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Sky News
04-07-2025
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- Sky News
Oasis live: Tonight's the night! Oasis are back and 'sounding huge', Noel says
How does the weather forecast look? We've told you about the iconic retractable roof at the Principality Stadium - see our 12.18 post. This means the weather shouldn't make or break any fans' days or cause too much of a problem for the show itself. But if you want to know whether to pack suncream or an umbrella for your journey, we've got you covered. The Met Office is forecasting 20C from 4pm in the Welsh capital today, with temperatures expected to dip to 17C as the show ends. Conditions are expected to stay dry and party cloudy. While temperatures aren't likely to be too different tomorrow, there's a chance of rain throughout the day and into the evening. Band insiders, Liam vs Noel and Morning Glory 30 years on - Sky News' best Oasis bits Here's a round-up of some of our arts and entertainment team's reporting on Oasis through the years. In 2019, band insiders offered a glimpse into what life was like inside the Oasis touring machine. The band's former head of security and tour manager Iain Robertson, and the managing director of their label Creation Records, Tim Abbot, told their stories of their time with the band. (What's The Story) Morning Glory? was the biggest-selling album of the 1990s in the UK. It catapulted two brothers from Manchester onto the global stage. In 2020, Sky News spoke to the man who designed artwork for Oasis on what was the 25th anniversary of the album's release. Another watershed moment for the band was the two concerts they played at Knebworth House in 1996. Across the nights, they drew 250,000 fans in a line-up with The Prodigy, Manic Street Preachers, The Chemical Brothers and The Charlatans. During one performance, Noel famously said: "Right here, right now, this is history." And finally, the question over whether the brothers would reunite has lingered over the years. One of music's ultimate 'will they, won't they', the Gallagher brothers finally answered the question last year. But it wasn't always a guarantee. In 2016, Liam told us he was ready for a reunion, but wouldn't go "cap in hand" to Noel to make it happen. 'I carry dad's memory with me': What the Oasis reunion means for one fan By Gemma Peplow, culture and entertainment reporter in Cardiff Daniel Hignett is among the tens of thousands of fans going to the gig tonight. He runs the Cast No Shadow Oasis fan community Instagram account. He shared the below post ahead of the show, summing up why seeing Oasis reunite is such a special moment for so many fans for whom the music is a connection to loved ones, some of them no longer here. Daniel was 15 when he last saw Oasis in Cardiff with his dad, Darren Hignett, in 2009. "It's hard to put into words what this means," he said. Tonight, he will be there remembering his dad. Where are Oasis playing on their tour? From Brazil to Australia, Oasis's reunion tour will see the band play in front of sell-out crowds around the world. Scroll through the dates and venues below... 'You cannot travel far enough': Oasis fans from all around the world descend on Cardiff Oasis fans from half the world away have descended on Cardiff for the concert later today. We spoke to two South Korean fans who spent 17 hours flying to the UK earlier - see our 12.54 post. Two fans spent more than a day travelling from Sydney, Australia, to make it to the Welsh capital. Lachlan Weekes said: "We've been planning it forever. "We always said that if they got back together, we'd be at that first show." Jayden Helm said: "We've been lifelong fans – we're 22 and 21, so haven't really had a chance to see them before. "It was a long two flights to get here, it's just over a day of travel – a long time – we're still a bit jet lagged, I think. "We always said it was worth it to come, we wouldn't miss it for the world. "To take time off work to come over here, it's more than worth it." The pair also visited Manchester, stopping off at Heaton Park as part of their personal Oasis tour. 