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Irish Independent
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
How Oasis threw a petrol bomb at the British music scene and became the most important band in the world
The ambition, rivalry and hedonism of the band's rise to the top is laid out in exquisite detail by fellow Mancunian John Robb in his new book Live Forever Today at 21:30 Some bands, to use a rather appropriate phrase, live forever. Others shine brightly, then quickly burn out and fade away. In the curious case of Oasis, they have managed to achieve both.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
New secret shop planned for major Scots city – and Oasis fans will love it
The date of the opening has been revealed WONDER-MALL New secret shop planned for major Scots city – and Oasis fans will love it A NEW secret store is set to open up in a Scottish city this summer ahead of the highly-anticipated Oasis reunion gigs. The Mancunian rockers are set to play three nights at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on August 8, 9 and 12 for the sell-out megagigs. Advertisement 3 Oasis fans can get their hands on exclusive merchandise ahead of the band's Scottish gigs Credit: PA 3 The rockers are set to play three huge shows at Murrayfield in August Credit: Andrew Barr And ahead of the huge shows, Oasis will launch pop-up fan stores across the UK and Ireland. Revellers can get their hands on exclusive merchandise and vinyl, as early as this week, with less than a month until the first shows. There will huge range of Oasis Live '25 clothing and accessories on offer, including limited items and special brand collaborations. The Edinburgh pop-up store will open on August 4. Advertisement Exact location and details will be revealed nearer the time. Stores will also feature in Manchester on June 20, Cardiff on June 26, London and Birmingham on July 8, and Dublin on August 4. It comes just days after a leaked report showed council chiefs branded fans of the 'fat', 'lairy' and 'drunk'. We told how snooty Edinburgh council officials also said punters at August's shows will be mainly 'middle-aged men' who 'take up more room'. Advertisement And secret planning briefings warn: 'Concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its performers. Many performers are considering not attending for that weekend. 'There is concern about crowds . . . as they are already rowdy . . . and the tone of the band.' Inside Noel & Liam Gallagher's first Oasis show in 16 years at surprise venue where they enraged neighbour Edinburgh Fringe bosses also blamed Oasis's sell-out Murrayfield megagigs for a massive slump in ticket sales. Between the three Oasis gigs and another AC/DC show on August 21, 290,000 revellers are expected to descend upon the capital - clashing directly with the Fringe, which runs throughout most of August. Advertisement Festival promoters and venue operators fear that punters could be put off from attending the Fringe due to the unprecedented demand from music fans. Bookings for the international comedy festival, which runs throughout August, are reportedly down by 35 per cent for some shows.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Newcastle ready to offer Marcus Rashford perfect platform to reignite career and escape Man Utd woes
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NEWCASTLE want to rescue Marcus Rashford from his limbo at Manchester United. The Magpies are ready to offer the England striker Champions League football following his Aston Villa loan. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The Toon could help Marcus Rashford achieve the big season he needs to revitalise his fortunes at both club and country level Credit: Alamy 5 Eddie Howe is pondering a swoop for Man Utd's Rashford Credit: Getty Rashford's dream destination is believed to be Barcelona. But the Spanish giants have never firmed up their interest in the 27-year-old. And SunSport can reveal Newcastle are confident they can provide Rashford with an ideal stage to rebuild his career. Toon boss Eddie Howe expects to keep £160million-rated Arsenal target Alexander Isak. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL WILD MOVE Wilder sacked by Blades despite record points tally as ex-Prem boss takes over And far from being a replacement for the 25-year-old Swede, Newcastle see Rashford as an ideal player to rotate him with. It's understood the Magpies fancy a year-long loan deal for the 62-cap star. But Old Trafford chiefs would prefer a permanent exit. And any chance of Rashford slotting back in at United appear slim, even though he is under contract until 2028. 5 His overall Prem stats last season improved after a switch to Villa 5 Rashford appears certain to move on from Old Trafford Credit: AFP The Mancunian netted in Ruben Amorim's first two games in charge last November. But he last played for the Red Devils on December 12. Transfers_Exposed EP2_AP_MB SECTION And after dropping out of their matchday squad completely, Rashford joined Villa in January for the rest of the season. He looked to be reviving his fortunes, notching four goals and six assists in 17 games for Unai Emery's men But Rashford is keen on returning to a Champions League platform next term. And ahead of their campaign in Europe's to domestic cup competition, Newcastle need to strengthen up top. Callum Wilson, 33, is being monitored by Everton and Saudi clubs, although he could yet stay at St James' Park. Meanwhile, Chelsea won the £30m race for Ipswich frontman Liam Delap. So a swoop for a player of Rashford's experience - not to mention his desperation to impress ahead of the World Cup - could suit both parties.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Newcastle ready to offer Marcus Rashford perfect platform to reignite career and escape Man Utd woes
