Fans of the iconic Britpop band Oasis have eagerly awaited this moment for 5,795 days, as they kicked off their reunion tour at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. With soundchecks and rehearsals leading up to the event, attendees caught glimpses of beloved tracks like "Cigarettes & Alcohol" and "Wonderwall." "It's sounding huge," Noel Gallagher shared with talkSPORT radio, solidifying the band's commitment to this monumental comeback.
Oasis Kicks Off Highly Anticipated Reunion Tour
Oasis Kicks Off Highly Anticipated Reunion Tour
Oasis embarks on long-awaited comeback tour in Cardiff amidst excitement and ticket controversies.
The Oasis Live '25 tour has already set records for ticket sales, attracting over 10 million fans from 158 countries last summer, and selling around 900,000 tickets. However, this excitement was overshadowed by complaints over "in-demand" tickets drastically increasing from £135 to £355, prompting an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Despite this, fans from around the globe still flocked to Cardiff for the opening night, including Jeff Gachini from Kenya, who expressed his appreciation for the band's ability to convey "the simple truth of life."
Joining Noel and Liam Gallagher on stage will be former bandmates Gem Archer, Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, and Andy Bell, with additional rhythm by drummer Joey Waronker and backing singer Jess Greenfield. Rumors about the setlist buzz around Cardiff, with suggestions that the concert would commence with "Hello" and wrap up with "Champagne Supernova," featuring other classics like "Live Forever" and "Supersonic."
Oasis, once the biggest band in Britain from 1994 to 1997, revitalized the British music scene with hits like "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger". The enduring tensions between the Gallagher brothers have been well-documented, culminating in the band’s dissolution in 2009. Their reunion sparked discussions of a more satisfactory conclusion to their legacy, especially after Noel's divorce in 2022 led to speculation about improved relations.
Their tour, spanning 41 shows across multiple continents, could generate around £400 million in ticket sales and merchandise. However, management has clarified that there are no plans for new music and have dubbed this tour as their "last time around." As fans gathered for the first performance in 16 years, Noel Gallagher was seen arriving for the show via train, eschewing typical rock star behavior and signaling a more mature approach as they embark on this significant tour.
Joining Noel and Liam Gallagher on stage will be former bandmates Gem Archer, Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, and Andy Bell, with additional rhythm by drummer Joey Waronker and backing singer Jess Greenfield. Rumors about the setlist buzz around Cardiff, with suggestions that the concert would commence with "Hello" and wrap up with "Champagne Supernova," featuring other classics like "Live Forever" and "Supersonic."
Oasis, once the biggest band in Britain from 1994 to 1997, revitalized the British music scene with hits like "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger". The enduring tensions between the Gallagher brothers have been well-documented, culminating in the band’s dissolution in 2009. Their reunion sparked discussions of a more satisfactory conclusion to their legacy, especially after Noel's divorce in 2022 led to speculation about improved relations.
Their tour, spanning 41 shows across multiple continents, could generate around £400 million in ticket sales and merchandise. However, management has clarified that there are no plans for new music and have dubbed this tour as their "last time around." As fans gathered for the first performance in 16 years, Noel Gallagher was seen arriving for the show via train, eschewing typical rock star behavior and signaling a more mature approach as they embark on this significant tour.
