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Perth Now
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Noel Gallagher takes pop at royal family
Noel Gallagher has taken a pop at the royal family. The 58-year-old, currently back on the road with Oasis, didn't mince words when addressing his views on the British monarchy during the last the band's homecoming reunion gigs in Manchester on Sunday (20.07.25) evening. He said on stage at Heaton Park before a rendition of Half the World Away: 'This one, for the Royal Family... not that f****** Royal Family! The real Royle Family.' He was referencing how the song is the much-loved title track of The Royle Family sitcom. His remark came during Oasis' closing night of their five-show residency in Manchester, which saw Oasis play to more than 80,000 fans each night. Noel's disdain for the monarchy is not new. In 2022, ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, he told The Matt Morgan Podcast: 'I'm not like anti-royal or anything. I don't hate the Queen or none of them; they were all born into it. '(But) there are other things for people to be interested in… the appeal of the monarchy is dwindling. It's a bit farcical.' Meanwhile, Liam, 52, also used the last of the Manchester shows to comment on a viral social media moment involving Coldplay. He joked: 'This one's for all you love birds… Don't worry, we don't have a camera – it's not a Coldplay moment.' Noel added: 'It's none of our business who you're tingling with, mingling with, and with,' before launching into Slide Away. The remarks referenced a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston, where frontman Chris Martin, 47, jokingly identified audience members Andy Byron, 50, and Kristin Cabot, whose intimate embrace sparked speculation and headlines over their reported affair after a clip of the moment went viral. Andy, then CEO of data company Astronomer, has resigned from his role after the footage gained more than 120 million views online. Oasis are next set to perform seven nights at Wembley Stadium. Their last performance at the venue took place on 12 July 2009 during the Dig Out Your Soul tour, weeks before their eventual split in Paris. Reflecting on an earlier 2000 Wembley gig, Noel once said: 'That was the low point in Oasis. It was a horrible two-and-a-half hours on stage. Liam can hang his head in shame. It was dreadful.'
Perth Now
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Wonderstraw: Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher using bizarre hack to keep vocals top notch
Liam and Noel Gallagher are using straw phonation to keep their vocals top notch on the Oasis Live '25 Tour. The Britpop legends are said to have a ton of paper straws backstage to blow into keep their voices warmed-up before each gig on the mammoth sold-out jaunt - having both been plagued with vocal issues in the past. A source told The Mirror: 'Noel and Liam are doing everything in their power to ensure they sound at their very best for these mammoth sold-out shows. It is well know that Liam has had issues with his voice in the past and he has found straw phonation to be a great way to warm-up his vocal cords. 'Noel has been an advocate of it for years since he had issues with his voice when he supported U2 on tour in 2019. It has made a huge difference to how he sings. There will be plenty of paper straws backstage for the brothers, but they won't be used to sip cocktails.' Wonderwall hitmaker Noel has previously confirmed how he came to use a straw to warm-up his vocal cords. Speaking on The Matt Morgan Podcast in 2022, Noel said: 'When I was on tour with U2 and there was a lot of parties. "At one point, when we were in Australia, my voice was shattered, it was in a bad way. We'd been out late the night before and we had a gig the next day and I woke up and my voice was f***** and wasn't coming back. 'So, I went to see a vocal specialist in Melbourne. I go in there and the guy says, 'Sit down Mr. Gallagher, so I believe your voice is a bit crook?' I said, 'Yeah. It's a bit f*****, I've been on the road for a couple of years.' 'Do you warm up before you go on stage?' I said, 'A bit, but I don't really like belting it out.' To cut a long story short he gave me this straw, just a normal paper straw, and he said, 'Half an hour before you go on, in your room, put some music on and put this straw in your mouth and just hum along to whatever comes on and your vocal cords will warm up.' I went, 'Really?' And he said, 'Just try it mate, it will change your life.' I did and it's an amazing little trick. 'I was a bit sceptical, but it really does work. Usually it would take me a couple of tunes to get into it and now I'm straight into it, straight off the bat. I carry them everywhere now, I have a little pot of paper straws. Some of the girls in the office went, 'Are you smoking again? People saw you carrying around a cigarette backstage, looks so cool.' I was like, 'No, it's just a straw to warm up with.' 'The doctor said to me, 'Maybe do it for half an hour after so you warm down.' I would get on the bus and it would take half an hour to get back, I'd hum a little ditty on the way back whilst checking messages on my phone and you're all good.'
Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Trick Liam and Noel Gallagher are using to protect voices on Oasis tour
EXCLUSIVE: Liam and Noel Gallagher are preparing for their homecoming shows at Manchester's Heaton Park this weekend but have a clever trick to protect their voices Liam and Noel Gallagher are using humble paper straws to help keep their voices in top shape on the Oasis multi-million pound reunion tour. The brothers kicked off the Oasis Live '25 tour last weekend with two nights at Cardiff's Principality Stadium with fans blown away by how the band sounded after 16 years away, with both Liam, 52, and Noel, 58, praised for their vocals. The secret to the siblings' performance is a vocal warm-up technique which involves humming into a paper straw for 30 minutes before they step on stage. The technique, which is recommended by doctors and vocal coaches, is known as straw phonation and it is medically proven to relax the vocal cords and improve vocal efficiency as the resistance provided by the straw allows for a more balanced and coordinated vibration of the vocal folds, reducing strain. Noel was seen walking through the backstage area, blowing into the straw just before he got on stage to sing classics like Half The World Away and Little By Little, whilst Liam has used the technique for his solo shows for the last few years. A source said: 'Noel and Liam are doing everything in their power to ensure they sound at their very best for these mammoth sold-out shows. It is well know that Liam has had issues with his voice in the past and he has found straw phonation to be a great way to warm-up his vocal cords. 'Noel has been an advocate of it for years since he had issues with his voice when he supported U2 on tour in 2019. It has made a huge difference to how he sings. There will be plenty of paper straws backstage for the brothers, but they won't be used to sip cocktails.' Noel previously spoke about using the paper straw technique on The Matt Morgan Podcast in 2022. He said: 'When I was on tour with U2 and there was a lot of parties. "At one point, when we were in Australia, my voice was shattered, it was in a bad way. We'd been out late the night before and we had a gig the next day and I woke up and my voice was f***** and wasn't coming back. 'So, I went to see a vocal specialist in Melbourne. I go in there and the guy says, 'Sit down Mr. Gallagher, so I believe your voice is a bit crook?' I said, 'Yeah. It's a bit f*****, I've been on the road for a couple of years.' Get Oasis updates straight to your WhatsApp! As the hotly anticipated Oasis reunion tour grows closer, the Mirror has launched its very own Oasis WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news on the Gallagher brothers and all the information you'll need in the run up to the gigs. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will 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. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. He said, 'Do you warm up before you go on stage?' I said, 'A bit, but I don't really like belting it out.' To cut a long story short he gave me this straw, just a normal paper straw, and he said, 'Half an hour before you go on, in your room, put some music on and put this straw in your mouth and just hum along to whatever comes on and your vocal cords will warm up.' I went, 'Really?' And he said, 'Just try it mate, it will change your life.' I did and it's an amazing little trick. 'I was a bit sceptical, but it really does work. Usually it would take me a couple of tunes to get into it and now I'm straight into it, straight off the bat. I carry them everywhere now, I have a little pot of paper straws. Some of the girls in the office went, 'Are you smoking again? People saw you carrying around a cigarette backstage, looks so cool.' I was like, 'No, it's just a straw to warm up with.' 'The doctor said to me, 'Maybe do it for half an hour after so you warm down.' I would get on the bus and it would take half an hour to get back, I'd hum a little ditty on the way back whilst checking messages on my phone and you're all good.' The tour moves to Manchester's Heaton Park on Friday before dates in London, Edinburgh and Dublin and a world tour. 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.
