerk’s “Radioactivity,” “Electricity” was a nod to their electronic music predecessors, setting the foundation for OMD’s pioneering role in the electronic music scene.
The band’s recent European tour, which included their largest-ever headline show at London’s O2 Arena, signals a creative resurgence. Their latest album, “Bauhaus Staircase,” released via White Noise, has been celebrated as a high point in their career, blending their signature sound with incisive political commentary. Andy McCluskey, the band’s co-founder, expressed his contentment with the album, potentially positioning it as the band’s final statement. “I’m comfortable if this is OMD’s last statement,” McCluskey said, emphasizing the album’s significance.
The North American tour will feature a mix of new tracks and fan favorites, with McCluskey revealing the band’s excitement about integrating “Bauhaus Staircase” into their live set. “We are so excited to be able to tour again with a brand new album to showcase,” McCluskey says. “It’s been six years since we learned new songs for live performances. The songs from ‘Bauhaus Staircase’ will fit beautifully into our setlist – we just have to choose which five to play, as we have to treat people to the hits as well!”
Walt Disco, set to support OMD throughout the North American leg, adds to the tour’s anticipation. The involvement of such a dynamic supporting act promises a varied and engaging concert experience for attendees.
Tickets for OMD’s North American tour will be on sale this Friday, February 23, with further information available on their official website. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets promptly to experience the band’s return to the North American stage.
Tickets and additional event information for OMD’s upcoming live performances can be accessed HERE
OMD’s Bauhaus Staircase LP is now available for Streaming, and Purchase.
OMD UK/EU 2024 Tour Dates:
- Tue Feb 27th – Belfast – Ulster Hall
- Wed Feb 28th – Dublin – 3Olympia Theatre
- Fri Mar 1st – Manchester – O2 Apollo
- Sun Mar 3rd – Liverpool – M&S Bank Arena
- Tue Mar 5th – Leeds – First Direct Arena
- Wed Mar 6th – Edinburgh – Usher Hall
- Fri Mar 8th – Glasgow – Royal Concert Hall
- Sat Mar 9th – Newcastle – O2 City Hall
- Sun Mar 10th – Sheffield – City Hall
- Tue Mar 12th – Leicester – De Montfort Hall
- Wed Mar 13th – Nottingham – Royal Concert Hall
- Fri Mar 15th – Wolverhampton – Civic Hall
- Sat Mar 16th – Swansea – Swansea Arena
- Sun Mar 17th – Southend-On-Sea – Cliffs Pavillion
- Tue Mar 19th – Bristol – Beacon
- Wed Mar 20th – Oxford – New Theatre
- Fri Mar 22nd – Portsmouth – Guildhall
- Sat Mar 23rd – Ipswich – Regent
- Sun Mar 24th – London – The O2
- Tue Mar 26th – Brighton – Dome
- Wed Mar 27th – Eastbourne – Winter Gardens
OMD Fall 2024 North American Tour Dates:
- Wed Sep 11th – Vancouver BC – Orpheum
- Thu Sep 12th – Seattle WA – Moore Theatre
- Fri Sep 13th – Portland OR – Roseland Theater
- Sun Sep 15th – Oakland CA – Fox Theater
- Tue Sep 17th – Las Vegas NV – House of Blues
- Wed Sep 18th – Phoenix AZ – The Van Buren
- Thu Sep 19th – Los Angeles CA – Greek Theatre
- Fri Sep 20th – Los Angeles CA – Greek Theatre
- Sat Sep 21st – San Diego CA – Balboa Theatre
- Tue Sep 24th – Salt Lake City UT – Union Events Center
- Wed Sep 25th – Denver CO – Paramount Theatre
- Fri Sep 27th – Dallas TX – Majestic Theater
- Sat Sep 28th – Austin TX – The Moody Theater @ ACL Live
- Sun Sep 29th – Houston TX – Bayou Music Center
- Fri Oct 4th – Minneapolis MN – First Avenue
- Sat Oct 5th – Chicago IL – Riviera Theatre
- Sun Oct 6th – Royal Oak MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
- Tue Oct 8th – Toronto ON – History
- Wed Oct 9th – Cleveland OH – House of Blues
- Thu Oct 10th – New York NY – Terminal 5
- Sat Oct 12th – Huntington NY – The Paramount
- Sun Oct 13th – Boston MA – House of Blues
- Tue Oct 15th – Glenside PA – Keswick Theatre
- Wed Oct 16th – Washington DC – Lincoln Theatre
- Fri Oct 18th – Atlanta GA – Buckhead Theater
- Sat Oct 19th – Orlando FL – The Plaza Live
- Sun Oct 20th – St Petersburg FL – Jannus Live
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