Liam Gallagher slams Edinburgh Council for fat fan criticism
The comments from council officials were uncovered in secret safety briefings prepared for a multi-agency advisory group involving the council, emergency services and transport bodies.
According to the documents, leaked to the Scottish Sun, officials warned of 'medium to high intoxication' levels among fans heading to the band's three sell-out concerts at Murrayfield in August.
The briefings claimed the concerts — part of the Oasis Live '25 reunion tour — would draw 'a substantial amount of older fans', many of whom were 'middle-aged men' who 'take up more room', and that this should be considered 'when working out occupancy'.
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Around 210,000 people are expected to attend the three concerts on August 8, 9 and 12, which coincide with the opening days of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Officials reportedly feared the scale of the shows could disrupt the arts festival and prompt performers to pull out.
The secret briefings warned: 'Concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its performers. Many performers are considering not attending for that weekend.'
Responding to the paper's report on X, Liam Gallagher said: 'To the Edinburgh council I've heard what you said about Oasis fans and quite frankly your attitude fucking stinks. I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot.'
He added: 'I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council — bet there's some real STUNING individuals.'
I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council bet there's some real STUNING individuals — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) June 15, 2025
The concerts are part of a global reunion tour that will see brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher perform together for the first time in 16 years. More than 17 million people reportedly tried to buy tickets for the 1.7 million available across the UK tour dates.
David Walker, of the Oasis Collectors Group, told the Scottish Sun: 'To call fans drunk, middle-aged, and fat is a nasty, sneering stereotype — it's a jaundiced view.
'The fanbase has changed a lot — there's a new generation of young fans for a start, and parents are wanting to introduce their kids to Oasis for the first time.
'If reports of Edinburgh councillors' drunken parties are anything to go by, then they'd be better keeping their opinions to themselves.
'The return of Oasis will be hugely exciting for the city — everyone just needs to roll with it.'
Fellow fan Sian Downes, from Hawick, said she was 'buzzing' for the shows, dismissing the council's fears as outdated and snobbish.
'As a lifelong Oasis superfan who happens to be female and not planning to be riotously intoxicated, I have to laugh,' she said.
'Some might say that's pretty outdated thinking from the council. Also, I highly doubt a single Fringe act will actually steer clear of Edinburgh because of the gigs — and let's face it, they're probably just a bit jealous.
'There's not a Fringe performer alive who could draw a crowd like that or create a movement like they have.'
Edinburgh's Culture Convener, Margaret Graham, said: 'As with any major event which takes place in the city, we prepare extensively alongside our partners to ensure the safety and best possible experience of everyone involved — and Oasis are no different.
'No two events are the same in terms of requirements or planning and our multi-agency approach reflects this appropriately.
'We are also working closely with residents in the local area to make sure these concerts pass off as smoothly as possible. We are looking forward to seeing Oasis take to the stage.'
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