Major Oasis reunion tour setlist clue as string of iconic tracks heard during soundcheck ahead of first gig in Cardiff
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The set-up at the Welsh capital's
On Monday, the city could hear a soundcheck where a string of songs were blasted out through the open roof, giving clues of what will be on the setlist.
Live versions of their 1995 No1 Some Might Say, 1994's Cigarettes & Alcohol and Fn' In The Bushes, from 2000 album Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants, were all played.
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But they are likely to take to the stage to practise before doors officially open on Friday afternoon.
A source said: 'The stage is being set up in the stadium and everything is being tested to make sure the opening show goes off without a hitch.
'The band and their team are very much aware that the world will be watching, so they want it to be the best show possible.
'They will be doing a soundcheck in the lead-up to the first concert so the locals are likely to hear them performing before ticket holders will get to see them.
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'It's very exciting.'
In more good news for fans, the group have announced a deluxe 30th anniversary edition of their second album
Liam Gallagher reveals new details about Oasis tour – before quickly deleting post
It will feature five new unplugged versions of classic recordings Cast No Shadow, Morning Glory, Wonderwall, Acquiesce and Champagne Supernova, and is available to pre-order now.
Meanwhile, Liam has been mouthing off on X in the run-up to the shows.
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Asked if he's 'seriously not nervous' about it, he said: 'No, coz I've prepared like a CHAMPION.'
To another, he added: 'We wouldn't be doing it if we sounded s**t.'
And he couldn't help but have a playful dig at his big brother.
After one fan posted a dream setlist ending with Don't Look Back In Anger, on which Noel sings lead vocals, another commented: 'Not a chance Liam isn't closing the gig.'
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Liam replied: 'Exactly . . . He is the boss but he's not f***ing stupid.'
Clearly he still sees himself as the main attraction, even after all this time.
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Liam and Noel Gallagher on stage with Oasis in 2009
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