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Wales Online
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Oasis fans camp out in tents for opening Cardiff date
Oasis fans camp out in tents for opening Cardiff date Some fans are making the most of the occasion, with a few deciding to camp right outside the Principality Stadium two days before the first gig 37-year-old Laura [left] from Paris and 20-year-old Jas Griffin-Jones from Widnes near Liverpool camping on Westgate Street, opposite the Principality Stadium, in Cardiff ahead of Oasis reunion tour Live '25 first gig on Friday, July 4 (Image: WalesOnline ) With only a day to go, Oasis fans have already been camping in their tents ahead of their first gig as part of the reunion tour. Last August, brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher surprised fans by announcing they would reunite for the first time since their explosive split in 2009, with the landmark Oasis 2025 shows starting in Cardiff on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5. This will be the first time the brothers have performed together in well over a decade. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . And some fans are making the most of the occasion, with a few deciding to camp right outside the Principality Stadium two days before the first gig. READ MORE: Oasis fan encounter that shows Liam Gallagher's true colours LATEST: Noel Gallagher's net worth and how he got in trouble sticking up for a pop icon 20-year-old Jas Griffin-Jones had travelled all the way from Widnes to Liverpool to get to the Welsh capital at 10.30pm on Wednesday night. When asked what it was like to camp overnight, she said: "It's all right. I thought it was nice. "It was a bit noisy, but it was to be expected. I slept a little bit, maybe like four hours. I was just really excited, so I just couldn't sleep properly. "We are camping here again tonight, I'm going to need all the sleep tonight because the gig is tomorrow." Jas has been joined by her friend 37-year-old Laura, who has travelled from Paris to get to the gig. The two became friends through a mutual friend and their love for Noel Gallagher's band - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. While Jas has camped in the city centre on Wednesday, Thursday would be Laura's first night sleeping in her Union Jack themed tent. As she showed, the two had come prepared for the camping experience with bottles of water, sun cream, apples and their sleeping bags. Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher will be performing together for the first time in over a decade (Image: Getty Images ) When asked why they had decided to camp overnight, Laura said: "It's their first show in like 15- 16 years, so we just wanted to be here." Jas explained that she had been to the Welsh capital a few times in the past for various gigs and concerts. "I don't know why it's Cardiff, but I always end up here for gigs," she said. "It's always just been the most convenient, even though, getting here is so inconvenient because I have to get like a three and half hour train. "But the atmosphere here is really good and I like the venues here." When asked if they ever thought the Gallagher brothers would reunite and their band would be touring once again, Laura said: "We weren't expecting it at all. "During Noel's show last summer, there were rumours going round. But we were saying, never. And they kept shutting the rumours down too. "He was like, 'it's not happening'. So obviously, we were like, we'll just take his word." Jas then added: "It wasn't even a month after, during his Halifax show, that they announced the reunion". The two got their tickets for £450 respectively, which they feel they were "lucky" to get. "I'm lucky to get it," Jas said. "That was because it's the VIP one, so we get front stand in a merch package and then there's an exhibition in like a lounge you can go to before." While the two would remain in their tents on Thursday, July 3, the two were planning on taking their belongings to their hotel ahead of the gig on Friday, July 4, where the two hope to get a front row view of the memorable performance. "We just can't wait," Laura said. 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.
