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Irish Post
18 hours ago
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- Irish Post
Lidl Ireland unveils Oasis-inspired jacket ahead of band's Croke Park reunion shows
RETAILER Lidl Ireland has unveiled a jacket inspired by Oasis ahead of the band's forthcoming reunion shows at Croke Park next month. The 'Lidl by Lidl' jacket — a play on the band's 2002 hit Little By Little — goes on sale at 10am on Wednesday, with all proceeds going to charity. The garment was inspired by singer Liam Gallagher's collaboration with fashion brand Berghaus last year, which saw him sporting a £400 jacket in the same colours as the Lidl logo. The discount retailer says its own €35 (£30) jacket is ideal for gigs as it features two built-in drink cooling pockets and a zipper that doubles as a bottle opener. "This isn't just a jacket… it's a backstage pass to the ultimate party," quipped the retailer. 'Ultimate throwback jacket' Oasis — featuring second-generation Irish brothers Noel and Liam — got their reunion tour underway this weekend with shows in Cardiff on Friday and Saturday. Next Friday sees them begin a run of five shows in their home city of Manchester, followed by five shows at Wembley and three in Edinburgh. They then head to Dublin for two shows at Croke Park on August 16 and 17. Eimear O'Sullivan, Corporate Affairs Director at Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland, hailed the jacket as another of Lidl's 'middle aisle gems'. "The Croke Park gigs are the most hotly-anticipated gigs of the summer and now Oasis fans can relive '90s nostalgia and commemorate a piece of Irish rock and roll history with the limited-edition Lidl by Lidl jacket," she said. Liam and Noel Gallagher take to the stage at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday for the opening concert of Oasis' highly-anticipated reunion tour (Image: AFP STRINGER / AFP via Getty Images) "Not only does it look the part, but it comes with fun features to enhance your live music experience including insulated pockets to keep drinks cool and a handy bottle opener attached to the zip. "Since the announcement of the Irish gigs, we've been overwhelmed by the response from the Irish public to see a 'Lidl by Lidl' product and, as Ireland's leading discount retailer, we're renowned for our middle aisle gems and quirky merch which has become synonymous with summer festival season. "We're thrilled to launch the ultimate throwback jacket that's sure to be a hit with both Oasis and Lidl fans. "We can't wait to see fans fill Croke Park kitted out in this summer's must-have merch." Tambourine Lidl says that the jacket — which sports a Lidl by Lidl badge on the sleeve — also comes with a tambourine 'for spontaneous jam sessions'. Meanwhile, Lidl GB is offering fans who miss out on the limited edition garment a branded bucket hat and pair of Lidl aviators, which will be available on the website for free. The jackets go on sale this Wednesday, with Lidl Ireland donating 100 per cent of sales to its charity partner, Family Carers Ireland, while Lidl GB will donate all proceeds to the NSPCC. Fans in Ireland can get their hands on the jacket at while those in Britain can buy it at See More: Croke Park, Dublin, Lidl, Oasis
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Reunited Oasis were the best I've seen since 1997 – it's a big call, but I'm making it and here's why
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Kentish Town 1994. Earl's Court 1995. Maine Road and Knebworth 1996. Now add Cardiff Principality Stadium 2025 to that glimmering list. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 The Oasis reunion gig in Cardiff will go down in legend Credit: Getty 6 Fans from around the world gathered for the momentous occasion Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Dominic with Liam during Oasis' 90s heyday Credit: Supplied Friday night's unveiling of the unforeseen Live '25 tour is right up there in the pantheon of classic Oasis shows I've been privileged to witness over the past 31 years. They were deafening, bombastic, supreme, commanding and unleashed, with that trademark brooding arrogance, delivering the tunes we wanted but feared we would never hear again, dispatched with no nonsense or histrionics. This was the best I've seen Oasis since 1997. I know it's a big call but I'm making it. Let's analyse why. There is no new material to promote so this was a brazen playlist of the Oasis anthems - the most recently penned track they performed was Noel's Little By Little from 2002. It was if 21st century Oasis had been erased from memory and we were treated to a raucous 90s set, largely served from the peerless 1994 album Definitely Maybe and 1995's (What's The Story) Morning Glory? The Gallaghers granted us our deepest wishes and, with those ticket