"Oasis Live 2025" Tour - Live Review

The ‘Oasis Live 2025’ tour is one that brought nations together like never before. From the tease of the announcement at various festivals (including Reading Festival, during the younger Gallagher’s set, and at Wythenshawe Park, after Blossoms concluded their headline show) to now, mid-way through the world tour, it has been the event nobody can let go of, whether they managed to ‘win the Ticketmaster war’ or not. Both having attended one each of the Wembley shows, we can confirm they were nothing short of spectacular. One of us went with a group, and one completely alone. We both felt as far from alone as each other. There’s something about the band that makes you feel like an equal, whether you’re watching on TV, listening with your headphones on, or if you’re there at ‘Oasis Live ‘25’’.  

With an illustrious set of iconic songs, Oasis really know how to get a crowd going, even after 16 years of nothing. The atmospheres in the venues were incredible. Of course, you’d know full well you were in the right place, from the minute you walked into the venue. It was certainly bucket hat-city every night, with an electric and nostalgic feeling. The excitement in the air, even before they came on, really radiated through cities.

Kicking off with Fuckin’ in the Bushes, Hello, Acquiesce and Morning Glory, the crowds were nothing short of enthralled. It seems almost impossible to see such a large group of people standing in admiration while going absolutely crazy at the same time, but Oasis managed to have that effect as soon as they stepped on-stage. After a run of songs sung by Liam, the elder brother was left alone to play three of his solo Oasis songs: “Talk Tonight, Half the World Away and Little by Little”, before the members were rejoined by Liam, when they continued to play until the encore. This consisted of Noel playing The Masterplan and Don’t Look Back in Anger, before Liam came back up for the final two songs, Wonderwall, which had stadiums, parks and those on the land surrounding them calling every lyric back to the band, and the beautifully emotional Champagne Supernova. 

One thing a plethora of fans were worried about concerning the approaching tour, was how similar the band would sound to how they did before they split up for the seemingly ‘final’ time. Questions surrounding the sound on the tour speculated far and wide, but as soon as the first show finished in Cardiff, and fans in attendance began to post their videos, it was clear that ‘Oasis Live 2025’ would be as much like an Oasis concert in the ‘90s. Each song sounded so much like the original recordings, and both Liam and Noel’s voices had clearly strengthened, even from their solo tours (Liam’s ‘Definitely Maybe 30th Anniversary Tour’ and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ ‘Council Skies’ tour) just the year before. Each experience quickly rushed to the top of everybody's lists of concerts, a vast majority of audience members claiming it would be impossible to ever be beaten. Fans definitely went in wondering if there would be tension between the two brothers, after past events. However, what we saw was warmth and the strong brotherly connection the 90s knew so well. Liam and Noel sounded tight, professional and powerful. There was plenty of room for imperfection - Oasis have never been a band obsessed with spotless performances, but somehow, that is exactly what they gave us. It’s about being in the moment. Hearing these iconic songs being sung by 90,000 people gave us goosebumps. How could anybody feel alone, when we were all there for the same thing? To hear our favourite songs live. And for many of us, it was the first time.

Oasis succeeded in setting up arguably the most iconic reunion in history; the UK and Ireland tour opened with Cast, a British band formed in 1992, just a year after Oasis themselves did, before Britpop legend Richard Ashcroft, previously of The Verve, took to the stage for a set of both his own songs and those of the band. The energy during The Drugs Don’t Work, Lucky Man and more was incredible to say the least, but one of the most positively startling sounds was the crowd singing Bittersweet Symphony back to Ashcroft. Often referred to as ‘the British anthem’, there are not many moments that could beat this one. The lineup really allowed for fans to not only see Oasis relive the ‘90s, but to actually be a part of it, even the fans who were not alive during the band’s’ peaks. It is something so difficult to achieve, but ‘Oasis Live ‘25’ did just that. 

‘Oasis Live ‘25’ was not just nostalgia for the ‘90s crowd. It was a genuine moment for younger fans too. Noel dedicating Don’t Look Back In Anger to the younger generation, acknowledging that it was important to a lot of us, was so thoughtful and captivating. Many of us only experienced Oasis through headphones, family stories and grainy YouTube clips. To the ‘original’ fans who suggested that our generation did not have the right to experience it as we ‘had not been fans for as long as them’, the concerts were among the best days of our lives, and we know for a fact that this is no different to the rest of the younger generation who were lucky enough to attend. 

The entirety of the concerts was like walking through a time machine; drinks went flying, fans were crying and the Gallagher brothers were oh, SO back. With speculation of a possible headline slot at Knebworth Festival in 2026, we wonder how long we can imagine the band will stick around for. All fans have one common hope: for a long time. 

‘The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see.’

A simple caption that will go down in music history. The day that shook so many souls, shed so many tears and brought the world together. Oasis filled the void we’ve been trying to fill for so many years, and all fans, younger and older alike, are so grateful to them for the amazing opportunity.

Written by Sarah and Amy for Ceol Magazine!