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Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
I'm a huge Oasis fan and this is the setlist I want to hear and it's missing one massive tune
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 A certain Manchester band is making something of a comeback this week - the first time they will have performed on stage together in 16 years. As if you didn't know.... Oasis shocked music fans all over the world last August when they announced a reunion tour which was expected to generate quite a large demand for tickets. The exact level of that demand cannot have been predicted by anyone, however, perhaps not even the Gallagher brothers themselves. Fans across the UK and indeed the globe seemed to spend the whole of August 30 (pre-sale) and August 31 last year glued to their phones or stuck to their desks as an unprecedented quest for concert tickets in Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin got underway. The band also announced further dates in cities across the world. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here, reports Wales Online. Fans both elated at getting tickets and devastated at missing out got on with their lives as Oasis Live '25 seemed like an age away. Well not anymore, it's now just around the corner and the biggest and most anticipated comeback in rock or pop history (sorry ABBA fans, the band has to actually be at the concerts for it to count) will kick-off at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on July 4 and 5. I've been an Oasis fan since I overheard (What's the Story) Morning Glory? making its way from my sister's bedroom in 1995. For the 12-year-old me, all of a sudden Michael Jackson and Wet Wet Wet cassettes were abandoned to the back of the cupboard and I had a new hobby. After wearing out the 'Morning Glory' tape by constantly rewinding tracks three and four, a pocket-money frugal teenage me then bought Definitely Maybe on CD (fancy!). I was hooked. Be Here Now followed in 1997, and although things were never quite the same after that, those first three or four years of being obsessed with indie music and guitars are etched within my soul forever. Now, thirty years after first hearing those distorted tones across the landing, Oasis are back, and attention turns to exactly what songs the band are actually going to sing during their upcoming epic tour. It's important to stress at this point that as music is probably the most subjective of all the arts, everyone is entitled to their opinion, including me (yes, I'm talking to you in the comments section/on Facebook). (Image: PA) As all Oasis fans will agree, the band simply have too many good and popular songs for it to be possible for them to please everyone, and they can't sing non-stop for three hours each night. With that in mind I've whittled things down to 21 songs (they played 22 the last time they were at the Principality - then Millennium - Stadium in 2009). They could of course mix things up as the tour goes along, but as the band has not written or recorded any new material despite the hype surrounding them pretty much guaranteeing that even the most formulaic of new offerings would be a smash hit, we can comfortably assume that the lads are planning on playing things a bit safe. So what I have done below is devised MY dream setlist. This is not the setlist I think it will be, but the setlist I would personally pick were I to win a competition and Noel and Liam said 'you pick'. The first point which is likely to make people click off this article faster than a cannonball is my omission of Supersonic, which everybody loves and both Gallagher brothers have claimed is among their favourite ever Oasis songs. Again, this is my list, and I never really took to Supersonic. 'She done it with a doctor on a helicopter' - meh. As for other considerations, the opening track is going to be a big deal for fans paying hundreds of pounds (some even more that!) to see their favourite '90s band. Again, without wishing to be a contrarian, I do not want to hear Rock 'n' Roll Star as the opener in Cardiff. Why? It's undoubtedly a great song, but I've seen Oasis several times over the years and they more often than not opened with Rock 'n' Roll Star, including when they last played in Cardiff back in 2009. I've also seen Liam Gallagher performing solo in recent years and he always tends to start with it. It's a fine song, and undeniably deserves its spot in the setlist, but Oasis have a plethora of fast-paced 'bangers' capable of making the crowd go mad for it from the off in a vast stadium: Morning Glory, Cigarettes & Alcohol, Shock of the Lightning, Hello....... The latter would make lyrical sense as it contains the words 'it's good to be back'. However, given that disgraced former rock star and paedophile Gary Glitter has a writing credit on it because the song borrowed that phrase and a section of melody from his 1973 hit Hello Hello I'm Back Again, it's probably best to leave that particular Oasis song in 1995, although Liam did hint in a post on X earlier this year that Hello would be played. We shall see...... The first song of the 2000 album Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, F***** in the Bushes, has to be the walk-on music in my opinion. It's iconic, short, sharp, and whips everyone into a frenzy because it's become symbolic of who is about to walk out on stage. Elsewhere, it's important for me to make sure that different eras and albums are at least partly represented, otherwise Liam, Noel, 'Bonehead' and