prices, so they should. The latter Oasis albums had some gems but their live shows declined as the years rolled by because they were laden with new tracks that didn't measure up to their meteoric early canon. Not on a balmy summer's evening in Cardiff, where anticipation and exhilaration hung in the warm air. One of the biggest worries ahead of these shows was Liam's voice. Oasis kick off historic reunion tour as Noel & Liam reunite for first show in Cardiff Fear not. As he sang as if his life depended on it, his vocals sounded more honed than they have for many years and eclipsed recent solo shows. Let's hope it holds. The outfits are the same and the swagger still there but his engagement with the audience more courteous and respectful, a contrast to the barrage of drunken abuse and gobbledegook audiences would often face. We were treated with a classy, gleaming, professional and more mature set by brothers on their best behaviour. I met fans from Japan, South Korea, Italy, Peru and Canada who had flown in to join us on this holy pilgrimage to hear Noel's stirring council estate hymns, which defined our wild youth, and served as reminder of simpler and more colourful times when we were blissfully unaware of pandemics, iPhones and TikTok. Outside, it felt like the build up to a World Cup knockout game, Cardiff's pubs packed from lunchtime and communal singing echoing around the buzzing streets. There's something about Cardiff when a massive event like this is staged, the gargantuan stadium rising from the riverside and overshadowing a city centre stuffed with thronging bars and restaurants. A logical choice for such an anticipated reunion, 16 years in the making. 6 Oasis' set list for their return gig in Cardiff ended with Champagne Supernova Lager-swilling once-lads, clad in Stone Island, CP Company, football shirts and Adidas, dominated proceedings but there were also starry-eyed groups of young men and women present, being seduced by a Gallagher onslaught for the first time. We mingled with football managers Sean Dyche and Steve Cooper, Noel's ex-Meg Mathews and daughter Anais, Johnny Vaughan, Danny Dyer, Kasabian and Alan McGee. It was like the glorious 90s were back. Inside, Cast, who I first saw supporting Oasis in 1994, and The Verve's Richard Ashcroft set the tone with engaging performances, again shunning new material and the latter delivering all the classics from his band's creative highpoint Urban Hymns, closing with a peerless Bittersweet Symphony which felt like a headline act's encore. There was no messing about from any of the acts that night. Instrumental F*****' In The Bushes, from Standing On The Shoulder Off Giants, then exploded from the speakers, a video montage of newspaper and online headlines flashing on the gigantic screens, the first of many goosebump moments triggered by Noel's masterful songwriting. Witnessing the feuding brothers then stepping onto the sweeping stage, Liam's left arm on his older sibling's shoulder and his other aloft clutching maracas, is something that will live long in the memory, the Cardiff roar heralding the burying of the hatchet, the biblical brothers back together in front of their families and a worshipping congregation. What a moment - and one I felt I had to witness after documenting the highs and lows of Oasis for The Sun, thirty years of mad encounters, unforgettable interviews, reviews, run-ins and joy, seeing them perform in Tokyo, California, Manchester, Oslo, Milan, Majorca and even Exeter. This was up there with the best. We debated whether they would open with Hello, it seeming apt with a singalong chorus of It's Good To Be Back, but concerned about its controversial association with Gary Glitter, who has a songwriting credit on it. But it was impossible to resist, followed by that stirring anthem of brotherly love, Acquiesce, a song Noel tossed away as a b side, when his songwriting seemed unstoppable. 6 Liam's left arm on his older sibling's shoulder and his other aloft clutching maracas, is something that will live long in the memory, These spiritual paeans capture a moment in time and unleashed something within 74,500 souls, transfixed and on our stomping feet throughout a polished two hour set under the roof in this cavernous arena. Yet it somehow felt intimate - there was hugging of strangers, arms held aloft with lifelong friends and the spilling of expensive drinks as we joined the thundering choruses of Slide Away, Don't Look Back In Anger and Champagne Supernova. It felt like this was a climax to sixteen years of soul-searching by the brothers, a coming to the senses about their relationship, their inimitable band and what the British public want, even giving a respectful on-screen nod to their former drummer Tony McCarroll and the Water Rats venue where they debuted in London, on Rock 'n' Roll Star. A realisation