Wales Online
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Noel Gallagher's net worth and how he got in trouble sticking up for a pop icon
Noel Gallagher's net worth and how he got in trouble sticking up for a pop icon Away from the stage, older brother Noel is a father to three children, has been married twice and has seen his fair share of controversies Oasis' Live 25 reunion tour is just around the corner, with the Britpop band kickstarting the tour at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Last August, brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher surprised fans by announcing they would reunite for the first time since their explosive split in 2009, with the landmark Oasis 2025 shows starting in Cardiff on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5. This will be the first time the brothers have performed together in well over a decade. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Away from the stage, older brother Noel is a father to three children, has been married twice and has seen his fair share of controversies. Here's everything you need to know about the famous singer-songwriter. READ MORE: Full list of Oasis merchandise and prices at Cardiff's new pop-up store LATEST: Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais spotted in Cardiff ahead of Oasis gig at Principality Stadium Net worth Noel Gallagher [left] and his brother Liam [right] (Image: Getty ) According to a report by The Mirror in January, it is believed that Noel Gallagher has a net worth of around £53 million, while his brother Liam Gallagher has reportedly a fortune of around £4.6 million. The disparity is largely due to Noel receiving more royalties, according to Moneyweek. Famous ex-wife Noel Gallagher and his girlfriend at the time Meg Mathews at the premiere of 'Mission: Impossible' at the Empire Leicester Square, London in July 1996 (Image: Getty Images ) Noel first wife was interior designer, who also worked in music management, Meg Mathews. In the '90s, Meg was known for being an It girl and was said to be the third most written-about female in the UK, following Princess Diana and The Spice Girls, as reported in The Standard. She was a part of the famous 'Primrose Hill set', which according to The Independents were a host of "musicians, actors and general celebrities [that] lived next door to each other and seemed to be having a whale of a time with drink, drugs and bed-hopping". As part of the set, Meg was good friends with supermodel Kate Moss and Fran Cutler. She married Noel in 1997 and lived in a house called Supernova Heights, according to The Sun. But the pair split four years later, with Meg reportedly deciding to ditch the London life for a quieter one in Cornwall. Noel went on to marry Sara MacDonald in 2011, two years after Oasis split. His children Noel Gallagher with his daughter Anaïs in 2015 (Image: Getty Images ) Noel is father to three children - Anaïs, Donovan and Sonny, with his first child, Anaïs, being born to his ex-wife Meg Matthews, while Donovan and Sonny were born to Sara MacDonald. And through Anaïs, Noel has personal ties to Wales. Anais, who works as a model and a photographer, is currently in a relationship with Welsh actor Callum Scott Howells, known for his role in It's A Sin. The couple have been together since autumn 2023. You can read more about Oasis' Welsh connections here. Getting into trouble for sticking up for a pop icon The singer-songwriter landed himself in hot water back in the late '90s when he defended former East 17 singer Brian Harvey, who was sacked from the boy band after saying that Ecstasy was safe. As reported by the Independent, Gallagher claimed during an interview with BBC Radio that taking drugs was "like getting up and having a cup of tea in the morning". He further added that most people in Britain took drugs and claimed that it was hypocritical of Members of Parliament to lecture pop stars as drug use was widespread in the Houses of Parliament. English pop group East 17, circa 1995. Clockwise from top left: Terry Coldwell, Brian Harvey, Tony Mortimer and John Hendy (kneeling). (Image:) But the singer sparked controversy as he was condemned by politicians and commentators, including Labour Party MP Gerry Bermingham, who proposed a new law to make promoting drug-taking a criminal offence, reported Los Angeles Times in 1997. Following the outcry, however, Noel issued a statement and said: "I've never condoned the use of drugs. I just slam as hypocrites those politicians who simply condemn drug abuse as a criminal activity and think they're doing something positive". He continued: "I urge all youngsters to educate themselves about the harmful effects of drug taking. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the best policy is don't start in the first place." Oasis competition: Win tickets to see Oasis at Wembley 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. 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. Article continues below
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Noel Gallagher gives update on Oasis rehearsals and breaks silence on Glastonbury rumours