'You cannot travel far enough' One Oasis fan from Germany said: "You cannot travel far enough." Alex Schuetz said he first saw the band in 1997, and shortly before they broke up in 2009. "[When] I heard they broke up. I was like, 'oh my god' something was dying inside of me – it sounds a bit stupid, but it took me ages [to get over it]." He added: "I've come from Germany. You cannot travel far enough, I've been a fan since 1995." Schuetz said he was relying on Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, Oasis's guitarist, being between the brothers to "sort them out". Your Oasis memories: A blast at Knebworth, a successful first date and a 'full-circle moment' We've been receiving your Oasis memories ahead of the band taking to the stage tonight - keep them coming. Here's a roundup of some of our readers' good Oasis memories: Simon W was excited to relive seeing them in 1997, but this time with his son. Fortunate to see them twice back in 1997, and now get to relive it in Cardiff... then Wembley in September. This time it was at the absolute demand of my 19-year-old son, that we could NOT miss this!!! Ched22 felt similarly, telling us: The last time I saw Oasis, my little girl had just been born. It was at Heaton Park and now it feels like a full-circle moment as I get ready to take her with me to the same venue! One fan enjoyed one of their famous nights at Knebworth, saying simply: Knebworth. It was a blast. Iain W was envious of fans in the Welsh capital today, but excited to see them himself next month. He said: Wow, it's nearly time for this epic summer! Saw Oasis about eight times back in the day and still have (some!) vivid memories of them, especially at Maine Road. I've still to wait until August 8th in Murrayfield, but to all those going tomorrow, soak it up and enjoy it! This is it! And finally Gemma B had a rather successful first date at an Oasis concert in 1996... now she's married with children - and going back with her husband and grown-up kids. She told us: We saw Oasis and Cast at Loch Lomond in 1996, it was our first date! Nearly 30 years later, we are going back to see Oasis as husband and wife with our two adult children! It's going to be another amazing memory. In pictures: Fans arriving as buzz grows ahead of tonight's gig Here are some of the latest pictures from Cardiff. Oasis are kicking off their reunion tour in the Welsh capital tonight. Fans in the city have been steadily swelling in number, with lots of merch on offer for them and bucket hats in sight. Rewatch Oasis livestream and stick with us for the latest through to tonight Our Oasis livestream from Cardiff has finished now, but don't go anywhere. We'll be bringing you all the latest in the run-up to the gig and from tonight. Our arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer was chatting to fans and experts about tonight's gig, the brothers and the coming tour. She was joined by James Corcoran, host of the Oasis Podcast, and Dominic Mohan, a former editor of The Sun, outside the Principality Stadium. Watch it back in full here: Oasis Q&A: A 'Bonehead' barrier and a Rolling Stone tour model Our correspondent Katie Spencer and experts are answering questions now. Join us in the livestream above to watch along. The first question was on whether Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs would be separating the brothers on stage. James Corcoran, host of the Oasis Podcast, said: "I think it's just you've got Liam and Noel ... front two, and then Bonehead supporting ... and the rest backing up, more out of the limelight. "That's nice for Bonehead, he was in the original lineup that we all love." A 'Rolling Stone' tour model Dominic Mohan, a former editor of The Sun, was asked how the peace will be maintained with the brothers. He said: "I think you're seeing a bit of a Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger and Keith [Richards] thing with separate dressing rooms, separate guest lists and separate VIP areas. "They'll keep them apart as much as possible." Noel backing down? Joanna has asked whether Noel always felt he had to back down from his brother, and whether this drove him to leave. Katie Spencer pointed out that Liam instead has been hinting he wanted to reunite the band in recent years. Our experts discussed the back-and-forth between the brothers in recent years, and how they tried to go it alone, settling on them being culpable at times for the split. 'We flew 17 hours from South Korea to see Oasis' Two fans who flew 17 hours to Cardiff from South Korea have told Sky News they never thought they'd get to see Oasis live. "We really like Oasis, since we were teenagers, and this is our first time seeing them and I didn't even think of seeing them live because they had broken up," they told our arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer. "I didn't imagine it. We just can't wait." They'd flown 17 hours to get to Cardiff but were confident it would be worth it.
