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a day ago
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- Yahoo
Local live music scene desperately needs our help, says Inverclyde councillor
As Oasis mania sweeps across the country this summer, the nostalgia of the music scene of my youth has left me saddened at the decline of such an important part of our culture. Inverclyde was a hive of musical activity then and there were a range of venues all offering acts a chance to perform to packed out audiences every weekend. We even attracted renowned British artists, like Ian Brown, which made our town feel like it was on the map and created an exciting atmosphere about the place. There were also lots of local bands that garnered a loyal following wherever they played. It was a great time to be young and the music brought us together. Oasis fever has gripped Britain once again as the band's reunion tour gathers pace - but with live music venues closing at an alarming rate, where will the next Oasis come from? (Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire) The scenes from the Oasis tour were reminiscent of those days, as you can feel the connection their music creates for those attending, with or without tickets. It's been something joyful to witness in amongst what appears to be a never-ending, doom-scrolling cycle of societal division and bad news. Sadly, the local live music scene today is barely existent. The weekends seem eerily quiet and, with a few honourable exceptions, barely any live music is on offer. Of course, this problem is not solely one Inverclyde is grappling with. The threat to the UK's music scene is well documented, as venues continue to close at an alarming rate. Last year, almost 44 per cent of grassroots venues reported a loss, with the average profit margin being only 0.48 per cent for live events. Since 2005, 70 per cent of Britain's late-night venues have permanently closed, and at the current rate there will be no clubs left by 2039. Since 2005, 70 per cent of Britain's late night venues have permanently closed. (Image: The UK is renowned worldwide for our music scene and we have produced some of the best bands to ever walk the earth. The threat to these venues means that the Oasises of the future may not even get a start. I have spoken with promoters, band managers and artists themselves about this issue and they have all reported these concerns. Coupled with the issues Brexit has caused for artists touring in Europe, we have created a perfect storm for our emerging talent. We still have world-class acts: we need to ensure we have places they can perform, or we risk losing them too. Beyond the threat of cultural decline caused by the closure of live music venues, losing these places where people gather to enjoy a shared interest could also exacerbate the rising mental health issues we are facing. Inverclyde councillor Kirsty Law says live music venues have a huge role to play - not just in promoting new music, but in helping people socialise. (Image: George Munro) I know personally that live music has helped me through times of poor mental health; it allows me to immerse myself in the music and to escape any worldly woes for a while as I dance my cares away. These venues have been places where I have formed life-long friendships, and they are vital for providing spaces for people to socialise. If we don't use them, we'll lose them - and once they're gone, we'll all be worse off as a result. Let's support our venues and help us find the next Oasis!
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The secret drink fuelling Liam Gallagher's voice on tour after Oasis star vowed to ditch the booze
Liam Gallagher has been drinking apple cider vinegar on the Oasis tour after vowing to ditch the booze. Before the reunion gigs kicked off, Liam vowed to cut alcohol out his diet to keep his voice in check for the stage. After years of drinking heavily on tour in the nineties, Liam prefers a glass of the soft drink. In a picture obtained by The Sun, Liam emerged on stage holding the drink at one of the band's Heaton Park gigs over the weekend. Liam has previously spoke about his love for apple cider vinegar and honey and how it helps his voice. He said: 'I drink a lot of funky drinks. I have this apple cider vinegar, the one that everyone bangs on about. 'Apparently, it's great for everything. Mam has it for arthritis and it's really good for her. 'So I have vinegar, some honey and then I have some turmeric, some cayenne pepper, a squirt of lemon, hot water, stir it round and drink it. 'It's really good for when you get a hoarse voice. I've got a thyroid problem – Hashimoto's disease – so I can get a really hoarse voice. 'It makes you tired and your bones are creaky, but you have this drink and it makes you a bit Jumping Jack Flash.' He added: 'It's very f****** boring, it doesn't get you pissed, but you can have other stuff as well.' Liam and Noel are currently enjoying a five night stint of sold out shows in their home city of Manchester as their reunion tour gets well under way. However it seems the Oasis reunion tour may lead to even bigger and better things with the band reportedly inundated with big money offers to play major festivals next year. With the hype around the Brit pop band greater than ever The Sun have reported that their teams are receiving requests for Liam and Noel to play big shows all over the globe including Coachella and Benicassim. With the hype around the Brit pop band greater than ever their teams are receiving requests for Liam and Noel to play big shows all over the globe including Coachella and Benicassim An insider told the publication: 'If fans thought Oasis were busy, they should see the offers their teams are fielding behind the scenes. 'None of the bids are being accepted at the moment. They're just being stacked up to be discussed at a later date. The focus for Oasis is this tour, and so far it's been a phenomenal success.' They added: 'Any decisions about future performances are a long way off — but some of them look incredibly tempting.' It will be down to Noel and Liam whether they continue following the existing dates, but they are loving being back on stage performing to their loyal fans. MailOnline contacted Oasis' representatives for comment at the time. Oasis' 41 date reunion tour, which kicked off in Cardiff last week, will also see the band head to the rest of the UK, Ireland, Australia, the US and Mexico.
