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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Oasis 'defy council axe threat' with bold tribute to Gallagher Hill fans at Heaton Park
Oasis defied Manchester City Council's alleged efforts to block fans gathering on 'Gallagher Hill' with an incredibly kind gesture as the public body threatened to axe gigs in Heaton Park Oasis fans were left fuming when the council put up fences around 'Gallagher Hill' to stop ticketless fans from gathering to watch the Heaton Park gigs from a distance. Over the last few sold-out shows in Manchester, many took to the area to watch the large screens showing the concert, but Manchester City Council were reportedly not happy about it. After a 16-year absence, Liam and Noel Gallagher reunited for five sold-out nights at Heaton Park last week as each show drew around 70,000–80,000 ecstatic fans, marking an emotional return to their hometown. Kicking off with hit songs including Hello and Acquiesce, the shows featured a 22-song set spanning hits like Morning Glory, Some Might Say, Cigarettes & Alcohol, Supersonic, Live Forever, Wonderwall and Champagne Supernova, all enhanced by massive 84m x 12m screens - the largest ever at a UK concert. The atmosphere turned surreal as the rain cleared just as the band began, culminating in euphoric sing-alongs from all ages. Highlights included a heartfelt dedication to Caroline Aherne during Half The World Away, and Liam's outspoken tribute to Pep Guardiola mid‑set, met with both cheers and boos. Oasis rallied their audience by acknowledging fans who watched from 'Gallagher Hill' which was an unofficial viewing spot outside the venue. Despite the council's attempts to block visibility, the brothers had their own plans in store. The fun quickly ended as Manchester City Council soon erected fences around the hill to "dissuade people from gathering there" Councillor John Hacking told ticketless fans of the recently reunited group to head to the city centre to enjoy "a real party atmosphere" instead of hanging around the park. Hacking explained: "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". The council's hand was "forced" into placing the fences to protect the trees, livestock, grass and the safety of the park, Hacking claimed. At the time, furious fans rushed to social media to slam the decision, with one fan writing on X, formerly known as Twitter: "People can't have fun in the UK anymore," and another posting: "Gigs sold out, why do they care? Miserable t**ts." "Shame on Bury/Manchester council for fencing off 'Gallagher Hill'. Stripping people of as much joy as they can. It's no different than standing outside Heaton Park or living in a high building where you can still see," another fumed. While someone else added: "Putting fences up on Gallagher Hill is bang out of order.. what harm were they doing? Miserable f**kers.. they'll find another way to watch from afar and I hope they do so we can go down this weekend." Gallagher Hill caught the attention of Oasis guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, who is credited with reuniting Liam and Noel. He shared a video of fans enjoying the concert from outside the venue, alongside the caption: "No tickets needed," alongside red heart emojis. Now, it has been revealed that Noel and Liam cracked down on the 'woke, pen-pushing drones' and decided to give out 1,000 free T-shirts to people watching Sunday's show from Gallagher Hill. Facing the threat of having their final Manchester gig shut down, Oasis took bold steps to stand by fans gathering for free on the now-iconic Gallagher Hill. According to sources close to Liam and Noel, Manchester City Council considered pulling the plug on their sold-out Heaton Park show after thousands without tickets assembled on the hill to listen in. The council had already ordered fencing to block the view of nearby stage screens, but the Gallaghers weren't having it. 'They were furious,' a source said. 'They won't be told what to do by 'woke pen-pushers' from the council.' Determined to include the hillside crowd, Liam and Noel explored setting up a truck-mounted jumbo screen, but health and safety concerns scrapped that idea, according to The Sun. Instead, they sent a videographer up the hill during Sunday's show to film the crowd, broadcasting the footage back to fans inside the park. Noel even announced, 'We're going live to Gallagher Hill.' To top it off, the brothers paid for 1,000 limited-edition T-shirts, distributed to fans and many of them were kids. The volume was cranked up for the finale, and Liam gave shout-outs both nights: 'If you lot are listening on the hill… bring it on down.' To Oasis, the hill fans were just as important. 'It's a band for the people,' said the source. The famous brothers' kind gesture meant a lot to fans, with one 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.' Another added: "Thousands were there, all ages, bucket hats galore, all knew every lyric and were having a top time.' While someone else gushed: "So happy to be alive in a time when Noel and Liam Gallagher have proved that they are not just doing this for the money, they are really doing it for us fans and for the love of their music. Top lads as always." Reviewers called the final performances 'biblical' and 'utterly breathtaking', praising Liam's vocals, Noel's stage presence, and a setlist that turned nostalgia into a long-awaited experience. For many fans, it was a once-in-a-lifetime moment that confirmed Oasis's return to their rightful throne in British music.
