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Daily Mirror
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Oasis tour Cardiff stage times and support acts confirmed
We are now just days away from the Oasis Live 25 tour kicking off in Cardiff with final details emerging The support acts playing at as part of the Oasis Live 25 tour are sure to delight most fans - as they have regularly played with Oasis in the past. The first act playing will be Cast, the Liverpool band formed in 1992 by John Power and best known for their 1995 albums All Change. Speaking about playing on the tour, John told the Mirror he will be their as an Oasis fan as well as playing before them. The band split up in 2001 but reformed in 2010 and last year they toured as support for Liam Gallagher as he played a Definitely Maybe Oasis tour which fans loved. And now the Manchester frontman has personally got them back for the Oasis shows. John said: "I got a call from a number, and I have got Liam and Noel's numbers and all that, but it was a different number, and I don't normally answer them. Get Oasis updates straight to your WhatsApp! As the hotly anticipated Oasis reunion tour grows closer, the Mirror has launched its very own Oasis WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news on the Gallagher brothers and all the information you'll need in the run up to the gigs. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "And I picked it up, and it was Debbie, Liam's manager and his wife, and Liam in the background as well. And then Liam, he'd just spoken to Noel and they just discussed it, and they just said, 'You know, look, we just spoke to our kid. Do you want to open up on the tour?' "I was like, 'You know, I think I do actually!' And it was a really cool conversation, and then we were blown away like, I mean, it was like the best news we could have hoped for." He adds: "It's the biggest tour this year and it authenticates the legacy of Cast. This is a band in previous years if there was a Britpop list, top 20, we wouldn't even be in it. "But now you can't do it. Because it's like the biggest band of that time are saying 'check this out'." As well as the call from Liam, Cast firmly have the Oasis seal-of-approval with Noel Gallagher previously describing frontman John as being 'as cosmic as the day is long.' Fans can expect John to belt out 'Alright' and 'Finetime' to fire up audiences from the off, while slow burners such as 'Sandstorm' and 'Walkaway' are perfect for early singalongs in the stadiums. After touring with Oasis, Cast will then be on the road themselves with dates going through the year. The second and main support act will be Richard Ashcroft, the former Verve frontman. He has been playing alongside Oasis since the Nineties when they began. When they started out Oasis would support The Verve at shows because they were the bigger band. Speaking about the upcoming tour, Richard said: "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." He went on to tell the Chris Moyles Show on Radio X: "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 you lot. And unless you're coming with something, unless you've got something to offer, I don't know what's gonna happen'." Get Liam Gallagher updates straight to your WhatsApp! As the hotly anticipated Oasis reunion tour grows closer, the Mirror has launched its very own Oasis WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news on Liam Gallagher in the lead up to the band's gigs. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A two-time Ivor Novello Award winner (Songwriter of the Year and Outstanding Contribution To British Music), Ashcroft has become an accomplished and influential songwriters. His first chapter with The Verve reached a remarkable peak with 'Urban Hymns', and his support slot is sure to be a hit-laden set with the likes of 'Bitter Sweet Symphony', 'The Drugs Don't Work', 'Lucky Man' and 'Sonnet'. These tracks made Urban Hymns one of the biggest selling albums in UK history with 11 x Platinum certifications. As well as the Oasis Live 25 tour, Ashcroft will play select headline shows and festivals this Summer. According to the official Prinicipality Stadium website, doors open for the opening gig on July 4 at 5pm. Both support acts will be expected to play 30-45 minutes on stage, before the main event of Oasis back on stage for the first time since 2009. Based on previous shows at the Principality Stadium, the main headline act normally ends around 10.20pm. Cast would therefore be on stage around 6.30, followed by Richard Ashcroft, with Oasis taking to the stage around 8pm. Last Summer the Foo Fighters played the Principality Stadium and came on at 7.35pm but played an epic 25 song set. Oasis who are returning after some time away, may play a slightly shorter set, especially based on their history of punchier shorter set lists.
