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Glasgow Times
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- Glasgow Times
Oasis in Edinburgh 2025: Times, road closures and setlist
The Britpop group, which rose to prominence in the 1990s, is best known for hit songs like Don't Look Back in Anger, Wonderwall and Live Forever. If you're going to see the band live and in the flesh, here is everything you need to know about their tour dates in Scotland. When are Oasis playing at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium? Oasis will play at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium for three gigs on Friday, August 8, Saturday, August 9 and Tuesday, August 12. Doors for all three events will open at 5pm, according to Ticketmaster. Are there still tickets for Oasis at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium? Sadly, there are no tickets available for those wanting to see Oasis in Edinburgh, with these selling out very quickly. Who is supporting Oasis at their Edinburgh gigs? Richard Ashcroft and Cast will both support Oasis for their UK and Ireland tour dates. Richard Ashcroft is an English singer and songwriter who is best known for being the frontman for the legendary rock band, The Verve. Hailing from Liverpool, Cast is a band founded by John Power and Peter Wilkinson after leaving their respective groups, The La's and Shack. See the Oasis setlist for Edinburgh The band has used the same setlist for all of its UK shows so far, according to Time Out magazine. Here is the predicted setlist for their Scottish shows: Hello Acquiesce Morning Glory Some Might Say Bring It On Down Cigarettes & Alcohol Fade Away Supersonic Roll With It Talk Tonight Half the World Away Little by Little D'You Know What I Mean? Stand by Me Cast No Shadow Slide Away Whatever Live Forever Rock 'n' Roll Star The Masterplan Don't Look Back in Anger Wonderwall Champagne Supernova How to get to Murrayfield Stadium from Edinburgh's city centre Bus According to the Scottish Rugby website, there are a number of bus routes that take passengers to Murrayfield. Lothian Bus services 1, 22 and 30 take riders to Westfield Road, Services 3, 25 and 33 stop at Gorgie Road, while services 12, 26 and 31 take passengers to Corstorphine Road. First Bus also operates services, including the 23, 24 and 38. There is also the 900 Service from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Tram and train Fast and frequent tram services travel to and from the entrance of Murrayfield Stadium. The Edinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh Park Station, Haymarket Station and St Andrew Square tram stops are a short walk from Waverley Station. What are the age restrictions in place for the Oasis shows at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium? Age restrictions for the concerts state that no persons under the age of 14 are permitted onto the pitch (standing area), with those aged 14 and 15 needing to be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. In the seating zone, no persons under the age of eight are permitted, with those aged eight to 15 needing to be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over at all times. See all the banned items for Murrayfield Stadium Customers will not be permitted to bring the following items into the Scottish venue: Bags larger than A4 size (unless required for medical or childcare purposes) Alcohol of any kind (customers must dispose of this at bins provided at the entry points) Cans, opened bottles and any kind of glass or metal container Sealed plastic soft drinks or water bottles larger than 500ml Fireworks, flares, smoke bombs and any kind of Pyrotechnic items (possession of these may constitute a criminal offence, with those found with these being referred to police) Knives, weapons and other hazardous items Banners or flags with slogans which are offensive, abusive, racist, homophobic or of a discriminatory nature Animals (except for guide dogs) Golf or large umbrellas Cameras that do not fit comfortably into pockets or handbags Tripods, selfie sticks and iPads Other items deemed to pose a risk of injury and annoyance It should be noted that Murrayfield does NOT have bag drop-off facilities, so customers will be required to take their offending items and deposit them in a safe place before entering the stadium. Recommended Reading: What road closures and restrictions will be in place around Murrayfield for the Oasis gigs? According to Edinburgh City Council, there will be road closures before and after the events. These closures will affect the roads around the Roseburn, Murrayfield and Haymarket areas, with West Approach Road also closing. This is usually the case when there is a major artist playing at the stadium. Drivers and pedestrians passing through should be aware that these delays will be in place for all three concert dates (August 8, August 9 and August 12).
