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Daily Record
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Who is supporting Oasis on their 2025 tour?
Noel and Liam Gallagher have had a grip on audiences since they kicked off their Oasis Live '25 tour, with more incredible performances on the way Fans prayers were finally answered following the news of the highly-anticipated Oasis reunion. Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have already launched their tour, performing to fans in Cardiff earlier this month as well as Manchester's Heaton Park last weekend and five nights at Wembley kicking off tonight. The tour will see Oasis perform 15 dates across the UK, before taking the US by storm, returning for two additional dates at London's Wembley stadium before heading on to Ireland and then Canada. Noel and Liam are of course the pinnacle of the show, but many fans are wondering who the warm-up act will be. Scottish fans are preparing themselves for three dates in the capital, as they gear up to play at Edinburgh Murrayfield later this year. And they are not set to disappoint when it comes to the full show, including the support act. For their UK and Ireland leg of the tour, the supporting acts are The Verve's Richard Ashcroft and Liverpool band Cast. Both have history with Oasis, with Britpop band Cast having supported the brothers previously back in 1996 at Knebworth. Richard Ashcroft has also been involved in a collab with Liam Gallagher on stage in recent years. Fans have been promised to be transported back to the 90s with Ashcroft taking to the stage. The singer was announced as the official support act for the UK and Ireland dates last year. Cast were formed with frontman John Powers after his split from The La's, with many likely to recognise him from supporting Oasis in the 90s. For Oasis fans who are making a trip of it and heading across the pond for one of their US shows, the band will be supported by London-formed Cage The Elephant on those dates. Oasis are gearing up to perform at London's Wembley Stadium this weekend, where they are due to appear on July 25, 26 and 30 and August 2 and 3. They will move on to perform in Scotland for fans at Edinburgh's Murrayfield on the weekend of August 8 and 9, and on Tuesday, August 12. The Gallagher brothers will be occupied with the tour until the end of the year, with performances scheduled up to late November. The final night of their tour is November 23 in Brazil.
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Noel Gallagher's activist ex-wife Meg Mathews shares snaps of her concert outfit as she leads the stars heading to Wembley for Oasis's first London gig
Noel Gallagher 's ex-wife Meg Mathews has shared snaps of her concert outfit as she lead the stars heading to Wembley to watch Oasis. The columnist and activist, 59, who is the mother of Noel's daughter Anaïs, 25, took to Instagram on Friday. She revealed she was among those attending the historic gig - which will see the Britpop band return to perform at Wembley Stadium for the first time since their Dig Out Your Soul tour on July 12, 2009. Meg kept it casual for the gig as she posed in a white and red striped Adidas bomber jacket, which she paired with a white t-shirt and matching jeans, as well as an array of gold jewellery. Ahead of the gig, Meg reminisced on Oasis's previous London gigs where she spoke about little Anaïs, then just seven months old, as being as proud of her dad then as she is now. She said: 'Reflecting on 25 years ago when @Oasis rocked the stadium with 70,000 fans, and Franny fru fru, Pippy la la, Rose & Ra Ra, @lexyroche made it right to the front barrier don't know how we did it. 'Now gearing up for tonight's show with 90,000 attendees. Time flies, memories remain. Anaïs only 7 months old then to watching her now so proud of her dad , a full circle that was me just 2 years older than nai nai running around. 'Tonight will be a celebration of family and friends, a moment to cherish. Seated this time, but the excitement remains just as strong. Here's to another 25 years of music and memories.' Elsewhere Anaïs hinted that she was also heading to the Wembley gig as she shared a snap of the screens at Piccadilly Circus, which featured an advert for Oasis Live. Another star who is heading to the highly-anticipated gig is Rob Beckett, who took to Instagram to share his excitement. His wife Lou posted a clip of the comedian in his outfit for the gig before he travelled there. Rob sported an Oasis merchandise t-shirt along with trainers and a pair of white crew golf socks. He also wore a pair of black Stone Island shorts (£300), and a black patterned Stone Island pull-over - thought to cost around £800 - was wrapped around his waist. Rob captioned a picture of his ensemble: 'Maybe I don't really wanna know... How your garden grows... 