Sounds Series 2025 '80s bands OMD, Diesel and Jon Stevens heading to NZ

Sounds Series 2025 has lined up a range of 80s hitmakers.
Sounds Series 2025 has lined up a range of 80s hitmakers. Photo credit: Supplied

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD), Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey, INXS star Jon Stevens, Diesel and Ardijah are all to return to New Zealand for the 2025 Sounds Series.

The live concerts will take place at Auckland Sounds on February 27, Selwyn Sounds on March 1 and Hutt Sounds on March 2.

The bands managed a collective total of 23 NZ Top 20 hits in the 1980s between them.

OMD sold over 40 millions albums and will be playing fan favourites like 'If You Leave', 'Enola Gay', '(Forever) Live and Die' and 'Joan Of Arc (Maid Of Orleans)'.

Bailey will be returning to the country after nearly four decades away. Thompson Twins last performed at Auckland's Western Springs Stadium in 1986.

Presale tickets are on offer from Tuesday, June 18, with general sale tickets available from Thursday, June 20.