NOEL Gallagher has today given an update on how Oasis rehearsals are going, plus he broke his silence on the Glastonbury rumours that have been circulating. Fans are on the edge of their seat for the tour to kick off next week and Noel, 58, has today been spilling the beans on the Advertisement 4 Noel Gallagher has given fans an update on Oasis' big reunion Credit: Getty 4 The Oasis tour will kick off next week Credit: EPA 4 Noel spilled the beans on today's TalkSPORT Credit: TalkSPORT 4 Noel and his brother Liam shot to fame in the 90s Credit: Getty Now the superstar rocker has revealed details of how rehearsals are going with "our kid" Speaking on today's TalkSPORT, the Oasis legend said: "We finished rehearsing last Tuesday. "We've got a few days off now and it's sounding huge, so we're all, well this is it, there's no going back now. It's good.' All this week rumours about whether the famous 90s band will play a secret set at Glastonbury have been swirling - but don't get your hopes up of them coming true. Advertisement READ MORE ON OASIS Addressing the speculation, Noel joked: 'I might have a look at it on the iPlayer, yeah, but everyone was saying 'are you coming?' "I was like, 'I think it's probably best if I sit it out this year as I've got something going on next weekend.'' Oasis will kick off their long awaited reunion tour on Friday July 4 in Cardiff. The sell out run of stadium gigs includes 5 shows at Heaton Park in Manchester and seven at Wembley. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Exclusive Gigs will run all summer with the closing concert on September 28. The Noel Gallagher looks stony-faced as he makes lonely Tube journey to Oasis rehearsals – but Liam's entrance is chaotic Liam arrived at the London practice space armed with throat sweets but sounded in fine form, no doubt aided by his decision to swap booze for tea. A source close to the Gallaghers told us: 'Liam drinks tea to help warm up his vocal chords. Advertisement 'He feels really fresh and they're excited to get going. "Rehearsals have been electric and they're perfectly in sync.' 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
Wales Online
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Oasis in Cardiff 2025 guide to how to get to the Principality Stadium and where to park
Oasis in Cardiff 2025 guide to how to get to the Principality Stadium and where to park The Oasis gigs in Cardiff are less than a month away and you might be planning your journey to the Principality Stadium There will be thousands of people heading to the Principality Stadium for the Oasis gigs (Image: Kian Abdullah/Huw Evans Agency ) The bucket hats are being dusted off, the parka coats brought out the cupboard, it is less than month to go until Oasis kick off their Oasis Live '25 tour in Cardiff. The iconic duo, Noel and Liam Gallagher, will reunite together for the first time in Cardiff. They will play at the Principality Stadium on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5. If you are one of the lucky ones who managed to grab tickets for the gig, you might be thinking about planning your journey there. While we don't have all the information just yet, there are a lot of tips to prepare your trip to Cardiff if you're thinking about it already . We also have included some early travel information from Cardiff Bus and the city centre road closures. We will also include in this article what options have been in place for previous concerts, like Taylor Swift, which we are expecting to remain the same, such as park and ride Here is everything you need to know about getting to the Principality Stadium for the Oasis 2025 concerts. You can read everything you need to know about the gig, here and if you still want to try to grab tickets, read here. Rail Transport for Wales has not yet announced any extra services they will be running for the gigs but we have asked for it and will update this article with that information when we get it. Article continues below As the Principality Stadium is right by Cardiff Central station, so train travel is an obvious choice. We are expecting for there to be the normal queue barrier system in place for after the gig and for Cardiff Queen Street to close except for accessible access and passengers that wish to travel to Cardiff Bay. Visit or the TfW app for the latest travel information. If you have any issues on the railway, please speak to a conductor or, for more serious matters, you can text the British Transport Police on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40. In an emergency, always call 999. Bus Cardiff Bus, which operates many of the buses in the capital, has issued a statement for the Oasis gigs. They said: "Our friendly team of supervisors will be in the city centre to assist customers and support our colleagues." "Due to road closures, buses will turn around at the edge of the city centre, so we recommend checking the Cardiff Bus website and app for the latest updates closer to the time. "To provide extra capacity in the evening, our largest double-decker buses will remain in service later in the day. "We'll also have additional standby buses ready to help manage busy journeys." You can read more, here. Please visit the relevant bus operator's website for more information about your specific bus routes. For Stagecoach services:: For Cardiff Bus services: For NAT services, please visit: National Express coaches are expected to use Sophia Gardens as usual. Big Green Coach is also providing sustainable coach returns from Bath, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bridgend, Bristol, Cheltenham, Exeter, Gloucester, London Victoria, Manchester, Newport, Plymouth, Port Talbot, Reading, Southampton, Swansea, Swindon, Taunton, Winchester and Worcester. You can find out more, here. Driving and parking Cardiff city centre car parks include North Road Car Parks, St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP car parks on Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road. All are in walking distance of the city centre and the stadium. During big Cardiff city centre events at the stadium there are usually park & ride services at Cardiff City Stadium and County Hall in Cardiff Bay - these are not confirmed for 2025 as yet, but we'll up date if/when they are. We are also expecting there to be event day parking at the civic centre and Sophia Gardens - but will up date again, when confirmed. . Cycling and walking The cycleways and the pop-up cycleways within the road closure area will remain open for cyclists to use during the event, but due to the number of people expected to attend the concert, all cyclists should take due care and attention. Article continues below The road closures apply to all motor vehicles of any kind, but not to bicycles with pedals. Those who live locally in Cardiff may want to travel by bicycle or walk.
