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Wales Online
2 days ago
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Liam Gallagher changed the lyrics to a huge Oasis song during their Cardiff show
Liam Gallagher changed the lyrics to a huge Oasis song during their Cardiff show It was the penultimate track on their 23-song set list in Cardiff Liam Gallagher of Oasis performs during the opening night of their Live 25' Tour at Principality Stadium (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage ) Liam Gallagher changed the lyrics to an Oasis classic in Cardiff on Friday night as the band kicked off their long-awaited reunion tour at the Principality Stadium. One of the band's most famous songs, Wonderwall, was the penultimate track on their 23-song set list, performed as part of the encore. And as he belted out the immortal line: "There are many things that I would like to say to you", he added: "But I don't speak Welsh." The humorous ad-lib was just one of his interactions with the crowd on the evening which drew a smile. Earlier in the evening, in a nod to the huge prices fans had to fork out to be at the show, he'd asked the fans in the crowd: "You alright, you all having a good time? Was it worth the £40,000 you paid for the ticket?" During the final song of the evening, Champagne Supernova, Liam thanked Oasis fans for "putting up with them". He said: "Right then beautiful people this is it. Nice one for putting up with us over the years. "We are hard work, I get it. Champagne Supernova, nice one for coming out." Fans filtering out of the stadium last night gave glowing reviews to our reporters, describing it as "the best gig ever", "ten out of ten" and "worth every penny." Others described it as "absolutely amazing" and "an emotional, out of body experience". Critics also lauded the performance of the band, with five star reviews given across the board. Tickets for the Oasis reunion sold out across all venues due to huge demand when they went online earlier in the year. However, there are still several options available for fans trying to snag a last-minute spot. Limited last-minute tickets can be bought from the official Ticketmaster resale site, where fans who can no longer go sell their seats, although these tend to go into and out of stock quickly. Elsewhere, resale sites like Viagogo, Vivid Seats, StubHub and Twickets are selling tickets for various dates with prices from £121, although fans should always bear in mind that many official sites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, discourage the purchase of resale tickets. Article continues below Viagogo and resale tickets 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.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Holly Willoughby and Louis Tomlinson among the celebrities spotted in Cardiff for the Oasis tour
Holly Willoughby and Louis Tomlinson among the celebrities spotted in Cardiff for the Oasis tour More than 70,000 fans packed into the Principality Stadium in Cardiff to watch Oasis perform their opening night of their tour after splitting up 16 years ago Oasis performed during the opening night of their Live 25' Tour at Principality Stadium It was the hottest ticket in town. Thousands of lucky fans packed into the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday, July 4 to witness Oasis' first gig together for 16 years. Liam and Noel Gallagher arrived on stage hand-in-hand before treating fans to two hours of hit songs. And with more than 70,000 people securing tickets for the first night of the Oasis Live 2025 tour, and more than 100,000 people having descended on Cardiff on Friday, it's no surprise that a few familiar faces were spotted amongst the crowd. A number of British celebs were posting on their social media pages about their excitement about being in Cardiff and seeing the brothers reunite for the first time in 16 years. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here Here is the list of all the celebrities that attended the Oasis Live 2025 opening show in Cardiff last night: Cara Delevingne and Anya Taylor-Joy Model and actress Cara Delevingne joined fellow actress Anya Taylor-Joy as they sang along to Wonderwall. Cara took to her Instagram story expressing her thanks to Noel Gallagher and Oasis saying "life made". Read more on their visit to Cardiff here. Gary Kemp and Lauren Kemp Singer Gary Kemp and his wife Lauren Kemp attended the gig together on Friday night. Gary captioned a video of him at the concert: "Snarling, joyful and like a football match where everyone is winning." Gary and Lauren sang along to the hits (Image: Instagram ) Holly Willoughby Joining the star-studded audience was former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby. Writing "Epic" Holy shared a video of the brothers on stage in Cardiff. Louis Tomlinson Another big Oasis fan that joined the fans in the crowd on Friday was singer Louis Tomlinson. The former One Direction band member shared a video of Oasis singing Little by Little on stage. Read more on the story here. Danny Dyer Actor Danny Dyer was pictured walking to the gig surrounded by fellow Oasis fans who had flocked to the capital on Friday. The 47-year-old was seen sporting a cool pair of shades as he walked along Westgate Street in the city centre. See the picture here. Vernon Kay Vernon Kay woke up in Wales this morning after spending the night dancing and singing along with his daughter, Amber at the gig in Cardiff. The presenter and radio host said "tears were shed" as he posted multiple videos of the night on his social media. Read the full story here. Vernon Kay woke up in Wales on Saturday, July 5 (Image: Instagram ) Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen Actress Vicky McClure and her husband Jonny Owen attended the concert last night and can even be spotted singing in a video posted by Gary Kemp. The Line of Duty star wrote on her Instagram: "Never known an atmosphere like it! ELECTRIC!" An abundance of celebs are seen within the video posted on her page including former Swansea City and Nottingham Forest manager, Steve Cooper as well as former Everton manager Sean Dyche. Content cannot be displayed without consent Meg Mathews A surprising face was seen within the crowd of fans as Noel's ex-wife Meg Mathews was there supporting her former beau. She captioned a video of the concert saying: "5 stars loved every minute thank you Oasis … you were brilliant @porthtowanbeachshop best gig buddy …. Great to see all the old faces … it was worth the count Down." Content cannot be displayed without consent Callum Scott Howells Welsh actor, Callum Scott Howells attended the gig with his partner, Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais Gallagher and their friends. Doctor Who star Matt Smith was also seen dancing along with the pair as they watched Oasis perform. Read more on the story here. Plenty of other celebrities were also spotted in the crowd or shared their delight of being able to see the first show performed by Oasis in 16 years. These included Rob Brydon, Serge Pizzorno, Andy Goldstein and Jonathan Davies (Jiffy). Looking to get last minute tickets? Tickets for the Oasis reunion sold out across all venues due to huge demand when they went online earlier in the year. However, there are still several options available for fans trying to snag a last-minute spot. Article continues below Limited last-minute tickets can be bought from the official Ticketmaster resale site, where fans who can no longer go sell their seats, although these tend to go into and out of stock quickly. Elsewhere, resale sites like Viagogo, Vivid Seats, StubHub and Twickets are selling tickets for various dates with prices from £121, although fans should always bear in mind that many official sites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, discourage the purchase of resale tickets.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Vernon Kay addresses fans' concerns for Liam Gallagher after Oasis gig sparked tears
Vernon Kay addresses fans' concerns for Liam Gallagher after Oasis gig sparked tears BBC Radio 2's Vernon Kay shared his thoughts on Oasis' long-awaited comeback after a 16-year break, following a feud between brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher Vernon Kay praised Liam Gallagher's vocals after concerns from fans Vernon Kay has shared what he believes Oasis fans need to know if they're seeing the duo in concert this summer. The 51-year-old was amongst the 62,000 fans who welcomed Noel and Liam Gallagher back to the stage, at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday. Catching up with his BBC Radio 2 colleague Zoe Ball after the gig, Vernon reassured fans that all was good with Liam's voice, following recent concerns. Last month, the singer was inundated with messages after he told his followers he was taking throat lozenges, sour sweets, and cough mixture. Setting the record straight about Liam's vocals at the gig, Vernon said they were just as good as they were during the band's heyday. "To be honest with you, three or four songs in, and I'm going to say this, nobody is going to be disappointed," he shared. "Nobody is going to be upset because, 'Oh, Liam's not sounding great', Liam Gallagher last night sounded absolutely brilliant. Article continues below "Superb! He was excellent, it was like the Liam of 96, he was so good. He didn't shout, he sang the lyrics and his voice was magnificent." Concluding his rave review, Vernon added: "It was the Liam Gallagher that we know, we love, we admire, and we'd like a night out with. "I believe that Liam has been looking after his voice because he wants everyone to have a really good time, and with all the hoo-ha about the tickets, it was worth every single penny and yes I did pay for my ticket." Vernon also shared his experience of the concert on Instagram, where he enjoyed the evening with his family. In one of his updates, he admitted that "tears were shed" during the show. He further described the reunion as "one of the best gigs" he's ever attended, and reiterated his praise for Liam's vocal performance. CARDIFF, WALES - JULY 04: (EDITORS NOTE: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. IMAGES MAY ONLY BE USED IN RELATION TO THE EVENT. NO COMMERCIAL USE. NO USE IN PUBLICATIONS SOLELY DEDICATED TO THE ARTIST. NO USE AFTER JULY 03, 2026.) Oasis perform on stage during the opening night of their Live 25' Tour at Principality Stadium on July 04, 2025 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by) Additionally, he praised Noel for his exceptional guitar skills and noted that the brothers were "note perfect" throughout the performance. Meanwhile, Liam took a moment during the concert to show appreciation for the fans' enduring support, following their famous fallout. "Thank you, beautiful people. This is it. Nice one for putting up with us over the years. We are hard work, we get it," he shared. Briefly commenting on the controversy surrounding tickets prices for their gig, he also joked: "Are you having a good time? Is it worth the £40,000 you paid for a ticket?". Article continues below Oasis are expected to rake in a staggering £400 million from their comeback, which includes earnings from ticket sales, merchandise, endorsements, and other revenue streams. The Gallagher siblings will take the stage again in Cardiff tonight, before embarking on a five-night stint in Manchester the following week.