South Wales Argus
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Oasis get hero's homecoming at first night in Heaton Park
Oasis returned to their home city on Friday night (July 11) as part of their long-awaited reunion tour. Even fans without a ticket had gathered outside Heaton Park in the scorching heat to listen to one of the year's biggest gigs. At a quarter past eight, the Burnage brothers emerged triumphantly hand in hand, and the crowd went wild. Starting strong with (What's the Story) Morning Glory? opener Hello, the Gallagher's voices were drowned out by the crowd's singing throughout every track. Acquiesce came next - with its chorus "because we need each other, we believe in one another" a perfect soundtrack for the brothers overcoming their feud. There wasn't a single song where the audience didn't sing every word - the atmosphere was absolutely electric. Even after almost two decades, it felt as if they never left. The crowd were singing every word (Image: Newsquest) Liam said: "It's good to be back - thanks for sticking with us" before the band broke into Bring it On Down. He then told the audience to turn around before breaking into a standout performance of Cigarettes and Alcohol. The set list was full of hits from their classic first two albums, with fan favourites including Supersonic, Slide Away and Live Forever. The duo ended the night with a monumental encore of The Masterplan, Don't Look Back in Anger and Wonderwall. Champagne Supernova - the final song - saw pyrotechnics light up the skies for a truly biblical end to a fantastic performance. READ MORE: Oasis Live '25 - updates from day 2 at Heaton Park READ MORE: How hot Heaton Park will get for Oasis gig- warnings issued READ MORE: Oasis Live '25 - Prestwich town centre buzzing ahead of gig Oasis will return to Heaton Park tonight - with three further shows on Wednesday (July 16), Saturday (July 19) and Sunday (July 20). The tour will see the brothers head on to London, Edinburgh and Dublin before heading overseas. The pair will head on to dates in North and South America, Asia and Australia.
Metro
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Oasis setlist in full and stage times after Gallagher brothers' UK tour continu
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video It's official – Oasis are back, and their first gigs in 16 years have been met with acclaim from fans, without any drama from the once-feuding brothers. Noel Gallagher, 58, and younger brother Liam Gallagher, 52, hadn't performed together since their 2009 split, meaning the world was, quite literally, sent into a frenzy last August when they confirmed the guns had 'fallen silent'. After a lengthy wait, the siblings kicked off their string of sold-out reunion shows at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, with Noel Gallagher reduced to 'tears' by the iconic moment. The brothers took to social media with a teaser of the stage, complete with an epic drone light show, ahead of that historic gig. With an international tour following their sold-out UK run, we're certain Oasis Live '25 has got plenty to give. So, what songs are on the setlist and what time do they hit the stage? The brothers aptly open their first show in 16 years with Hello – the first song on their second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? After that, it's fan-favourite tune Acquiesce and then Morning Glory, with the first half also including tunes Cigarettes & Alcohol, Supersonic, Roll With It, and Half the World Away. Hello Acquiesce Morning Glory Some Might Say Bring it on down Cigarettes & Alcohol Fade Away Supersonic Roll With It Talk Tonight (Noel sings) Half the World Away (Noel sings) Little by Little (Noel sings) D'You Know What I Mean Stand By Me Cast No Shadow Slide Away Whatever Live Forever Rock and Roll Star The Masterplan (Noel sings) Don't Look Back in Anger (Noel sings) Wonderwall Champagne Supernova Oasis are expected to sing 23 songs in total at each show based on the first setlist from July 4's show. Although who knows with these two. The latter part of the concert includes Rock and Roll Star, The Masterplan, Don't Look Back in Anger, and, of course, Wonderwall. Ending on a high, the brothers will close with Champagne Supernova, also the closing track on the band's second studio album, having saved their most popular tunes til the end. Oasis started their Cardiff show around 8:15pm. Before their set, Richard Ashcroft of the Verve took to the stage at 7pm to warm up the crowd with bangers, including Bittersweet Symphony. Well, bangers for most people – one woman was spotted Shazaming the iconic tune in the middle of the crowd. Sticking to the rules and behaving (for now), the concert was wrapped up minutes before the 10:30pm curfew of the stadium. Speaking just before the first show, a source hinted that Noel and Liam are still keeping some distance despite being on the road together. 