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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge Oasis sign appears in sky over Edinburgh as band sends message to fans ahead of Murrayfield shows
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE Oasis sign lit up the skies over Murrayfield last night ahead of the band's highly-anticipated shows. Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher return to Scotland for the first time in 16 years for three sold-out gigs. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Oasis are set to return to Scotland tonight for the first of three shows Credit: Alamy 7 The band sent a short messages to fans ahead of the Edinburgh gig Credit: The Mega Agency 7 A huge Oasis sign lit up the skies above Murrayfield Credit: Steuart1111/OasisMania The first gig will kick off tonight, with two more shows on Saturday and Tuesday. Last night, the skies above Edinburgh were lit up with an impressive drone show. The display shone purple in the iconic Oasis logo which could be seen across the city. In a short message posted on X ahead of the concert, the band said: "Edinburgh. Are you ready?" The post gained more than 10,000 likes and legions of fans responded in turn, stating they cannot wait to see them perform at the stadium. The band has recently performed in a number of cities including Cardiff and London. While their exact set-list has not been revealed as yet, on previous dates the band has performed classics such as Wonderwall, which propelled the rockers into stardom, as well as Morning Glory, Talk Tonight, D'you Know What I Mean? and Don't Look Back in Anger. Up to 210,000 revellers are expected to attend the hotly-anticipated concerts tomorrow, Saturday and Tuesday. And crews have been rushing to get the Edinburgh stadium ready for the packed shows. Drone footage from above the stadium shows a huge stage is in the process of being set up for the performances. The Sun join the first ever Oasis masterclass ahead of Murrayfield gigs Workers could also be seen moving pieces of the stage into place. Fans will also be Crying their Hearts Out over the eye-watering bar prices. However punters will be expected to fork out just under £8 for a pint of Heineken or £6 for an alcohol-free bevvy. Today, there will be sunny spells in Edinburgh and turning cloudy in the evening during the gig. But conditions are forecast to remain dry, with highs of 20C expected. ScotRail has announced a number of extra services operating to and from Edinburgh to cater for the vast number of fans travelling to the concert. The railway operator also says it is increasing capacity on its services, ensuring no-one is stuck for transportation before and after the show. Fans from across the globe will be heading to the Edinburgh shows. 7 The skies above Edinburgh were lit up with an impressive drone show Credit: rosscolquhoun/OasisMania 7 The drinks menu and prices at the gigs have been revealed Credit: Andrew Barr 7 Crews have been rushing to get the Edinburgh stadium ready for the packed shows Credit: Andrew Barr One couple spent thousands travelling from St. Paul, Minnesota, in the US. Ice hockey coach Teddy Cheesebourgh, 51, and photographer wife Carle, 50, got married in Scotland in 2003 - and spent £150 each on tickets to see them in Edinburgh. And the pair - who have already seen the band six times - can't wait to catch them at Murrayfield on Saturday. Teddy said: "We've come four thousand miles. We've been waiting for this for more than a decade. "The last time we saw them was in Minnesota in 2008. With three guitarists and a bass guitar they are going to plug in and just hammer it. "To be at Murrayfield to be with the wild Scottish fans. We can't wait." Denisa, 28, a designer from Florence, Italy, and has travelled to Scotland with pals to see the band's first Scottish gig. Carys Edwards, 25, and her brother, flood risk engineer Garin Edwards, 27, travelled from Aberdare in Wales for Friday's gig. Carys said: "We paid just under £397 each for the tickets and £700 each for flights and accommodation. They are our band. We plan to get there early." Train driver Roger Eriksson and his wife market manager Linnea, both 38, are from the north of Sweden and went to the shop to collect a VIP package that came with their tickets and spent £100 in the store.