Wales Online
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Oasis band member with world famous dad brutally replaced by American musician
Oasis band member with world famous dad brutally replaced by American musician Zak Starkey is the former drummer of Oasis but has also worked with The Who and Mantra of the Cosmos Zak Starkey as the touring drummer for The Who during a performance in Las Vegas in 2017 (Image: Getty Images ) The former drummer of Oasis, Zak Starkey, has voiced his disappointment at being excluded from the band's monumental reunion. Last August, brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher surprised fans by announcing they would reunite for the first time since their explosive split in 2009, with the landmark Oasis 2025 shows starting in Cardiff on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5. Zak Starkey, who was a member of Oasis from 2004, appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss his latest track with Mantra of the Cosmos, which features Bez and Shaun Ryder from Happy Mondays and ex-Oasis bass guitarist Andy Bell. While on the news programme, Starkey discussed how Oasis member Noel Gallagher originally wrote the group's new single Domino Bones but then passed it on, suggesting the track was better suited to them. Noel had previously heaped praise on the group, likening them to "Dylan, Dalí and Ginsberg on a rocket ship to the moon to have it with the Clangers". As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Zak told presenter Ben Thompson about his surprise when he received the song from Noel, saying: "I was blown away by it - I couldn't believe it. "The greatest songwriter of my generation sending me a tune." The conversation naturally turned to Zak's thoughts on the eagerly awaited comeback tour, where he openly admitted to feeling "gutted" for not being asked to join the upcoming shows. He commented: "I texted them and said 'why am I not in it?' "You know, if you get a new drummer, you get comfortable, don't you? You get comfortable with new musicians and I think that's what's happened and I'm alright with that." Noel and Liam Gallagher will embark on a huge reunion tour, 16 years after last performing together, this summer (Image: PA ) He went on to express his enthusiasm about the possibility of touring, telling the BBC: "God, yeah. "Greatest rock and roll band of my generation. Greatest rock and roll singer of my generation." But this isn't Zak's only connection to music fame. Zak Richard Starkey is also the son of a famous drummer - none other than The Beatles' Ringo Starr, whose real name is Richard Starkey. Zak was born in 1965 to Ringo and his first wife, Maureen Starkey (nee Cox). According to The Mirror, Zak had an illustrious childhood, growing up around major stars while enjoying private education and a home in a gated community in Surrey. He spent much of his younger days with The Who's original drummer, Keith Moon, who bought his first drum kit. Moon died in September 1978, with his position in the band filled by Kenney Jones. In 1996, Zak Starkey officially joined The Who during their Quadrophenia tour. As reported by NME, Starkey's departure from The Who has played out in recent months, with the precisionist appearing to publicly confirm that he had been let go, but guitarist Pete Townshend later denied it. In May, Townshend confirmed that Starkey was no longer with the band and added: "the time has come for a change". Meanwhile, it has been confirmed who will be joining the Gallagher brothers on their highly anticipated reunion tour. Zak Starkey's famous dad is none other than Ringo Starr, the drummer of The Beatles (Image: Getty Images ) Andy Bell, the bass player from Mantra of the Cosmos, confirmed recently that he would be joining the brothers on their reunion tour. Gem Archer and Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs will be on guitar, while Christian Madden will be on keys, and the drummer has been confirmed as Joey Waronker. Waronker is an American drummer and has also worked with Beck, R.E.M. and the late American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. He is also a music producer and has collaborated with Tracy Chapman, Nelly Furtado, Paul McCartney and David Byrne, amongst others. Article continues below Oasis has a string of 17 UK dates lined up for the summer, as they kickstart the tour in Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday, July 4, with their second gig in the Welsh capital taking place on Saturday, July 5. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . The tour will also feature seven appearances at London's Wembley Stadium, and other highlights include performances at Manchester's Heaton Park.
