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Noel Gallagher is 'donating thousands of pounds' from Oasis reunion tour profits to Teenage Cancer Trust

Noel Gallagher is 'donating thousands of pounds' from Oasis reunion tour profits to Teenage Cancer Trust

Daily Mail​11-07-2025
Noel Gallagher is believed to be donating thousands of pounds from his Oasis reunion tour profits to Teenage Cancer Trust.
The singer, 58, has embarked on a new tour with his brother Liam, 52, after they famously split in 2009.
And with the profits he is reportedly donating a sizeable amount to the charity who he is an ambassador for, according to the Sun.
A source told the publication: 'It's no secret that Noel and Liam are both making millions from the reunion tour.
'But Noel is actually giving some of his cash away.
'He's made it clear a large donation will be heading to Teenage Cancer Trust from his share of the proceeds.'
Noel has notably helped the charity raise funds over the years as he put up gifts and gestures, from signed guitars to creating a limited-edition pair of Adidas trainers to auction off.
The news of the humble gesture comes after Liam called out his 'arrogant' brother when he revealed their major differences.
In an interview featured in new book A Sound So Very Loud: The Inside Story of Every Song Oasis Recorded, frontman Liam has said that the pair are - and have been - complete are opposites.
In the book, released on July 2, Liam agreed with Noel's thoughts in the 2016 documentary Supersonic when he described himself as a cat and Liam was a dog.
'Without a doubt,' Liam said in the interview which featured in the upcoming book.
'He's arrogant, sticks his a*** up, comes and goes as he pleases… loves being stroked.
'Total tart. Loves you when he wants. I only get took out on a lead.'
Noel said in the documentary: 'I'm a cat. That's just what I am. I've accepted it. I'm a bit of a b******d.'
Liam and Noel walked out on stage holding hands again for night two of their long-awaited reunion tour in Cardiff earlier this month.
Fans of the iconic band were blown away on the first night, which kicked off on Friday, as they reunited after 16 years and delivered an electrifying set, packed with energy and nostalgia.
The brothers continued their display of unity as they held hands during their entrance on Saturday.
The thousands of fans cheered as the brothers took to the stage, with Liam letting go of Noel's hand to bow down to him.
More than 75,000 fans gathered at Cardiff's Principality Stadium for the first night of the long-awaited Oasis reunion tour.
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