'Cause I just wanna fly.' Oasis-fever officially hit London on Friday as the band return to the capital to play their first gig there in more than 16 years. After a run of homecoming gigs in Manchester's Heaton Park, the rock and roll stars, fronted by Gallagher brothers Liam and Noel, will take to the stage at London's Wembley Stadium tonight. Fans pitched up at the venue 12 hours before the start having paid at least £151 per ticket - but some have paid £564 or more for the best seats. The band announced their highly anticipated reunion tour in August last year, after Noel quit in 2009 after a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris. With five nights scheduled, the group posted door and stage timings on their Instagram account with an hour-by-hour breakdown of the evening, starting with the gates opening at 5pm. The night will kick off from 6pm with the rock band Cast, followed by singer Richard Ashcroft at 7pm. Oasis will then take the stage for a two-hour set at 8.15pm. The group kicked off their Oasis Live '25 world tour on July 4 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, receiving five star reviews from critics at The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Times. The group has also dominated the UK album charts, with three top five albums, according to the Official Charts Company. While fans were excited at the reunion, some were 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 final London gig on August 3, the group will move north to Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium before performing at Dublin's Croke Park. The band will then head to Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia and North America. Formed in Manchester in 1991, the band was led by lead guitarist Noel and 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.
Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Oasis Wembley LIVE: How to get last minute tickets
Oasis return to London tonight to play their first gig there in more than 16 years. After a run of homecoming gigs in Manchester's Heaton Park, the group, fronted by Gallagher brothers Liam and Noel, will take to the stage at Wembley Stadium. The Britpop legends announced their highly anticipated reunion tour in August last year, after Noel quit in 2009 after a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris. They will now return to perform at Wembley Stadium for the first time since July 12, 2009, during their Dig Out Your Soul tour. With five nights scheduled, excitement is at fever pitch already with bucket-clad wearing fans heading to Wembley Park early to soak up the atmospshere. Here's everything you need to know... 12:58Lucy Needham Full setlist Oasis have been sticking to a working formula when it comes to the setlist - rolling through a steady stream of bangers and fan favourites every night as the tour remains unchanged from their incredible opener in Cardiff. If you don't mind the tracks being spoiled, here's what you have to look forward to.... Hello Acquiesce Morning Glory Some Might Say Bring it on Down Cigarettes and Alcohol Fade Away Supersonic Roll With It Talk Tonight Half the World Away Little by Little D'You Know What I Mean Stand By Me Cast No Shadow Slide Away Whatever Live Forever Rock 'n' Roll Star Encore Masterplan Don't Look Back in Anger Wonderwall Champagne Supernova 12:51KEY EVENT Can I still get tickets? The iconic Supersonic singers will be returning to the hallowed grounds over the next few days, and fans are (digitally) lining up to get their hands on tickets. However, prices have just jumped up. As the final shows draw ever closer, ticket prices are changing daily, with plenty being sold for around £600 each. Below, we have listed the cheapest tickets fans can buy right now, which websites to keep an eye on, and any tips needed to get access in the final hours before the shows kick off. How to buy Oasis tickets now Oasis tickets are available right now through a number of online retailers. This includes both official websites and resale ticket sellers. Resale websites have a veritable bounty of tickets available right now. Websites such as viagogo, StubHub and Vivid Seats are selling tickets up and down the country - and their prices are jumping up as the tour slowly ends. While some are being sold for around £400, others are hitting the steep heights of £600 each. As a result, fans are encouraged to - once again - keep a close eye on the tickets and their prices and buy as soon as they feel it is right. 12:47Lucy Needham Merchandise details From bucket hats to football jerseys, fans have been snapping up the official Oasis merchandise during the historic reunion tour, hoping to get a commemorative piece of the action. Wembley Park have confirmed that merchandise stalls will be open on all dates prior to show days, as well as the show days themselves: 24th 25th 26th 29th 30th July and 1st, 2nd and 3rd August. Opening times: Show days: 10:00 – 20:00 Non-show days: 10:00 – 21:00 The items have been selling out online and in dedicated stores so fans are advised to be quick with their purchases. 12:41KEY EVENT Stage times With five nights scheduled, Oasis posted door and stage timings on their Instagram account with an hour-by-hour breakdown of the evening, starting with the gates opening at 5pm. The night will kick off from 6pm with the rock band Cast, followed by singer Richard Ashcroft at 7pm. Oasis will then take the stage for a two-hour set at 8.15pm.
