Get ready to hear “Wonderwall” live again! Oasis, the iconic Britpop band, has officially kicked off their highly anticipated reunion tour. This tour marks a significant moment as it is the first time that the famously feuding brothers, Liam and Noel Gallagher, have shared the stage together since 2009. The reunion began on Friday night in Cardiff, Wales, at the renowned Principality Stadium, creating an electric atmosphere for fans.
Joining Oasis for this monumental occasion were Richard Ashcroft from The Verve and the Liverpool-based band Cast, who set the stage for an unforgettable night. Fans were eager to see how the legendary Manchester band would perform after their last album, “Dig Out Your Soul,” which was released in 2008. The anticipation is palpable, and many are left wondering whether Oasis will debut any new music during this reunion tour.
Last year, Oasis marked the 30th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album, “Definitely Maybe,” and this October will also celebrate 30 years since the release of their second album, “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?” This album catapulted the band to global stardom with timeless hits like “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” “Some Might Say,” “She’s Electric,” and “Champagne Supernova.” Fans can expect these classic tracks to be featured prominently in their set, which spans over two hours. However, with the unpredictable Gallagher brothers, surprises are always possible!
After two shows in Cardiff, the reunion tour will continue to major cities, including Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin, before crossing the Atlantic to North America in August. Oasis is set to perform in Toronto, Canada; East Rutherford, N.J.; Chicago, Ill.; Los Angeles, Calif.; and Mexico City, Mexico. Following this North American leg, the band will return to London for two additional shows at Wembley Stadium in September. The tour will then take them to South Korea, Japan, Australia, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil.
The demand for tickets to the reunion tour was overwhelming, leading to an immediate sell-out. This has sparked another controversy among music fans, particularly regarding Ticketmaster and issues surrounding dynamic pricing and ticket resellers. In response to the numerous complaints, the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster. Additionally, 50,000 tickets that were resold on secondary markets have been canceled, illustrating the challenges fans face in securing legitimate tickets.
As the excitement builds for the rest of the tour, fans are eager to see the full setlist from the opening night of Oasis’ reunion tour. The combination of nostalgia and the thrill of live music makes this event one for the history books.
