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Glasgow Times
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Oasis in Edinburgh 2025: Who will the support acts be?
The popular band from the 1990s have been on a reunion tour across the UK, with the group having already played at Cardiff and their hometown, Manchester. With Oasis playing three shows at Murrayfield on Friday, August 8, Saturday, August 9 and Tuesday, August 12, here is everything you need to know about the support acts. Who is supporting Oasis at their Edinburgh gigs? Richard Ashcroft and Cast will both support Oasis for their Scottish tour dates. Discussing this, Richard said: 'As a fan from day one, I was buzzing for many reasons when the news of Oasis's return was announced. 'I can say with no exaggeration that the song-writing talent of Noel, and Liam's pure spirit as a lead singer, helped to inspire me to create some of my best work. 'It was the perfection of Live Forever that forced me to try and write my own. 'They dared to be great, made the dreams we had real, and I will always remember those days with joy. 'Now it's time to create more memories, and I'm ready to bring it." Richard Ashcroft is an English singer and songwriter who is best known for being the frontman for the rock band The Verve. Just Announced🇬🇧🇮🇪@richardashcroft will be joining as a special guest for all UK and Ireland Oasis Live '25 shows 💥 — Oasis (@oasis) October 21, 2024 Hailing from Liverpool, Cast is a group founded by John Power and Peter Wilkinson after leaving their respective groups, The La's and Shack. See the Oasis setlist for Edinburgh The band has used the same setlist for all of its UK shows so far, according to Time Out magazine. Here is the predicted setlist for their Murrayfield Stadium shows in Edinburgh: Hello Acquiesce Morning Glory Some Might Say Bring It On Down Cigarettes & Alcohol Fade Away Supersonic Roll With It Talk Tonight Half the World Away Little by Little D'You Know What I Mean? Stand by Me Cast No Shadow Slide Away Whatever Live Forever Rock 'n' Roll Star The Masterplan Don't Look Back in Anger Wonderwall Champagne Supernova Recommended Reading: Support acts While these are the setlists for support acts Richard Ashcroft and Cast: Richard Ashcroft Sonnet A Song for the Lovers Break the Night With Colour Lucky Man The Drugs Don't Work Bitter Sweet Symphony Cast Sandstorm Finetime Walkaway Flying Guiding Star Oasis will come to Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium for three concert dates on August 8, August 9 and August 12.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
See the support acts playing alongside Oasis at their 3 Scottish shows
While fans across Scotland are clamouring to see Oasis up close, some will also be excited to see the supporting acts joining them on the Murrayfield stage. The popular band from the 1990s have been on a reunion tour across the UK, with the group having already played at Cardiff and their hometown, Manchester. With Oasis playing three shows at Murrayfield on Friday, August 8, Saturday, August 9 and Tuesday, August 12, here is everything you need to know about the support acts. Who is supporting Oasis at their Edinburgh gigs? Richard Ashcroft and Cast will both support Oasis for their Scottish tour dates. Discussing this, Richard said: 'As a fan from day one, I was buzzing for many reasons when the news of Oasis's return was announced. 'I can say with no exaggeration that the song-writing talent of Noel, and Liam's pure spirit as a lead singer, helped to inspire me to create some of my best work. 'It was the perfection of Live Forever that forced me to try and write my own. 'They dared to be great, made the dreams we had real, and I will always remember those days with joy. 'Now it's time to create more memories, and I'm ready to bring it." Richard Ashcroft is an English singer and songwriter who is best known for being the frontman for the rock band The Verve. Just Announced🇬🇧🇮🇪@richardashcroft will be joining as a special guest for all UK and Ireland Oasis Live '25 shows 💥 — Oasis (@oasis) October 21, 2024 Hailing from Liverpool, Cast is a group founded by John Power and Peter Wilkinson after leaving their respective groups, The La's and Shack. See the Oasis setlist for Edinburgh The band has used the same setlist for all of its UK shows so far, according to Time Out magazine. Here is the predicted setlist for their Murrayfield Stadium shows in Edinburgh: Hello Acquiesce Morning Glory Some Might Say Bring It On Down Cigarettes & Alcohol Fade Away Supersonic Roll With It Talk Tonight Half the World Away Little by Little D'You Know What I Mean? Stand by Me Cast No Shadow Slide Away Whatever Live Forever Rock 'n' Roll Star The Masterplan Don't Look Back in Anger Wonderwall Champagne Supernova Recommended Reading: What items are banned from Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh? All to know What road closures can you expect around Murrayfield for the Oasis gigs? Here are 8 things you need to know ahead of the Oasis gigs in Edinburgh Support acts While these are the setlists for support acts Richard Ashcroft and Cast: Richard Ashcroft Sonnet A Song for the Lovers Break the Night With Colour Lucky Man The Drugs Don't Work Bitter Sweet Symphony Cast Sandstorm Finetime Walkaway Flying Guiding Star Oasis will come to Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium for three concert dates on August 8, August 9 and August 12.
