Oasis fans called 'fat, drunk and rowdy by council bosses in secret safety briefings' ahead of reunion tour
Oasis fans have reportedly been branded 'fat, drunk and rowdy by council bosses in secret safety briefings' ahead of their reunion tour.
Sources claim Edinburgh council officials said fans at the Murrayfield August gigs will be 'mainly middle-aged men who take up more room'.
According to The Sun, leaked papers have revealed the councils' fears that acts will pull out of Edinburgh Festival Fringe due to possible clashes with 'rowdy' punters heading to Oasis show nearby.
The secret planning briefings reportedly warn: 'Concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its performers. Many performers are considering not attending for that weekend.
'There is concern about crowds as they are already rowdy and the tone of the band. Middle-aged men take up more room. Consider this when working out occupancy.'
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MailOnline has contacted The City Of Edinburgh Council for comment.
As per the publication, one die-hard Oasis fan blasted the 'sneering' comments.
David Walker, 44, of the Oasis Collectors Group reportedly said: 'To call fans drunk, middle-aged, and fat is a nasty, sneering stereotype — it's a jaundiced view.
'People want to have a great time. If reports of councillors' drunken parties are anything to go by, they'd be better keeping their opinions to themselves.
'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.'
Liam and Noel Gallagher are set to reunite in July for their first tour in 16 years, dubbed Oasis Live '25, after finally burying the hatchet last year.
Oasis split following a backstage disagreement between the Gallagher brothers at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris in 2009.
Their return to the stage has been one of the most anticipated music events over the past decade and rehearsals are now well and truly underway.
It comes after Liam revealed exactly how Oasis rehearsals are going during a Q&A on X on Sunday, and gave a surprise nod to his brother Noel.
Liam and Noel have also been joined in rehearsals by Oasis bassist Andy Bell, guitarists Gem Archer and Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, and drummer Joey Waronker.
Sharing an update with his 3.8million followers, Liam revealed that the band are being 'professionals' ahead of their first show on July 4.
He penned: 'Yesterday was spiritual. Very professional we're just ripping it up to ras. Were professionals no time for drinking.'
The pair are reuniting for a huge world tour, and have dates booked across the UK, America, South America and Asia in 2025.
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