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Wales Online
03-07-2025
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Oasis fan's heartbreaking moment as band helps her reconnect with her mother with dementia
Oasis fan's heartbreaking moment as band helps her reconnect with her mother with dementia After a bad day Oasis superfan Karen took her mother out for some 'car karaoke' and what happened next will make you smile The brothers are reuniting this weekend in Cardiff to kick off their reunion tour Live '25 (Image: Getty Images ) An Oasis fan has said the band's music changed her life and helped her reconnect to her mother after a dementia diagnosis. Karen, from Ireland, shared her story about her mother's dementia and how Oasis' music got her through the tough days while talking on the new BBC Sounds podcast Mad For Oasis. Her Oasis obsession started during the 90s, much to the disappointment of her mother. However one song particular bonded the two when going through difficult times. The five-part podcast is hosted by Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais and is a way of sharing Oasis stories that are "beyond the headlines" and how their music has changed fans lives before their upcoming reunion tour kicking off in Cardiff this weekend. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here Karen explained: "Growing up Oasis came on the scene and that was it for me. When I bought Definitely Maybe that CD went on and it literally got blasted, blasted, in my bedroom. My mother used to be downstairs, God love her, with the sweeping brush banging it off the ceiling going: 'Will you turn that down?' and I'm like: 'What?' "I used to be blaring it on the street. I just didn't care – that was just the way it was. Those days were the best days but my poor mother – all she listened to was Oasis non-stop." She once asked her mother whether or not she ever liked Oasis to which her mother said that she liked some of their songs. However when Don't Look Back in Anger came out Karen would catch her mother listening to the song in the kitchen and tapping her toes to the Oasis track. The daughter explained: "She never used to admit it to me – never. The radio was always on but she never sang to one song ever." Over time Karen's love for the band continued however not everything stayed the same as she said how things are "totally different" after her mother developed dementia and would often forget who she was. She explained: "I was around 45 years of age when my mam's memory was going so I rang the doctor." They referred the woman to a memory clinic where she was later diagnosed with the condition after she couldn't remember basic things or even recognise her own daughter. Karen tearfully revealed: "It's sad because the mother that I knew isn't there any more. That's how bad it's gotten. It's hard and it's true what they say [with] dementia: 'You lose them twice' and you know that's the way it is." However after a phone call from her father saying that her mother was having a bad day Karen took her for a day out in the car where they did "car karaoke". With Oasis being her favourite band the woman played their songs for her mother including her former favourite Don't Look Back in Anger. She said: "She loved the bit at the beginning. So I was keeping an eye on her and I was keeping an eye on the road. I looked over and her head was going. "The next minute she started singing. My mouth was open and I just went: 'Yay' and then I started singing. "Tears came to my eyes. She started the chorus, I started the chorus. She sang every word and at the end of it I went: 'Mum, that's Oasis' and she goes: 'Yeah'." She then went on to ask her mother if she remembered how she used to play Oasis all the time as a teenager and her mother didn't remember but she did say: "I just knew the words to that song when it came on." So Karen started playing the song on repeat so they could sing it together. The woman, from County Wexford, said: "There she is now – hasn't a clue who I am, doesn't know my name from Adam, but yet she knows Don't Look Back in Anger, which I think is magical." Karen hopes that others can bond with their loved ones through song. She said: "There's someone new everyday being diagnosed with this horrible disease and it's frightening to be honest with you. I know it's harrowing and I know it's horrible, they don't know you, and really they are just plodding along every day. But to have a few minutes where the two of you can connect through song is just the most amazing thing ever. "Don't Look Back in Anger – there was two parts of my life. When I heard it in the 90s I was young, didn't have a care in the world, and definitely didn't have the troubles that I have now. "Now it's connected me differently to my mam and it's made me happier, even happier than I've ever been because it's her song now and it helps me connect with her. Oasis' music will always be part of my life. Happy or sad it will always be a massive part of me." If you didn't manage to get your hands on the hard to get tickets you can enter our competition here to be in with a chance of winning tickets to see Oasis at Wembley . 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.
