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Irish Post
25 minutes ago
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- Irish Post
Two brothers, one tour, and zero chill
WHERE do you want to start? Last August, Oasis fans everywhere thrilled to the news that Noel and Liam Gallagher had kissed and made up. 'The guns have fallen silent' said Liam on X, breaking the long-awaited news that they were putting the band back together for a stadium tour. Since then practically every week has brought fresh updates, rumours and quirky stories, some of which may even be true. ShowBiz has been assiduously squirrelling them away, and can now answer 20 of the most burning issues surrounding the tour. 1 Why are they even doing it? It's unlikely to have been prompted by a sudden desire for each other's company. The main motivation is probably financial. The success of Taylor Swift's Eras tour has undoubtedly rung up dollar signs like a Vegas slot machine in Noel's eyes, especially now that his coffers have been severely denuded by a recent £20m pay out (plus £8m mansion) to ex-wife Sara MacDonald. Or maybe (I said maybe) he's simply decided that he wants something a little more dignified for the Oasis legacy than 15 years of social media handbags with RKid. 2 So it's all quiet on the Bolton front? 'It's all done peace has prevailed he's the man I can't wait to be on stage with him blowing him kisses in between each song', ran Liam's characteristic stream-of-consciousness post on X. But just in case the unthinkable happens and the brothers start getting one each other's nerves once again, a 'military style operation' will be put in place to keep them apart as much as possible. We're talking separate dressing rooms, separate transport and separate VIP backstage areas. In short, according to 'a source' in The Mirror, ''Noel and Liam are reuniting, but don't for one minute think that this is a tour about brotherly love and going out night after night and being together 24/7. They will effectively be separate entities that come together for necessary promotional work and the gigs. Other than that, they will be apart for much of this reunion.' 3 Sounds good. So who are the support acts? For the UK and Ireland tour it's Richard Ashcroft and Cast. Some might say (they have) that they should have used the opportunity to showcase newer acts, such as Fontaines D.C. Liam's reply? 'To all the folk who are crying about us not showing love to the young bands and not letting them support there's LEVELS to this game and I'm afraid 99 p cent of ya are way off.' Members pf Fontaines D.C. responded by saying they 'couldn't really give a shit', to which Liam commented 'Fuck them little spunkbubbles I've seen better dressed ROADIES.' So, no Fontaines, then. 4 Just how big is the tour? Though initial press releases mentioned just two concerts in London, Edinburgh and Dublin, and four in Manchester, the tour has now been extended to 41 dates taking in North America, Australia, South America and Asia. 5 What was the Great Oasis Ticket Scandal about? Two words: dynamic pricing. When booking lines opened for the gigs on 31 August, 10 million fans logged on – the biggest concert launch ever witnessed in the UK As people waited in the queue, the prices steadily rose, meaning that by the time they landed on the payment page their only option was to pay £300 per ticket. Following a huge backlash, dynamic pricing was scrapped for the second round of sales, meaning fans could bag tickets for a friendlier starting price of £74.25. 6 We expect Liam was hugely sympathetic to the fans' plight, though You think? Responding to complaints on X, the mouthier Gallagher jeered 'Oasis are back your welcome,' before describing Oasis fans as the 'rudest in the world', telling them to 'shut up', and that he's 'sick of this s***' "Some days I just think to myself why do I even bother", he added. Liam also taunted fans with claims he has 'loads' of spare tickets, but 'there [sic] really expensive 100 pounds kneeling only'. He was clearly having a ball. When asked what their mum thought of the reunion, he said, "She's gutted she couldn't get a ticket'. When another fan wrote, "Not to be rude but if I'm not able to get tickets I hope the concerts get cancelled," he replied, "That's exactly what Peg said unbelievable attitude." 7 So what's likely to be the real cost to fans? Research by Wonderwallets, part of the Barclays Consumer Spend report, estimates £1.06bn will be spent by the 1.4 million fans attending the 17 UK tour dates – more than £766 a person. That includes tickets, accommodation, £75 on food and drink, £60 on merchandise plus travel and new outfits – presumably there are a lot of dad bods out there who have outgrown their '90s Harringtons. 8 How much money are the boys likely to make? Oasis are set to earn an estimates £50 million per show from ticket sales, merchandise, and other revenue streams. 9 Oh yeah, the merch – we're talking bucket hats and parkas, yeah? Oh, that's just the thin end of the wedge. Noel and Liam are said to have filed paperwork to secure trademarks which will allow them to flog everything from branded clothes and stationery to dental floss, moisturiser, fly swatters, ironing board covers and even Christmas wreaths. Think Middle-Lidl meets Britpop. 