'It's all gearing up now,' they began. 'Technical rehearsals for the band started on Monday, and then Noel and Liam joined them a couple of days later. 'But Liam barely even stayed for the first eight songs before leaving the rehearsals early, and Noel continued on his own.' Nevertheless, fans are absolutely beside themselves with excitement, as the responses to their X teaser video make clear. The official Oasis account previously shared further details about the structure of the night for the first tour show. Doors will open at 5pm before support acts Cast and Richard Ashcroft perform at 6pm and 7pm, respectively. Oasis will take to the stage at 8:15pm with a 10:30pm curfew, promising over two hours of music. The group will play 19 shows in the UK and Ireland this year before heading across Europe, with tickets sold to 900,000 fans. However, to say it's been smooth sailing getting here would be false. At the end of May, it was claimed that Noel and Liam still hadn't rehearsed together, with Liam also avoiding studio time with fellow performers Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, Gem Archer, Andy Bell, and Mikey Rowe. Instead, Liam, who is set to become a grandfather for the first time in a matter of months, has been chilling at his £4million mansion in the South of France with his girlfriend, Debbie Gwyther. Oh, and he's also been tweeting… Just this week, the singer offended a large number of South Korean Oasis fans by tweeting the phrase 'chingchong'. 'Chingchong' (believed to have originated in the 19th century) is understood as an offensive or derogatory phrase that's used to mock or denigrate East Asian languages. While usually intended to insult people who speak Chinese languages, it has also been applied towards languages and speakers from Japan and South Korea. Liam deleted the post shortly after and responded nonchalantly with 'Whatever' when one user warned he might get cancelled. It's believed Oasis will generate a whopping £400million in ticket sales and add-ons, just from their initial dates. As for their take-home pay, Noel and Liam are thought to be getting £50million each. More Trending But for those gutted to have missed out on tickets, have no fear, because after a disastrous first sale, the group announced last week that more tickets could become available. 'Oasis promoters may be able to release a very limited number of additional tickets for sale once final sight lines are checked and the production is fine tuned,' a statement read. 'These final production releases will happen over the coming days. If you are an Oasismynet member, keep an eye on your inbox for an email from your regular Oasismynet or Ticketmaster correspondence address. 'Please double check the email is from the correct account before following links or sharing any purchase information.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I was at Oasis' first show in Manchester and it was utterly biblical'
Some might say it was the best gig in Manchester's history. Oasis returned to Manchester for the first time in 16 years, and I was there. Nobody ever expected once warring brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher to join forces again – after all, they have consistently and publicly flung insults at one another since Noel dramatically quit the band in 2009. But walking out at Heaton Park, you could never have imagined that there was once a feud between the two siblings. Putting on a united front, the two legends walked out to their 2000 track, F***in' In The Bushes, to a crowd of 80,000 people, with the atmosphere instantly becoming electric. With what I hope was beer and cider being flung around – but let's face it, it was probably urine – everybody was there for one reason. Opening their performance with quite rightly, Hello, the euphoric first notes instantly filled me with emotion. I was never fortunate enough to see Oasis live before their split, and I blame my family for that. After opening with Hello, they went on to perform Acquiesce, which was the B-side to their first official UK Number One, Some Might Say. Liam, known for his cheeky persona, said: "I tell you what, you look ****ng stunning? You should be proud of yourselves, 10/10." Before bursting into the 1994 anthem, Cigarettes and Alcohol. The younger brother left the stage for a short while, as his older (or as Liam says, little) brother, belted out Half The World Away. I attended with my best mate, and let's just say – the vibes were everything we could have expected and more. Now, being a journalist, there are perks to my job. And after spending 16 hours in those horrific online queues, tonight has been the best perk in over ten years. A night I never imagined would happen has, finally, happened – and it was clear from the electric crowds I wasn't the only one who felt