Wales Online
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Welsh dad's mean Oasis prank that turned into sweet family tradition
Welsh dad's mean Oasis prank that turned into sweet family tradition Lily, an Oasis fan from North Wales was made to look a "fool" growing up after her dad played a cruel prank on her. The Mad For Oasis podcast is hosted by Noel Gallagher's daughter, Anaïs. (Image: Getty Images ) One Oasis fan from North Wales recently shared a story about how her dad played a cruel prank on her when she was younger, and now it has turned in to a family tradition. 19-year-old Lily spoke on the new BBC Sounds podcast, Mad For Oasis, which is presented by Noel Gallagher's daughter Anaïs. The second episode of the five part podcast series, hears Lily explain how her father Dean convinced her she saw the band live when she was younger,however the band she was watching was in fact a tribute. The podcast series, which you can find here, shares fans stories behind the music, before their upcoming reunion tour kicking off in Cardiff this weekend. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here Lily said: "Dad ran a pub in North Wales, I knew all the bar staff and I knew all the locals who went in. It was just brilliant. "I would've been about ten or eleven at the time, my dad just said we've got Oasis on in the pub. I was absolutely buzzing, I was like 'no way'." Dean explained: "I can remember booking the Oasis tribute, and I told her it was Oasis. I didn't think she'd believe me. "I was always looking over to make sure Lily was ok, because of how busy it was and how young she was. So, I asked my mum to come along and I told my mum, 'she's really excited, but you've got to play along because I've told her it's the real Oasis. "My mum said it was cruel, but I thought it was great. As soon as they started, I looked at Lily and her eyes just lit up." Lily described the atmosphere as being amazing, despite not knowing it wasn't the real deal. She said: "For me, that could have been Knebworth, because it was just everyone who I loved was there and everyone was just having an amazing time. "I went to school telling everyone I'd seen Oasis and the teacher's kind of just agreed with me I think, they didn't want to ruin it." However, Lily said that when she was 12-years-old she started to have doubts. She explained: "I used to go back in the pub on a normal day, and people used to take the mick and say that the real Liam's been in there. "I was around 14, I went to a gig, an Oasis tribute. I sent a video to my dad and he was like 'that was the one we had on in the pub I think" Dean admitted: "I was like 'oh god, I never did tell her'." Although, this wasn't the end of the Oasis prank as the tradition carried on to Lily's younger siblings, but this time she was in charge of making them "look a fool". Taking her siblings to a local festival the youngsters were convinced the Oasis frontman was performing and even joined them on stage. Lily was then proud to admit, that despite her dad originally playing the joke on her, she managed to prank both her siblings. Dean said: "It's nice that she's carrying it on, it's become a family tradition now." The father was later surprised by the daughter, when she bought Liam Gallagher tickets for his birthday. He joked: "I thought she was taking the mick at first, I thought it was pay back." The two of them enjoyed their shared musical bond together at the "out of this world gig", and said that the tribute gigs couldn't compare with the real deal. If you didn't manage to get your hands on the hard to get tickets and you want to see "the real deal" you can enter our competition here to be in with a chance of winning tickets to see Oasis at Wembley . 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.
Wales Online
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Oasis fan encounter that shows Liam Gallagher's true colours
Oasis fan encounter that shows Liam Gallagher's true colours Oasis frontman is known for his swagger and big mouth - but when a pair of teens went to meet him in the 1990s they got more than they bargained for Oasis singer Liam Gallagher is set to perform at Wembley tonight (Image: Europa Press via Getty Images ) Oasis' tenure at the top of British rock has had a long-lasting effect on music and fans, despite their fracturous split back in 2009. While the Gallaghers' relationship with each other over the years has been well documented, the reunion gigs, kicking off in Cardiff on July 4, have given the fans a chance to speak about how Oasis, as well as Liam and Noel, have impacted their lives. New series on BBC Sounds, Mad For Oasis, fronted by Noel's eldest daughter Anais, will do just that - share fans' experiences and memories of the band that first hit the charts and our hearts in the mid-1990s. One megafan, Anthony Lanni, spoke to the show, which you can find here, about the time he and his pal Paul Hannington travelled from their Stevenage home in a bid to try and meet Liam Gallagher. "I was just 15 when this happened," he said. "There wasn't much to do so we just figured let's go on this random quest to London and see if we can go and meet him." They unbelievably managed to track down the star and after 15 minutes they summed up the courage to knock the door. "To say he wasn't happy puts it mildly," said Anthony. "I remember him saying 'you don't just come and knock on my door alright'." But that wasn't the end of it. Liam came out and spoke to the boys. "He sort of apologised for being a bit rude and started chatting to us," Paul said. What happened next is a life lesson in 'don't ask, don't get,' when Anthony saw Liam's platinum discs on the wall in the house. "He handed [one of them] to me," he said. "He said, and I'll never forget these words, 'if you don't ask, you don't get'. "He said I can keep it. It's giving me goosebumps just talking about it. I was in sheer disbelief." Hear the full story from Anthony and Paul here. Anais Gallagher said: 'Obviously, Oasis have always been a big part of my life. But to have the opportunity to hear these incredible stories from people about how their music has impacted their lives has been amazing. I'm thrilled to be a part of it.' Oasis competition: Win tickets to see Oasis at Wembley 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 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.
