Liam Gallagher booed by Oasis crowd as he makes cheeky dig after band's reunion show
Oasis' reunion tour kicked off in Cardiff's Principality Stadium but not all fans were happy - with frontman Liam Gallagher being booed by the crowd as he made a cheeky dig after the band's comeback show
Liam asked where the crowd was from
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Liam Gallagher faced a chorus of boos from Oasis fans during his opening comeback tour date in Cardiff. The much-anticipated reunion tour commenced this evening at the Welsh stadium, but it appears not all attendees were thrilled.
When Liam queried the audience, "Anybody here from Manchester? Anyone here from Burn-aaage?" he was greeted with a barrage of boos. Nonetheless, the lead singer didn't let this dampen his spirits and carried on with the show.
Unfazed by the jeers, he rattled his tambourine and dove into the next track. The tour follows the announcement last year by the Gallagher brothers that they would reunite for performances.
To hype up their return, they released a video where Liam is heard proclaiming: "When we both come together, you have greatness."
Noel then adds: "I know my brother better than anybody else. This is it, this is happening.", reports the Mirror.
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Cardiff is just the starting point for the 17-date UK tour, with eager fans also expected to descend on London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. Oasis is set to grace Dublin before taking their act across the globe to North America, Mexico, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Chile, and Argentina.
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It's believed that over 100,000 people made their way to Cardiff yesterday, some in search of last-minute tickets or simply to soak up the atmosphere in local pubs and bars, celebrating into the wee hours.
Oasis in concert, Live '25 Tour Opening Night, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, UK - 04 Jul 202
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Despite the extensive preparations for the forthcoming concerts, Noel Gallagher seemed unhurried to take the stage. He was seen savouring the anticipation of the monumental Oasis reunion at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
For live updates on the Oasis tour, click here for the Mirror's coverage.
The iconic guitarist was spotted enjoying Richard Ashcroft's set as he got the audience ready for the highly-anticipated return of Oasis. Ashcroft was due to perform at 7pm, with Oasis slated to follow at 8.15pm.
The once warring brothers are back and better than ever
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Cast kicked off the evening at 6pm as the first of two opening acts. A number of fans had pitched tents outside the stadium a full day prior to the concert in hopes of securing prime positions.
Yet, their efforts were unnecessary as they were later provided with wristbands granting them access to the front pit area within the standing crowd. ITV Lorraine's reporter Nick Dixon disclosed that some eager ticket holders had been queuing outside the Principality Stadium since the previous day, aiming for a spot right at the front.
He detailed: "Some of the more passionate fans with tickets have been queuing up at different sections of the stadium since yesterday because they want to get in there as soon as the doors open at 5pm and rush to the stage."
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Concluding his report, he mentioned that these dedicated fans were ecstatic after being given an upgrade, leaving them "deliriously happy".
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