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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Security outside Gallaghers' childhood home still lived in by their mum as Oasis reunion hits Manchester
Security has been spotted outside Liam and Noel Gallaghers' childhood home as fans flooding into Manchester for the band's legendary reunion gigs have visited the area as part of their pilgrimage to Oasis's home city. The house is still lived in by their mother Peggy, who has been there for around 50 years. She has always refused to leave the home where she raised her sons. A security guard was seen patrolling the street outside the Burnage house as fans congregated to snap pictures of the house and take selfies in front of it. The Gallaghers are back in their hometown ready to perform the first of five gigs at Heaton Park. They will perform there on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12. They will then return to perform there on Wednesday, July 16, Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20. It follows their historic first gigs on stage together in 16 years at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Fans filtering out of the Principality Stadium gave glowing reviews to our reporters, describing it as "the best gig ever", "ten out of ten" and "worth every penny." Others described it as "absolutely amazing" and "an emotional, out of body experience." The media also lauded the return of the band, with publications across the world united in its assessments to give the gig five stars. This included WalesOnline's Kathryn Williams who described Liam's voice as "faultless." The city was abuzz with Oasis fever for an entire weekend, with merchandise stores, an exhibition of priceless items displayed and its music pumping out of most pubs. The vibe appears to be the same in Manchester, with the Manchester Evening News reporting how weeks the city has come alive with murals, mosaics, art trails, and pop-up shops and an Oasis fan store. Tickets for the Oasis reunion sold out across all venues due to huge demand when they went online earlier in the year. However, there are still several options available for fans trying to snag a last-minute spot. Limited last-minute tickets can be bought from the official Ticketmaster resale site, where fans who can no longer go can sell their seats, although these tend to go in and out of stock quickly. Elsewhere, resale sites like Viagogo, Vivid Seats, StubHub, and Twickets are selling tickets for various dates with prices from £121, although fans should always bear in mind that many official sites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, discourage the purchase of resale tickets.
Leader Live
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Oasis get hero's homecoming at first night in Heaton Park
Oasis returned to their home city on Friday night (July 11) as part of their long-awaited reunion tour. Even fans without a ticket had gathered outside Heaton Park in the scorching heat to listen to one of the year's biggest gigs. At a quarter past eight, the Burnage brothers emerged triumphantly hand in hand, and the crowd went wild. IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK Manchester 11.07.25#OasisLive25 Starting strong with (What's the Story) Morning Glory? opener Hello, the Gallagher's voices were drowned out by the crowd's singing throughout every track. Acquiesce came next - with its chorus "because we need each other, we believe in one another" a perfect soundtrack for the brothers overcoming their feud. There wasn't a single song where the audience didn't sing every word - the atmosphere was absolutely electric. Even after almost two decades, it felt as if they never left. The crowd were singing every word (Image: Newsquest) Liam said: "It's good to be back - thanks for sticking with us" before the band broke into Bring it On Down. He then told the audience to turn around before breaking into a standout performance of Cigarettes and Alcohol. The set list was full of hits from their classic first two albums, with fan favourites including Supersonic, Slide Away and Live Forever. The duo ended the night with a monumental encore of The Masterplan, Don't Look Back in Anger and Wonderwall. Champagne Supernova - the final song - saw pyrotechnics light up the skies for a truly biblical end to a fantastic performance. READ MORE: Oasis Live '25 - updates from day 2 at Heaton Park READ MORE: How hot Heaton Park will get for Oasis gig- warnings issued READ MORE: Oasis Live '25 - Prestwich town centre buzzing ahead of gig Oasis will return to Heaton Park tonight - with three further shows on Wednesday (July 16), Saturday (July 19) and Sunday (July 20). The tour will see the brothers head on to London, Edinburgh and Dublin before heading overseas. The pair will head on to dates in North and South America, Asia and Australia.
South Wales Argus
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Oasis get hero's homecoming at first night in Heaton Park
Oasis returned to their home city on Friday night (July 11) as part of their long-awaited reunion tour. Even fans without a ticket had gathered outside Heaton Park in the scorching heat to listen to one of the year's biggest gigs. At a quarter past eight, the Burnage brothers emerged triumphantly hand in hand, and the crowd went wild. Starting strong with (What's the Story) Morning Glory? opener Hello, the Gallagher's voices were drowned out by the crowd's singing throughout every track. Acquiesce came next - with its chorus "because we need each other, we believe in one another" a perfect soundtrack for the brothers overcoming their feud. There wasn't a single song where the audience didn't sing every word - the atmosphere was absolutely electric. Even after almost two decades, it felt as if they never left. The crowd were singing every word (Image: Newsquest) Liam said: "It's good to be back - thanks for sticking with us" before the band broke into Bring it On Down. He then told the audience to turn around before breaking into a standout performance of Cigarettes and Alcohol. The set list was full of hits from their classic first two albums, with fan favourites including Supersonic, Slide Away and Live Forever. The duo ended the night with a monumental encore of The Masterplan, Don't Look Back in Anger and Wonderwall. Champagne Supernova - the final song - saw pyrotechnics light up the skies for a truly biblical end to a fantastic performance. READ MORE: Oasis Live '25 - updates from day 2 at Heaton Park READ MORE: How hot Heaton Park will get for Oasis gig- warnings issued READ MORE: Oasis Live '25 - Prestwich town centre buzzing ahead of gig Oasis will return to Heaton Park tonight - with three further shows on Wednesday (July 16), Saturday (July 19) and Sunday (July 20). The tour will see the brothers head on to London, Edinburgh and Dublin before heading overseas. The pair will head on to dates in North and South America, Asia and Australia.
