Auckland Sounds 2025

AUCKLAND SOUNDS presents its best line-up yet, with OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark), Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Jon Stevens, Diesel, and The Narcs with special guest Kim Willoughby all performing at Eventfinda Stadium on Auckland's North Shore, 27 February.

This spectacular lineup dominated the charts in the 1980s, racking up a staggering 23 NZ Top20 hits between them.

Sounds Series also travels to Selwyn Sounds on 1 March, and Hutt Sounds on 2 March.

Concert-goers can also look forward to an array of bar facilities and food vendors offering a world of delicacies. VIP options are available.

Full details at SoundsSeries.co.nz

SCHEDULE

5.00 pm - Doors

5.40 pm - The Narcs w Kim Willoughby

6.35 pm - Diesel

7.35 pm - Jon Stevens

8.50 pm - Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey

10.10 pm - OMD

OMD have sold over 40 millions 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 will finally perform in New Zealand 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 Thompson Twins’ unforgettable Western Springs Stadium concert in 1986.

Jon Stevens fans, 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.

Australian rocker Diesel 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.

The Narcs first made waves in New Zealand with iconic tracks such as Over My Head, Stay Away, and No Turning Back. The hits kept flowing with Heart and Soul, Lazy Susan, Diamonds on China, and Abandoned by Love. They will share the stage with very special guest Kim Willoughby from When The Cat's Away.