Nice review petwasbristol. Happy to hear it was so good.

First 5 songs, Liam sounding better than in years.
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Don't Look Back In Anger.
Great atmosphere, Noel totally on it.
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Oasis, review: Ridiculous, fantastic... and back where they belong
The second coming of Britpop’s biggest stars was magical, exhausting and uplifting

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Liam Gallagher led Cardiff in a blizzard of noise as thousands of fans joined him in song
Liam Gallagher led Cardiff in a blizzard of noise as thousands of fans joined him in song Credit: Big Brother Recordings/Harriet T K Bols
Neil McCormick
Chief Music Critic, in Cardiff
05 July 2025 10:51am BST
The band was loud. The crowd was louder. Waves of noise crashed off the stage and bounced back as the 74,000-strong audience in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium sang every word as if they were ready and willing to bust their lungs.

Song after song engulfed us all in an incredible blizzard of noise, distorted guitars, bombarding drums, rumbling bass and tens of thousands of voices raised in song.

“Yes, beautiful people, it’s been too long,” said Liam Gallagher.

And so, 16 years since they broke up, Oasis returned as if no time has passed at all.

The Gallagher brothers put their arms up and
After more than a decade away, the Gallaghers’ return was deafening Credit: Big Brother Recordings
Oasis reunited for their first performance in 16 years
Oasis reunited for their first performance in 16 years Credit: Big Brother Recordings
The hi-def screens were bigger, wider and more dynamic than anything Oasis would have dragged out on tour back in the glory days. But otherwise nothing had really changed. A band of men stood spread across the front of a stage, playing hard and loud. Their frontman stood in the centre, roaring at the top of his sharply cutting voice. And the audience was right there with them all the way, a mass extension of the band, punching their arms and singing until we were all swallowed in a big, rocky vortex of sound and community.

It was ridiculous and it was fantastic. These things are not mutually exclusive.

The first half setlist was 100 per cent proof Britpop bangers, one piledriving rocker after another, including Hello, Acquiesce, Morning Glory, Some Might Say, Cigarettes and Alcohol, Supersonic and Fade Away.


Liam sported an unseasonable green parka and sharp buzz cut, greying at the temples. There was no nuance to his singing, because there was no room at this concert for subtlety. He just cut through with raw power and vocal energy. Noel Gallagher stood to his left in a denim blue shirt, peeling off lead guitar lines, unshaven and grimly focused.


The rest of band (Gem Archer and Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs on guitar, Andy Bell on bass and session players on drums and keyboards) were as anonymous as they have always been. Sporting bald pates, spectacles and studious expressions, they could have been a band of geography teachers playing a university reunion. But Liam has enough charisma for all of them, and Noel’s songs took care of the rest.

Noel Gallagher joked about ticket prices, but none of the 74,000-strong crowd seemed to mind
Noel Gallagher joked about ticket prices, but none of the 74,000-strong crowd seemed to mind Credit: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Europe
When Noel took the lead for an interlude of melodious, semi-acoustic B-sides the crowd kept singing as if they were all classic smash hits. “Thank you very much,” said Noel, then made a joke about the controversial dynamic ticket pricing. “I hope it was worth £175 of anybody’s money. Sorry, £210. Sorry, £250.”

I don’t think anyone who managed to get their hands on a ticket for this reunion could feel short changed. Because really it was a reunion between an audience and their favourite band, a reunion between Britain and rock and roll.

Oasis fans in the 'loudest, lairiest choir in the world'
Oasis fans in the ‘loudest, lairiest choir in the world’ Credit: NC
Liam swaggered back for an absolutely storming second half of monster anthems, including a psychedelic stomp through D’You Know What I Mean?, an unapologetically cheesy romp through Whatever, an utterly immense Slide Away and furiously supercharged Rock ‘n’ Roll Star, with the whole stadium bellowing “it’s just rock and roll”. But it’s not, it is something bigger, more universal, more all encompassing.

There were walls of guitars, walls crashing down, and the crowd singing like they were meeting noise with noise. Flares went off. Live Forever echoed around the stadium to a projected image of tragically deceased Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota.


Noel led Don’t Look Back in Anger as if it might lift the roof off the stadium. Liam led Wonderwall like he was leading the loudest, lairiest choir in the world. Champagne Supernova blasted out into the cosmos on a rocketing lead solo.