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Oasis support act reveals how the Gallagher brothers showed their true colours backstage - and shares what they'll do when reunion tour ends
Oasis' support act has revealed exactly what the Gallagher brothers are like backstage and clarified if they're heading for another falling out amid their reunion tour. Liam, 52 and Noel, 48, left fans sobbing last week as they kicked off their highly-anticipated tour - the first gig together in 16 years. Both siblings delivered an electrifying set, packed with energy and nostalgia as they appeared to be in good spirits. Now, John Power, the frontman of Britpop band Cast, has shared an insight into how the brothers are getting along together. Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Monday, the musician was quizzed by stand-in entertainment correspondent Melvin Odoom what the likelihood of another row between them would be. John, 57, replied: 'I give you my word it is going to continue. You know, because they are in a good place. I mean they're genuinely in a good place. 'You know, I've spoken to them and I can see it in their body language. I mean, I'm no like psychoanalyst or anything but you know, these things happen. Don't question it, go with it.' Liam and Noel are also taking extreme measures throughout their legendary Oasis reunion tour by staying apart to avoid another rift. Although the boys have come back together and put on a united front after 16 years, they are going to extreme lengths to make sure they don't have descend into drama. It's claimed they are staying in separate hotels half an hour away from each other. The lead up to the gig 'has all been carefully orchestrated,' with a source saying 'they don't want to over-expose themselves to each other.' 'Having separate residences is the best option so they can relax in their own space,' they told The Sun. 'They stayed in separate locations outside the city around half an hour away from each other.' In 2009 a backstage fight between the brothers resulted in their tour being cut short and Noel leaving the band altogether. Although the boys have come back together and put on a united front after 16 years, they are going to extreme lengths to make sure they don't have another fallout Before making up, they traded insults in the years following, with Liam also savagely mocking Noel's ex-wife Sara McDonald. Meanwhile, opening the tour on Friday, Liam said: 'Manchester vibes in the area!' They then kicked off the show with Hello, which served as the opening track for their 1995 classic What's The Story (Morning Glory). They then went into Acquiesce - a song from their first 1995 album, which was followed by the iconic Morning Glory - the titular song of the second studio album. Among the 75,000 cheering fans gathered at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday and Saturday were a slew of famous faces, who descended upon the Welsh capital to take in what was described as a 'monumental' weekend for British music.
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Oasis support act Cast make emotional tribute to Diogo Jota on first night of reunion tour after Liverpool star's tragic death
Cast have paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota on the first night of the Oasis reunion tour on Friday. The Liverpudlian indie rock band kicked off the show at Cardiff's Principality Stadium as the first support act to take to the stage. Frontman John Power took a moment to pay tribute to Liverpool footballer Diogo as he dedicated their song Walkaway to the star after his tragic death. In an emotional moment, he said: 'This is Walkaway. This one is for Diogo Jota. Take it easy brother.' The Portuguese sportsman and his brother Andre both died on Thursday when his Lamborghini had a tyre blow out while overtaking another vehicle on the A-52 at Cernadilla near Zamora - just ten miles over the border from Portugal.
Wales Online
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Oasis' Cardiff support acts Cast and Richard Ashcroft's stage times and set lists
Oasis' Cardiff support acts Cast and Richard Ashcroft's stage times and set lists There are some 1990s legends on stage ahead of Oasis and you won't want to miss them - so here are the stage times Richard Ashcroft (Image: Dean Chalkney ) The support acts for Oasis' reunion gigs are top class. Opening for Liam and Noel Gallagher's first gigs together in 16 years are two Britpop acts beloved by fans. Up first is Liverpool's Cast. Fronted by the inimitable John Power, the band are famed for their tracks Sandstorm and Alright. Following them will be Wigan's finest, The Verve frontman, Richard Ashcroft. For our full guide to the two Oasis gigs, click here. Oasis competition: Win tickets to see Oasis at Wembley Stage times for Cast and Richard Ashcroft What's Richard Ashcroft's setlist? Richard's been performing some live dates this summer already, the last being Newmarket Racecourse. While we can't say 100% these are the songs he'll sing when he's at the Principality, but they give us a good idea. Sonnet Space and Time Music Is Power A Song for the Lovers Break the Night With Colour The Drugs Don't Work Lover Lucky Man Bitter Sweet Symphony John Power of the band Cast pictured here at Isle of Wight Festival will play the Tramshed on Saturday, November 12 What will Cast's setlist be? Again, the band have been on the road already this summer and their lastest gig setlist looked like this: Sandstorm Finetime Love Is the Call History Faraway Walkaway Tomorrow Call My Name Alright What time do gates open for Oasis in Cardiff? Gates to the Principality Stadium open at 5pm for both gigs. 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. 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 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.
