Noel and Liam Gallagher, the founding members of the iconic British rock band Oasis, have announced their plans to reunite for a series of concerts in 2025. This news comes after a 15-year hiatus, during which the brothers pursued individual musical careers.
The announcement, made on Tuesday, caused the band's website to experience technical difficulties due to high traffic. Additionally, hotel prices in cities where the concerts are scheduled have seen a significant increase.
The reunion tour is set to begin in July 2025 in Cardiff, Wales, followed by performances in Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin. In total, 14 shows are planned as part of what the band describes as a world tour.
Tickets for these highly anticipated events will be available for purchase starting Saturday. The band stated on their social media platform, "This is it, this is happening," emphasizing the significance of this reunion.
Oasis, formed in Manchester in 1991, quickly rose to prominence in the British music scene. Their debut album, "Definitely Maybe," was released in 1994, marking the beginning of their influential career. The band's second album, "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?", released in 1995, solidified their status as one of the most successful British bands of the 1990s.
This album, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025, includes some of Oasis' most renowned tracks, such as "Don't Look Back in Anger" and "Wonderwall". It achieved remarkable commercial success, selling over 22 million copies worldwide and becoming the best-selling album of the 1990s in Britain.
The Gallagher brothers' relationship has been notoriously turbulent, often making headlines for their public disagreements. This tension ultimately led to the band's dissolution in 2009 when Noel stated he could no longer work with Liam.
"He thinks he's the man and I think I'm the man, do you know what I mean?"
Despite their past conflicts, both brothers have experienced individual success in their musical endeavors since Oasis disbanded. However, fans have consistently expressed hope for a reunion, which has now become a reality.
The announcement has already had a significant impact on music streaming platforms. Spotify reported a 160% increase in Oasis streams globally over a two-hour period on Monday compared to the previous week.
As the reunion tour approaches, it's worth noting some interesting facts about Oasis:
- The band has won six Brit Awards throughout their career.
- In 1996, Oasis performed at Knebworth, playing to an audience of 250,000 over two nights.
- The band's name was inspired by an Inspiral Carpets tour poster in Noel's bedroom.
- Oasis has achieved eight UK number-one singles and eight UK number-one albums.
- They were a key band in the Britpop movement of the 1990s.
As fans eagerly await the opportunity to see Oasis perform live once again, the reunion serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of one of Britain's most influential rock bands.