Iconic band Oasis reemerges after a 16-year absence, eliciting fervent excitement from UK audiences, anticipating the group's legendary '90s anthems.
After a decade-and-a-half absence, the iconic British band Oasis has made a triumphant return to the live music scene with their Live '25 Reunion Tour. The tour, which began on July 4, 2025, in Cardiff, UK, is set to span across multiple continents and run until November 23, 2025.
The tour, which includes multiple legs in the UK and Ireland, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia, is a testament to the enduring popularity of the band. The initial leg of the tour, which consisted of 17 shows across five cities, was met with such demand that additional dates had to be added.
The UK and Ireland leg of the tour kicked off in the Principality Stadium, where a crowd of over 60,000 fans gathered to witness the brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher share the stage once more. The show was a nostalgic journey through the band's 1990s hits, with classics such as "Hello," "Morning Glory," "Some Might Say," "Cigarettes & Alcohol," and "Supersonic" featuring prominently in the setlist.
The show ended on a high note with encores featuring crowd favourites "Don't Look Back in Anger," "Wonderwall," and "Champagne Supernova." The band's signature sing-along rock choruses and the combustible chemistry between Noel Gallagher and his younger brother Liam were as electrifying as ever.
The tour features a lineup that includes former Oasis members Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs and Gem Archer on guitar, bassist Andy Bell, and drummer Joey Waronker. The reunion has brought a renewed energy to the band's performances, with songs such as "Roll With It" and "Rock 'n' Roll Star" sounding as thunderous as ever.
The Oasis reunion tour represents a unique opportunity for the band to "tend the legacy" of their music and remind people of the power of the Oasis brand, according to music writer John Aizlewood.
The tour has been met with high demand worldwide, with tickets selling out rapidly. The UK ticket lottery reportedly experienced technical difficulties, prompting investigations and even questions in Parliament, as well as threats of legal action from Britain's competition regulator against Ticketmaster, which sold around 900,000 Oasis tickets.
For fans like Vicki Moynehan, a pregnant woman from Dorchester, Southwest England, the Oasis reunion tour has been a long-awaited dream come true. Moynehan, who bought a ticket for the show almost a year ago, has expressed that her life has changed since the announcement of the tour.
Despite the brothers' history of trading barbs onstage, in the studio, and in interviews, the reunion tour has been a celebration of the band's music and the impact they have had on the world of rock. With dates still to come across North America, South America, Asia, and Australia, the Live '25 Reunion Tour is shaping up to be one of the biggest live music events of 2025.
Fans of Oasis, especially music enthusiasts, have been thrilled by the announcement of variety shows incorporating sports events to enhance the overall entertainment experience during the band's Live '25 Reunion Tour. With the tour's emphasis on showcasing classic hits, it may not be long before audiences can enjoy sing-along rock anthems alongside electrifying sporting competitions.
The entertainment extravaganza is set to continue as Oasis prepares to perform in various parts of North America, promising a rock spectacle intertwined with exciting sports events that could potentially elevate fan engagement to new heights.
