Auckland Sounds brings its best '80s line-up yet to Eventfinda Stadium in Wairau Valley on Thursday 27 February, with Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD), Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Jon Stevens, Diesel, and The Narcs with Kim Willoughby set to rock the night away! These artists dominated the charts in the '80s, racking up a staggering 23 NZ Top 20 hits between them.
The one-night festival at Eventfinda Stadium (formerly North Shore Events Centre) is set to sell out. A limited number of final release tickets are available, with VIP seated and GA standing options selling fast. Choose your tickets at plus1.co.nz
Auckland Sounds promoter Kurt Shanks says, “Last year, Auckland Sounds on the North Shore was a fantastic night headlined by The Human League. We can’t wait to do it all again this month, with UK stars OMD and Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey headlining.
"The feedback from North Shore’s '80s music lovers is that they're stoked that top bands are performing on the Shore for a change instead of across the bridge. If Auckland Sounds has another great turn-out this February, we’ll be back in 2026 to lock in Auckland Sounds as a Shore thing."
Andy McCluskey from Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), says, “Finally, after nearly 40 years, we are so excited to be able to say that we are going to play live again in New Zealand. We cannot wait! As it’s been such a long time we will be playing every single one of our hits.”
OMD (UK) have sold over 40 million albums. Fans, get ready to dance away to their classic hits like If You Leave, Enola Gay, (Forever) Live and Die, Electricity, Joan Of Arc (Maid Of Orleans), We Love You and many more.
Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey (UK) will once again perform in New Zealand, including all the Thompson Twins hits we love to sing along to: Hold Me Now, Doctor Doctor, King For A Day, Love On Your Side, Lay Your Hands On Me, and many more. It has been a long 39-year wait since the Thompson Twins’ unforgettable Western Springs Stadium concert in 1986.
Australian-based Kiwi rocker Jon Stevens brings his band’s acclaimed Noiseworks and INXS collection to Auckland Sounds this year. Get ready to enjoy hearing INXS gems like Need You Tonight, New Sensation, Never Tear Us Apart, Devil Inside and many more, as well as Noiseworks smash hits like Take Me Back, Touch, No Lies and Hot Chilli Woman.
Diesel (Australia) holds a special place in the hearts of New Zealand fans, thanks to his string of hits here, including Tip Of My Tongue, Come To Me and Don’t Need Love.
Kiwi favourites The Narcs first made waves with iconic tracks such as Over My Head, Stay Away and No Turning Back. The hits kept on flowing with Heart and Soul, Lazy Susan, Diamonds on China and Abandoned by Love.
AUCKLAND SOUNDS, Thursday 27 February 2025, Eventfinda Stadium (formerly North Shore Events Centre), from 5pm. Featuring a superb international lineup, along with an array of bar facilities and food vendors.
Tickets at plus1.co.nz
