Oasis heard performing soundcheck in Cardiff ahead of tour
Making the announcement, the brothers said: 'The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised."
The band will be bringing its Live '25 tour to venues across the UK during July, August and September, including in Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester and London.
The Oasis tour will begin in Cardiff, at Principality Stadium, on Friday (July 4).
However, fans got a sneak peek of the band in action on Monday (June 30), with Oasis performing a soundcheck at Principality Stadium.
Videos of the soundcheck have flooded social media, much to the delight of fans.
Most videos, recorded by people passing by Principality Stadium, show the band performing their hit song Cigarettes and Alcohol.
Oasis soundcheck in Cardiff this afternoon!
📹 @Gavinallen pic.twitter.com/ACgAGwQu6V
Oasis fans have commented on the videos, excited to be hearing the band live for the first time in more than 15 years.
One person, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: "Epic! Cannot wait for Friday!!"
Another added: "I know this is just a sound check, but the bumps are goosing."
A third fan commented: "I've been chilled about not getting tickets but that is cool as f**k. Shivers."
Oasis soundcheck in Cardiff just now@liamgallagher sounding biblical pic.twitter.com/XyzghEl9sj
While this person posted: "Amazingggggg!!!"
But some fans are convinced the soundcheck was merely a recording of the band, not Liam and Noel performing in person.
One person, commenting on a video of the soundcheck on X, said: "It's strange you don't hear Noel's voice.
"I believe this audio is from the definitely maybe tour rehearsals from last year."
Another posted: "This is a pre recording to test sound levels i would assume. Not sure the band are actually there."
I've been in my pool 🏊 all day doing under water 💦 farts 💨 so it's defo a recording from rehearsals unless there's 2 of me which I'm absolutely 1 million per cent here for well there for as well
While a third person added: "Noel was on talk sport in the last couple of days saying all their work was done and it was a few days off before getting going on Friday.
"They aren't there. It's a recording."
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Liam Gallagher took to X on Monday afternoon, following the release of the soundcheck videos, confirming it was a recording Cardiff residents could hear coming from Principality Stadium.
When asked by a fan on social media if it was him and brother Noel performing live, Liam said: "I've been in my pool all day doing under water farts so it's defo a recording from rehearsals unless there's 2 of me which I'm absolutely 1 million per cent here for well there for as well."
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