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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oasis tribute act more than DOUBLE their fees since band's reunion
An Oasis tribute act say they have almost quadrupled the price of their gigs since the band announced their reunion. Joe Birchley, who performs as Liam Gallagher in their act Supernova, says that he's been playing four gigs a week since the announcement, compared to their previous three a month. The 42-year-old has gone from charging pubs around £850 per performance to playing in football stadiums and in theatre halls. READ MORE: 5 games released in 2025 guaranteed to take you back to the good old days of gaming READ MORE: 5 retro RPGs you can play right now guaranteed to make you feel like a kid again - you won't have heard of one of them Joe and bandmate, Ben Armstrong, 40, who acts as Noel, now charge up to £3,500. 'The band was already on the up, but when Oasis announced the reunion, there was a massive outcry,' Joe, from Newport, Shropshire, told What's The Jam. 'I always knew a reunion would happen. It was just a matter of when - but it's driven the price up. "Our pricing does fluctuate massively depending on the event and venues. The market was saturated with tributes, but we wanted to be the ultimate. 'We started doing one or two gigs a month at local pubs, and we were charging from £800. Now, we're doing bigger and better venues." The band say they now perform at festivals and football stadiums, charging £2,000 on average but netting as much as £3,500 from a single performance. 'Every gig we do turns into four or five more gigs - and our calendar is so full we're filling up 2026 and 2027," Joe continued. 'It's changed the way our weekends work, so there are pros and cons. 'After the announcement, it was chaos, and we were taking eight bookings a day. We had to start turning bookings down because it's a labour of energy.' The Oasis superfans formed the band in 2020 after being introduced by a mutual friend and had their first gig in October 2021. Joe said: 'We've always been Oasis fans. There's a lot of tribute acts, but we set out to be the ultimate and to get the sound and energy completely right. He ditched his job in recruitment to dedicate his time to playing Liam. He now works part-time as a carpenter to keep him busy on his days off from the band, while band-mate Ben still has a full-time job as an education manager. Joe said: 'I could give up carpentry and do the band full time, but it's something to do in the week while recovering from the weekend's exploits. 'When Oasis announced the reunion, I did have to shelve carpentry for a month. 'Performing is very tiring, and there's a lot of travel. We can do two gigs a day that are a 380-mile round trip. It's intense. Joe is convinced that Supernova will continue even after the Oasis reunion hype has died down, as their fan base is getting younger. He added: 'Guitar music has been put back in the forefront of the media, so hopefully we'll see some more young guitar bands and bring that music back. 'We've noticed the crowds are getting younger - that's a sign it could last.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
One Piece episode 1137 release date and time: What to expect after the anime break
One Piece episode 1137 release date and time: Following a brief break, One Piece is set to return with its highly awaited episode 1137. The Egghead Island arc continues to build intensity, and fans are excited to see what comes next particularly after the touching revelations about Kuma's past. With major action and key twists on the horizon, the episode is shaping up to be another gripping installment in the iconic anime saga. Images from the One Piece Episode 1137 Preview!! One Piece episode 1136 recap One Piece episode 1136, titled Kuma's Life,centers on Bonney's journey as she leaves Sorbet to search for her father, hoping that fame and eventually becoming a Supernova would help her reunite with Kuma and uncover the truth about Nika. The episode offers a deep dive into Kuma's perspective, showing how he had been watching over Luffy since his early days and believed Luffy carried the will of Nika. As the Paramount War loomed, Vegapunk was reluctantly ordered to erase Kuma's free will, despite his repeated appeals to Saturn. However, he secretly programmed Kuma to guard the Thousand Sunny until the Straw Hats returned. In his final moments, Kuma reflected on his past, referred to himself as a hero, and asked Vegapunk to wish Bonney a happy 10th birthday. The episode concludes with Bonney in tears after witnessing his memories. One Piece episode 1137 release date and time The series is set to return with Episode 1137, titled 'I'm Sorry, Dad, Bonney's Tears and Kuma's Fist,' on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 8:45 AM PT / 11:45 AM ET. According to the official release schedule, viewers in the United States (PT) can catch the episode at 8:45 AM on the same day. One Piece episode 1137 release date and time as per different time zones Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 7:15 am, Sunday, July 27, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 10:15 am, Sunday, July 27, 2025 British Summer Time (BST): 3:15 pm, Sunday, July 27, 2025 Central European Summer Time (CEST): 4:15 pm, Sunday, July 27, 2025 Indian Standard Time (IST): 7:45 pm, Sunday, July 27, 2025 Philippine