Irish Times
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
‘Tipperary are coming': Liam Cahill guides Premier hurlers back to Croke Park after six-year absence
Just a little over a decade ago Liam Cahill stood on the sideline watching his team contest a senior county hurling Kilkenny. The current Tipperary hurling boss carved out his reputation as a talented coach and manager during his silverware-laden stints in charge of the Premier county's underage sides. However, before he managed Tipperary to minor, under-21 and under-20 All-Ireland titles, he coached some of Kilkenny's top hurlers to a county final appearance during a spell with Carrickshock – including Richie and John Power, Michael Rice and John Tennyson. 'He was over us for two years and he was there when we got to the senior final in 2013,' recalls Richie Power. READ MORE 'I couldn't speak highly enough of Liam as a coach or as a manager, we loved him. 'He's a very good coach, very shrewd. We were hoping that he'd come back to us the following year but it didn't materialise. We tried to get him back but that's when he took over the Tipp minors.' Richie Power (right) in action for Carrickshock in the 2013 Kilkenny county final against Clara. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Clara beat Carrickshock 1-15 to 2-10 in that Kilkenny final in October 2013 in what remains Carrickshock's last appearance in the decider. Around that same time Cahill, who had been a selector under Declan Ryan when Tipperary won the minor title in 2007, got the call from his county asking if he would take charge of the minors for 2014. It was a call he answered. He stepped away from Carrickshock, took charge of the Tipp minors and the Ballingarry man has been involved with county teams ever since. Tipperary lost the All-Ireland minor final to Galway in 2015 but 12 months later Cahill guided the county to minor glory, beating Limerick in the decider. He remained minor manager in 2017 but that November was appointed as the county's under-21 boss. In his maiden season with the group he led them to an All-Ireland title. Another title came the following year, despite the GAA changing the grade to under-20, making Tipperary the last county to hold the All-Ireland under-21 hurling crown and the first to hold the under-20. The latter, a 5-17 to 1-18 win over Cork, was achieved just six days after the county had beaten Kilkenny to claim the All-Ireland senior title. Sunday will be the first time a Tipperary senior team has played in Croke Park since that 2019 final. Liam Cahill ahead of the 2019 Munster under-20 final between Tipperary and Cork at Semple Stadium. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho In November 2019 Cahill was appointed Waterford senior hurling manager. The Covid-impacted 2020 season followed, but the Déise navigated the truncated championship to contest the All-Ireland final that December, losing out to Limerick. When Liam Sheedy stepped down as Tipperary manager at the end of 2021, Cahill was approached to succeed the Portroe man. However, he instead recommitted to Waterford and they won the National Hurling League in 2022. But just four days after Colm Bonnar's spell in charge of Tipperary was brought to an end that July, Cahill made the homeward switch and was appointed Premier manager on a three-year term. Now, after a difficult two years, Tipp seem to finally have turned a corner. 'I think Tipp are coming. They've won a minor All-Ireland (2024) and an under-20 All-Ireland (2025) in the last two years and they've found a couple of really good players,' continues Power. 'I think Liam Cahill's objective this year was to get out of Munster, which they achieved, and then once that happens probably the next objective is to get to a semi-final and get back to Croke Park, which has happened now. Liam Cahill with Cork manager Pat Ryan after the NFL Division 1A final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in April. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho 'Now they're coming in against Kilkenny and I don't think Tipp or Liam Cahill will fear Kilkenny. 'Liam is very shrewd, he's very cute, and he kind of dropped it in his interview at the end of the quarter-final win over Galway that they could sneak into a final if things go right. I think it's a 50-50 game.' Cahill's championship report card after his first two years with Tipp reads: 1 win, 4 defeats, 3 draws. In the 2025 championship so far it's: 4 wins, 1 defeat, 1 draw. Of the 20 players who featured in what turned out to be Bonner's last game at the helm (against Cork in 2022) just eight played during Tipperary's win over Galway two weeks ago. 'Sometimes people have to realise that these things are going to take time,' adds Power. 'He went in and he has done the hard job in relation to doing a bit of a clean-out and then focusing on youth.' Cahill also took the unusual step of peering across the county border to see if there was some black and amber expertise that might benefit the blue and gold, and in late 2023 former Kilkenny goalkeeper David Herity joined the Cahill's management team. Tipperary's goalkeeping coach, former Kilkenny goalkeeper David Herity. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho After spending a season as a goalkeeping coach, Herity has taken an even more prominent role this year, adding a further dusting of spice to Sunday's clash. 'It's hard to believe that Tipp haven't played in Croke Park since 2019, since that All-Ireland,' says Power. 'Croke Park is probably like a second home to Kilkenny because of the Leinster championship, and in fairness to Kilkenny they've been back in All-Ireland semi-finals and finals, they've been thereabouts but they've just been unfortunate that they've come up against an exceptional Limerick team. 'If that Limerick team wasn't there, Kilkenny probably would have had another two or three All-Irelands in the last six or seven years.' With Limerick gone now, on Sunday it's over to Kilkenny and Tipp again.
