The moment fans have dreamed of for 5,795 days has arrived—Oasis kicked off their highly anticipated reunion tour at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. The buzz was palpable with soundchecks revealing beloved tracks like "Wonderwall" and "Cigarettes & Alcohol." Noel Gallagher enthusiastically proclaimed, “It’s sounding huge!”
More than 900,000 tickets for the Oasis Live '25 tour sold out last summer, with an astounding 10 million fans from 158 countries vying for a spot at the shows. However, ticket price controversies arose when general admission tickets were marked up significantly. This led to an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority regarding Ticketmaster’s pricing practices.
Despite this hiccup, fans from across the globe—Spain, Peru, Japan, and beyond—descended upon Cardiff, eager to celebrate the band’s return. “Oasis embodies optimism for youth and music,” raved Jeff Gachini, a fan from Kenya.
Joining fans at the opening night are siblings Noel and Liam Gallagher, alongside former bandmates Gem Archer, Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, and Andy Bell. The setlist rumors suggest an electrifying show, potentially kicking off with “Hello” and closing with “Champagne Supernova.”
Oasis, regarded as Britain’s biggest band from 1994 to 1997, redefined rock music with massive hits including “Don't Look Back In Anger” and “Live Forever.” The band grew out of Manchester's working-class scene, turning struggles into anthems that resonated with millions.
After years of tension and a split in 2009, speculation around an Oasis reunion has ensued. Recent circumstances appear to have nourished a thaw in relations between the Gallagher brothers, leading to this monumental tour with no new music planned.
With tickets estimated to generate around ÂŁ400 million and spans of shows planned globally, fans are hopeful this tour will conclude the iconic band's saga on a high note. As Oasis takes the stage once more, the world tunes in to witness the magic of their return!