Extra.ie
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Who is Peggy Gallagher? The fierce Irish mammy behind Britpop's biggest band
Long before Oasis stormed the charts with snarling guitars and swaggering Mancunian attitude, there was Peggy Gallagher, the formidable matriarch who raised rock 'n' roll royalty in a council house in Burnage. While the Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, became synonymous with 90s Britpop excess, their firebrand personalities and unshakeable self-belief were forged in the kitchen of a no-nonsense Irish mammy with a sharp tongue, a soft heart, and an unflinching sense of pride. Hailing from Co. Mayo, Peggy brought more than just her accent across the Irish Sea, she carried with her grit, wit, and quiet rebellion, traits that would find loud expression in her sons' music. Long before Oasis stormed the charts with snarling guitars and swaggering Mancunian attitude, there was Peggy Gallagher — the formidable matriarch who raised rock 'n' roll royalty in a council house in Burnage. Pic:But who is the woman behind the myth, the one who held the Gallagher clan together through hardship, heartache, and the madness of fame? are tracing Peggy's journey from rural Ireland to rock 'n' roll fame, and exploring how a single mother raising three boys in Manchester became the unsung architect of Oasis. Born Margaret Sweeney in 1943, Peggy was one of 11 siblings, having left school early to work as a cook and cleaner at a seminary. 'Mam is an angel. The coolest woman that's ever walked this fucking planet in my eyes. She's an absolute diamond. Everything that's good about me I definitely got from her" Happy birthday Peggy Gallagher ❤️ — Oasis Mania (@OasisMania) January 30, 2024 Getting High: The Adventures of Oasis author Paolo Hewitt previously revealed to The Daily Mail, that Peggy took on a lot of responsibility from a young age, becoming the family bread winner amid her mother's bouts of bad health. At just 18, Peggy moved to Manchester to work as a housekeeper and childminder. This is where she would meet, and eventually marry Tommy Gallagher, a fellow Irish immigrant who ran a concreting business. As noted by her sons throughout their lengthy career, the marriage was far from idyllic. While the Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, became synonymous with 90s Britpop excess, their firebrand personalities and unshakeable self-belief were forged in the kitchen of a no-nonsense Irish mammy with a sharp tongue, a soft heart, and an unflinching sense of pride. Pic: Julian Makey/REX/Shutterstock In 1982, after enduring years of her husband's violence and alcoholism, Peggy built up the courage to leave, forging a better life for Noel, Liam and their older brother Paul. Reflecting on that moment in the 2016 Oasis documentary Supersonic, she said; 'I left him a knife, a fork and a spoon. And I think I left him too much.' Peggy and the boys soon found refuge in a small council house in Burnagey, a working class neighborhood in Manchester. Hailing from Co. Mayo, Peggy brought more than just her accent across the Irish Sea, she carried with her grit, wit, and quiet rebellion, traits that would find loud expression in her sons' music. Pic: Screen Media Films/Everett/REX/Shutterstock While she may be her children's biggest fan, Peggy is ever the stoic matriarch, keeping the dynamic duo as grounded as ever. While speaking at a National Portrait Gallery event in London, Noel revealed his mother's reaction to their reconciliation was underwhelming to say the least. 'When we told her we were getting back together, she said, 'Sure, that will be nice.' My mum couldn't give a s***,' he revealed. However, it has been reported that Peggy had been praying for this moment for some time, urging her feuding sons to mend their relationship. According to El País, the turning point for the brother's came in 2023 during a spa day that Liam had organised to celebrate Peggy's 80th birthday. What a powerhouse.
Malay Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Oasis reunite for rehearsals ahead of first tour in 16 years… but Liam Gallagher missing from London studio?
LONDON, May 25 – Oasis have been seen arriving at rehearsals in the UK capital ahead of their long-awaited reunion tour, but frontman Liam Gallagher was notably absent. The Britpop legends are set to perform live together for the first time in 16 years, beginning this summer with a series of UK and Ireland dates alongside Richard Ashcroft and Cast, including seven shows at Wembley Stadium. 'Noel and Liam are rehearsing separately for now and won't be going into a studio together until next month,' UK tabloid The Sun wrote, citing an anonymous source. 'Once Noel has finished up, Liam will be coming in to rehearse with the band.' First images of Oasis members arriving for rehearsal. Noel Gallagher, along with Gem Archer, Bonehead and Andy Bell have finally been spotted. THE BOYS ARE BACK! — Oasis Mania (@OasisMania) May 24, 2025 NME reported saying photographs showed Noel Gallagher, Gem Archer, Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs and bassist Andy Bell entering a London studio, reportedly for a six-hour session. Keyboardist Mikey Rowe, who played with Oasis during the 1990s, was also present. Drummer Joe Waronker, believed to be one of the 'new faces' teased by Liam earlier, was not seen at the rehearsal. Liam is reportedly in the South of France and is expected to join rehearsals later. The band is believed to be avoiding joint public appearances until their first show in Cardiff on July 4. Despite their infamous feud, the Gallagher brothers were recently seen filming in a London pub, reportedly for a tour promotional video, though they were not photographed together. Earlier this month, Bell confirmed his return to the band, having previously performed with Oasis until their split in 2009 and later with Beady Eye. Questions about potential new Oasis material emerged after manager Alec McKinlay said there were no plans for new music or additional tour dates, calling the tour a 'last time around.' Liam pushed back on those claims via social media, saying decisions about the band's future would be made by him and Noel, and dismissing McKinlay's role, calling him 'the accountant.'
