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Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Richard Ashcroft told Noel Gallagher he was the 'only person' who could open for Oasis
Richard Ashcroft told Noel Gallagher he was the "only person" who could open for Oasis on their reunion tour. Gallagher is reuniting with his estranged brother Liam and their bandmates to get the group back on the road this summer for series of sell-out stadium shows on the 'Oasis Live '25 Tour' and The Verve star Ashcroft will be supporting them on all of their UK and Ireland shows - and he's convinced he was the right choice because of his long history with Oasis. In an interview on 'The Chris Moyles Show' on Radio X, Ashcroft explained: "I see it as I've got a very important part to play in this. "You know, back in the day Oasis supported The Verve and then it flipped around and we supported Oasis at Earls Court, then I as a solo artist have played with Oasis. "I said to Noel: 'You know, I think I'm the only person who could go in this slot. Especially for a huge outdoor show, because everyone wants your lot. And unless you're coming with something, unless you've got something to offer, I don't know what's gonna happen'." Oasis previously opened for The Verve back in 1993 before the release of their 1994 debut album 'Definitely Maybe' and Ashcroft's band went on to support the brothers' group at The Bataclan venue in Paris, France in 1995. Ashcroft went on to perform with Oasis at gigs in Scotland in 1995 and he also sang on their track 'All Around The World' which featured on the 1997 record 'Be Here Now'. He added: "I think it's great that we're still around. I've been there almost in that whole story together with them. Right from the day one. "Before their album came out, first album [1994's 'Definitely Maybe'], seen that. They were kind of like mega successful before I was. They were on [TV show] 'Top Of The Pops'. By the time it was my turn, it was like they'd been all over it. "They sold millions of albums, blah, blah, blah, but the rarity of that, that you could have two bands, both in transits off playing to 300 people. "Both saying: 'We're gonna do this.' 'No, no we're gonna do that'. And for that to happen is incredible." Cast will also be opening for the band on the 'Oasis Live '25 Tour', which kicks off in Cardiff, Wales on July 4.
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Oasis tour sparks fan frenzy with strict new entry rules and safety measures
Oasis fans are gearing up for one of the most eagerly awaited reunions in music history, as the band prepares to hit the road for their first tour in over a decade Fans heading to Oasis ' highly anticipated reunion gigs at Manchester's Heaton Park this summer have been issued new guidance regarding crowd management and ticket access. The shows, part of a much-hyped tour kicking off in Cardiff on July 4 at the Principality Stadium, include four back-to-back sold-out dates at Heaton Park between July 11 and July 20. Supporting acts include Richard Ashcroft and Cast. While most other stops on the tour take place in traditional stadiums, Heaton Park's open-air, standing-only layout has prompted organisers to implement additional safety protocols. To manage the large crowds expected at the 80,000-capacity site, the Safety Advisory Group has advised that the venue will be divided into two designated zones: a general admission area and a front standing section closer to the stage. Ticketholders have now been invited to register their interest in accessing the front section. 'The Safety Advisory Group for the Heaton Park shows have divided the concert arena into two areas: a general admission area and a front standing area, each with a dedicated ticket and entry gate issued in advance,' reads an official message sent to attendees. Organisers explained that the move was introduced 'to ensure fan safety and improve the fan experience whilst entering the site.' Ticketholders can apply for front standing access via a link in the email. 'If the number of opt-in requests exceeds availability, tickets will be allocated at random from the pool of applicants,' the email added. The deadline to apply is 12:00pm on May 30, with final placement confirmations arriving by June 20. 'Please note that opting in applies to your whole order (you can't split up tickets). If you're happy to stay in the general admission area, you don't need to do anything,' the message clarified. Meanwhile, Noel Gallagher recently spoke on TalkSPORT about the band's preparations: 'I'm in the studio just noodling around. We're getting ready for rehearsals to start now in about three weeks, and then, yeah, we'll see what happens.' The highly anticipated reunion tour, Oasis Live '25, is set to commence on July 4, 2025, at Cardiff's Principality Stadium and conclude on November 23, 2025, at São Paulo's Estádio Morumbi in Brazil. The UK and Ireland leg includes multiple dates in Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin. Notably, Manchester's Heaton Park will host five performances between July 11 and July 20, while London's Wembley Stadium will feature six shows from July 25 to August 3. Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium and Dublin's Croke Park will each host three concerts in August. Following the European dates, the band will perform in North America, including Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles, and Mexico City. The tour will then extend to Asia and Oceania, with stops in South Korea, Japan, and Australia, before concluding in South America with performances in Argentina, Chile, and Brazil.