10 Speaking of Lidl… Last October the launch of Liam's new fashion collection didn't quite go to plan, with fans joking that the red, blue and yellow colourways made it look like he was wearing a 'Lidl jacket'. Lidl immediately got in on the act by taking out a billboard ad for their 24p 'jacket' potatoes on Oldham Road in Manchester right next to a mural of Liam wearing the £400 Berghaus coat. 11 Yet more Lidl The supermarket chain had also previously unveiled a blue plaque in Liam's honour at one of its Manchester stores after the star 'almost played' there after problems at the nearby Co-op Live arena. Asked by a fan at the time what he would do if his shows were affected, Liam responded: "Gig in Lidl." Lidl responded "We're gonna roll with it." That Manc bants, huh? 12 Why haven't we read any joint official interviews from the brothers about the tout? Good question. Via his favourite means of communication, X, Liam wrote 'We don't want to do interviews coz we're scared of the media asking us intrusive questions and trying to pick holes in our relationship.' It's also, he added later, because he 'can't be arsed'. 13 Let's hope they don't palm us off with new material and neglect the classics Scant risk of that. Although rumours have been flying about a new album, fuelled by teasing comments by Liam on X, there's been no sign of any new music emerging. So expect a night of all the greatest hits – just like watching an Oasis tribute band, then, but a bit better. 14 Apropos, the tribute bands must be having a field day Indeed. You can exclusively hire Definitely Oasis, Noasis, Oasish, and The Liam and Noel Experience, The Madchester Experience, Fakermaker, and Standing On The Shoulder Of Oasis for between £850-£2000 – the amount that a small group of unlucky punters would have shelled out for a group booking for Oasis gigs during dynamic pricing. 15 Oasis v Blur Of course, to give the tour that authentic '90s vibe, Oasis's arch-nemesis Blur should really launch their own comeback gigs on the exact same dates as Oasis. The next best thing comes in the form of a new comedy play by novelist and former A&R man John Niven, which follows the rivalry between the two bands which dominated the Britpop era. The action takes place in the summer of 1995 when Blur's Country House raced Oasis's Roll with It to the top of the singles charts; Blur went on to win that battle, but the band's Alex James graciously later admitted that Oasis won the war. The Battle – billed as 'based (mostly) on real events' – is heading out on a UK tour in 2026, prior to a run in the West End. Of course, age mellows the spikiest among us and the two bands have since buried the hatchet and Noel has even collaborated with Damon Albarn. In an interview last year, Noel ruminated on what his younger self would think of that. 'It would depend entirely on what side of the bed I got out of on that day', he said. 'If you caught me on a good day I'd be like, yeah, I could see that happening…On a bad day, I'd fucking knife myself in the bollocks.' 16 What about Robbie Williams? What about him? He and the Gallagher boys were mates once, then they fell out, but if there's any residual animosity these days they're mostly being too gown-up to voice it. Indeed, Robbie, who is also on tour this year, has been quick to acknowledge that the reunion is a significant cultural moment. 'The soap opera alone will either be exciting and or ghoulish to watch. As for the shows? They're gonna be incredible, off-the-scale special… a healing moment for our country. 'Liam Gallagher reading his phone on the toilet would be more charismatic and intriguing than 99.9% of the world's population at their most enigmatic. All he has to do is stand there and sing for the audience to be guaranteed their money's worth,' he said, cheekily adding and 'Noel will be there too.' Did he plan for his tour to compete with Oasis? 'No, I didn't', he said on Instagram. 'When Oasis get back together, there is no competing, really. So no, it's not a competition, even though it bloody is.' 17 The Manchester tourist board must be mad for it You bet. The city is said to expect a £100m boost from the five Heaton Park gigs, with 90 per cent of the city's hotel rooms already booked up - and at premium rates, too. On 11 July, for example, a poky windowless room at The Britannia, which normally goes for £39, will set you back £234. Airbnb owners can presumably charge whatever they like. Local hospitality is also in for a massive boost. Savvy brothers Paul and Mark Gallagher – no relation – have already opened a massive second branch of their Oasis-themed bar Definitely Maybe – 'a shriiiiiine of all things Oasis' – on the old site of Black Dog Ballroom in the Northern Quarter. 18 It's also a boon for the counter-culture Some far-sighted Manc fans have apparently taken the precaution of stashing drugs in the bushes of Heaton Park. Drug and alcohol rehab facility Providence Project told The Sun that they 'would warn organisers to be vigilant". 19 Any chance of a surprise Glastonbury appearance? None. Not only has Liam confirmed Oasis won't appear but he's trashed everyone who does. 'NO full of drips', is his expressed view of Worthy Farm. So that's that. Unless of course it's a really fiendish double bluff. 20 Care to read more? Two new books have been released about Noel and Liam; more will surely follow. You can get stuck in to the succinctly named Gallagher by PJ Harrison, which focuses on the lives and relationships of the bros, or Live Forever by John Robb, which is more concerned with their musical journey. But these are just the latest ones; there's obviously a huge backlist of biographies, behind-the-scenes reveals and books focusing on specific eras or albums, including Brothers by Noel and Liam's lesser known sibling Paul. Though to be honest there's nothing in any of them that you can't find on the net.