Time Out
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Oasis Live 2025 Reunion shows at London Wembley Stadium: start time, last-minute tickets, potential setlist and what you need to know
This summer belongs to Oasis. The band's huge reunion tour is the event of the year for hundreds of thousands of Brits, after 16 long years of believing that the Gallagher brothers may never reconcile. Liam, Noel, Bonehead, Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Joey Waronker have already played two magnificent shows together in Cardiff and five in their hometown of Manchester. Now it's London's turn. For five nights over the next fortnight, more than 450,000 people will descend on Wembley Stadium to witness the legendary reunion for themselves – and then the band will be back for two more shows in September. If you're lucky enough to be one of those people heading to Wembley for Oasis, here's everything you need to know ahead of what promises to be a biblical event. When are Oasis playing London's Wembley Stadium? The band is playing five shows in the capital city over the next fortnight or so. Then they'll be coming back in September for two more. Here's the full list of dates that Oasis will be at Wembley Stadium. July 25, 2025 July 26, 2025 July 30, 2025 August 2, 2025 August 3, 2025 September 27, 2025 September 28, 2025 What time do doors open? Doors to Wembley Stadium will open at 5pm on each night. What time will Oasis come on stage? Expect the band on stage at around 8.15pm, and wrap up by 10.15pm. Who's supporting Oasis? The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft and Britpop band Cast will both be supporting Oasis at Wembley. Expect Cast on stage at around 6pm and Ashcroft at 7pm. Setlist To get you excited for what Oasis could play at Wembley, this has been the band's setlist (according to Hello Acquiesce Morning Glory Some Might Say Bring It On Down Cigarettes & Alcohol Fade Away Supersonic Roll With It Talk Tonight Half the World Away Little by Little D'You Know What I Mean? Stand by Me Cast No Shadow Slide Away Whatever Live Forever Rock 'n' Roll Star The Masterplan Don't Look Back in Anger Wonderwall Champagne Supernova Find out more about Oasis's reunion tour setlists – including tweaked lyrics and different song dedications – here. Can you still get tickets? All of Oasis' reunion shows sold out in minutes when tickets went live last summer, so your only option if you want to bag a last minute ticket will be via resale. StubHub and Viagogo both have tickets up for grabs at the time of writing, but just remember to exercise caution when buying to avoid being scammed. In a statement on Oasis resale tickets, StubHub said: 'Every order on our platform is backed by our FanProtect guarantee which means in the rare scenario that a fan cannot get in, we will work to provide a replacement ticket or issue a full refund. We provide full transparency of all ticket conditions, including any restrictions, so fans can make an informed choice before they buy.' Seating plan Here's the Wembley Stadium seating plan, according to Ticketmaster. If you want to get an idea of what the view from your seat will look like, you can check out the interactive map from and see how others have rated your spot. How to get to Wembley Stadium There are three stations nearby Wembley Stadium. Wembley Park Station is served by the London Underground Jubilee and Metropolitan lines, you can get to Wembley Stadium Station via Chiltern Railways and Wembley Central Statio n is on the London Underground Bakerloo line, London Overground, London Midland and Southern lines. There are also a number of local buses that can get you to the venue, including the 18/N18, 83/N83, 92, 182, 206, 223, 297 and 483. There are several ways to get to and from Wembley, but the easiest is by public transport. You can find a full guide to getting the tube or trains (or cars, buses or coaches) to Wembley here. But cars, coaches and trains are far from the only way to get to Wembley. Premium car rental company Sixt is running a competition inspired by Oasis lyric 'Can I ride with you in your BMW?', offering Oasis fans a free BMW rental for the gigs. Email here to have a chance of winning. What's Wembley Stadium's bag policy? Each person can only bring in one bag into Wembley Stadium and it must be no bigger than A4 size (that's 297mm height and 210mm width and depth). 🎒 Find the full bag policy here. Banned items As well as a limit on bag sizes, Wembley has a list of items that aren't allowed inside the stadium. They are: Large umbrellas Aluminium and glass drink containers, including perfume bottles Plastic bottles over 500ml Alcohol Food and drink Pushchairs Selfie sticks Weapons and tools Flares, lasers, smoke devices and cannisters Large-bodied cameras and camcorders Drones Unauthorised musical instruments, vuvuzelas or megaphones Merchandise You can get official merchandise at Wembley, on Olympic Way, at a pop-up in Carnaby Street and online. Find out more about official merch – including pricing and all the items on offer – here. When did Oasis last play London? The Gallaghers both played London with Oasis way back in July 2009 on the Dig Out Your Soul Tour. The band were in London for three shows, and they also played Wembley Stadium.
