IN FOCUS// Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

IN FOCUS// Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

Electronic new-wave music pioneers OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) graced the stage of Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on March 13th. The venue, filled to the brim with attendees spanning generations, eagerly anticipated the band’s performance.

As the lights dimmed and OMD took the stage, frontman Andy McCluskey ignited the crowd, urging everyone to rise and dance – a call enthusiastically answered by the audience.

IN FOCUS// Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

The atmosphere was electrifying, infused with a potent blend of nostalgia and the band’s timeless sound. OMD delivered a captivating performance, showcasing the same boundless energy that has defined their illustrious career. The setlist featured iconic hits like “Enola Gay,” “Electricity,” and “Tesla Girls,” alongside tracks from their latest album, including “Bauhaus Staircase,” “Evolution Of Species,” and “Anthropocene.”

IN FOCUS// Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

The concert was a masterful fusion of past and present, celebrating OMD’s enduring legacy while embracing their evolution as artists. It was a night filled with unforgettable melodies, infectious rhythms, and a palpable sense of camaraderie between the band and their devoted fans.

IN FOCUS// Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

Experience the magic of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark’s performance through captivating snapshots captured during their unforgettable night in Nottingham!

OMD Setlist in Nottingham:
Evolution Of Species
Anthropocene
Messages
Tesla Girls
Kleptocracy
History of Modern (Part I)
If You Leave
(Forever) Live and Die
Bauhaus Staircase
Souvenir
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc (Maid of Orleans)
The Rock Drill
Veruschka
Healing
Don’t Go
So in Love
Dreaming
Locomotion
Sailing on the Seven Seas
Enola Gay

Encore:
Look at You Now
Pandora’s Box
Electricity

IN FOCUS// Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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Alina is a professional journalist and linguist who loves attending gigs. She's been taking pictures and reviewing live music since 2015 for a variety of different websites.Alina is a big music enthusiast and enjoys all sorts of different genres from nu-metal, industrial and hard rock to jazz, electronic and ambient music.

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