Oasis, the iconic Britpop band, made their highly anticipated return to the stage on Friday after a 16-year hiatus. The brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher kicked off their 19-date Live ’25 tour in Cardiff, Wales, to a crowd of over 60,000 fans who were ecstatic for the band’s 1990s hits.
The show saw the brothers reunited for the first time since their acrimonious split in 2009, with Noel focusing on his guitar while Liam snarled into the microphone. Despite some brief moments of brotherly love, the two kept their distance onstage. The setlist drew heavily from Oasis’s debut album and “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory,” alongside fan-favorite B-sides.
Fans traveled from around the world to see the show, which was marked by a sense of nostalgia and emotional connection. Many fans spoke about how this reunion is a “generational thing” that brings together people who grew up with the band’s music.
The tour marks a one-off reunion for Oasis, with no plans announced for new music. However, music writer John Aizlewood sees this as an opportunity for the band to “tend the legacy” of their brand and remind fans of their enduring power. The Live ’25 tour will take the band across the UK, Ireland, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia before ending in Sao Paulo on November 23.
With a well-paced two-hour set that included hits like “Supersonic,” “Roll With It,” and “Champagne Supernova,” Oasis delivered a thrilling performance that left fans singing along to every song. The reunion has sparked joy and excitement among fans, who are eager to enjoy the moment and celebrate their love for the band’s music.
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