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Straits Times
3 hours ago
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- Straits Times
Liam Gallagher slams Edinburgh council for calling Oasis fans ‘rowdy' and ‘taking up more room'
Oasis singer Liam Gallagher criticised the Edinburgh council for its comments on Oasis fans. PHOTO: LIAMGALLAGHER/INSTAGRAM Liam Gallagher slams Edinburgh council for calling Oasis fans 'rowdy' and 'taking up more room' LONDON – British rock star Liam Gallagher lashed out on June 15 at Scottish officials, who were quoted by a newspaper as branding Oasis fans overweight and rowdy. The singer spoke out after The Scottish Sun published what it said were internal briefing notes by the Edinburgh council ahead of the band's sold-out concerts in the city. The newspaper said council bosses, pondering safety issues related to the concerts scheduled for Aug 8 , 9 and 12, warned that 'middle-aged men take up more room' and to 'consider this when working out occupancy'. The council also reportedly expressed 'concern about crowds of Oasis (fans) on weekends as they are already rowdy and the tone of the band'. Gallagher, 52, told the council in a message on social media platform X: 'Quite frankly, your attitude f***ing stinks. I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot.' The council reportedly voiced concern that the concerts would coincide with the Edinburgh Fringe, the biggest stage festival in the world. The briefing document said local officials were 'concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its performers' because of the Oasis gigs, adding that 'many performers are considering not attending for that weekend'. The Oasis concerts mark the recent reunion of brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher after a bitter 2009 split. The band's British concerts are expected to bring in more than £1 billion (S$1.74 billion) to Britain as fans splash out on tickets, transport and accommodation, according to Barclays bank. Around 210,000 people are expected to attend the three Edinburgh concerts. 'We're very proud to host the biggest and best events in Edinburgh throughout the year,' The Scottish Sun quoted Edinburgh council culture and communities offical Margaret Graham as saying. The events 'bring in hundreds of millions of pounds to the local economy and provide unparalleled entertainment for our residents and visitors'. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Journal
15 hours ago
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- The Journal
Liam Gallagher slams Scottish council for its description of Oasis fans
LIAM GALLAGHER HAS slammed a Scottish council after officials were accused of suggesting Oasis fans are 'drunk, middle-aged and fat'. The remarks were revealed in safety briefings drawn up ahead of the band's three sellout shows at Murrayfield in August. In the documents, concerns were raised that the sold-out Oasis Live '25 Tour would clash with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. One note from the documents, which were released following a freedom of information request by the Scottish Sun, shows council officials warning that 'middle aged men take up more room, consider this when working out occupancy'. Another details 'concern about crowds of Oasis on weekends as they are already rowdy and the tone of the band'. It adds: 'Concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its performers. Many performers are considering not attending for that weekend.' Advertisement One document, which notes 'DF Concerts' in the heading, suggests there will be 'medium to high intoxication' at the concert, and to expect a 'substantial amount of older fans', but adds there have been 'minimal arrests' at recent Gallagher events. Responding on social media, Gallagher said: 'To the Edinburgh council I've heard what you said about Oasis fans and quite frankly your attitude f****** stinks I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot.' In a second post, he added: 'I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council bet there's some real stunning individuals.' To the Edinburgh council I've heard what you said about OASIS fans and quite frankly your attitude fucking stinks I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) June 15, 2025 The meetings appear to involve a variety of groups including promoters DF Concerts, Police Scotland, ScotRail, the Scottish Ambulance Service and security firm G4S. David Walker, of the Oasis Collectors Group, criticised the comments made in the safety briefings. He told the Scottish Sun: 'To call fans drunk, middle-aged, and fat is a nasty, sneering stereotype, it's a jaundiced view.' Around 210,000 people are expected to attend the three Edinburgh shows amid the group's highly anticipated reunion tour. Related Reads Quiz: How much do you know about Oasis? Culture and communities convener, councillor Margaret Graham, said: 'We're very proud to host the biggest and best events in Edinburgh throughout the year, which bring in hundreds of millions of pounds to the local economy and provide unparalleled entertainment for our residents and visitors. 'As with any major event which takes place in the city, we prepare extensively alongside our partners to ensure the safety and best possible experience of everyone involved – and Oasis are no different. 'No two events are the same in terms of requirements or planning and our multi-agency approach reflects this appropriately. 'We're also working closely with residents in the local area to make sure these concerts pass off as smoothly as possible. 'Over the past few years, we've hosted many similar events and managed to strike the right balance between communicating well with residents and fulfilling the needs of major events and I have no doubt we can do so once again. 'We always look to learn lessons from previous years to update and improve on our plans. 'We're all looking forward to seeing Oasis take to the stage this August and I'm sure that they'll 'live forever' as some of the most memorable concerts ever performed at Murrayfield.'