privileged to be there on this momentous music occasion. A few simple words on social media on August 27 in 2024 were enough to spark pandemonium among Oasis fans and were the catalyst for the most eagerly awaited UK gigs of all time. This special unofficial magazine, available to order here, marks the reunion and honours the band both now and down the years with our incredible archive of photos and interviews - and with exclusive reviews and photographs of their first show! Noel and Liam have only been pictured together four times since they announced their reunion in August last year but thousands of fans poured into their hometown, where temperatures were reaching the early thirties, before heading to Heaton Park for the sold-out show, with many enjoying the warmer climates in the various pubs across the Northern Quarter. Last year, just hours after Liam's headline slot at Reading Festival, the band announced the Oasis Live '25 tour, with dates across the UK and Ireland, and later dates across the globe. As the hotly anticipated Oasis reunion tour grows closer, the Mirror has launched its very own Oasis WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news on the Gallagher brothers and all the information you'll need in the run up to the gigs. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is , select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our . Reflecting on the tour, Noel said in the official tour programme: "People will never forget the way you made them feel." He went on to reference the hundreds of thousands of people who spent hours in virtual queues on Ticketmaster and See Tickets, with many being young fans who grew up listening to Oasis because of their parents and relatives. He commented: "A new generation recognises how Oasis wasn't manufactured. It was chaotic, flawed, and not technically brilliant. We were rough and ready guys from a rehearsal room, and people recognised it." Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused.
ITV News
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Oasis: Liam and Noel Gallagher perform for crowds in Manchester for first time in 16 years
Oasis have made their Supersonic return to the stage in Manchester for the first time in almost 16 years. After kicking off their highly anticipated world tour in Cardiff last week, the group has returned to their roots for five sold-out shows. The crowd of more than 80,000 fans, which included the brothers' beloved Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, could be heard for miles as the reunited band walked onto the stage at Heaton Park. Supported by Cast and Richard Ashcroft, the brothers kicked off their first hometown gig with their iconic song 'Hello', followed by Acquiesce. They went on to dedicate Half The World Away to Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne. The song gained gained exposure when it was selected to be the theme tune to Cash and Aherne's sitcom The Royle Family. Leading up to the concert, the city made it known that Gallagher brothers Liam and Noel were back, after the tram network replaced its announcement voiceover at Heaton Park with Liam's voice on the concert dates. Aldi supermarket also joined the fun, building on the buzz by changing one of its store signs in Prestwich to 'Aldeh', embracing the Mancunian pronunciation of its name. The reunion announcement came after had Noel quit the Britpop band, saying he 'simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer', following a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris in 2009. The brothers announced the Oasis Live '25 tour last August, starting with two dates in Cardiff, before heading across the UK and Ireland. While fans were excited at the reunion, some were left outraged after some standard tickets in the UK and Ireland jumped from £148 to £355. The controversy prompted the Government and the UK's competition watchdog to pledge to look at the use of dynamic pricing. After their Manchester gigs Oasis will visit London's Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium and Dublin's Croke Park throughout July, August and September. The group will then head to Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia and North America.A movie produced by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is being made in conjunction with the reunion tour. Formed in Manchester in 1991, the rock band was led by lead guitarist Noel and his brother, lead vocalist Liam, during their 18 years together. Oasis signed to independent record label Creation Records in 1993, rising to fame with the release of their debut chart-topping album Definitely Maybe on August 29 1994. They had hits with songs including Don't Look Back In Anger, Champagne Supernova, Wonderwall and Live Forever. Dig Out Your Soul, the band's last studio album, was released in 2008, just months before the Paris row.
