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BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Mad for it: More tickets on the way for Edinburgh Oasis gigs
Thousands more tickets could be put on sale for the Oasis gigs at Edinburgh's Murrayfield have been given the green light to increase the venue's temporary capacity from 67,130 to 69,990 for each of the three sold-out shows in August. The band has told fans a final release of tickets for the band's reunion gigs around the UK could happen in the coming days. The news comes weeks after frontman Liam Gallagher hit out at council officials in Edinburgh after the band's fans were described in unflattering terms in a safety briefing. Oasis will play three nights at Murrayfield, the home of Scottish rugby, on the weekend of 8 and 9 August, and on Tuesday 12 August, as part of their reunion will mark the first time they will play in the city since City of Edinburgh Council said its licencing committee approved the capacity increase after consultation with the police and public safety were no public objections to the application. Will the extra tickets for Oasis be standing or seating? The application for the increased capacity said it consisted of existing seating which now had clear sight lines of the stage due to the configuration of equipment for the means promoters will, in theory, be able to sell up to 8,580 extra tickets across the three sold-out Louise Young, convener of the council's licensing board, said: "An application to increase the capacity at Murrayfield for the upcoming Oasis concerts was approved by the licensing board on 23 June. "This decision followed consultation with the police and public safety officers."Councillors have approved similar capacity increase requests for Murrayfield in the past. Officials say the capacity increase for Oasis is smaller than what was approved for a series of Taylor Swift concerts last year. Concerns have previously been raised about holding the Oasis concerts in Edinburgh at the same time as the city's arts festival venues are blaming the impact of the gigs on slower than usual ticket sales.A safety advisory group meeting from October last year also raised some concerns about the shows. The group involved the council, promoters DF Concerts, security firm G4S, Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service and transport providers including Lothian Buses, Edinburgh Trams and of the meeting show a number of concerns were raised including the conduct of fans and "the tone of the band".It also said the estimated 70,000 crowd could feature a number of "middle-aged men," stating they "take up more room" and suggested promoters to consider this when "working out occupancy".In response, Liam Gallagher said the council's "attitude stinks". In a post on X, he added: "I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council bet there's some real stunning individuals."
Telegraph
7 days ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
Lions and Scotland great ‘Mighty Mouse' Ian McLauchlan dies at 83
Ian McLauchlan, the former Scotland captain, British and Irish Lions prop forward, and distinguished rugby administrator, has died. He was 83. Regarded as one of the most fearsome forwards of his generation, McLauchlan was known best by his nickname 'Mighty Mouse,' because of his ability to dominate opposition props despite being relatively small in stature for the front row. He won 43 caps for Scotland and was captain on 19 occasions, a record then overtaken by another world-class loosehead prop, David Sole. It was his heroics for the Lions that etched his place in rugby folklore. McLauchlan would go on to feature in all eight Test matches for the Lions on their victorious tours to New Zealand in 1971 and South Africa in 1974, one of only five players to do so. His final Scotland appearance was against New Zealand at Murrayfield in November 1979 at the age of 37, a decade after making his debut. After retiring from playing, he went on to serve the game as a highly regarded administrator, serving as president of the Scottish Rugby Union between 2010 to 2012. A strong advocate for the women's game, he also served as a member of the Scottish Rugby Union board from 2010-19 and was a director of European Professional Club Rugby. In 2013, he was inducted to Scottish Rugby's Hall of Fame and in December 2017 he was awarded OBE in the New Year's Honours List. He also served as chair of the British and Irish Lions Trust and was a trustee and chair of Scottish rugby's own charity, the Murrayfield Injured Players Foundation. His contribution to rugby union in total spanned six decades, from winning his first cap for Scotland at Twickenham in 1969 to his last SRU board meeting in 2019. Born in Tarbolton, Ayrshire on 14 April 1942, he was the first former pupil of Ayr Academy and first student of Jordanhill College to be capped for Scotland. Writing in his autobiography, Mighty Mouse, he described how he fell in love with the game despite not coming from a rugby-playing background. 'I loved the physicality, the brutality and the camaraderie of it. Before long the game had become the be-all and end-all of my life,' he wrote. He played his club rugby with Jordanhill and West of Scotland, and was first called up for a Scottish trial in 1963, and he made his debut for Glasgow District in the same season. While it was his scrummaging technique that would make him a feared opponent on the world stage, even against much bigger opponents – he was around 5ft 8ins and weighed just over 14st – he was also famed for his broken-field play and try-scoring prowess. When he eventually made his Scotland debut in 1969, at the age of 27 in the Calcutta Cup match, he had already scored 13 tries in the club game. Within a couple of seasons, he became an ever-present figure in the Scotland team, becoming captain in 1973, famously playing against England just three weeks after breaking his leg in the victory over Ireland, in a bid to win the Triple Crown. As Sandy Carmichael, his front-row colleague once remarked: 'His heart is bigger than his body.' Scotland lost but shared the Five Nations title. McLauchlan taught at Broughton High School in Edinburgh and when he retired from playing had a brief spell in rugby journalism before setting up his own marketing company. His latter years were spent on Islay, on where his wife, Eileen was born. She passed away in 2023. Telegraph Sport columnist Sir Ian McGeechan paid tribute to his former team-mate and captain. 'Mouse was instrumental for a group of us who came into the Scotland team in the early 1970s,' said McGeechan. 'After he came back from the 1971 [Lions] tour of New Zealand, where he had been so instrumental in the rugby and approach that was played against the All Blacks, a group of us, including myself and Andy Irvine, felt the impact of his support. 'When he was appointed captain, the difference in the atmosphere and attitude was incredible, as was the support he gave us. He was a clever rugby player; he had good hands and was PE-trained. He just encouraged us to play in a Scotland jersey, and I really appreciated being captained by him. He told us not to be afraid to play. 'He was just a good person to be with. He had a good sense of humour and was committed to making sure Scotland were playing on the front foot and not being afraid of it. We benefited hugely from having the Mouse as captain. It was the same on the 1974 Lions tour of South Africa with those of us who went on tour for the first time. 'When he became an administrator, he was not afraid to speak his mind. Everyone knew just what he thought. In that way, he was not afraid of challenging things. A man who in his own way was very good for Scottish and Lions rugby.'
BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Scotland & Lions great McLauchlan dies at 83
Former Scotland captain and British and Irish Lions great Ian McLauchlan has died at the age of led his country 19 times in his 43 caps and played his last Test against New Zealand at Murrayfield in November 1979.A prop known for his fearsome scrummaging despite weighing only 14st 6lb on his debut in 1969, McLauchlan earned the nickname 'Mighty Mouse' and was part of successful Lions tours to New Zealand and South Africa in 1971 and was one of only five players to start all eight Test matches on those tours, and scored a crucial try in the first Test in Dunedin in June 1971 as the Lions won 9-3."He was some character and some player," his former Scotland and Lions team-mate Andy Irvine told Scottish Rugby., external"He was smaller than most props he came up against but I never saw anyone get the better of him."He was so tough, almost indestructible. What a fantastic career he had for Scotland, and the Lions. It's very, very sad."McLauchlan served as Scottish Rugby's president from 2010-2012 and stepped away from the board in 2019, giving 60 years of service from his debut as a 2013, he was inducted to Scottish Rugby's Hall of Fame and in 2017 he was awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours Rugby said it was "immensely saddened" to learn of his death on Friday.
The Sun
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Oasis fans sell out Adidas range in minutes… and you won't believe which sizes went first
OVERSIZED Oasis fans snapped up their new Adidas merchandise in minutes - with 2XL, 3XL and 4XL size T-shirts and tops all sold out. Noel and Liam Gallagher's collaboration with the sportswear brand saw their followers flocking to the website to pick up exclusive clobber yesterday. 6 6 Their official tour firebird track top in both black and blue is sold out in all three of the largest sizes, along with the official tour three stripe T-shirt. The other sizes in the tops, between 2XS and XL, are still available for purchase. Oasis' tour oversized crew jumper has also sold out all of the largest size, the 2XL, with all the other sizes having stock remaining. It comes after Edinburgh Council bosses came under fire from Liam after internal documents branded their fan base 'fat' and 'rowdy'. In an apparent dig at the weight of punters set to pile into bars and hotels in the city for when Oasis head to Murrayfield stadium for their shows there in August, they add: 'Middle-aged men take up more room. Consider this when working out occupancy.' Liam clapped back and said: 'To the Edinburgh council I've heard what you said about Oasis fans and quite frankly your attitude f****** stinks. 'I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot.' In a second post on X, he added: 'I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council bet there's some real stunning individuals.' Noel, 57, and Liam, 53, will reunite for their first show in 16 years on July 4 at Cardiff's Principality stadium. Inside Noel & Liam Gallagher's first Oasis show in 16 years at surprise venue where they enraged neighbour Yesterday their first official merchandise shop for the tour opened in Manchester - with crowds queuing outside to get their hands on clothes and limited edition CDs and vinyls. A number picked up by fans have since been put up for sale on sites including eBay. One What's The Story Morning Glory Tour 25 Exclusive Coloured Vinyl and Print which cost £45 in store is being sold online for £115. Another was put up on eBay for £125 just minutes after the store in Manchester opened its doors. The fan stores will also open across Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and Birmingham. 6 6
Dublin Live
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Oasis to open Dublin pop-up store ahead of Croke Park concerts
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 Oasis have announced the launch of a pop-up shop in Dublin ahead of the band's Croke Park gigs. The Oasis Live '25 reunion shows come to Ireland on August 16 and 17. Ahead of the gigs, fans will have the chance to snag a range of Oasis Live '25 clothing and accessories, including exclusive, limited items and special brand collaborations as well as exclusive merchandise and vinyl. The location of the store has not yet been confirmed but fans can register here to attend a special launch evening ahead of the official opening. Those wishing to attend can register their interest here. Registration closes at 8pm this evening. The successful applicants will be chosen at random and notified from Thursday, June 19. There is less than a month to go before the Britpop legends return to the stage for the first time in 16 years. The reunion shows kick off in Cardiff's Principality Stadium on July 4 and 5 before the Manchester group play a series of homecoming shows at Heaton Park and five dates at Wembley. The band will then play two gigs at Murrayfield in Edinburgh before heading to GAA HQ on August 16 and 17. The reunited line-up features Liam and Noel Gallagher alongside new drummer Joey Waronker and returning guitarists Gem Archer and Bonehead with Andy Bell resuming bass duties. The group are currently rehearsing for the tour with Noel telling good pal Bono he is "shocked" at how good the band are sounding. During an appearance on Apple Music 1 with Zane Lowe, Bono said: "They're both funny. I'm still very close with Noel, and he sent a message to me saying he's kind of shocked by how great the band is [sounding at rehearsals]. I think we're going to have a good summer." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
