Oasis gig thrown into chaos as fan rushed out on stretcher after medical emergency
Oasis' reunion gig in Cardiff was thrown into chaos this evening when a fan had to be rushed out of the crowd on a stretcher after suffering a medical emergency
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A fan was swiftly taken out of Oasis' reunion concert in Cardiff tonight on a stretcher after falling ill.
The much-anticipated reunion gig saw Noel and Liam Gallagher share the stage for the first time in 16 years, but the event was marred by an incident in the crowd when one unwell fan required medical attention.
A medical emergency unfolded amongst the audience, resulting in one individual being carried away on a stretcher. An eyewitness reported seeing a concert-goer being escorted out by medical personnel, with others making way for their exit.
The woman requiring medical assistance was guided across the front of the stage in the pit area, right next to the barrier. This occurred during the band's performance of 'D'You Know What I Mean', just before they launched into 'Stand By Me'.
This is the first Oasis gig in several years, following a well-publicised fallout between the Gallagher brothers. Now reunited, the band is preparing for a massive global tour, leaving fans thrilled to see them performing together again.
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In a recent interview ahead of the tour, Noel discussed the enduring appeal of Oasis, reports the Mirror.
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"A new generation recognises how Oasis wasn't manufactured. It was chaotic, and flawed, and not technically brilliant.
We were rough and ready guys from a rehearsal room, and people recognised it," he said, "I didn't invent anything. I had good taste in music, a cool record collection, I could write a melody simple enough to make it work, and it was 50% inspiration and 50% copying."
Fans in the crowd at Oasis' first gig
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Discussing the qualities of a great frontman in a separate conversation, Liam remarked: "I mean being able to sing is good. Just getting on with your job and doing it, and trying to get a vibe going and looking cool."
However, a devoted Oasis fan revealed that she had sold her ticket to their opening gig after taking offence to a comment made by Liam. The controversy erupted when Liam used a racial slur on X, prompting one person to respond with: "Liam, you can't say that."
Liam subsequently deleted the tweet and issued an apology for any offence caused, stating: "Sorry if I offended anyone with my tweet before it wasn't intentional you know I love you all and I do not discriminate. Peace and love LG x".
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Despite his apology, the fan decided to sell her ticket, having previously been a huge fan since 2017. She explained that Oasis' music had been a vital part of her adolescence, helping her through life's challenges.
Nevertheless, she felt compelled to take a stand against Liam's comment, stating: "But I kind of stopped being a fan two days ago because what Liam said is completely not acceptable. As an Asian and as a Chinese person I could not deal with it just by keeping silent and accepting what he was saying. I just can't participate in that anymore. Otherwise it will be disrespectful for my own community where I come from."
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