Oasis defiant response to ‘woke' council bosses who ‘threatened to AXE' Heaton Park show over Gallagher Hill row
But brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher faced down the 'woke, pen-pushing drones' — giving 1,000 free T-shirts to people
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Fans gather on 'Gallagher Hill' in Heaton Park ahead of Sunday's Oasis gig
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Noel and Liam hit back at 'woke, pen-pushing drones' at the council by handing out 1,000 free T-shirts to fans on 'Gallagher Hill'
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The fans' view of the stage from the free vantage point on the hill - which the council had taken issue with
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Insiders said they were warned officials would pull the plug on their final sell-out Manchester show after
Those close to brothers Noel, 58, and
Their generous gesture came days after Manchester Council ordered a
A source said: 'Noel and Liam got word that Manchester City Council were threatening to pull the plug on their
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'They were incensed and went all out to make them feel welcome. They won't be dictated to by some
Those close to the band said Liam and Noel spent hours before the gigs on Saturday and Sunday nights working out how to help those fans on Gallagher Hill.
Our source explained: 'One plan included putting a jumbo screen on a truck and putting it out for fans on Gallagher Hill but they came up against health and safety bores — so that was vetoed.
'Instead they had one of their videographers go up to Gallagher Hill for the last show, which was then beamed back into Heaton Park so fans inside the show could see them.
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"Noel and Liam also personally paid for 1,000 T-shirts to be made overnight and then handed out to fans including young kids.
'The music was turned up extra loud for the final night, too.
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'It was a gesture of defiance from them and they wanted to show the fans who came to Gallagher Hill each night they were just as important as those who were lucky enough to
Noel and Liam were incensed ..and went all out to make ticketless fans feel welcome.
Source close to band
'As far as Noel and Liam are concerned, Oasis is a band of the people. And that means everyone.'
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Their two-fingered triumph was met with glee on Gallagher Hill.
Liam made a point of mentioning fans on both nights before playing 1994 album track Bring It On Down.
On Saturday he said: 'If you lot are listening on the hill . . . bring it on down.' And on Sunday night, Liam called out: 'I want you fans on the hill to be getting involved as well. Even if you're
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Noel and Liam also personally paid for 1,000 T-shirts to be made overnight and then handed out to fans
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A trio of fans get into the swing of things with cigarettes and alcohol
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A pair of pals show off their free T-shirts as they make their way to 'The Hill'
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A team in a golf buggy was seen driving to Gallagher Hill to hand out the free T-shirts created by Noel and Liam - with these three lads grabbing theirs
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Noel added 'We're going live to Gallagher Hill,' as their videographer streamed footage on to the screens — the largest ever used at a concert in the UK.
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A team in a golf buggy were also seen driving to Gallagher Hill to hand out the free T-shirts created by Noel and Liam. One lucky fan reckoned: 'Oasis isn't just a band, it's a culture.'
Yesterday the Gallaghers asked for help identifying four youngsters pictured on Gallagher Hill — including one with a T-shirt.
On Instagram they asked their millions of followers: 'If you recognise the young legends in these shots, DM us today.'
An insider added: 'Noel and Liam's team want to reach out to these kids who were on Gallagher Hill but didn't get tickets.
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'For them, these concerts are all about connecting with their fans.
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I'm so happy Liam and Noel acknowledged those who went to Gallagher Hill to hear them.
Oasis fan's tweet
The pair's gestures went down a storm, with one fan tweeting: 'I'm so happy both Liam and Noel acknowledged those who went to Gallagher Hill to hear them.
'We all need music — rich or poor. I'm glad they know how much Oasis means to so many people from different backgrounds.'
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Another said of the atmosphere on Sunday night, when the music could be heard five miles away: 'Thousands were there, all ages, bucket hats galore, all knew every lyric and were having a top time.'
The council claimed they had put up the fence to protect livestock and newly-planted trees.
A herd of Highland cattle spend the summer in the park, returning to their farm for the winter.
Last week Councillor John Hacking said: 'The steps being taken ahead of the next concert regretfully mean the distant view of the large screens behind the event stage will no longer be there.
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'Unfortunately our hand has been forced in having to put these additional measures in place to protect the very recent extensive planting of young trees in that location as we try to establish a new woodland area in the park, and the well-being of our cattle herd in the field, as well as to keep people in the park safe.
"Our advice to
'We've got some fantastic things going on with a real party atmosphere for everyone to enjoy, whether they've got tickets for the Oasis gigs or not.'
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The band will then play in Edinburgh and Dublin before heading to Canada, the US and Mexico. Two further Wembley gigs are lined up in September.
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Liam and Noel on stage during their triumphant homecoming gig at Heaton Park
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