Standard Time (PST): 10:15 pm, Sunday, July 27, 2025 Japanese Standard Time (JST): 11:15 pm, Sunday, July 27, 2025 Australia Central Standard Time (ACST): 11:45 pm, Sunday, July 27, 2025 What will One Piece episode 1137 be about? With Kuma's heartbreaking past finally unveiled, One Piece episode 1137 shifts focus back to the present-day events of the Egghead Island arc, which now reaches a boiling point. Bonney finds herself in grave danger after being captured by Saint Saturn, who has assumed a monstrous demon form. His presence marks a serious threat to Bonney and everyone still caught in the chaos on Egghead. Episode 1137 promises pulse-pounding action, emotional stakes, and major twists that could dramatically alter the direction of the arc and the destinies of its central characters. As the conflict intensifies, pressure mounts from all sides. Vegapunk's secrets, the shadow of the World Government, and the inevitable confrontation with overwhelming forces all come to a head in this episode. One Piece episode 1137 preview and what fans have to say One Piece episode 1137 preview was released a few days ago and just like every time, it got anime fans excited and how. One wrote, 'We might see the greatest, most satisfying punch in OP history!.' Another added, 'I'm getting chills by seeing the Kuma animation popping off.' Are you ready for the next episode? We are so not!
Extra.ie
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
In Pics: Burger lovers battle it out in epic Eddie Rocket's eating challenge
Burgers and big appetites took over Dublin's South Anne Street over the weekend. Four food fanatics took on the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. A roaring crowd gathered to cheer on the lads as they battled it out to eat the supersized burger in the quickest time. The crowd at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland The Supersized Supernova is topped with four Irish smashed beef patties, American cheese, pickles, onions and Eddie Rocket's signature Smash Sauce. Rory Finlay demolished the competition (and his burger!) in two minutes and 20 seconds. Finlay powered through the Supersonic Supernova to be crowned as the winner and walked away with a cheque for €3,000. Rory Finlay celebrates winning the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland He wasn't the only one having all the fun as onlookers soaked up the electric atmosphere. Guests couldn't resist posing with the iconic Eddie Buick outside the restaurant. A contestant plays Spin The Wheel at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland A special Spin The Wheel game also saw attendees walk away with merchandise, free hamburgers and gift cards. Izabela Chudzicka at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland Lawson Mpame, Rob Wye, Lauren Weldon and Emmanuel Chikarakara at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland Sarah McGovern with her daughter Robyn at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland Caitriona O'Connor at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland Cathy O'Connor at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland Emmanuel Chikarakara at the Eddie Rocket's Supersonic Supernova Hamburger Eating Competition. Pic: Conor Ó Mearáin/Photocall Ireland
DW
11-07-2025
- Politics
- DW
Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza rally support in Berlin – DW – 07/11/2025
Hamas continues to hold 59 hostages in Gaza, including seven German-Israeli nationals — five of whom are believed to be alive. Their relatives visited Berlin to call for their release. It has been 642 days since October 7, 2023, when Shachar Ohel's 24-year-old nephew, Alon Ohel, was gravely injured at the Supernova music festival in southern Israel by Hamas-aligned militants and taken to Gaza. Since then, the family's thoughts and emotions have revolved around whether Alon is still alive and how he can be freed from captivity. "We still have hope," Shachar Ohel told DW. Hostages held with Alon were released by Hamas five months ago and have told him about his nephew's condition. "They have been together with him for the whole period of time," Shachar Ohel said. "We know that he is in a very bad condition. He lost his sight in the right eye. There is a real danger for the other eye. He does not get any food. He is starving. He is in a critical condition… We hope he is surviving, because they [Hamas] want him to be alive. Because (otherwise) they have nothing to deal with Israel." Alon Ohel is one of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas — a Palestinian Islamist group based in the Gaza strip — during its October 7 attack on Israel. After several rounds of negotiations, 146 hostages were released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. 83 Hamas hostages have died in captivity, yet Hamas still has not handed over the remains of 35 individuals. 