Daily Record
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Oasis Liam and Noel Gallagher snapped together for unexpected TV announcement as fans go wild
It's the first time the Gallagher brothers have been pictured together since announcing their Oasis Live '25 reunion tour Oasis made an unexpected television announcement to fans during a Channel 4 ad-break on Thursday evening. Liam and Noel Gallagher were snapped together for the first time since they announced their highly anticipated reunion tour last year. Oasis are set to embark on their first tour in 16 years later this summer. Last August, the brothers sent fans into a frenzy as they confirmed they would be reuniting for Oasis Live '25. Yesterday, Adidas teased on X that "something is coming". The iconic sportswear brand shared a teaser clip which featured snapshots of archived footage from Oasis gigs. Fans also spied one of the duo wearing an Adidas leather jacket which had the logo "live '25' on the back and the phrase "The band with the 3 stripes". The brand then released an 'adidas Originals X Oasis' video which aired during the ad-break of Taskmaster on Channel 4 at 9pm. The video announced the band's collaboration with Adidas ahead of their world tour with fans able to snatch up exclusive Oasis merch, including tracksuits, jerseys, bucket hats and coach jackets, the Liverpool Echo reports. The clip was captioned: "The brand. The band. The legacy lives on. After 30 years of shared history, Adidas Originals and Oasis join forces to celebrate an undisputed connection rooted in music, fashion and British identity. "Original Forever is more than a campaign. It's a nod to a moment, a movement and a time that defined it all. With the return of the band for Live 25', the collaboration brings a new era of looks into the now, reworking era-defining silhouettes with a modern edge. "From Firebird tracksuits to classic jerseys and jackets, the Live 25' collection honours the past while living in the present. This film captures a journey from the city streets to stadiums, 90s anthems to the now. It's a tribute to two brothers, two icons, one band, and a brand that's been with them every step of the way." Excited fans raced to the comments after the announcement was uploaded on X as one exclaimed: "The boys are back, let's go!" A second enthusiastic user wrote: "Wow. Just wow." Meanwhile a third chimed in: "Beautifully done.. Oasis forever." A fourth was left moved by the announcement as they penned: "Who got goosebumps while watching?" Oasis will play Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium for three dates on Friday, August 8, Saturday, August 9 and Tuesday, August 12. The band will also perform in Cardiff, Manchester, London and Dublin this summer and have confirmed shows outside of Europe too in Toronto, Chicago, East Rutherford, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne, Sydney, Buenos Aires, Santiago and São Paulo. Their upcoming gigs will be the first time Oasis have played since their August 2009 performance at V Festival in Staffordshire. Noel famously quit later that month after a back-stage fight broke out between the brothers before they were due to go on stage in Paris. Both Liam and Noel have had success with their solo careers since the band split in 2009 with ten UK number 1 albums between them as well as countless festival headline sets and stadium and arena shows.
Wales Online
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Liam and Noel Gallagher pictured together for first time since Oasis tour announced
Liam and Noel Gallagher pictured together for first time since Oasis tour announced The Britpop band, who split in 2009 prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival, confirmed their long-awaited reunion in August 2024. Liam and Noel Gallagher photographed together for the first time since the Oasis reunion tour was first announced for the Adidas collaboration (Image: Johannes Leonardo/Adidas/PA Wire ) Liam and Noel Gallagher have been photographed together for the first time since the Oasis reunion tour was announced. The Britpop band, who split in 2009 prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival, confirmed their long-awaited reunion in August 2024. They have since been photographed together to launch a new partnership with Adidas ahead of their Oasis Live '25 world tour. The Manchester-born musicians rose to fame after the release of their debut album Definitely Maybe in 1994, with their hits songs including Champagne Supernova, Wonderwall and Supersonic. While in the group, they became known for their recognisable sportswear style which consisted of tracksuits, sleeve jerseys, bucket hats and coach jackets. The pair are now the faces behind the Original Forever film campaign, which is soundtracked by their hit song Live Forever, and includes an accompanying Adidas Originals x Oasis Live '25 apparel collection. Article continues below Chris Walsh, Adidas brand vice president, said: "Adidas and Oasis share a story defined by originality and cultural impact, with roots that run deep and have long been entwined in the fabric of music and style. "This official partnership represents more than just two icons coming together – it reignites a timeless piece of cultural music history. "Original Forever continues to build on Adidas' lasting legacy in music and celebrates the powerful role music and style play in shaping culture across generations." The brothers had been known to get into arguments over the years, but things reached breaking point at a French festival when Liam began swinging around a guitar. Noel quit the rock group on August 28 2009, saying he "simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer". The highly anticipated reunion tour announcement was followed with some ticketing backlash after fans in the UK and Ireland saw some prices more than double, from £148 to £355, which was blamed on "unprecedented demand". Article continues below The outrage and controversy prompted the Government and the UK's competition watchdog to pledge they would look at the use of dynamic pricing. Oasis are due to kickstart their world tour in July with performances in Cardiff followed by Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin. The group will continue on with concerts scheduled around the world including Canada, the US, Mexico, Australia and Japan.