The Guardian
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Madonna: Veronica Electronica review – Ray of Light rarities range from perfect to perfunctory
It's hard to overstate the impact of Ray of Light, Madonna's seventh album. Released in 1998, it totally reshaped Madonna's career, embracing trip-hop, electronica and Britpop and essentially proving to an unfriendly public that she was one of pop's great auteurs. It spawned one of her biggest singles – the haunting power ballad Frozen – and its title track is still a staple of radio and DJ playlists. In the past few years, many of contemporary and underground pop's most significant names – including Caroline Polachek, Addison Rae, a.s.o., Shygirl and FKA twigs – have referenced Ray of Light, whether directly or indirectly. It's a fool's errand to try to make a case for the best or most significant Madonna album – she has at least five strong contenders – but if there's a consensus pick, it's Ray of Light. Which is why the announcement of Veronica Electronica, a full-length Ray of Light remix album, was met with such hysteria from fans earlier this year. Madonna has spoken at length over the years about both Veronica the character – in true Madonna fashion, Veronica stems from a vaguely contradictory concept in which she is both a girl dancing at a club and, somehow, 'medieval' – and the album, which she intended to release after Ray of Light but ended up shelving. For diehards, the promised record is something of a holy grail – never mind that this long-awaited release only contains two truly new songs, one of which, an old demo titled Gone Gone Gone, has been floating around on the internet for years. Even so, it's hard to deny the simple pleasures that can be derived from hearing some all-time great Madonna remixes cut down to radio length and sequenced like the original Ray of Light. Drowned World/Substitute for Love sounds great taken out of its original glacial trip-hop context and turned into a DayGlo acid rager by BT and Sasha; the emotional ambiguities of the original song are replaced with warm positivity, and you can easily imagine the song soundtracking the final minutes of a raging house party as the sun begins to rise. Other tracks, such as Peter and Victor's remix of Skin – the other new song here – take an opposite tack; they heighten Skin's innate moodiness with a steely, exploratory techno beat punctuated by big, sharp breaks, turning the original track into something tweaky and unsettled. As is often the case with remix records, there are moments on Veronica Electronica that feel perfunctory – namely, the Club 69 remix of Nothing Really Matters. Perhaps any remix of the original song will always be held to a higher standard, given its status as one of the only out-and-out club tracks on Ray of Light, but unlike many of the remixes on the album, it feels as if there's no relationship between the source material and the rework here, aside from Madonna's vocal, which is looped to the point of irritation. It's frustrating when people claim to 'hate remixes', as if you can put a blanket statement on an entire artform, but this kind of remix may make you sympathise with the sentiment. Fabien's Good God mix of The Power of Good-Bye, on the other hand, represents all the potential of a curio project like this: a bizarrely minimal drum'n'bass rework of one of Madonna's best ballads, it finds enormous power in the conflict between Fabien's increasingly frenetic drums and Madonna's serene, sorrowful vocal. It's a surprisingly appropriate lead-in to Gone Gone Gone, a song so brilliantly weird that you really can understand why it was left off the original album. It is, essentially, a wistful breakup ballad set to a squelchy electro beat – a surreal tonal clash that hardly gels with Ray of Light's placid waters, but which gives a surprising amount of insight into Madonna's creative state at the time: here is one of the biggest stars in the world, in her creative prime, throwing anything at the wall to see what sticks. For that peek behind the curtain alone, Veronica Electronica is worth the price of admission.