Daily Mirror
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Liam and Noel Gallagher pictured for first time in 16 years at Oasis rehearsals
Exclusive: Oasis duo Liam and Noel Gallagher are seen at a secret location for the first time in 16 years as they gear up for the sensational return of the band Rockers Noel and Liam Gallagher have both been pictured at rehearsals for Oasis 's comeback world tour as they played together for the first time in 16 years. The pair arrived separately, with Liam coming via van while Noel took the tube. Liam was pictured with several packets of Lockets and cough syrup in the back seat, suggesting his voice was in need of a tune-up. Noel meanwhile was seen at Paddington tube before making the trip across town to the secret recording location on the District Line. It is just a month before their first show at Cardiff 's Principality Stadium on July 4. A source said: "It was extremely exiciting having Noel and Liam in the same room. The excitement for the tour is off the charts." Speaking to fans online, an excited Liam, 52, said he was feeling "biblical". But the rocker warned he would not pose for any selfies outside the rehearsal space, saying: "You won't see me. I'm not a poser. I'll be in and out." He also told another fan: 'I'm fine, loving life, how about you." Noel, 57, guitarists Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs and Gem Archer and bassist Andy Bell have already started rehearsing without Liam. Asked previously if reherasals had begun, Liam told a fan: 'YES and apparently they're sounding EPIC.' He also told another fan there would be 'no themes' on stage, after his last Definitely Maybe solo tour had featured giant sized objects from the album cover. Also joining the band are keyboard player Christian Madden and drummer Joey Waronker. Oasis split on August 28, 2009, after a backstage fight at the Rock En Seine festival in Paris. The brothers then spent over a decade throwing barbs at each other in the media and online. Noel said he "simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer." But the barbs all stopped after they were photographed together while confirming the hugely anticipated reunion last August. That all changed with the announcement of the tour in August last year. The pair posed for several photos together confirming the band's long-awaited reunion on Tuesday, saying: "The great wait is over." After Cardiff, the band play Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin before heading off on a world tour with dates in the US, Australia, Brazil and Japan. Richard Ashcroft and Cast have been confirmed as support acts for the UK and Ireland gigs. Oasis's 1994 hit Live Forever has been crowned best British song of all time by Radio X.
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
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- 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.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Greatest hits': Ocean Colour Scene promise Britpop favourites at city gig
Ocean Colour Scene return to play a summer show in Southampton next month for the first time since their 90s Britpop heyday. Back then it was an appearance at one of the much missed Power in the Park events that reigned supreme in the city, attracting as many as 100,000 young revellers to Southampton Common to see the likes of Boyzone, Rachel Stevens and Peter Andre. Thirty years later the band, responsible for retro hits including The Day We Caught the Train, are one of the headliners for TK Presents Southampton Summer Sessions, a Guildhall Square concert series now in its second year. (Image: Brian Sweeney)READ MORE: Iconic music venue 'facing uncertainty' as campaign launched to secure future "I remember it well," says guitarist Steve Cradock. "It was very pop, but it was a lot of fun. "We become a bit of a hippy band when we play outdoors! Well that's the vibe I get anyway. "Our indoor shows are very intense, which is fantastic, but I love the freedom of playing outdoors. "People want to hear the stuff they know, so you can expect a greatest hits type thing, unlike our own shows where we can be a bit more self indulgent. People are there to hear stuff they know." Ocean Colour Scene will be supported on Friday June 27 by fellow 90s artists Cast and Echobelly at Summer Sessions, which also boasts appearances from McFly, Train, The Human League, Simple Minds, and Rag'n'Bone Man. Steve revealed the band, who have had 17 Top 40 singles and six Top Ten singles over the years, are considering releasing a new record, something they haven't done for more than a decade. He also plays guitar for Paul Weller and The Specials and has been producing the latest album for up and coming duo Burr Island. "It's always been all about the music for me. I must have been about 11 years old when it started to make a huge impression on me and it still really thrills me," Steve added. Tickets for the Ocean Colour Scene gig are on sale now from
Irish Examiner
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
There He Goes: John Power of Cast on supporting Oasis, and his proud Waterford links
John Power remembers his first meeting with Liam Gallagher. Power was on his way to see a gig by The La's, the band he had just left, when he was approached by a teenage Mancunian. "This lad came up to me and asked for a smoke, I told him to piss off,' recalls Power. ' A couple of years later Oasis were doing a gig in Liverpool and had appeared on The Word playing Supersonic. Liam came over and said: 'I asked you for a smoke and you told me to piss off'. We just both burst out laughing." There's been a long history between Oasis and John Power. The Scouse-Irish songwriter and now frontman of Cast was a teenager himself when he first joined The La's in 1986, the Liverpool band fronted by and mercurial magus Lee Mavers. "At the height of it, it was like nourishment," explains Power of the band's mystical sea shanties, Mersey melodies, and spirited flamenco rhythms. "How can you not be blown away by songs like Son of Gun when you are that age and learning the guitar? There were Biblical highs, there was something eternal within The La's and with Lee's songwriting, the waters were crystal clear and you could baptise yourself within them. I couldn't play before that, with those songs they were the first bass lines I played and understood. 