the rest might as well play Definitely Maybe and (What's the Story) Morning Glory? back-to-back and then exit stage right. Oasis competition Win tickets to see Oasis at Wembley Having said that, I'm not holding out much hope for live performances of any songs from 1997's Be Here Now, even though it's probably (maybe) my favourite Oasis album. That opinion - shared by nobody else on earth it seems - may well have its roots in nostalgia rather than quality songwriting and production values, but it would be nice to hear something from a record that, despite Noel publicly dismissing it several times, was ultimately the biggest selling UK album of 1997, one which shifted more than eight million copies all around the world. There are a couple of other notable exceptions: I love Up in the Sky but I'm not sure Liam can reach those high notes like it's 1994, especially with a busy summer ahead, and Whatever, with its brilliance largely stemming from a string section Oasis are unlikely to deploy in a stadium containing around 80,000 people. Anyway, here is my dream setlist of 21 songs for Oasis's comeback concerts at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on July 4 and 5. Bring it on (down)...... (Walk on) F***** in the Bushes 1. Morning Glory 2. Some Might Say 3. Lyla 4. Acquiesce 5. Cigarettes and Alcohol 6. Stand By Me 7. Stop Crying Your Heart Out 8. Wonderwall (Noel Gallagher vocal section) 9. Don't Look Back in Anger 10. Masterplan 11. Half the World Away 12. The Importance of Being Idle (Liam Gallagher returns) 13. D'You Know What I Mean? 14. My Big Mouth 15. Roll It Over 16. Slide Away 17. Champagne Supernova (Encore) 18. Shock of the Lightning 19. Stay Young 20. Live Forever 21. Rock 'n' Roll Star With now less than a month to go, you can find all the details about the Principality Stadium gigs here. For all the latest information about tickets, including resale sites, click here.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Oasis to open official Edinburgh city centre fan store ahead of Murrayfield concerts
Oasis fans in Edinburgh will soon be able to browse the latest official tour merchandise in a new pop-up fan store to be located in the city centre. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Ahead of the sold-out Oasis world tour, the official Oasis Live '25 Fan Stores are launching nationwide, with details now revealed for all store locations including London, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Dublin - as well as Manchester and Cardiff which have already been released. Some of the exclusive Oasis clothing which will be on sale at the Edinburgh pop-up shop in August. | Oasis The Edinburgh Oasis pop-up fan store will be located on George Street from Monday, August 4, at 10am. It will feature a range of official merchandise, including exclusive brand collaborations such as the new Adidas Originals Oasis range and limited-edition clothing and music. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This gives fans time to get kitted out for the Manchester band's sold out shows at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on August 8,9 and 12. More of the items which will be on sale at the Oasis pop-up fan store at George Street from Monday, August 4. | Oasis Launching in-store and online will be the official Oasis Live '25 merchandise collection featuring menswear, womenswear, children's wear and accessories - including t-shirts, hoodies, jackets and more. Unavailable anywhere else, exclusive t-shirts will feature graphics using Oasis album and single artwork including 'Definitely Maybe', '(What's The Story) Morning Glory?', 'Wonderwall', 'Supersonic' and more. Also available will be exclusive tour edition coloured vinyl formats of the Oasis catalogue with exclusive Live '25 print, so fans can add to their Oasis collection of music. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With the first Oasis reunion show kicking off next Friday, July 4, these stores are the perfect complement to the eagerly awaited comeback tour. | Oasis With walk-ins welcomed, the fan stores are expected to be very popular, so to avoid waiting visitors can book their visit here. The online store is now live, shop the full range and order your limited-edition merchandise today on The record-breaking Britpop legends will make their much-anticipated live return on their sold out reunion Live 25 world tour kicking-off in Cardiff on Friday, July 4 before playing to millions of adoring fans across the world.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Oasis fan shop location and opening times revealed as punters urged to book a slot to visit store
Organisers have urged diehards to book a slot to avoid missing out SOME MIGHT PAY Oasis fan shop location and opening times revealed as punters urged to book a slot to visit store Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE location of a 'secret' Oasis has been revealed days before the indie legends play their first shows in 16 years — with fans urged to book a slot to avoid missing out. 3 Liam and Noel Gallagher are offering fans the chance to get their hands on exclusive tour merchandise Credit: Simon Emmett/Fear PR/PA Wire 3 Fans have been warned to book a shopping slot to avoid missing out Credit: Andrew Benge/Redferns 3 The brothers will play three gigs at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium Credit: MICHAEL SCHOFIELD Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher are giving diehards the chance to get their hands on exclusive clothing and music ahead of their massive reunion shows at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium. The pop-up boutique is due to open in the capital four days before the band take the stage. But fanatics are being warned walk-ins are limited and they risk being left empty handed if they do not secure a time to visit. An Oasis spokesman said: 'The countdown is on. 