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ex Oasis drummer Zak Starkey reveals he confronted the Gallagher brothers after being axed from band's much anticipated reunion tour and says his recent sacking from The Who has left dad Ringo Starr 'not too happy'
Drummer Zak Starkey has revealed he confronted the Gallagher brothers after not being asked to join Oasis' much-anticipated reunion tour which kicks off in July. The son of Ringo Starr, 59, who performed with the Britpop band between 2004 and 2009, said during an appearance on Tuesday's BBC Breakfast that he was 'gutted' not to be apart of the line up. 'I texted [Liam and Noel] and said "why am I not in it?"' before going on to say that bands get comfortable with musicians and the brothers were happy with their current drummer, which he said he was 'alright with that'. Asked if he would he would have liked to rejoin Oasis for the shows, the drummer beamed: 'God, yeah. Greatest rock and roll band of my generation. Greatest rock and roll singer of my generation'. Conversation then turned to Zak's recent sacking from The Who by Pete Townsend and Roger Daltrey, just one month after he was fired from the band before quickly reinstated - which he said had left his famous father 'not too happy'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Zak said: 'I texted [Liam and Noel] and said "why am I not in it?"' before going on to say that bands get comfortable with musicians and the brothers were happy with their current drummer, which he said he was 'alright with that' (pictured playing with Oasis in 2005) Recalling how his sacking came about, Zak explained that during a recent gig he had insisted the band play their 1971 track The Song Is Over, which they never usually perform live, only for things to 'go wrong'. He then went on to hit back at claims he'd been 'retired not fired' due to his busy schedule, admitting he actually 'had nothing on'. 'I'm open to offers [to return to] The Who because I love that band more than anything. It is the reason I started drumming. The band's guitarist Pete Townshend took to Instagram last week to announce that Zak, the Who's drummer since 1996, was no longer part of the band. But Zak quickly took to his own social media to claim that his departure was not a mutual decision and that he was fired from the band. Zak's sacking comes just months ahead of the legendary bands farewell tour across North America and Pete revealed Scott Devours will replace him on drums. The statement from Pete read: 'After many years of great work on drums from Zak the time has come for a change. A poignant time. Zak has lots of new projects in hand and I wish him the best.' In a second post, Pete and Roger Daltrey added: 'The Who are heading for retirement, whereas Zak is 20yrs younger and has a great future with his new band and other exciting projects. Zak explained that during a recent gig he had insisted the band play their 1971 track The Song Is Over, which they never usually perform live, only for things to 'go wrong' (pictured following the interview) 'He needs to devote all his energy into making it all a success. We both wish him all the luck in the world. 'Scott Devours – Who fans will know him from Roger's solo shows – will be replacing Zak. We hope all our fans will welcome him. Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey'. Resharing The Who's post, Zak hit back: 'I was fired two weeks after reinstatement and asked to make a statement saying I had quit the who to pursue my other musical endevours this would be a lie. 'I love the who and would never had quit. So I didn't make the statement ….quitting The Who would also have let down the countless amazing people who stood up for me (thank you all a million times over and more) thru the weeks of mayhem of me going 'in an out an in an out an in an out like a bleedin squeezebox x. 'To clarify "other projects" yes I do have other projects and always have. The Who have been sporadic or minimalist in touring most years apart from a two extensive tours in 2000 and 2006/7.' Zak continued to list his other previous projects before adding: 'Releasing singles but not touring cos members are so busy. None of this has ever interfered with The Who and was never a problem for them. 'The lie is or would have been that I quit The Who- I didn't. I love the who and everyone in it.' But on Monday, Zak again took to his Instagram account to share that his version of events had been contradicted yet again after a phonecall with The Who singer-guitarist Roger. The son of Ringo Starr, 59, was fired from the band last week, just one month after he was sacked then quickly reinstated Guitarist Pete Townshend took to Instagram on Monday to announce that Zak, the Who's drummer since 1996, was no longer part of the band Zak has since claimed his departure was not a mutual decision and that he was fired from the band Zak said Roger told him he hadn't actually been fired and instead 'retired to work on his own projects'. He wrote: 'NOISE&CONFUSION!!!! I had a great phone chat with Roger at the end of last week which truly confused both of us!!! 'Rog said I hadn't been 'fired'…I had been 'retired' to work n my own projects. I explained to Rog that I have just spent nearly 8 weeks at my studio in Jamaica completing these projects, that my group Mantra Of The Cosmos was releasing one single at the beginning of June and after that had run its course ( usually 5/6 weeks ) I was completely available for the foreseeable future…. 'Rog said "Oh!" and we kind of left it there- On good terms and great friends as we have always been. 'Gotta love these guys. As my mum used to say "The mind boggles!!!" XXX.' It comes weeks after The Who shared the shock news that they will be retiring from touring after 60 years, following a final run of shows in the US later this year.