Perth Now
2 days ago
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- Perth Now
Oasis sends fans ‘Supersonic' as long-awaited tour begins
Oasis ended a 16-year hiatus on Friday with a punchy, powerful trip through one of Britpop's greatest songbooks, kicking off a reunion tour in Cardiff, Wales to a crowd ecstatic for the band's 1990s hits. And was there brotherly love between the famously feuding Gallagher siblings? Definitely maybe. Liam's swagger is undimmed Fans traveled to the Welsh capital from around the world for a show that many thought would never happen. Guitarist-songwriter Noel Gallagher and his singer brother Liam, the heart of Oasis, had not performed together since their acrimonious split in 2009. One fan banner summed it up: 'The great wait is over.' After a montage of headlines about the sparring siblings was capped with the words 'the guns have fallen silent,' Oasis appeared on stage to a deafening roar, opening with the apt 'Hello' and its refrain of 'it's good to be back.' Fans watch Oasis perform on stage during the opening night of their Live 25' Tour at Principality Stadium on July 04, 2025 in Cardiff, Wales. Credit: Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images The brothers had a brief hand-in-hand moment but largely kept their distance onstage. Noel, 58, focused on his guitar while a parka-clad Liam, 52, snarled into the microphone with a swagger that has not dimmed in the 31 years since the band released its first album, 'Definitely Maybe.' A crowd of more than 60,000 in the Principality Stadium was treated to a well-paced two-hour set that drew heavily on the first album and its 1995 followup, '(What's the Story) Morning Glory,' alongside a smattering of later tracks and fan-favorite B-sides. Song like 'Supersonic,' 'Roll With It' and 'Rock 'n' Roll Star' sounded as thunderous as ever and sparked mass sing-alongs. 'Put your arms over each other like you love each other,' a tambourine-clutching Liam exhorted the crowd before launching into 'Cigarettes and Alcohol.' There was poignancy on 'Live Forever' when an image of Liverpool Football Club player Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car crash on Thursday, was projected above the band. Noel took his turn on lead vocals for several songs, including the touching 'Half the World Away,' and the show ended with encores featuring some of Oasis' most enduring tracks: 'Don't Look Back in Anger,' 'Wonderwall' and 'Champagne Supernova.' The brothers shared a half-hug as they ended the final song. Oasis perform on stage during the opening night of their Live 25' Tour at Principality Stadium on July 04, 2025 in Cardiff, Wales. Credit: Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images Multicolored, sometimes faintly psychedelic projections formed the main technological accoutrement to a show where the focus was squarely on the songs. There was little banter, though Liam paused between songs to check the audience was having a good time. 'Was it worth the 40,000 pounds you paid for the ticket?' he quipped at one point, referring to the scramble for seats that saw some fans pay hundreds to see a show. From the roar of response, it was. 'Very, very special' The show in Cardiff kicked off a 19-date Live '25 tour in the U.K. and Ireland. Then come stops in North America, South America, Asia and Australia, ending in Sao Paulo on Nov. 23. Fans wait for Oasis to perform on stage during the opening night of their Live 25' Tour at Principality Stadium on July 04, 2025 in Cardiff, Wales. Credit: Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images Before the show, the streets around the stadium filled with fans who gathered in groups to sing along to the band's hits and snapped up Oasis-branded bucket hats at 35 pounds ($48) each. 'It's very, very special — emotional,' said 44-year old Rob Maule from Edinburgh, Scotland. 'I'm here with three of my friends, childhood friends, and we used to see Oasis across the country. 'For us, it's a generational thing. It's a chapter of our lives,' he said. 'And then the second generation, as people are taking their kids. It's really special.' Vicki Moynehan came from Dorchester, in southwest England. She said her life has changed since she bought her ticket almost a year ago. 