Irish Independent
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Liam and Noel Gallagher pictured together for first time since tour announced
The Britpop band, who split in 2009 prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival, confirmed their long-awaited reunion in August 2024. They have since been photographed together to launch a new partnership with Adidas ahead of their Oasis Live '25 world tour. The Manchester-born musicians rose to fame after the release of their debut album Definitely Maybe in 1994, with their hits songs including Champagne Supernova, Wonderwall and Supersonic. While in the group, they became known for their recognisable sportswear style which consisted of tracksuits, sleeve jerseys, bucket hats and coach jackets. The pair are now the faces behind the Original Forever film campaign, which is soundtracked by their hit song Live Forever, and includes an accompanying Adidas Originals x Oasis Live '25 apparel collection. Chris Walsh, Adidas brand vice president, said: "Adidas and Oasis share a story defined by originality and cultural impact, with roots that run deep and have long been entwined in the fabric of music and style. "This official partnership represents more than just two icons coming together - it reignites a timeless piece of cultural music history. "Original Forever continues to build on Adidas' lasting legacy in music and celebrates the powerful role music and style play in shaping culture across generations." The brothers had been known to get into arguments over the years, but things reached breaking point at a French festival when Liam began swinging around a guitar. Noel quit the rock group on August 28 2009, saying he "simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer". The highly anticipated reunion tour announcement was followed with some ticketing backlash after fans in the UK and Ireland saw some prices more than double, from £148 to £355, which was blamed on "unprecedented demand". The outrage and controversy prompted the Government and the UK's competition watchdog to pledge they would look at the use of dynamic pricing. Oasis are due to kickstart their world tour in July with performances in Cardiff followed by Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin. The group will continue on with concerts scheduled around the world including Canada, the US, Mexico, Australia and Japan.
ITV News
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Liam and Noel Gallagher pictured together for first time since Oasis reunion tour announced
Liam and Noel Gallagher have been photographed together for the first time since the Oasis reunion tour was announced. The Britpop band, who split in 2009 prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival, confirmed their long-awaited reunion in August 2024. They have since been photographed together to launch a new partnership with Adidas ahead of their Oasis Live '25 world tour. The Manchester-born musicians rose to fame after the release of their debut album Definitely Maybe in 1994, with their hits songs including Champagne Supernova, Wonderwall and Supersonic. While in the group, they became known for their recognisable sportswear style which consisted of tracksuits, sleeve jerseys, bucket hats and coach jackets. The pair are now the faces behind the Original Forever film campaign, which is soundtracked by their hit song Live Forever, and includes an accompanying Adidas Originals x Oasis Live '25 apparel collection. Chris Walsh, Adidas brand vice president, said: 'Adidas and Oasis share a story defined by originality and cultural impact, with roots that run deep and have long been entwined in the fabric of music and style. 'This official partnership represents more than just two icons coming together – it reignites a timeless piece of cultural music history. 'Original Forever continues to build on Adidas' lasting legacy in music and celebrates the powerful role music and style play in shaping culture across generations.' The brothers had been known to get into arguments over the years, but things reached breaking point at a French festival when Liam began swinging around a guitar. Noel quit the rock group in August 2009, saying he 'simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer'. The highly anticipated reunion tour announcement was followed with some ticketing backlash after fans in the UK and Ireland saw some prices more than double, from £148 to £355, which was blamed on 'unprecedented demand'. The outrage and controversy prompted the Government and the UK's competition watchdog to pledge they would look at the use of dynamic pricing. Oasis are due to kickstart their world tour in July with performances in Cardiff followed by Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin. The group will continue on with concerts scheduled around the world including Canada, the US, Mexico, Australia and Japan.
