Council proclaims OMD Day, honors band for cultural impact

The Los Angeles City Council on Nov. 7 issued a ceremonial proclamation honoring the band OMD and welcomed members to the council chamber.

Councilmember Nithya Rodríguez introduced OMD and described the group’s influence on generations of Angelenos, noting the band’s early Los Angeles performances and local connections. Rodriguez said the band’s music “has helped form a generation,” and she invited band members and fans to the chamber.

Andy McLosky of OMD thanked the council and recounted the band’s ties to Los Angeles venues such as the Whisky a Go Go and the Hollywood Bowl. Members who could not attend were noted as traveling; the presentation emphasized the city’s role in the band’s history.

The item was ceremonial and did not include policy or budget actions. Councilmembers used the opportunity to highlight the role of music and cultural recognition in civic life.