'Seven months pregnant — ain't gonna stop me,' she said. Noel Gallagher of Oasis performs on stage during the opening night of their Live 25' Tour at Principality Stadium on July 04, 2025 in Cardiff, Wales. Credit: Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images Founded in the working-class streets of Manchester, England, in 1991, Oasis was one of the dominant British acts of the 1990s, releasing eight U.K. No. 1 albums. The band's sound was fueled by sing-along rock choruses and the combustible chemistry between guitarist-songwriter Noel Gallagher — a Beatles and glam rock-loving musician with a knack for memorable tunes — and younger brother Liam. Then and since, the brothers have often traded barbs — onstage, in the studio and in interviews. Liam once called Noel 'tofu boy,' while Noel branded his brother 'the angriest man you'll ever meet. He's like a man with a fork in a world of soup.' After a backstage bustup at a concert in France in 2009, they long resisted pressure to reunite, even with the promise of a multimillion-dollar payday. Now they have agreed on a tour that sees hem joined by former Oasis members Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs and Gem Archer on guitar, bassist Andy Bell and drummer Joey Waronker. 'An absolute unbelievable blast' The announcement of the U.K. tour in August sparked a ticket-buying frenzy, complete with error messages, hourslong online queues, dashed hopes and anger at prices that surged at the last minute. The ticketing troubles sparked questions in U.K. Parliament, where Arts Minister Chris Bryant criticized 'practices that see fans of live events blindsided by price hikes.' Britain's competition regulator has since threatened Ticketmaster — which sold around 900,000 Oasis tickets — with legal action. Fans at the opening night of their Live 25' Tour at Principality Stadium on July 04, 2025 in Cardiff, Wales. Credit: Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images No plans have been announced for Oasis to record any new music, and the tour is being presented as a one-off. Music writer John Aizlewood said that it's an opportunity for Oasis to 'tend the legacy' of the band, and remind people of the power of the Oasis brand. 'There should be a sense of huge joy and life affirmation about these shows. And I think if they can just play it right, then that can be a massive burnishing of their legacy,' he said. '(There is) this enduring love for Oasis — and love means money.' Fans were determined to enjoy the moment. 'I'm the oldest sibling of four brothers, so I know they'll fall out,' said Stephen Truscott, from Middlesbrough in northeast England. '(But) the first night, they're going to have an absolute unbelievable blast. It's going to be the best.'
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Liam and Noel Gallagher's telling moments on stage at Oasis reunion proves one thing
Liam and Noel Gallagher's telling moments on stage at Oasis reunion proves one thing The Gallagher brothers were reunited once more after 16 years in Cardiff A general view as Oasis perform onstage during the opening night of their Live 25' Tour at the Principality Stadium (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage ) While much of the Oasis reunion crowd were arm in arm Liam and Noel Gallagher were typically aloof on stage at the Principality Stadium. However, there were two moments that showed the brothers were back on good terms. At the start of the opening night of the Live '25 tour at the Principality Stadium Liam and Noel walked on stage while the younger Gallagher sibling had his arm around his brother. Oasis competition: Win tickets to see Oasis at Wembley After a 23-strong song list, that included all their greats, fans witnessed a hug, albeit very brief, but a hug nonetheless. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here. See the full set list here. The city of Cardiff had been on a wave of excitment and bucket hats all week and the soundchecks coming out of the stadium were sounding class, proper bristles up on the back of your neck type stuff. Liam and Noel arriving on stage (Image: BIG BROTHER RECORDINGS ) The real thing was intense and immense. A wall of sound burst around the closed Principality Stadium as they launched right into Hello, Acquiesce and What's the Story (Morning Glory). They followed up with Some Might Say, Bring it on Down, Cigarettes and Alcohol, Fade Away, Supersonic and Roll With It. Get the full review from the stadium, click here. Liam and Noel hug (Image: Kathryn Williams ) Still looking for tickets for Oasis Tickets for the Oasis reunion sold out across all venues due to huge demand when they went online earlier in the year. However, there are still several options available for fans trying to snag a last-minute spot. Viagogo and resale tickets 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. Article continues below Limited last-minute tickets can be bought from the official Ticketmaster resale site, where fans who can no longer go sell their seats, although these tend to go into and out of stock quickly. Elsewhere, resale sites like Viagogo, Vivid Seats, StubHub and Twickets are selling tickets for various dates with prices from £121, although fans should always bear in mind that many official sites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, discourage the purchase of resale tickets.
