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Wales Online
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Richard Ashcroft makes on-stage quip as he supports Oasis after Shazam moment in Cardiff
Richard Ashcroft makes on-stage quip as he supports Oasis after Shazam moment in Cardiff The star of The Verve was supporting Liam and Noel Gallagher on their reunion dates in Manchester when he made a callback to a moment from the first gigs of the tour in Cardiff Richard Ashcroft supporting Oasis at Heaton Park (Image: Manchester Evening News ) Richard Ashcroft made an on-stage quip about an incident at the Principality Stadium when he opened for Oasis in Manchester. As the frontman of The Verve played onstage in Cardiff ahead of the first Oasis reunion date a fan was spotted using the Shazam app to identify the smash-hit Bitter Sweet Symphony. A video showing a fan using the mobile phone app that identifies music by analysing a short sample of audio went viral following Oasis' first show at the Principality Stadium on Friday, July 4 The fan was caught using the app as Ashcroft performed the 1997 The Verve classic, leaving many fans in complete disbelief on social media. One person described it as "very embarrassing" and another suggested the fan "should have been escorted off the premises." While opening for the Gallagher brothers at Heaton Park on Friday night Ashcroft said to the crowd: "Get your Shazams out!" as the opening notes played out. The quip was met with cheers and laughter from the fans. Content cannot be displayed without consent Responding to the video online one person commented: "He's iconic, love it." Article continues below While some criticised the person who was spotted using Shazam to identify the song in Cardiff others saw it from a different perspective, with one person writing: "Your music journey is yours alone, and that's what makes it special." Another added: "Not everyone is 50 years old." Last week Ashcroft was welcoming to those discovering the song while thanking fans on his Instagram page. He wrote: "Day two. Thanks to everyone who came down and gave such beautiful support for my set. "If you don't know it Shazam it, all new fans welcome! "Love to Liam Gallagher for Cast No Shadow, what a tune! We move on Manchester. Are you ready? Music is power. RA." Article continues below Get Cardiff news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions, and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice.
Wales Online
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Oasis release new Cardiff live track and it proves what everyone said
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Almost a week after Oasis' triumphant return to live performing the legendary rock band have released a special live track taken directly from their 23-strong set at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. With the reviews of the long-awaited Oasis Live '25 all saying more-or-less the same thing - how great the band sounded - this live track only goes to prove that. Fans have been treated to the live version of Slide Away from the first Oasis gig in 16 years, on Friday, July 4. The song was sung during the second half of the concert and followed Cast No Shadow, before being followed by another classic, Rock n Roll Star. The Slide Away recording can be accessed via streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, or you can watch it on Youtube. Taken from Oasis' debut album Definitely Maybe, Slide Away has become on of the band's most iconic songs. It also appeared as a B-side on the single Whatever released between Definitely Maybe and follow-up album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? Slide Away (Live in Cardiff) hears the crowd chant 'Oasis' before Noel Gallagher, Bonehead and Gem Archer's wall of sound guitar strings kick in to the delight of the tens of thousands in attendance. Liam Gallagher's vocal cuts through the thunderous guitar sound and his unique voice more than held up live, 30 years after the song was first put on record. The tour will next visit Manchester's Heaton Park, London's Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium and Dublin's Croke Park throughout July, August and September. If you were suffering from a dose of FOMO ('fear of missing out') last weekend, you can read the latest about last minute tickets here. The group will also head to Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia and North America. WalesOnline's Kathryn Williams was inside the Principality Stadium to write the first review of the Oasis reunion, and as she explains, it didn't disappoint, describing Liam's voice as "faultless." She gave the show five stars. You can read what she thought by clicking here for the full review. WalesOnline wasn't the only publication to give the gig five stars. The Telegraph also rated the gig five stars, describing the show as "ridiculous, fantastic... and back where they belong." The newspaper's critic described the show as "magical, exhausting and uplifting." The Independent also gave the gig five stars, with reviewer Mark Beaumont writing: "To a reviewer who saw Oasis both at Knebworth and on many a post-nineties slogathon, this is the best they've been since '96. Some might say better."
