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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Next stop, Heaton Parrrk' Liam Gallagher to voice tram stop announcements
Oasis fans making their way to the band's five Heaton Park homecoming gigs are in for a surprise on some Metrolink trams, with a very familiar Rock 'N' Roll star set to take over one stop's announcements. The unmistakable tones of Liam Gallagher will grace the Bee Network to help passengers stay on track with their journeys when travelling to the Oasis Live '25 shows. Four different announcements voiced by Liam are being played at the Heaton Park stop on all concert dates, with fans encouraged to listen out for each of the lead singer's different messages, as well as some 'supersonic' signage on the tram network. READ NEXT: All you need to know about the Oasis Live '25 homecoming gigs in Manchester READ NEXT: Oasis Live '25 - updates as fans flock to Heaton Park In the run up to their Greater Manchester reunion, Oasis have been encouraging people to 'go electric' and use public transport where possible to get to and from the concerts. There is no parking allowed in Heaton Park, no official pick up or drop off points nearby and there are residential permits and restrictions in place on surrounding roads. You can follow our live blog for real-time updates as the first gig is set to take place tonight, Friday. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: 'We've not got long to wait now until our city-region hosts the most eagerly awaited homecoming of all time and the excitement is already building here in Greater Manchester. 'It's brilliant that Liam is lending his legendary vocals to the Bee Network once again and I'd urge everyone to listen out for them when getting off the tram at Heaton Park for the gigs. 'We want everyone who's going to have the time of their lives and I'd just like to remind everyone that the best way to get to Heaton Park and back is to take advantage of the public transport options available, as backed by the band themselves.' It's not the first time Liam has lent his vocals to the Bee Network in bid to get more people on board with public transport. In 2023, the Manc legend took over 'next stop' announcements on the Ashton line in support of Beyond the Music – a festival and change-making conference that put the spotlight on new music, grass roots venues and developing talent and infrastructure support in Greater Manchester and beyond. And in June this year, the Bee Network unveiled three special Oasis-branded vehicles to celebrate the band's upcoming gigs in Greater Manchester, with a bus, a tram and an electric bike wrapped with the band's famous 'She's Electric' song title. Eagle-eyed fans may have also spotted the huge murals of both Liam and Noel Gallagher on the bus and tram too.
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Noel Gallagher's ex Meg Mathews explains why she left Oasis' comeback gig early
Noel Gallagher's ex-wife Meg Mathews has set the record straight after she was spotted leaving Oasis' triumphant comeback gig early. The Manchester, fronted by Noel and his brother Liam, sensationally returned to the stage after 16 years over the weekend with a sold-out show in Cardiff. In front of 75,000 people, the Some Might Say hitmakers played two dozen of their greatest hits collection and have received rave reviews from those attending. There were several famous faces at the Principality Stadium, with the likes of Vernon Kay, Danny Dyer, and Rob Brydon all in the crowd to witness the Gallaghers' return. Among those big names in the crowd was Meg Mathews, Noel's ex-wife and mum to his daughter Anaïs – the pair were married between 1997 and 2001. However, fans spotted Meg leaving the show before the end – the 90s music manager was apparently seen heading for the exit midway through the encore performance of Wonderwall. Despite Noel's claims to the contrary, it's been frequently speculated in the past that Wonderwall was written for Meg before the couple were married in 1997. Speculation online and in the media over the weekend associated the two once more, so Meg took to Instagram after the show to quash any rumours. 'Five stars, loved every minute. Thank you Oasis – you were brilliant. Great to see all the old faces. It was worth the countdown,' she opened with a glowing review. She added that she 'left before the encore, as I have left many a stadium at the end and it's carnage'. Meg then revealed that she could still hear the strains of Wonderwall emanating from the stadium as she reached her car, and asked, 'Happy now?' Noel and Meg met in 1994 and lived together in the Belsize Park area of London in the mid-90s, eventually tying the knot on the Las Vegas Strip in 1997. Daughter Anaïs was born in January 2000, just nine months before her parents separated, with their divorce finalised in the early weeks of 2001 after three-and-a-half years of marriage. 10 years later, Noel married Sara McDonald, with the couple eventually divorcing in September 2023 – a year before Oasis announced their comeback. 25-year-old Anaïs looked to have had the time of her life watching her dad and uncle perform on stage together for the first time since 2009. In an Instagram post of her own, she uploaded a snap of her enjoying the Cardiff concert while wearing an Oasis-branded football shirt and holding a pint of beer aloft. She remarked in the caption that it was 'good to be back,' referencing the lyrics from Hello, the opening track from (What's the Story) Morning Glory? that was the chosen opener for the Live 25 tour. More Trending Almost everyone in attendance at the comeback gig agreed that the performance from Oasis was everything they'd been hoping for and expecting. 'It's the best they've sounded since 1995. No vocal issues, wall of sound. If you're seeing them in the future, you're in for a treat! Cast and Richard Ashcroft on top form also,' Reddit user puzzled_background wrote. 'It was unbelievable,' accomplished_unit853 shared, while MK674 said 'Was up in the seats but was incredible. Everything I hoped it would be.' The tour continues on July 11, with the first of a string of five shows at Manchester's Heaton Park – which is less than 10 miles from Burnage, where Oasis grew up. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'Disaster struck when I went to see Oasis perform 16 years ago' MORE: Geri Halliwell only Spice Girl to snub Mel B's wedding to Rory McPhee MORE: Oasis fans believe Noel Gallagher's 'tears' prove important point about reunion tour