that life's too precious and short for tantrums and feuding, this encapsulated touchingly on Live Forever, accompanied by a tribute to Liverpool ace Diogo Jota, killed in a car crash aged 28. Noel's fabled guitar solo pierced the mesmerised stadium and we were all 24 again. At times, the crowd - particularly on the pitch - seemed a little passive and static particularly during Supersonic which was surprising, something I don't anticipate being repeated in Manchester or at Wembley. I'd rather have heard Shakermaker, Stop Crying Your Heart Out or Columbia, a fans' favourite and setlist no-brainer over the years, than Fade Away but I'm maybe, no definitely, nitpicking here. Andy Bell, Gem Archer and Joey Waronker were workmanlike and took care of business but our tired eyes were only on two people. 6 Liam blasting out Oasis hits for the crowd There was less prowling from Liam, with bouncer Bonehead a barrier separating the siblings, between whom there was little interaction during the set itself. Noel dispatched Talk Tonight and Half The World Away with aplomb but the climax of Don't Look Back In Anger, Wonderwall and Champagne Superova is one of the great closing trilogies in the history of modern music. We were left spellbound after witnessing the biggest British rock reunion of all time, never likely to be eclipsed. I'm confident that the Gallaghers' professionalism, newly-found maturity and several hundred million other reasons, will see them sail through this tour, which will surely stretch into 2026. That would mark the 30th anniversary of their pinnacle, celebrating an era where music, fashion and art was better, life was less complicated and the world was a more contented place. That's the story.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Reunited Oasis were the best I've seen since 1997 – it's a big call, but I'm making it and here's why
Kentish Town 1994. Earl's Court 1995. Maine Road and Knebworth 1996. Now add 6 The Oasis reunion gig in Cardiff will go down in legend Credit: Getty 6 Fans from around the world gathered for the momentous occasion Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Dominic with Liam during Oasis' 90s heyday Credit: Supplied Friday night's unveiling of the unforeseen Live '25 tour is right up there in the pantheon of classic Oasis shows I've been privileged to witness over the past 31 years. They were deafening, bombastic, supreme, commanding and unleashed, with that trademark brooding arrogance, delivering the tunes we wanted but feared we would never hear again, dispatched with no nonsense or histrionics. This was the best I've seen Oasis since 1997. I know it's a big call but I'm making it. READ MORE ON OASIS Let's analyse why. There is no new material to promote so this was a brazen playlist of the Oasis anthems - the most recently penned track they performed was Noel's Little By Little from 2002. It was if 21st century Oasis had been erased from memory and we were treated to a raucous 90s set, largely served from the peerless 1994 album Definitely Maybe and 1995's (What's The Story) Morning Glory? The Gallaghers granted us our deepest wishes and, with those ticket prices, so they should. The latter Oasis albums had some gems but their live shows declined as the years rolled by because they were laden with new tracks that didn't measure up to their meteoric early canon. Most read in Music Not on a balmy summer's evening in Cardiff, where anticipation and exhilaration hung in the warm air. One of the biggest worries ahead of these shows was Oasis kick off historic reunion tour as Noel & Liam reunite for first show in Cardiff Fear not. As he sang as if his life depended on it, his vocals sounded more honed than they have for many years and eclipsed recent solo shows. Let's hope it holds. The outfits are the same and the swagger still there but his engagement with the audience more courteous and respectful, a contrast to the barrage of drunken abuse and gobbledegook audiences would often face. We were treated with a classy, gleaming, professional and more mature set by brothers on their best behaviour. I met fans from Japan, South Korea, Italy, Peru and Canada who had flown in to join us on this holy pilgrimage to hear Noel's stirring council estate hymns, which defined our wild youth, and served as reminder of simpler and more colourful times when we were blissfully unaware of pandemics, iPhones and TikTok. Outside, it felt like the build up to a World Cup knockout game, Cardiff's pubs packed from lunchtime and communal singing echoing around the buzzing streets. There's something about Cardiff when a massive event like this is staged, the gargantuan stadium rising from the riverside and overshadowing a city centre stuffed with thronging bars and restaurants. A logical choice for such an anticipated reunion, 16 years in the making. 