It was very loud, it was simplistic to the point of banality and it was magically, exhaustingly uplifting.


It was the second coming of Oasis. One of Britain’s greatest ever bands, back where they belong. Man, I’ve missed this.

It's a bit like the 89 Stones comeback right?

Will def see them if they are coming near. Great songs and a great sound

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It's a bit like the 89 Stones comeback right?

Will def see them if they are coming near. Great songs and a great sound

This is BIGGER. Well, in the U.K., anyway!

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It's a bit like the 89 Stones comeback right?

That tour pretty much set the blueprint for the big reunion tours. Eagles tour felt like that, KISS reunion in the 90s felt like that, GNR a decade ago to an extent felt that way. Kinda McCartney when he reemerged around the same time in 89. These guys all come back and give you exactly the show you want and expect after so much time away. And on a large stadium level.

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It's a bit like the 89 Stones comeback right?

That tour pretty much set the blueprint for the big reunion tours. Eagles tour felt like that, KISS reunion in the 90s felt like that, GNR a decade ago to an extent felt that way. Kinda McCartney when he reemerged around the same time in 89. These guys all come back and give you exactly the show you want and expect after so much time away. And on a large stadium level.

I don't think so. Oasis had a 16 years break, the Stones only 7. And the Stones never really quit or broke up - it was just Jagger trying out some solo stuff.
The reason for the Oasis comeback tour is, from what I understand, money. They don't even have a new album to show up.

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It's a bit like the 89 Stones comeback right?

That tour pretty much set the blueprint for the big reunion tours. Eagles tour felt like that, KISS reunion in the 90s felt like that, GNR a decade ago to an extent felt that way. Kinda McCartney when he reemerged around the same time in 89. These guys all come back and give you exactly the show you want and expect after so much time away. And on a large stadium level.

I don't think so. Oasis had a 16 years break, the Stones only 7. And the Stones never really quit or broke up - it was just Jagger trying out some solo stuff.
The reason for the Oasis comeback tour is, from what I understand, money. They don't even have a new album to show up.

Sure, but that Stones tour really felt like (at least to me when I look back on it historically) as setting the template for rock bands in stadiums. Yeah it had happened with the Beatles in the 60s, The Who in the 80s, hell even Grand Funk Railroad in the 70s, but in the modern era they really kicked off the trend of established bands doing a very "professional" show in a stadium. Didn't matter that they hadn't been gone as long, just felt like it kicked off the modern concert machine business for modern day rock acts. Maybe it felt less like that at the time.

Actually that would be Pink Floyd in 87/88 and their hugely successful tour promoted by Cohl convinced Mick and he dumped Bill Graham...

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Demand for the '87 Floyd tour was immense. Since Cohl was the promoter, his hometown of Toronto was the testing ground for demand where they announced one show at CNE stadium which sold out immediately, then another, then another, playing to almost 150 000 people.



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I read I think in the Times, that this tour will be the biggest ever from a band.
And that the Galagher brothers might earn a combined 200 M$. Is this accurate ? I think only Springsteen and Coldplay are over this number in terms of individual income with their highly successful current tour.

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I read I think in the Times, that this tour will be the biggest ever from a band.
And that the Galagher brothers might earn a combined 200 M$. Is this accurate ? I think only Springsteen and Coldplay are over this number in terms of individual income with their highly successful current tour.

I think Taylor Swift's last tour dwarfs any other tour.

Wowza that's 200 million reasons for the brotherly love

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I read I think in the Times, that this tour will be the biggest ever from a band.
And that the Galagher brothers might earn a combined 200 M$. Is this accurate ? I think only Springsteen and Coldplay are over this number in terms of individual income with their highly successful current tour.

The figure I keep hearing being quoted is £50m GBP each, approx $68m USD at current exchange rate. Interest here in the UK has been huge with 17 shows here (out of 41 Worldwide), all in large venues and all sold out. I had hoped to snag a late cheap ticket for Cardiff, which I can get to easily but, alas - no chance!

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I read I think in the Times, that this tour will be the biggest ever from a band.
And that the Galagher brothers might earn a combined 200 M$. Is this accurate ? I think only Springsteen and Coldplay are over this number in terms of individual income with their highly successful current tour.

I think Taylor Swift's last tour dwarfs any other tour.

Yeah, Swift did 4x the number of shows that Oasis are doing (at least as announced so far - I expect there’ll be a Euro leg next year and wouldn’t be completely surprised if there’s a US arena run).