New York Post
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Richard Ashcroft responds after Oasis fan goes viral for not knowing ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony'
That's life. Former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft took to social media to respond to an Oasis fan who didn't recognize his hit song 'Bitter Sweet Symphony.' The initial incident unfolded Friday, July 4, in Cardiff, Wales, as Ashcroft opened for Oasis before the band's first show in 16 years. 11 Richard Ashcroft opens for Oasis in Cardiff, Wales, on Friday, July 4. 11 An Oasis fan caught Shazaming Richard Ashcroft and The Verve's 1997 hit song 'Bitter Sweet Symphony.' 'Richard Ashcroft performs Bittersweet Symphony ahead of the Oasis gig, and this melon is on Shazam trying to find out what it's called,' one person wrote via X on Friday alongside the now-viral clip. The video showed a young woman in the audience bopping along to The Verve's 1997 hit while looking up the famous tune on the song-identifier app. Ashcroft then took to Instagram to 'welcome' the Oasis fan in question to his and The Verve's music. 11 A fan caught looking up Richard Ashcroft and The Verve's 1997 hit 'Bitter Sweet Symphony.' 11 A fan caught looking up 'Bitter Sweet Symphony' during Richard Ashcroft's performance on Friday, July 4. 'Day 2 thanks to everyone who came down and gave such beautiful support for my set,' he wrote on Sunday alongside a clip from his performance. 'If you don't know it Shazam it, all new fans welcome!' 'Love to [Liam Gallagher] for Cast No Shadow, what a tune!' Ashcroft added. 'We move on Manchester. Are you ready? Music is Power RA' Still, the fan caught Shazaming 'Bitter Sweet Symphony' during the Cardiff show faced significant backlash from other fans of the disbanded English rock group. 'Very embarrassing,' one person wrote on X after watching the viral clip. 'Wow!' added another. 'This is just crazy!' 'She should have been escorted off the premises,' commented a third Ashcroft fan. 11 Richard Ashcroft opens for Oasis in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4. Samir Hussein/WireImage 11 Richard Ashcroft opens for Oasis in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4. However, others supported the Oasis fan and rushed to her defense. 'Not everyone is 50 years old,' one person commented alongside a laughing emoji. 'Everyone has their own music journey,' another wrote, while a third X user added, 'So what's the problem?' 11 Richard Ashcroft opening for Oasis before their first reunion show in 16 years. REUTERS Meanwhile, Ashcroft's performance at the Principality Stadium on Friday came shortly before Liam and Noel Gallagher took the stage to kick off their first Oasis concert in nearly two decades. Although the beloved band broke up following a backstage fight between the famous brothers at the Rock en Seine festival in August 2009, they announced last summer that the group was reuniting for an Oasis Live '25 world tour. Liam, 52, and Noel, 58, showed unity when they walked out and raised their hands together before jumping into their first song. 11 Liam and Noel Gallagher before kicking off their first Oasis reunion show on Friday, July 4, in Cardiff, Wales. Samir Hussein/WireImage 11 Oasis performing for the first time in 16 years in Cardiff, Wales, on Friday, July 4. BACKGRID They later played some of the group's biggest hits, including 'Wonderwall, 'Champagne Supernova' and 'Don't Look Back in Anger.' We're Tracking Prime Day Live! Unlock exclusive NYP codes and real-time deals on everyday must-haves. See Your Deals Music industry experts exclusively told The Post that the once-feuding brothers will make at least $200 million from their reunion tour, but fans of the band are just happy that Noel and Liam have reunited. 'This is history,' one person tweeted during the concert, while another added, 'A sight I never thought I'd see again.' Meg Mathews, Noel's first ex-wife, was caught leaving Oasis' first reunion concert early. She later took to social media to explain that she left before the four-song encore to beat the crowd. 11 Liam and Noel Gallagher holding each other's hands up before kicking off the first show of their Oasis Live '25 world tour. Samir Hussein/WireImage 11 Noel and Liam Gallagher performing in Cardiff, Wales, on Friday, July 4. BACKGRID 'And to all the F–king papers I left before the encore as I have left many a stadium at the end and it's carnage,' she wrote on Instagram. 'But yes I could hear Wonderwall as I walked to my car! Happy now..' Oasis' reunion tour will continue for several more shows across Britain and Ireland before hitting North America on August 25.