NEWCASTLE want to rescue Marcus Rashford from his limbo at Manchester United. 5 The Toon could help Marcus Rashford achieve the big season he needs to revitalise his fortunes at both club and country level Credit: Alamy 5 Eddie Howe is pondering a swoop for Man Utd's Rashford Credit: Getty Rashford's dream destination is believed to be But the Spanish giants have never firmed up their interest in the 27-year-old. And SunSport can reveal Newcastle are confident they can provide Rashford with an ideal stage to rebuild his career. Toon boss READ MORE IN FOOTBALL And far from being a replacement for the 25-year-old Swede, Newcastle see Rashford as an ideal player to rotate him with. It's understood the Magpies fancy a year-long loan deal for the 62-cap star. But Old Trafford chiefs would prefer a permanent exit. And any chance of Rashford slotting back in at United appear slim, even though he is under contract until 2028. Most read in Football 5 His overall Prem stats last season improved after a switch to Villa 5 Rashford appears certain to move on from Old Trafford Credit: AFP The Mancunian netted in But he last played for the Red Devils on December 12. Transfers_Exposed EP2_AP_MB SECTION And after dropping out of their matchday squad completely, Rashford joined Villa in January for the rest of the season. He looked to be reviving his fortunes, notching four goals and six assists in 17 games for But Rashford is keen on returning to a Champions League platform next term. And ahead of their campaign in Europe's to domestic cup competition, Newcastle need to strengthen up top. Meanwhile, Chelsea So a swoop for a player of Rashford's experience - not to mention his desperation to impress ahead of the World Cup - could suit both parties. 5 The Magpies expect to keep main frontman Alexander Isak Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Oasis blamed for poor Edinburgh Fringe ticket sales days after leaked report brands fans ‘fat, drunk & lairy'
It comes just days after a leaked report showed council chiefs branded fans of the 'fat', 'lairy' and 'drunk' STOP CRYING YOUR HEART OUT Oasis blamed for poor Edinburgh Fringe ticket sales days after leaked report brands fans 'fat, drunk & lairy' EDINBURGH Fringe bosses have blamed Oasis's sell-out Murrayfield megagigs for a massive slump in ticket sales. The Mancunian rockers are set to play three nights at Scotland's home of rugby on August 8, 9 and 12 as part of their highly anticipated reunion tour. 2 210,000 gig-goers are expected to descend on Edinburgh for the Oasis concerts alone Credit: Getty 2 Fringe bosses have seen a 35 per cent decline in ticket sales this year Credit: Alamy Between the three Oasis gigs and another AC/DC show on August 21, 290,000 revellers are expected to descend upon the capital - clashing directly with the Fringe, which runs throughout most of August. Festival promoters and venue operators fear that punters could be put off from attending the Fringe due to the unprecedented demand from music fans. Bookings for the international comedy festival, which runs throughout August, are reportedly down by 35 per cent for some shows. Meanwhile, prices for accommodation are sky-high with some city-centre hotels charging upwards of £800 a night over the period Oasis are in Edinburgh. The Fringe, which heavily relies on last-minute ticket sales, is now facing a significant challenge. Organisers are expected to launch desperate last-minute efforts to boost attendance, including targeting local audiences and encouraging concert-goers to extend their stay and attend Fringe shows. It comes just days after a leaked report showed council chiefs branded fans of the 'fat', 'lairy' and 'drunk'. We told how snooty Edinburgh council officials also said punters at August's shows will be mainly 'middle-aged men' who 'take up more room'. And secret planning briefings warn: 'Concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its performers. Many performers are considering not attending for that weekend. 'There is concern about crowds . . . as they are already rowdy . . . and the tone of the band.' Inside Noel & Liam Gallagher's first Oasis show in 16 years at surprise venue where they enraged neighbour William Burdett-Coutts, founder of Assembly, the longest-running venue operator on the Fringe, told The Herald: 'We are constantly getting anecdotal feedback that people are finding it too expensive to visit Edinburgh for the festival, especially with the Oasis concerts that are on this year. 'Personally, I don't think they are a good thing. They are taking up a lot of days when the Fringe is on. 'Oasis can go on tour anytime and get the audience that they get. We are trying to attract people to Edinburgh to come to a festival which is all about introducing new talent and don't have the same level of exposure." A spokesperson for the Fringe Society said it was launching a "tactical marketing" strategy aimed at encouraging concert-goers to see Fringe shows while they are in the city. They said: 'Each year the rhythm and pattern of ticket sales is unique and can be affected by a range of factors, including timing of early ticket sales, marketing efforts, individual venue programmes, and broader economic and social factors. "As in previous years, anecdotal feedback from venues is varied. Overall numbers across August are consistent with what we expect to see at this point, and we are keeping a close eye on any emerging trends."