The National
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Oasis in Edinburgh 2025: Who will the support acts be?
The popular band from the 1990s have been on a reunion tour across the UK, with the group having already played at Cardiff and their hometown, Manchester. With Oasis playing three shows at Murrayfield on Friday, August 8, Saturday, August 9 and Tuesday, August 12, here is everything you need to know about the support acts. Who is supporting Oasis at their Edinburgh gigs? Richard Ashcroft and Cast will both support Oasis for their Scottish tour dates. Discussing this, Richard said: 'As a fan from day one, I was buzzing for many reasons when the news of Oasis's return was announced. 'I can say with no exaggeration that the song-writing talent of Noel, and Liam's pure spirit as a lead singer, helped to inspire me to create some of my best work. 'It was the perfection of Live Forever that forced me to try and write my own. 'They dared to be great, made the dreams we had real, and I will always remember those days with joy. 'Now it's time to create more memories, and I'm ready to bring it." Richard Ashcroft is an English singer and songwriter who is best known for being the frontman for the rock band The Verve. Just Announced🇬🇧🇮🇪@richardashcroft will be joining as a special guest for all UK and Ireland Oasis Live '25 shows 💥 — Oasis (@oasis) October 21, 2024 Hailing from Liverpool, Cast is a group founded by John Power and Peter Wilkinson after leaving their respective groups, The La's and Shack. See the Oasis setlist for Edinburgh The band has used the same setlist for all of its UK shows so far, according to Time Out magazine. Here is the predicted setlist for their Murrayfield Stadium shows in Edinburgh: Hello Acquiesce Morning Glory Some Might Say Bring It On Down Cigarettes & Alcohol Fade Away Supersonic Roll With It Talk Tonight Half the World Away Little by Little D'You Know What I Mean? Stand by Me Cast No Shadow Slide Away Whatever Live Forever Rock 'n' Roll Star The Masterplan Don't Look Back in Anger Wonderwall Champagne Supernova Recommended Reading: Support acts While these are the setlists for support acts Richard Ashcroft and Cast: Richard Ashcroft Sonnet A Song for the Lovers Break the Night With Colour Lucky Man The Drugs Don't Work Bitter Sweet Symphony Cast Sandstorm Finetime Walkaway Flying Guiding Star Oasis will come to Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium for three concert dates on August 8, August 9 and August 12.
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Oasis London Wembley Stadium: Timings, support act, setlist
Brothers, Liam and Noel Gallagher, confirmed a string of dates for the iconic London venue as part of the Oasis 25 World Tour. Known for hits including 'Don't Look Back in Anger' and 'Roll With It', Oasis have so far visited the likes of Cardiff and Manchester. Now, Oasis are making their way to Wembley, ready to wow dozens of sold-out crowds. If you were one of the lucky few to get tickets to Oasis in London, here's everything you need to know from the support act, timings and more. When are Oasis at Wembley Stadium? Oasis will be at Wembley Stadium for seven shows, on the following dates: Friday, July 25 Saturday, July 26 Wednesday, July 30 Saturday, August 2 Sunday, August 3 Saturday, September 27 Sunday, September 28 What time do gates open for Oasis in London? If you want to head down early to soak in the atmosphere before the band takes to the stage, you can at 5pm when the doors at Wembley open. What are the set times for Oasis at Wembley? The official set times for Oasis in London are set to be confirmed the day of the first show (July 25), but according to Wembley Park, the set times are expected to be as follows: Doors open - 5pm Support acts start - 6pm Oasis take to the stage - 8.15pm Show ends - 10:30pm What is the set list for Oasis? While the set list for the London shows hasn't been confirmed, it's likely going to be similar, if not the same, as that of the Cardiff and Manchester shows. You can see the full set list via our article here. What is the seating plan for Oasis at Wembley Stadium? If you're curious about how good your view of the stage will be at Wembley Stadium, you can check via our article here. All seating is reserved. It is also important to note that people buying in level 5 should be aware they are high up and not suitable if you have a fear of heights. Who are the support acts for Oasis at Wembley? Oasis has two support acts with Cast and Richard Ashcroft, the frontman of The Verve. Cast are known for hits Walkaway, Live the Dream, Finetime and Alright. Recommended Reading Richard Ashcroft is best recognised for songs such as Bitter Sweet Symphony, Lucky Man, C'Mon People and A Song for the Lovers. Can you still get tickets to Oasis in London? Tickets for Oasis were in very high demand since they went on sale, and all tickets have since sold out.
