Liam and Noel Gallagher perform together for the first time in 16 years in London, ahead of their Oasis reunion tour. The tour begins on July 4, 2024. Ticket pricing issues surround the tour, with fans reportedly losing over £2 million to scams. Gallagher brothers maintain they were unaware of pricing practices employed by promoters.
Liam and Noel Gallagher reunited on stage for the first time in 16 years, performing at the Mildmay Club in north London. Reports confirm the brothers were seen entering the venue separately, where they filmed a promotional video ahead of the highly anticipated Oasis reunion tour set for this summer. Notably, their arrival stirred some local discontent, with the sounds of their performance reportedly annoying nearby residents.
The Oasis ‘25 tour kicks off on 4 July in Cardiff, marking a significant comeback after the band’s split, which followed a notorious backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival back in 2008. This reunion also coincides with the 30th anniversary of their wildly successful album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?
In a joint statement released with the tour announcement, the band expressed optimism: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.” The brothers seem to have mended their relationship, as Noel shared with TalkSport that rehearsals will commence shortly. He described Liam as being in “tip-top form” following a recent get-together.
The UK leg of the tour features seven shows at London’s Wembley Stadium and five in their home city of Manchester. Afterward, they’ll head to the US, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and Australia, wrapping up in South America come November.
Ticket-related news recently made headlines as fans reportedly lost over £2 million to scams since tickets went on sale in August 2024. The Competition and Markets Authority has suggested that Ticketmaster possibly infringed on consumer laws when selling around 900,000 tickets, with prices for some exceeding £350 for tickets initially priced at £150.
In light of the ticket pricing controversy, the band stated, “Inevitably, interest in this tour is so overwhelming that it’s impossible to schedule enough shows to fulfill public demand.” They clarified that decisions regarding ticketing and pricing were left to their promoters and that they were unaware of any dynamic pricing plans. In a more direct rebuttal to a frustrated fan on X, Liam replied simply, “SHUTUP.”
The Gallagher brothers made waves by performing together for the first time in 16 years, hinting at a healed relationship ahead of their reunion tour set for July. With ongoing controversies around ticketing practices and scams, the iconic band remains at the forefront of media scrutiny while preparing for a series of shows across multiple countries. Their statement suggests a readiness to embrace their fans once again, amidst the noise of criticism.
Original Source: www.theguardian.com