BBC News
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Oasis return home to Manchester for sold-out shows at Heaton Park
Update: Date: 08:11 BST Title: When does Heaton Park open? Content: Heaton Park is set to house about 400,000 fans over five shows The park's gates are set to open at 15:00 BST, but organisers has asked people to arrive earlier if possible. As temperatures are set to soar as high as 30C (86F) and 32C (90F) on Friday and Saturday, fans have been told to stay hydrated and use sun protection, including hats, bucket hats preferably. Update: Date: 08:02 BST Title: Live Forever? Tonight we just might... Content: The reunited Gallagher brother are back in Manchester tonight Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Manchester's very own Rock 'N' Roll Stars first gig back in their home city in 16 years. More than 80,000 people are expected at Heaton Park for the first of five Oasis show back in the city where it all started. The gigs are part of a 41-date world tour described by some as one of the most hotly-anticipated comeback tours in music history. Whether you're heading to watch Heaton Park explode like a Supernova, whatever your Masterplan for the day, we will have all the news and excitement as the boys from Burnage roll in to town.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The huge impact Oasis' homecoming shows will have on Greater Manchester
Oasis' homecoming shows will deliver a £277 million boost to the region's economy, according to experts. The iconic Burnage band are playing five nights at Heaton Park starting on Friday (July 11) as part of their much anticipated reunion tour. Each of the dates -on July 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 - will be attended by around 80,000, fans meaning almost half a million people will converge on the famous old park on the border of north Manchester and Bury. READ MORE: Man City face unwanted £88m transfer question in tricky Hugo Viana rebuild READ MORE: Oasis at Manchester Heaton Park venue map and entrances for reunion tour 2025 The roughly 400,000 tickets sold account for nearly a third of the number attending the entire 17-date UK tour. Stay connected with our City Life newsletter here Each concert is forecast to generate in £55.4 million in fan spending, according to the business and finance firm Novuna. This, they say, will have a 'net local economic impact' of £95.7 million. Local pubs, restaurants, hotels, shops and transport services are among those who will see a huge boost. According to the forecast, £63.2m has been spent on tickets and £17.4m on accommodation, with a further £50m to be spent on travel, including journeys to and within the city region. Join our Oasis WhatsApp group HERE Another £63.8m is expected to be forked out on food and drink, £54m on shopping and leisure across the region, and £28.6m on merchandise. Theresa Lindsay, Chief Marketing Officer at Novuna Personal Finance, said: 'Oasis are one of Manchester's most iconic exports, so it's no surprise that fans here are leading the charge with spending on one of the most highly anticipated reunions in years. "With almost £100 million in net local benefit expected from just five nights, this is proof that live music powers our cities far beyond the arena gates. It's a major economic event. 'From pre-show drinks to overnight stays, this tour will bring life to every corner of the city – and showcase Manchester's global pull as a music capital.' The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce say their own estimate is that the shows could be worth more than £100 million. Subrahmaniam Krishnan-Harihara, Deputy Director of Research, said: "Up to 80,000 are expected to attend each of the five concerts Oasis have coming up in Heaton Park. "Assuming an average ticket price of £150 (tickets were priced at between £100 - £210), that is £60 million worth of direct ticket sales. "Taking into account spending on travel, accommodation, food and merchandise, the total economic value could be up to £100 million or more.' Around 1.3 million fans are expected at music events in the region this summer. Manchester City Council say that last year alone music and culture had a 'multiplier effect' on other businesses in Manchester and generated an economic impact of more than £342m for the city, as well as supporting more than 4,800 jobs. John Hacking, the town hall's Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure said: "Manchester is known the world over for our fantastic music scene with music tourism bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors into the city every year. "The additional boost to the city's economy - already one of the fastest growing in Europe - from music fans attending events in the city is huge, and is felt right across the wider hospitality and retail sector, with thousands of pounds spent by them in our hotels, bars, restaurants and shops. "The overall positive economic impact on Manchester and the wider city region from the Oasis gigs is expected to be felt across the hospitality and retail sector - from taxi firms to local pubs, bars and restaurants, many of whom are already making plans to take advantage of this temporary boost to their customer numbers."
