Locals 'should not be put out' by Oasis gigs
Liam and Noel Gallagher are reuniting for the 2025 tour, which includes five sold out gigs in the grounds of the council-owned Heaton Park on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July.
Manchester City Council said the shows, alongside the annual Parklife Festival in June and other performances, would bring in £375,000 in profit for the year 2025-26.A community impact fund, which was set up for Parklife in 2024, generated £45,000 for community groups based around Heaton Park.Craig said: "The key thing for us is making sure that no resident is put out by what should be an iconic time for the city to celebrate".
Robert Younge, 73, has lived on Bury Old Road, opposite Heaton Park, for 40 years.He said revellers in the past had not been respectful of neighbours. "They're wrecking the area," he said. "I've caught them climbing over the wall and relieving themselves - but what can you say to kids who've got no manners."
About 80,000 Oasis fans will be at Heaton Park each night for five concerts in July.Along Bury Old Road in Prestwich, there are pubs, restaurants and takeaways which have said they will benefit from an influx of tens of thousands of music fans.
Jade Field, 33, manager of Armstrongs Fish and Chip shop, said: "It's pretty fun to watch them going to the concerts and having a nice time in their crazy outfits. "We prepare by doubling-up on all our orders, including chips and sausages. The queues are always out the door".
Nissen Lewis, 38, who opened Benny's Bistro more than two years ago, said he was also expecting to benefit from the crowds and would also be stocking up with more supplies."Thousands of people will be walking past. We provide American-style food like burgers, chicken wings and messy fries," he said. "The footfall is crazy, so I'll have to prepare for the Oasis gigs and order extra food".
Emily Foort moved into her house on Bury Old Road earlier this year. She said: "We have been warned that the streets get trashed. We are quite nervous and apprehensive - but we have got tickets for one of the Oasis concerts."Trams in Manchester city centre will face disruption during the gigs. No services will run from Piccadilly Gardens to Piccadilly Station as the Metrolink network is having a £150m upgrade, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said on Thursday.
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