6 Oasis' set list for their return gig in Cardiff ended with Champagne Supernova Lager-swilling once-lads, clad in Stone Island, CP Company, football shirts and Adidas, dominated proceedings but there were also starry-eyed groups of young men and women present, being seduced by a Gallagher onslaught for the first time. We mingled with football managers Sean Dyche and It was like the glorious 90s were back. Inside, Cast, who I first saw supporting Oasis in 1994, and The Verve's Richard Ashcroft set the tone with engaging performances, again shunning new material and the latter delivering all the classics from his band's creative highpoint Urban Hymns, closing with a peerless Bittersweet Symphony which felt like a headline act's encore. There was no messing about from any of the acts that night. Instrumental F*****' In The Bushes, from Standing On The Shoulder Off Giants, then exploded from the speakers, a video montage of newspaper and online headlines flashing on the gigantic screens, the first of many goosebump moments triggered by Noel's masterful songwriting. Witnessing the feuding brothers then stepping onto the sweeping stage, Liam's left arm on his older sibling's shoulder and his other aloft clutching maracas, is something that will live long in the memory, the Cardiff roar heralding the burying of the hatchet, the biblical brothers back together in front of their families and a worshipping congregation. What a moment - and one I felt I had to witness after documenting the highs and lows of Oasis for The Sun, thirty years of mad encounters, unforgettable interviews, reviews, run-ins and joy, seeing them perform in Tokyo, California, Manchester, Oslo, Milan, Majorca and even Exeter. This was up there with the best. We debated whether they would open with Hello, it seeming apt with a singalong chorus of It's Good To Be Back, but concerned about its controversial association with But it was impossible to resist, followed by that stirring anthem of brotherly love, Acquiesce, a song Noel tossed away as a b side, when his songwriting seemed unstoppable. 6 Liam's left arm on his older sibling's shoulder and his other aloft clutching maracas, is something that will live long in the memory, These spiritual paeans capture a moment in time and unleashed something within 74,500 souls, transfixed and on our stomping feet throughout a polished two hour set under the roof in this cavernous arena. Yet it somehow felt intimate - there was hugging of strangers, arms held aloft with lifelong friends and the spilling of expensive drinks as we joined the thundering choruses of Slide Away, Don't Look Back In Anger and Champagne Supernova. It felt like this was a climax to sixteen years of soul-searching by the brothers, a coming to the senses about their relationship, their inimitable band and what the British public want, even giving a respectful on-screen nod to their former drummer Tony McCarroll and the Water Rats venue where they debuted in London, on Rock 'n' Roll Star. A realisation that life's too precious and short for tantrums and feuding, this encapsulated touchingly on Live Forever, accompanied by a tribute to Noel's fabled guitar solo pierced the mesmerised stadium and we were all 24 again. At times, the crowd - particularly on the pitch - seemed a little passive and static particularly during Supersonic which was surprising, something I don't anticipate being repeated in Manchester or at Wembley. I'd rather have heard Shakermaker, Stop Crying Your Heart Out or Columbia, a fans' favourite and setlist no-brainer over the years, than Fade Away but I'm maybe, no definitely, nitpicking here. Andy Bell, Gem Archer and Joey Waronker were workmanlike and took care of business but our tired eyes were only on two people. 6 Liam blasting out Oasis hits for the crowd There was less prowling from Liam, with bouncer Bonehead a barrier separating the siblings, between whom there was little interaction during the set itself. Noel dispatched Talk Tonight and Half The World Away with aplomb but the climax of Don't Look Back In Anger, Wonderwall and Champagne Superova is one of the great closing trilogies in the history of modern music. We were left spellbound after witnessing the biggest British rock reunion of all time, never likely to be eclipsed. I'm confident that the Gallaghers' professionalism, newly-found maturity and several hundred million other reasons, will see them sail through this tour, which will surely stretch into 2026. That would mark the 30th anniversary of their pinnacle, celebrating an era where music, fashion and art was better, life was less complicated and the world was a more contented place. That's the story.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Oasis fans 'heartbroken' as legendary song missing from reunion tour setlist
