How a fan 'broke the Oasis news' weeks before official announcement

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An Oasis superfan was able to break the news that the band were reuniting — weeks before the official announcement.
You've heard it all before — Noel sensationally quit the band minutes before they were due on stage at Rock en Seine in 2009 after a bust up with brother Liam, and after 15 years of sniping at each other in interviews and saying maybeeee to a reunion, the guns fell silent and they announced a mammoth tour that kicks off in Cardiff on Friday.
While the rumblings were always snuffed out by either brother over the years, Liam hinted in the days leading up to the epic reunion that the brothers had kissed and made up — however, one person was able to break the news in the weeks leading up to the official announcement; and it flew under the radar. An Oasis superfan was able to break the news that the band were reuniting — weeks before the official announcement. Pic: Emmett/Fear PR/PA Wire
Taking to the Oasis subreddit on August 5, 2024, a user called Ehermagerd posted that they 'were told something' the day before — namely that the lads were reuniting with a mammoth world tour in the cards; including dates in Wembley and Heaton Park (both dates which are on the calendar for the group).
'Apparently there will be an announcement within the coming weeks that Oasis will be reforming for a gig at Wembley Stadium,' the original post read. 'The person who told me this works within the music industry alongside a well known current band.
'He has no reason to lie. And no I'm not making this up. Let's see what happens, friends.' I was told something yesterday
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While there was some excitement about the then heavily rumoured reunion, others were far more sceptical, with one person commenting: 'Yeah this isn't happening. Every day I hear another 'Oasis is reforming' comment, and none of them are ever true. Would be nice if it happened.'
Others wagered €5 and Freddo bars if the rumours ended up being true (both of which are probably out of pocket a lot by now), but little by little, more fans came out of the woodwork with friends in high places who hinted at something.
Of course, on August 27 the rumours became Definitely, not Maybe as the lads announced the reunion tour — and after a long 11 month wait which included frustration at ticket prices and the panic every time a statement was released from the band with the assumption that Noel and Liam had another bust up, it's finally happening; with the band kicking off their reunion tour at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. The brothers have finally settled their differences after their 2009 fight and split, with their first tour in 16 years kicking off tonight. Pic: Giuseppe Aresu/REX/Shutterstock
Since today is gonna be the day the tour finally kicks off, the member returned to the subreddit to (semi) gloat, but also revel in the news with fellow fans of the band.
'A mere 333 days ago, I heard through a well placed source that Oasis were reforming and they booked shows in Heaton Park and Wembley,' they wrote. 'I posted it here on Reddit. I knew it would be huge news, and fans should hear it first. My post was met with doubt naturally.
'I'm glad I was proven right, and not because I can say 'told ya so', but I'm glad for all of us. I'm glad Oasis are back together. What's going to happen tonight in Cardiff is a celebration of great songs and the fans. Let's enjoy it, folks.'
The band will play two nights in the Principality Stadium before playing four nights in their native Manchester when they'll perform at Heaton Park, before heading to Wembley for several nights. They'll then play Murrayfield over in Edinburgh, before reaching our shores where they'll play Croke Park on August 16 and 17.