It's Heaton Park, tomorrow; the first of five humongous shows in Manchester. Anyone going?

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Noel on lead guitar is something else. He is going to be like a caged animal let loose knowing he has Gem and Bonehead alongside him to do this at all Oasis gigs. It's wonderful to see and hear.

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It's Heaton Park, tomorrow; the first of five humongous shows in Manchester. Anyone going?

I wish! I can only imagine what Manchester will be like throughout the next week. The atmosphere will be incredible.

I live here but not got a ticket for Heaton Park.
Got one for Wembley and will keep looking for Manchester, maybe the midweek one...
Great for the city and whole country, and so far they sound immense.
Bonehead back, 3 guitars, and a clean Liam voice - they've definitely gone 'super-professional' Stones-esque way. There's NoFilter vibes to the stage and sound.

Ticketless Oasis fans warned not to try breaking into Manchester shows

Heaton Park gigs will have double fence and security patrols but TikTokers are offering advice on gaining entry

[www.theguardian.com]

Also:

Photo agencies to boycott Oasis tour over rights restrictions
Exclusive: Move comes after band’s management says rights to concert images will last for only one year

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Oasis, Manchester review: A perfect, priceless homecoming

Liam and Noel Gallagher received a heroes’ welcome in the blazing sunshine on Heaton Park

5/5 Stars

Poppie Platt
11 July 2025


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REVIEW: Oasis at Heaton Park, Manchester - a homecoming of epic proportions as Gallagher brothers make history yet again

The Manchester Evening News' Jenna Campbell witnessed the return of the Burnage lads on home soil

5/5 Stars

By Jenna Campbell
11 July 2025



Oasis setlist - Manchester, Heaton Park, 11 July

F*ckin' in the Bushes intro
Hello
Acquiesce
Morning Glory
Some Might Say
Bring it on down
Cigarettes & Alcohol
Fade Away
Supersonic
Roll With It
Talk Tonight (Noel sings)
Half the World Away (Noel sings)
Little by Little (Noel sings)
D'You Know What I Mean
Stand By Me
Cast No Shadow
Slide Away
Whatever
Live Forever
Rock and Roll Star
Encore
The Masterplan (Noel sings)
Don't Look Back in Anger (Noel sings)
Wonderwall
Champagne Supernova

Full review > [www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk]

Oasis’ set-list was bolstered to 24 songs’ at tonight’s Heatin Oark gig, with the addition of ‘Gas Panic’ from Standing On The Shoulder of Giants. No videos on YouTube, yet.

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Oasis’ set-list was bolstered to 24 songs’ at tonight’s Heatin Oark gig, with the addition of ‘Gas Panic’ from Standing On The Shoulder of Giants. No videos on YouTube, yet.

I think that must be be mistake somewhere online Al. I don't believe it was played. Gas Panic is my favourite Oasis song but Noel has not played it since 2002.

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Oasis’ set-list was bolstered to 24 songs’ at tonight’s Heatin Oark gig, with the addition of ‘Gas Panic’ from Standing On The Shoulder of Giants. No videos on YouTube, yet.

I think that must be be mistake somewhere online Al. I don't believe it was played. Gas Panic is my favourite Oasis song but Noel has not played it since 2002.

Yep, no Gas Panic yesterday. They'll stick to the 23 song setlist until Sao Paolo me thinks.

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Oasis’ set-list was bolstered to 24 songs’ at tonight’s Heatin Oark gig, with the addition of ‘Gas Panic’ from Standing On The Shoulder of Giants. No videos on YouTube, yet.

I think that must be be mistake somewhere online Al. I don't believe it was played. Gas Panic is my favourite Oasis song but Noel has not played it since 2002.

Well, Set-List FM is incorrect in that case!

Just checked setlist fm, again; no Gas Panic. Either it’s been removed subsequently, or had my own panic in the early hours!

Ticketless Oasis fans find a way to enjoy the gigs for free on "Gallagher Hill"

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Ticketless Oasis fans find a way to enjoy the gigs for free on "Gallagher Hill"

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There’s a video, somewhere, on YouTube about this. I think it’s great to see!

Actually, there were a handful - less than Heaton Park - doing something similar before the Stones’ most recent Hyde Park gigs. The Oasis lot make it seem like a proper gathering.