Rock legends Oasis reemerge from a 16-year break, electrifying a UK audience with their beloved 1990s anthems.
After a 16-year hiatus, the iconic British rock band Oasis made a triumphant return to the stage, launching their reunion tour in Cardiff, Wales on Friday. The much-anticipated Live '25 tour, which includes original members Liam and Noel Gallagher, Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, Gem Archer, Andy Bell, and Joey Waronker on drums, marked the beginning of a 19-date tour across the U.K. and Ireland, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia.
The concert, held at the Principality Stadium, was a nostalgic journey through the band's illustrious career, drawing heavily on their first album, "Definitely Maybe," and its 1995 followup, "(What's the Story) Morning Glory." Fans were treated to a setlist that included classics such as "Supersonic," "Roll With It," "Rock 'n' Roll Star," and the poignant "Live Forever," which took on a new significance following the tragic death of Liverpool Football Club player Diogo Jota, with an image of him being projected above the band during the performance.
The crowd, ecstatic for the band's 1990s hits, sang along with fervour, creating a lively atmosphere that lasted for the two-hour concert. Vicki Moynehan, who traveled from Dorchester, southwest England, for the concert, expressed her excitement, calling it "the best." Even Moynehan, who is seven months pregnant, attended the concert, testament to the enduring appeal of the band.
The concert was the first stop of the Live '25 tour, which will continue in Manchester's Heaton Park, London's Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium, and Dublin's Croke Park throughout July. After the U.K. and Ireland shows, the band will head to North America, followed by South America, Asia, and Australia, with the tour ending in Sao Paulo on Nov. 23.
The tour comes amidst a period of renewed interest in the band, with the ticketing troubles for the U.K. tour sparking questions in U.K. Parliament and threats of legal action from Britain's competition regulator. However, music writer John Aizlewood believes that the tour is an opportunity for Oasis to "tend the legacy" of the band and remind people of the power of the Oasis brand.
Despite the controversies and the combustible chemistry between Noel and Liam Gallagher, the heart of Oasis, the band's reunion tour promises to be a memorable event for fans of sing-along rock choruses and 1990s British rock.
The Live '25 tour, an exciting journey for Oasis fans, offers a plethora of music from the band's illustrious career, includingchart-topping songs like "Supersonic" and "Rock 'n' Roll Star." John Aizlewood, a music writer, sees this tour as a chance for Oasis to "tend the legacy" of their brand, emphasizing the enduring appeal of their entertaining music.
