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Scotsman
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
How science has proved Oasis's Murrayfield gig was the greatest in 20 years
Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... So, after all the hype, how good were the Oasis reunion concerts at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium? Of course, music reviewers will take a view, while classical music fans may politely decline to offer one. It's all subjective. But what if there was a truly objective way to test how well it went? As it happens, there is. Step forward the British Geological Survey. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad While not quite causing an earthquake, fans jumping and dancing in time to the music can create a signal big enough for their seismometers to detect. According to the data, Tuesday's crowd was the most energetic in 20 years, beating Friday and Saturday's performances, and the Oasis gig in 2009. Taylor Swift's concert last year, Kings of Leon in 2011 and the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2004 were also surpassed. Oasis fans were so energetic that they made the earth move (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell) | Getty Images We even now know which Oasis song 'moved' people the most. 'The peak power reading on each night was registered around 8.40pm whilst the crowd was dancing to Cigarettes And Alcohol,' the BGS said.
STV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
Oasis gig at Murrayfield 'more ground-shaking' than 2009 performance
Oasis gave an even more ground-shaking performance at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium than their 2009 show when they played there this month, according to analysis of seismic data. The Gallagher brothers' last Scottish gig 16 years ago had topped the chart for the most powerful seismic concert at the venue in the last 20 years, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said. But their shows at the stadium on August 8, 9 and 12 proved even more ground-shaking, particularly while the crowd danced to the song Cigarettes And Alcohol. The crowd on Tuesday generated the highest peak power reading of 261KW, followed by Friday (206KW) and Saturday (160KW). Callum Harrison, BGS Seismologist, said: 'The data showed that Tuesday's audience generated the highest peak power reading. 'It is difficult to determine exactly why, it could be that the dancing on that evening was a bit more synchronised and energetic. 'What the data does appear to show, is that the excitement of Oasis fans remains as strong as ever.' The band played three sold-out shows at Murrayfield, with an estimated 70,000 people packed in to hear them each night. BSG said: 'The peak power reading on each night was registered around 8.40pm whilst the crowd was dancing to Cigarettes And Alcohol. 'The energy detected by the seismic monitoring stations is driven by the movement of the crowd jumping and dancing in time to the music, rather than the volume of the concert, with bigger, more energetic crowds generating larger signal.' The peak power recorded at the Oasis gig in June 2009 was 215.06KW, beating the Red Hot Chili Peppers in June 2004, Kings of Leon in June 2011 and Taylor Swift in June last year. The BGS keeps an archive of continuous ground motion recordings from seismic sensors around the country, dating back several decades. The organisation is the national body responsible for recording earthquakes, operating a network of monitoring stations around the country. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Oasis Murrayfield performance breaks band's 2009 ground shaking record
Oasis have now beat their own personal peak power record with Tuesday's crowd generating the highest peak power reading of 261KW Oasis gave an even more ground-shaking performance at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium at each of their three gigs than at their 2009 show in the capital, according to analysis of seismic data. Noel and Liam Gallagher's last Scottish gig at Murrayfield 16 years ago had topped the chart for the most powerful seismic concert at the venue in the last 20 years, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said. However, their comeback shows at the stadium on August 8, 9 and 12 proved to be even more ground-shaking, particularly while the crowd danced along to their famous hit Cigarettes And Alcohol. Oasis have now beat their own personal peak power record with Tuesday evening's crowd generating the highest peak power reading of 261KW, followed by Friday (206KW) and Saturday (160KW). It's no wonder the band beat every other artist's ground-shaking levels though after Oasis shared some memorable fan moments from their recent Murrayfield gigs on Monday evening, with one clip showing thousands of fans on the standing pitch enthusiastically bouncing along to their tunes. BSG said: 'The peak power reading on each night was registered around 8.40pm whilst the crowd was dancing to Cigarettes And Alcohol. 'The energy detected by the seismic monitoring stations is driven by the movement of the crowd jumping and dancing in time to the music, rather than the volume of the concert, with bigger, more energetic crowds generating larger signal.' Oasis played three incredible sold out gigs at Murrayfield with an estimated 70,000 people flooding to the venue to hear them each night. The peak power recorded at the Oasis gig in June 2009 was 215.06KW, beating the Red Hot Chili Peppers in June 2004, Kings of Leon in June 2011 and Taylor Swift in June last year. The other top six acts to give the most ground-shaking performances at Murrayfield over the years are the Foo Fighters in 2015, Harry Styles in 2023, Beyonce in 2023, Robbie Williams in 2025, Bon Jovi in 2011, Spice Girls in 2019 and One Direction in 2014. The BGS retains an archive of continuous ground motion recordings from seismic sensors around the country, dating back several decades. The organisation is the national body responsible for recording earthquakes, operating a network of monitoring stations around the country. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We 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 Privacy Notice. Oasis' next UK dates will be at Croke Park in Dublin where they will play two nights this weekend on August 16 and August 17. From there they will move onto their international leg of the tour before returning to London's Wembley Stadium to play another two dates on September 27 and September 28.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Oasis Murrayfield gigs set major new record as experts reveal which night topped the lot
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OASIS set an incredible new record with ground-shaking performances during their comeback shows at Murrayfield. Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher attracted more than 200,000 fans to the Edinburgh stadium over three nights this month. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Oasis set an incredible new record during their three Murrayfield gigs Credit: Big Brother Recording 4 Over 200,000 fans descended on the capital over three nights this month Credit: Michael Schofield 4 The duo topped the list for the most powerful seismic concert at Murrayfield Last night, they brought the curtain down on their Scottish comeback gigs. And it has since been revealed that the Britpop icons managed to set a new record - which they already held from during their last performance in Scotland. We previously told how the gig at Murrayfield 16 years ago had topped the chart for the most powerful seismic concert at the venue in the last 20 years with 215.06KW. The June 2009 Oasis gig beat the Red Hot Chili Peppers in June 2004, Kings of Leon in June 2011 and Taylor Swift in June last year. But the Gallagher brothers managed to top the list again and registered a peak power of 261KW during their three-concert run in Edinburgh. The peak power reading on each night was registered at around 8.40pm as the crowd danced to Cigarettes and Alcohol. The final concert on Tuesday generated the highest peak power reading followed by Friday at 206 KW and Saturday at 160 KW. BSG said: "Oasis registered a peak power of 261KW during their three-concert run in Edinburgh, beating their 2009 concert in the same venue. "The peak power reading on each night was registered around 8.40pm whilst the crowd was dancing to Cigarettes And Alcohol. "The energy detected by the seismic monitoring stations is driven by the movement of the crowd jumping and dancing in time to the music, rather than the volume of the concert, with bigger, more energetic crowds generating larger signal." Oasis fans gear up for final Scots gig as band take to Murrayfield stage The BGS keeps an archive of continuous ground motion recordings from seismic sensors around the country, dating back several decades. The organisation is the national body responsible for recording earthquakes, operating a network of monitoring stations around the country. During the last gig, Liam Gallagher took a THIRD brutal swipe at Edinburgh Council officials. The legendary rocker, 52, was left furious at council chiefs after they branded Oasis fans 'drunk', 'lairy', 'fat' and 'old' in secret safety briefings. Officials claimed that the concert-goers would be mainly 'rowdy' 'middle-aged men' who 'take up more room' and will drink to 'medium to high intoxication'. Liam has called out snooty Edinburgh council officials over their remarks on several occasions.
The National
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Oasis Murrayfield gig more ground-shaking than 2009 show
The Gallagher brothers's last Scottish gig 16 years ago had topped the chart for the most powerful seismic concert at the venue in the last 20 years, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said. But their shows at the stadium on August 8, 9 and 12 proved even more ground-shaking, particularly while the crowd danced to the song Cigarettes And Alcohol. The crowd on Tuesday generated the highest peak power reading of 261KW, followed by Friday (206KW) and Saturday (160KW). READ MORE: Calls for White House to pay policing bill for JD Vance's Scotland holiday BSG said: 'The peak power reading on each night was registered around 8.40pm whilst the crowd was dancing to Cigarettes And Alcohol. 'The energy detected by the seismic monitoring stations is driven by the movement of the crowd jumping and dancing in time to the music, rather than the volume of the concert, with bigger, more energetic crowds generating larger signal.' (Image: Jordan Pettitt / PA) The band played three sold-out shows at Murrayfield, with an estimated 70,000 people packed in to hear them each night. The peak power recorded at the Oasis gig in June 2009 was 215.06KW, beating the Red Hot Chili Peppers in June 2004, Kings of Leon in June 2011 and Taylor Swift in June last year. The BGS keeps an archive of continuous ground motion recordings from seismic sensors around the country, dating back several decades. The organisation is the national body responsible for recording earthquakes, operating a network of monitoring stations around the country.