Oasis played 23 of their biggest hits at their first reunion show in Cardiff on Friday (July 4) but some fans were left disappointed after one iconic song was left off the setlist Oasis made a triumphant return after 16 years apart, kicking off their Live '25 tour at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday (July 4), but fans were united in their dismay over one particular anthem that didn't make the setlist. Liam and Noel Gallagher delivered a nostalgic set of 23 Oasis classics to an eager crowd, marking their first joint performance since their explosive split in 2009, with huge hits like Cigarettes and Alcohol, Supersonic, Live Forever, and Wonderwall all featuring on the setlist. But with such an extensive catalogue of hits, it was inevitable some fan favourites wouldn't feature, leaving many "devastated" at the omission of their most-loved tunes. Maxi Gonzalez, an avid Oasis follower, shared the night's setlist on X, quickly becoming swamped with responses from fellow enthusiasts discussing the song selection. Disappointment was rife among the comments, with fans lamenting the absence of tracks such as Columbia, The Importance of Being Idle, and Don't Go Away from the evening's repertoire. However, the exclusion of Lyla, their hit single from 2005, seemed to resonate most with the audience, with numerous commenters arguing it should have been included in the 23-song lineup. One supporter remarked: "Lyla would have been the biggest sing-along in history." Another suggested: "Take out Bring It On Down for Lyla and it's perfect." The group also opted to leave out the 2002 hit Stop Crying Your Heart Out, which has since become one of Oasis' most celebrated tracks globally. Other fan favourites, including Songbird and She's Electric, were notably absent from the performance. In fact, Oasis performed just one track from their 2002 record, Heathen Chemistry, Little By Little. All remaining numbers were drawn from their initial three albums, Definitely Maybe, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, and Be Here Now, or were B-sides released during the same period spanning 1994 to 1997. Numerous supporters acknowledged that the group simply possesses "too many good songs" to satisfy every listener. Others suggested that they might switch up certain tracks for upcoming tour performances, meaning the setlist could vary. Oasis' full setlist 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 Whatever Live Forever Rock 'n' Roll Star Encore The Masterplan Don't Look Back In Anger Wonderwall Champagne Supernova
STV News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- STV News
Lidl by Lidl: Supermarket launches Oasis jacket ahead of tour
Lidl has announced the launch of its exclusive 'Lidl by Lidl' Oasis-style jacket ahead of the band's long-awaited comeback tour. The limited edition coat – named in homage to the 2002 single Little By Little – was unveiled on a 30ft wall outside Manchester City's Etihad Stadium on Wednesday morning. The design is a tongue-in-cheek reference to Liam Gallagher's ICONS campaign last year, which saw the iconic frontman wear a Berghaus jacket, which fans joked were similar to Lidl's brand colours. Featuring drink-cooling pockets, a bottle opener for a zipper, a 'Lidl By Lidl' badge, and even a tambourine 'for spontaneous jam sessions' – the coat will be available to buy for £30 from next Wednesday, July 9. Those who miss out, will be able to get a branded bucket hat or a pair of Lidl aviators, available on their website for free. Joanna Gomer, marketing director at Lidl GB says of the campaign: 'In celebration of one of the biggest reunion tours for music & culture, we wanted to give consumers 'everything they ever dreamed of' and create something iconic.' 'With Oasis's 'Definitely Maybe' album and Lidl GB both marking 30 years, this jacket taps into the love the nation has not only for Lidl fashion, but also our brand and the band. getlux via Supplied Lidl's Oasis-themed jacket goes on sale next Wednesday. 'Whether heading to a gig, or for those that want to look 'supersonic' at the supermarket, we have created something fun, functional, and full of character, just like the music that inspired it. The 'Lidl by Lidl' jacket is more than just merch – it's a tribute to our fans, the moments, and the memories that have defined the last three decades.' Gallagher brothers, Noel and Liam, announced they were reuniting for a world tour last August, and it officially kicks off in Cardiff this Friday. Pop-up shops selling official Oasis merchandise are opening across the UK and Ireland to mark the occasion, with the first one already opened in their hometown of Manchester. An official Oasis pop-up shop is set to open in Edinburgh ahead of the bands' Murrayfield concerts, launching on Monday, August 4, before the band play three sold-out nights in the capital. 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
