Acts of defiance, flares and a committed audience bring a rock 'n' roll spirit to Heaton Park for third Oasis gig
This evening, Oasis continued their triumphant homecoming show at the Prestwich beauty spot following two big shows last weekend.
The first, and only, mid-week show for the band in Manchester, fans were advised ahead of time to expect journeys to take longer due to big queues and advised to completely avoid a two-hour window if possible.
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But an effective queuing system at Victoria Station meant that whilst some fans did line the streets, they were swiftly sent upon their way to Heaton Park without much fuss.
Tonight's show (July 16), which had a reduced capacity of 50,000 compared to 80,000 at the weekend gigs, was also marked by acts of defiance from the council. An area close to the stage area at Heaton Park, affectionately named 'Gallagher Hill' by fans, became a hotspot for ticketless fans at the weekend.
But those wanting to recreate their own renditions alongside restricted views of Liam and Noel through gaps in trees were told by Manchester Council to avoid the area completely if they didn't have a ticket.
Steel fencing was also erected in the large area within the cattle field in the main park, which is currently being developed as a new woodland area. It led some fans to accuse organisers of 'gatekeeping at its finest'.
The erection of the fencing was put in place both 'to protect the environment from further damage' and to 'dissuade people from gathering there', with the concert no longer viewable from the area for non ticket-holders.
But, despite the council's pleas and despite being unable to see any of the stage, fans still gathered by the fences to enjoy the sounds of the Gallagher's as they belted out the likes of megahits Live Forever and Rock N Roll Star - with those in attendance bringing out deck chairs, picnic blankets and even deck chairs for the occasion.
Ellie and Ethan have differing opinions on the barriers that have been installed. Ellie didn't get tickets, she said: 'I'm not bothered [about the fences]," fan Ellie said at 'Gallagher Hill'. "Those people paid for their tickets so they should see it.' Ethan, who was at Friday's show and has returned to camp out at the gathering spot added: "It's rubbish, nobody was doing any harm."
Halfway through the show, 'Gallagher Hill' lit up with colourful flares as fans took their adoration for Oasis to the next level. At pubs across the road from Heaton Park, fans were also seen in beer gardens singing and dancing along to the sounds of the band.
Despite it being a Wednesday, fans with tickets to today's show turned up in town early once again to soak up the atmosphere in the city. With bars hosting Oasis-themed takeovers, and pop-ups continuing to sell the band's latest merch, alongside much-less-rain than yesterday, the rock and roll attitude was in full effect.
Alongside seas of bucket hats, fans also got creative with their outfits with one fan, Eri Fukamachi, having flown all the way from Osaka in Japan for tonight's show. Making most of the occasion, Eri was also dressed in her very own custom-made Oasis kimono for the gig.
Fan Megan, who attended the show with her friends Elizabeth, Lauren, Nicole, Holly and Alison, said she was always going to be seeing the band in Manchester for this tour - and was prepared to do whatever it took to do so. "I've said that if I had to sell a kidney to watch them again I'd do it," she joked outside the venue ahead of the show. "I've still got my kidney but I've paid over the odds for this.'
Another fan, Andy, who was enjoying the all-day Oasis party at The Woodthorpe pub on Bury Old Road before heading to Heaton Park for the show, also celebrated his birthday today - having travelled from Wrexham for this evening's show despite only getting his tickets at the weekend. "I've been waiting 30 years for this," he explained. "I paid a lot of money for the tickets. We only got them on Saturday, but it's worth every penny!'
As Oasis headed out on stage bang on 8.15pm this evening, Liam started with his usual roll call of 'Oasis vibes in the area, Manchester vibes in the area', before breaking out into songs like Hello, Morning Glory, Some Might Say and Cigarettes & Alcohol, it was a romp through 23 hits made up of classic anthems, B-sides and fan favourites.
Like at the last Oasis show, Liam also took a moment to throw some banter towards Manchester United fans as he told crowds it was 'Poznan time', encouraging them to join in a salute which has become commonly associated with City. He said: "United fans, just get ****ing involved. Stop sulking." He then added: "Let's have it."
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