'It all felt very natural, Lee was like a mentor and a massive influence on my songwriting and it was a beautiful part of my life". While The La's made only one self-titled album, released in 1990, featuring their hit There She Goes, Power would go on to form Cast two years later. The songwriting he had begun when he was with The La's began to pay off with his subsequent band, with hits such as Alright and Sandstorm from Cast's debut album All Change. Later this year, the band will tour the 30th anniversary of the long-player. Before that series of gigs, they also have the small matter of supporting Oasis on tour, including both Dublin concerts in August. 'It's the biggest tour of the year, if not the decade," says Power. Though Liverpool and Manchester have keen football-related rivalries, both cities also have much in common, not least large populations of people of Irish origin. "We all have those working-class Irish connections,' says Power of the Oasis tour. It was in January 2024 that Power posted an image on social media of him holding up his Irish passport with a pint of Guinness. "I feel very proud to be a Scouse Irishman," he confirms. "Power is a big name in Waterford where my dad was from. Unfortunately, he's no longer with us but he would be proud that I've got that passport. 'It's given me an identity because coming from Liverpool there were plenty of times I was asked as a young lad to 'speak the Queen's English'. I don't think we are fully accepted, I used to look at myself as British thinking the shore binds us but the Irish identity has given me something inside, I'm from Liverpool but I'm Scouse-Irish". Noel Gallagher is quoted as saying Oasis came to finish what The La's started. As Power suggests, Oasis gave Cast "a bump" when asking them to play support in May 1994 at The Venue in New Cross, London. "I remembered Noel from when he was a roadie with Inspiral Carpets back when The La's played at G-Mex in Manchester. We were always zig-zagging and crossing paths. John Power, on right, with The La's. 'Cast got a record deal from that gig in New Cross and then Noel would give us a shout for gigs like Irvine Beach, Loch Lomond and Knebworth." After inertia had set in for The La's, Power grew frustrated at just playing the same songs, and departed in 1991. A year later Cast soon managed to build on a head of steam with a memorable sonic force during performances that buried those previous disappointments. "Before it happens you are working spiritually and physically towards a dream,' explains Power. "As a band, we were all connected to it and cutting it live, through that you are discovering this new ground, it's like heading towards the promised land. We knew we would see it and we were getting there which gave us that strength. 'When you do break, it's all about maintaining it like with Oasis or U2 you go into another stratosphere but for most of us having a top ten record, getting on Top of the Pops and meeting the fans; that's as good as it's ever going to be and that's more than most bands ever get a whiff of. At that time you can feel it happening and no one can get in the way or tell you otherwise.' Cast and The Verve both made an impact on Oasis fans as support at the 1995 shows at Irvine Beach, Scotland. As Cast walked off stage Noel Gallagher remarked that it was "like a religious experience". The line was picked up by a journalist and quoted in the press. "Fine Time was massive in Scotland before we had a hit with it," adds Power of the experience. "People would go off their nut." Oasis gifted coveted support slots to both bands at key gigs, and it was fitting that both The Verve's frontman Richard Ashcroft and Cast would both be invited back 30 years later for the long-awaited reunion. "I think we are all really looking forward to seeing Noel and Liam walk on that stage together again," says Power. "Cast is in such a great place and we've got momentum, it's going to be a big year. The line-up is stratospheric with Richard Ashcroft as well; it's real northern soul rock'n'roll and here we all are thirty years later.' Age has given Power a slightly different perspective on the experience this time around. 'It was easy to miss things back then because I was always looking forward; when the Oasis tour becomes the present time I'll be in the eye of the hurricane and right in the presence of it in all these places like Dublin, Edinburgh, Cardiff and the rest of them". Ahead of the Oasis shows, Power has been on a spoken word tour entitled 'Cast, The La's and Me', playing guitar and bass while telling stories about his life and the songs. "There was this no man's land between The La's and Cast," he explains, "but now there's no separation." It was while writing Cast's last album Love Is The Call that he picked up the bass again. "That was the album that Cast hadn't made and I needed to unify the bass player in The La's and the singer/songwriter in Cast." John Power performing at the Liverpool fan zone in Madrid in 2019 before the Champions League final against. Tottenham Hotspur. Picture: CURTO DE LA TORRE / AFP. After Cast spilt between 2001 and 2010, Power and Mavers were reunited for a spell in 2005. Their first show since 1991 was at the Savoy in Cork where they performed two new songs. At the time there was talk of a follow-up album. "There was a whole second album," confirms Power. "Lee is prolific, he'll never stop writing and he's got the songs. He inspired me at that time because I'd fell out of love with Cast and songwriting. When I went back to The La's I loved playing those songs again, I have such a spiritual connection to them, they feel so close to me, to go back with Lee kickstarted me again." Next year will mark 40 years since Power joined The La's, and he now performs tracks by the band. "The ifs and buts could go on forever but those two voices together," he says of the hypnotic connection with Mavers. "I did some of the best songs I ever wrote with Lee. Together we were a force to be reckoned with. It's like letting the genie out the bottle. I hope we can get together for a cup of tea and play together again; even if it's just in his kitchen". Cast will support Oasis in Dublin on August 16 and 17. Later in the year, the band will perform at Dublin's Olympia on October 29; and the Telegraph Building in Belfast on October 30