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Liam Gallagher gives update ahead of Oasis's comeback tour and reveals weird way he's been warming up for huge gigs
Caron McKinlay, TV Reporter Published: Invalid Date, LIAM Gallagher has given an update ahead of the Oasis's comeback tour and revealed a weird way he's been warming up for his huge gigs. It comes ahead of the band's widely anticipated gigs — with the first one in Cardiff on July 4. 7 7 After a fan asked Liam on social media: "How's your voice sounding? It best be good!" Frontman Liam went on to reference a huge Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan hit - Especially For You which was a huge hit in the eighties. Liam replied: "I sang especially for you by K n J in the shower and I smashed it so it's looking promising." "He's so down with it " joked the poster. Before they added: "Yeah but can u sing small town boy yet by Bronski Beat?? That's the real test." After that weird revelation another follower added: "People shouldn't be worried about your voice, because it's a fact that sounds BIBLICAL." Liam cheekily responded: "You won't be able to hear me anyway as you lot will be scream Liam Noel Liam Noel." "Wrong we'll scream O A S I S after 16 years" replied another. While another added: "It'll be like Beatlemania all over again….except it will be Oasismania." The update comes after the Oasis brothers filmed in North London last week. The brothers — who have made up after years of rows — arrived separately for a top-secret set to be shown in a promotional film for their upcoming reunion tour. Liam, 52, and Noel, 57, arrived wearing shades outside the Mildmay working men's club in Stoke Newington, North London. The building had been locked down, with staff sworn to secrecy about the Mancunian brothers getting back together again for Thursday's hush-hush performance. As well as promoting the tour, it was also part of a mega-money Adidas ad campaign — and clobber from the sportswear giant was seen being brought in to the club. Oasis 2025 tour dates OASIS brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have revealed a 17 gig comeback tour next summer - here are the details The Wonderwall hitmakers will delight crowds as follows: JULY 2025 4th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium 5th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium 11th - Manchester, Heaton Park 12th - Manchester, Heaton Park 16th - Manchester, Heaton Park 19th - Manchester, Heaton Park 20th - Manchester, Heaton Park 25th - London, Wembley Stadium 26th - London, Wembley Stadium 30th - London, Wembley Stadium AUGUST 2025 2nd - London, Wembley Stadium 3rd - London, Wembley Stadium 8th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium 9th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium 12th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium 16th - Dublin, Croke Park 17th - Dublin, Croke Park SEPTEMBER 2025 27th - London, Wembley Stadium 28th - London, Wembley Stadium Last week The Sun On Sunday revealed the look for the ads was based on Noel and Liam's love of the brand — and that their 1994 hit Live Forever was one of the songs chosen for the campaign. Oasis shot to fame with their 1994 debut album Definitely Maybe. They sold more than 70 million records worldwide and clocked up eight UK No1 singles and just as many UK No1 albums. But the brothers' relationship became increasingly fraught and they split up before they were due to play a gig in Paris in August 2009. The brothers then traded insults for years - with Liam comparing Noel to a 'potato' and branding his new ban High Flying Birds the 'high flying turds'. Meanwhile, Noel called his younger brother 'a fat man in an anorak'. However rumours of a reunion started in early 2024 — and The Sun revealed last August that Oasis were getting back together again — to the joy of millions of fans. They will play 19 shows in the UK and Ireland this summer, all of which sold out in minutes, before touring the US, Australia and South America across September, October and November. A source said of rehearsals for the tour: 'The sessions are looking to start around mid-May. 'It's going to be short but sweet. "The band haven't all played together in a long time but when it comes to performing Oasis tracks, it's like riding a bike. 'It's just a question of making sure that everyone is up to speed and that they have the set-list tracks nailed down.' Richard Ashcroft and Cast have been confirmed as the support acts. 7 7 7 7