24 hostages are believed to still be alive — with the Bring them Home hostages and missing families forum demanding their immediate release. Relatives and friends of hostages holding joint Israeli and German citizenship have come to Berlin, calling for greater German involvement. Five of the captives are believed to still be alive, two are reported dead. In Berlin, the group is appealing to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and others to provide more support. "We have received a lot of sympathy and hugs," says Liran Berman who has two brothers being held captive by Hamas. "But now it's time to act and apply more pressure." Liran Berman and the other relatives are pinning all their hopes on the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel, the US, and Hamas. "We are in the middle of a crisis that we have never had in history. It is on governments, and I believe in diplomacy, to get to a deal," Efrat Machikawa told DW. Five of her relatives were held captive by Hamas at various stages, with four eventually released. A fifth relative was murdered. Efrat is working with other relatives who have come to Berlin to secure the release of the German-Israeli hostages. This does not only involve those sitting at the negotiating table, she said, but also other countries, including Germany, "that have a relationship with those around the table, this is why international community involvement in so important." All Germans should be concerned about this, she said, adding that freeing the hostages is the first step toward improving the terrible situation in the Middle East. Alon Ohel's parents placed a yellow piano in central Tel Aviv in memory of their son, a pianist and jazz lover. Anyone can play it in tribute to Alon. The yellow piano was even brought to Berlin for a solidarity concert. On October 7, 2023, Hamas attacked several Israeli villages and the Supernova music festival near the Gaza Strip, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, the Israeli army began fighting Hamas in the Gaza Strip. According to various unverifiable reports, between 50,000 and 80,000 people have been killed in Gaza since then. Large parts of the Gaza Strip have been destroyed. The humanitarian situation in the territory is catastrophic, according to the UN. Hamas is a militant, Palestinian Islamist group based in Gaza. The European Union, US, Germany, and other countries classify it as a terrorist organization.
Wales Online
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Aldi introduce strict new rule for all customers on today's new £14.95 item
Aldi introduce strict new rule for all customers on today's new £14.95 item Aldi's new limited-edition item has been released in one of its Manchester stores today, ahead of Oasis' return to the city this week, and the retailer has enforced a strict limit on how many items customers can buy (Image: Aldi ) Aldi has declared a strict one-item-per-customer rule on a newly launched £14.95 product, unveiled today in one of its Manchester branches. Customers will only be permitted to purchase one of the supermarket's new limited-edition Supernova Champagne bottles, which have been released today at Aldi's Bury New Road store, in anticipation of Oasis' Manchester concerts. The introduction of these £14.95 bottles coincides with Oasis commencing their reunion tour last Friday in Cardiff, at the Principality Stadium. As the Gallagher brothers are set to perform their first hometown gig since their split this week, these commemorative bottles have been exclusively released at Aldi's Bury New Road branch - conveniently located near Heaton Park where the brothers are scheduled to perform on Friday, July 11. Stay updated with our City Life newsletter here, reports the Manchester Evening News. Man arrested after allegedly selling fake Oasis tickets ahead of Cardiff gigs READ MORE: Given the limited availability of these bottles, customers are encouraged to act swiftly to secure one of these celebratory beverages. However, Aldi hopes that by implementing a one-bottle-per-customer policy, it will enable as many Oasis fans as possible to acquire the drink. Article continues below Aldi, renamed 'Aldeh' for the Oasis gigs, has now completely sold out of a super-popular limited item (Image: PA ) These new bottles feature Aldi's award-winning Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut, but have been given a fresh 'Supernova' design in honour of Oasis's popular Britpop hit. With the bottles being revealed in-store today, July 7, Oasis enthusiasts have already started flocking to the Bury New Road branch to get their hands on one of these collectables. One enthusiast from Manchester, Derrick Smith, shared: "I left at quarter past six and waited an hour before the store opened – the bottle looks amazing." Other devotees also reported making journeys from beyond Greater Manchester to secure the sought-after beverage. Oasis aficionado, Jack Blake, remarked: "I drove from London for the Champagne after I saw the post. I thought, I must try and get a bottle!" The introduction of the celebratory tipple coincides with Aldi's Bury New Road store in Prestwich (Image: Malcolm Hart ) Article continues below On the occasion of the launch, Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, commented: "We're thrilled to launch Supernova Champagne, a special, limited-edition rebrand of our award-winning Veuve Monsigny. We're offering shoppers a unique and memorable way to raise a glass to this iconic moment in music history." The introduction of the celebratory tipple coincides with Aldi's Bury New Road store in Prestwich undergoing a temporary name change to 'Aldeh', in a nod to the Mancunian way of pronouncing its name, ahead of Oasis' gig at Heaton Park. Aldi's exclusive Supernova Champagne is up for grabs at the Aldi Bury New Road, Manchester branch starting today, priced at £14.95, while supplies last.
