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Malay Mail
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘Your attitude f-ing stinks': Liam Gallagher slams Edinburgh council for calling Oasis fans rowdy and overweight
LONDON, June 16 — British rock star Liam Gallagher lashed out yesterday at Scottish officials who were quoted by a newspaper as branding Oasis fans overweight and rowdy. The singer spoke out after the Scottish Sun published what it said were internal briefing notes by Edinburgh council ahead of the band's sell-out concerts in the city. The newspaper said council bosses, pondering safety issues related to the concerts scheduled for August 8, 9 and 12, warned that 'middle-aged men take up more room, consider this when working out occupancy'. The council also reportedly expressed 'concern about crowds of Oasis (fans) on weekends as they are already rowdy and the tone of the band'. Gallagher, 52, told the council: 'Quite frankly your attitude fucking stinks,' in a message on X. 'I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot,' he added. The council reportedly voiced concern that the concerts would coincide with the Edinburgh Fringe — the biggest stage festival in the world. The briefing document said local officials were 'concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its performers' because of the Oasis gigs, adding that 'many performers are considering not attending for that weekend'. The Oasis concerts mark the recent reunion of brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher after a bitter 2009 split. The UK concerts by the band are expected to bring in more than £1 billion (RM6 billion) to the UK as fans splash out on tickets, transportation and accommodation, according to Barclays bank. Around 210,000 people are expected to attend the three Edinburgh concerts. 'We're very proud to host the biggest and best events in Edinburgh throughout the year,' the Scottish Sun quoted Edinburgh council culture and communities official Margaret Graham as saying. The events 'bring in hundreds of millions of pounds to the local economy and provide unparalleled entertainment for our residents and visitors.' — AFP
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Liam Gallagher's brutal response to council as he defends Oasis fans
Liam Gallagher has hit back at Edinburgh Council after Oasis fans were described as "older", "drunk" and "rowdy" in official documents. Earlier this week, safety briefing documents from the local authority leaked ahead of the band's three sold-out shows in August. In the papers, Edinburgh officials wrote that the concerts will be attended by mainly, "middle-aged men" who "take up more room." The documents, which were obtained by the the Scottish Sun also read: "Concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its performers. Many performers are considering not attending for that weekend. READ MORE: Inside Benidorm's best Irish bar READ MORE: The village with amazing beaches on the UK's 'best island' two hours from Greater Manchester "There is concern about crowds ... as they are already rowdy ... and the tone of the band." Another note states that 'Middle-aged men take up more room" when discussing accommodation and anticipates "Medium to high intoxication" and a "substantial amount of older fans" As is custom, Liam took to social media to voice his opinions about the documents, taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, to write: "To the Edinburgh council I've heard what you said about OASIS fans and quite frankly your attitude f***ing stinks I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot." Gallagher then added a second post on Sunday, saying: "I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council bet there's some real STUNING individuals." Edinburgh culture convener, Margaret Graham told the Scottish Sun: "We're very proud to host the biggest and best events in Edinburgh throughout the year, which bring in hundreds of millions of pounds to the local economy and provide unparalleled entertainment for our residents and visitors. 'As with any major event which takes place in the city, we prepare extensively alongside our partners to ensure the safety and best possible experience of everyone involved – and Oasis are no different. "No two events are the same in terms of requirements or planning and our multi-agency approach reflects this appropriately. 'We're also working closely with residents in the local area to make sure these concerts pass off as smoothly as possible. "We're looking forward to seeing Oasis take to the stage.' Liam will be joining his brother Noel at the Murrayfield Stadium on August 8,9 and 12, as part of their historic world tour after 15 years apart. An estimated 210,000 fans are expected to show up.