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Oasis have let down UK music with their choice of support act
'Did they just Shazam the national anthem?' an outraged Oasis gig-goer posted on TikTok in a viral video, sparking a pile-on of an unsuspecting woman. No, she wasn't discovering Champagne Supernova, it was support act The Verve's 1997 hit Bittersweet Symphony. While fans may have blasted her ignorance – with a classy response from frontman Richard Ashcroft — the moment proved something I've felt all along. Oasis' choice of openers (The Verve and Cast) was, no offence, quite boring. When I first shared this thought 10 months ago, I was met with some angry emails for voicing my disappointment. But as the tour has gone on, my opinion hasn't changed. While clips of Liam and Noel Gallagher performing and even holding hands flood social media, their support artists seem to cast no shadow. Only the 'national anthem' is cutting through, while Lucky Man gets an honourable mention. There's even less hype for Cast. As we waited for Liam and Noel Gallagher to finally reveal the chosen support, plenty of new artist names flew around. This included Mancunian up-and-comers Blossoms, who are friends with Noel's daughter Anais. She was even at their house when the reunion was announced. So I, like many other fans, was deeply underwhelmed when Oasis finally announced that Richard Ashcroft would be the 'very special guest' for the shows in Cardiff, London, Manchester and Dublin. This was a chance to look at the many exciting bands Britain has produced in recent years, and give one of them, or maybe several of them, the chance to shine on a major stage. The chance, even, to potentially become the next big thing. I wish they'd taken a leaf out of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book. It's not that The Verve are a bad group by any stretch of the imagination, Noel once called Richard a 'genius' and his vocals are undeniably impressive. It's not that I believe the Mancunian band is a bad or detrimental choice, people are still singing along and enjoying the music as they wait for Oasis. But as the London gigs approach, to which I have a ticket, nothing about The Verve makes me feel excited. In fact, the choice and Liam's dismissive response to those who criticised it ('There's LEVELS to this game') have me worried for the future of music. Dramatic? (definitely) maybe, but Oasis are a symbol of Britpop at its height, the days when artists from the UK would dominate our charts. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Now, homegrown talents struggle to compete with big American acts in the world of streaming. In fact, in 2024 alone, just two of the songs that have topped the Official Charts in the UK were from British artists. While singers like Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift become ubiquitous, the arts in the UK are being throttled due to rising costs and lack of support. That's why established musicians like the Gallagher brothers need to give something back. And no, the slow and painful collapse of the British music scene is not Oasis' job to fix, but their choice of support could have gone a long way to helping boost that essential export. A support act is meant to warm the crowd up, ready for the big performance but this is also a chance for the crowd to get to know a new artist. Yes, that one girl didn't know Bittersweet Symphony, but the majority of the crowd are clearly aware of at least the bigger tracks, which are nearly 30 years old. While some might walk away from Oasis Live '25 with a newfound appreciation for Richard Ashcroft and The Verve, an artist whose biggest album was released in 1997 is hardly going to be a sudden discovery for concertgoers. Oasis fans might not thank me for the comparison, but they could do worse than learn from the Eras Tour. Swift's support was a revolving door of young artists bursting with potential, like the aforementioned Sabrina, Phoebe Bridgers and Raye. Fans saw those acts support Taylor, and went on to stream their music, buy their albums, or even attend their gigs – all of which put money back into the economy. By choosing a nostalgia act, Oasis has failed not only their fans but also the lesser-known bands who might be tomorrow's superstars. And with the Gallaghers themselves headlining and a setlist bursting with iconic tracks, these concerts aren't exactly short of a feel-good throwback factor. Nor is the UK short of bands who could have used the momentum from the show to really build something incredible – think of the Courteeners, Blossoms, and Lottery Winners. That's before we even dare to mention a female-led group like Manchester-based Pale Waves or Mercury Prize winner English Teacher, for whom this kind of show could have really changed lives. To all the folk who are crying about us not showing love to the young bands and not letting them support there's LEVELS to this game and I'm afraid 99 p cent of ya are way off LFUCKING x — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) October 22, 2024 Liam doesn't seem to think that's his responsibility, writing on X after backlash: 'To all the folk who are crying about us not showing love to the young bands and not letting them support there's LEVELS to this game and I'm afraid 99 [per cent] of ya are way off.' More Trending At the time, I hoped this meant Oasis had a few more lesser-known support acts to announce, but so far I've been proven wrong. Ultimately, The Verve is a safe choice designed to please nostalgia-hungry fans who think music peaked in the late 90s. But one thing's for sure — the British music scene deserves much better than this. Do you have a story you'd like to share? Get in touch by emailing Share your views in the comments below. MORE: Music legend, 84, admits 'I might be dead next year' ahead of new tour MORE: I always play 'check-in chicken' on flights – it works a treat MORE: Italian Oasis fans recreate iconic Manchester street Renaissance photo