'With less than 10 days until the first Oasis Live '25 show, it's time to get gig-ready at our online and in-person Oasis fan stores. 'Explore a huge range of Oasis Live '25 clothing and accessories, limited-edition items, and exclusive brand collaborations. 'These fan stores are expected to be very popular. 'Don't miss your chance to shop rare merchandise and vinyl before the iconic gigs begin.' Oasis kick-off their highly-anticipated 41-date tour at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in just over a week. Tickets for the gigs sold out in minutes after Liam, 52, and Noel, 58, announced they were getting the chart-topping band back together. Among the goodies expected to be on sale at the shop are limited tour edition vinyl reissues of their classic albums — including Definitely Maybe, which was released 30 years ago. Noel and Liam Gallagher seen together for first time since announcing Oasis reunion The Edinburgh branch will open on August 4 in George Street. We told how singer Liam hit out at the city's council chiefs after fans were branded 'fat', 'lairy', 'drunk' and mostly 'middle-aged men' in event planning briefings. The Live Forever star told them their 'attitude f*****g stinks' and urged them to 'leave town that day'. The three mega shows on August 8, 9 and 10 are expected to boost the capital's economy by £136million. Click here too book a shop slot.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Oasis: Edinburgh's Oasis Live '25 official fan store gets opening date as location is announced
Oasis opening fan store in Edinburgh ahead of band's comeback tour. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Oasis has shared the opening date and location of its first official Live '25 Fan Store in Edinburgh, ahead of the band's sold out world tour. The pop up shop, which opens on George Street on August 4, will feature a range of official merchandise, including exclusive brand collaborations and limited-editions. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It is one of a number of Oasis fan stores opening in cities across the UK and Ireland – including Manchester, Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Dublin. Oasis has shared the opening date for its first official Live '25 Fan Store in Edinburgh. | Oasis Launching in store and online will be the official Oasis Live '25 merchandise collection featuring menswear, womenswear, children's wear and accessories – including tees, hoodies, jackets and more. There is also a fashion collaboration with the newly announced 'adidas Originals x Oasis' collection stocked in store. Unavailable anywhere else, exclusive tees will feature graphics using Oasis album and single artwork including 'Definitely Maybe', '(What's The Story) Morning Glory?', 'Wonderwall', 'Supersonic' and more. Also available will be exclusive tour edition coloured vinyl formats of the Oasis catalogue with exclusive Live '25 print, so fans can add to their Oasis collection of music. Fans can shop the full range and order limited-edition merchandise now on Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The band, who split more than 15 years ago and released their chart-topping album Definitely Maybe about three decades ago, will first take to the stage for two performances at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Official Oasis Live '25 fan store in Edinburgh gets opening date as location is announced
Oasis opening fan store in Edinburgh ahead of band's comeback tour. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Oasis has shared the opening date and location of its first official Live '25 Fan Store in Edinburgh, ahead of the band's sold out world tour. The pop up shop, which opens on George Street on August 4, will feature a range of official merchandise, including exclusive brand collaborations and limited-editions. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It is one of a number of Oasis fan stores opening in cities across the UK and Ireland – including Manchester, Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Dublin. Oasis has shared the opening date for its first official Live '25 Fan Store in Edinburgh. | Oasis Launching in store and online will be the official Oasis Live '25 merchandise collection featuring menswear, womenswear, children's wear and accessories – including tees, hoodies, jackets and more. There is also a fashion collaboration with the newly announced 'adidas Originals x Oasis' collection stocked in store. Unavailable anywhere else, exclusive tees will feature graphics using Oasis album and single artwork including 'Definitely Maybe', '(What's The Story) Morning Glory?', 'Wonderwall', 'Supersonic' and more. Also available will be exclusive tour edition coloured vinyl formats of the Oasis catalogue with exclusive Live '25 print, so fans can add to their Oasis collection of music. Fans can shop the full range and order limited-edition merchandise now on Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The band, who split more than 15 years ago and released their chart-topping album Definitely Maybe about three decades ago, will first take to the stage for two performances at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
