by Mick the Ram

When Oasis let the world know that they were reuniting in their exclusive announcement yesterday (27 August) and would be performing a UK and Ireland tour in the middle of next year, fans of the Manchester band geared themselves up for a frantic scramble to secure tickets.

They will be playing four dates at Manchester’s Heaton Park, four at London’s Wembley Stadium and two at each of Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, Cardiff’s Principality Stadium and Dublin’s Croke Park.

The dates have been released for the 14 gigs and the prices are set to be declared on Thursday 29 August, with the actual tickets going on sale at 9am on Saturday 31 August, although there will be a pre-sale ballot of tickets 24 hours earlier.

Following days of speculation the Gallagher brothers gave the news that music fans across the country and around the world had pretty much given up on ever hearing, but it seems that Noel and Liam have put their differences aside to commit to a tour which is being named: Oasis Live ’25.

Given the level of excitement around the announcement, and how long it’s been since the band last played together, it is expected that fans will snap up tickets within seconds and will be more than willing to pay above average prices.

Tickets likely to be above average price

The cost of the tickets will inevitably spark speculation across social media platforms and there is a likelihood that some fans will be “priced-out” of contention.

The all-important question will be answered shortly, with all prices confirmed two days before the general sale, including Platinum and VIP, with fans restricted to just four tickets per each household.

Dates across all 4 countries of the UK

Ticketemaster, who will be distributors, have made it clear that under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult; no under 14’s will be able to gain admission in the general category; whilst Under 12’s will only be able to be admitted in reserved seating if they too are accompanied by an adult, which in this case is anyone over the age of 18.

The 2025 dates are:

4, 5 July – Cardiff, Principality Stadium

11, 12, 19, 20 July – Manchester, Heaton Park

25, 26 July and 2, 3 August – London, Wembley Stadium

8, 9 August – Edinburgh, Murrayfield Stadium

16, 17 August – Dublin, Croke Park

Beware the scammers

As an early comparison, Taylor Swift’s Eras tour in the UK, charged for general admission £110, although some are suggesting the likely price will be nearer £140.

With such in-demand events comes the inevitable scams and fans are being advised to stick with official ticketing platforms and definitely avoid deals that look too good to be true, because they almost always will be just that.

Stars aligned

Why now? Is the obvious question. Noel 57 and Liam 51, have both enjoyed successful solo careers, with Liam achieving five number one albums and Noel also topping the charts with his albums.

Well a statement from the band said: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.”

Listen to mum

It might be that the genuine reason will never be known, some believe their Mum, Peggy, has played a big part in it.

Another more cynical answer could be the ridiculous amount of income that the tour will generate. Using the previously mentioned Taylor Swift Eras Tour as a gauge, they could pocket upwards of £14m, per concert.

Massive pay boost for Manchester

Whatever the reason, Manchester is licking its lips in anticipation, not only for the reunion of its famous sons, but also the incredible boost it will have to the city’s economy, with an early £15m estimate put forward.

Around 80,000 people are expected at each of the band’s four live shows at Heaton Park next July.

Could the feud really be over?

The band officially split in 2009 after a much publicised fight backstage at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris.

Two years after the bust-up, Noel explained that Liam had tried to attack him with his guitar after a row broke out when he blocked his brother from advertising his clothing brand in the programme for V Festival, at which the pair were due to perform.

Liam for his part, much later said he felt unfairly scapegoated and left to shoulder the blame for the band’s split. Could it be that time has been the great healer? Or will there still be an under-current?

Fans probably wont care, as long as they get to see the Gallagher boys perform together once more