Edinburgh Live
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Oasis fan hits out before Edinburgh gigs after noticing 'something wrong with crowd'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info While the Cardiff instalment of Oasis's global tour had many fans belting out anthems with gusto, not all shared the same enthusiasm, as one TikTok user's video revealed. The footage captured on Saturday evening, during the second night of the tour at the Principality Stadium, showed a crowd seemingly indifferent to the Gallagher brothers' stage presence, much to the dismay of the fan filming. Laura Bradshaw, identified as the disgruntled fan, swept her camera across the seated spectators and vented her frustration in the caption: "Why is everyone sat down - this is who you lost tickets to btw," accompanied by a tearful emoji. READ MORE - Exact date Edinburgh heatwave coming as residents set for temperatures of 27C READ MORE - Fans divided after Edinburgh Castle gig as Marti Pellow takes to stage The video sparked debate among viewers. Some echoed Laura's sentiments, with one commenting, "why is no one singing! I wasn't sat down. Stood up singing loud and proud as everyone should have been for the struggle it was to get tickets." Others lamented the missed opportunity for die-hard supporters, with remarks like, "Real fans of oasis missed out so people can come and sit down at a concert.", reports the Mirror. Complaints about the subdued atmosphere were also voiced, with a comment stating, "WHY IS IT SO QUIET." However, not everyone agreed with the criticism. One attendee retorted, "we were in seats on the left side and we all stood up for the entire gig!". Another offered a humorous explanation, "Because they're original fans and our backs are shot to pieces." A third individual weighed in, remarking: "I would be seating too - appreciating and taking it all in. Standing and jumping about isn't the only way to enjoy it." And a fourth contributed: "What are they meant to do, it's difficult to dance to Cast No Shadow." (Image:) (Image:) (Image: laurabradshxw/Tiktok) A fifth person pointed out: "Because standing up at a gig has no bearing on my of how much of a fan you are?". This follows an incident where an Oasis fan became an internet sensation after she was spotted using the music identification app Shazam to discover the title of "one of the greatest songs of all time." The Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, drew an audience of over 75,000 as they reunited on stage for the first time in 16 years, launching their global comeback tour. Richard Ashcroft from The Verve warmed up the crowd with his rendition of the iconic 1997 track Bitter Sweet Symphony. Yet, amidst the fans, one woman was unfamiliar with the tune. A TikTok video captured the moment the gig-goer used Shazam to identify the song, which Rolling Stone magazine has hailed as one of the greatest ever. The fan who recorded the scene captioned her video: "Imagine not knowing the greatest song of all time." Upon viewing the footage, numerous people flocked to social media to express their indignation. One commenter posted: "Seriously! I couldn't get a ticket because of these people." Another lamented: "This is the people who got our tickets." A third shared their frustration: "this is who i lost my tickets too. And there's real fans from the 90's that couldn't get tickets'". Another disgruntled fan chimed in: "nah there's no way i lost tickets to someone shazaming one of the most popular songs of the britpop era."
Wales Online
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Richard Ashcroft responds after fan filmed on Shazam during Bitter Sweet Symphony
Richard Ashcroft responds after fan filmed on Shazam during Bitter Sweet Symphony Many were in disbelief that someone didn't know the famous British anthem Richard Ashcroft has been supporting Oasis at their two Cardiff gigs (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage ) Richard Ashcroft has responded after a fan was spotted using the app Shazam to identify Bitter Sweet Symphony as he performed the iconic anthem whilst supporting Oasis at the Principality Stadium on Friday night. Shazam is a mobile phone app that identifies music by analysing a short sample of audio. The fan can be seen using the app as Richard Ashcroft performed the iconic 1997 The Verve classic, leaving many fans in complete disbelief on social media. One person described it as "very embarrassing", and another suggested the fan "should have been escorted off the premises." But others saw it from a different perspective, with one person writing: "Your music journey is yours alone, and that's what makes it special." Another added: "Not everyone is 50 years old." A third wrote: "The biggest t***** is the person filming someone else's phone when they know they could be watching Bitter Sweet Symphony." Content cannot be displayed without consent Ashcroft took a far more welcoming approach while thanking fans on his Instagram page. He wrote: "Day two. Thanks to everyone who came down and gave such beautiful support for my set. "If you don't know it Shazam it, all new fans welcome! "Love to Liam Gallagher for Cast No Shadow, what a tune! We move on Manchester. Are you ready? Music is power. RA." Content cannot be displayed without consent 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 sell their seats, although these tend to go into 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. Viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused. Article continues below Get Cardiff news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions, and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
