The long wait is finally over as Oasis reunited for their highly anticipated tour in Cardiff tonight. Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher performed in front of thousands of fans at the first of two gigs in the Welsh capital. Oasis will also perform again tomorrow at the Principality Stadium before heading to Heaton Park in Manchester for five performances on July 11, 12, 16, 19, and 20.
The brothers will then head on to the rest of the UK leg of their reunion tour, which includes performances at London’s Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh, and Dublin. Noel was reportedly spotted by a fan at Cardiff Central station ahead of tonight’s gig. Fans are already queuing outside the Principality Stadium hours before the gates open, and we will be bringing you all the latest updates from the gig, including the build-up outside and the latest on setlist rumours, support acts, and news from inside.
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On BBC‘s Oasis: Countdown to the Comeback, it was noted that there was “zero chat” between the brothers, despite them singing beautifully together.
The commentator said: “So, zero chat between Liam and Noel all gig. That’s interesting.
“They sang together perfectly, and almost blew the roof off.”
The concert has ended on a high… Now there’s just 41 more shows to go.
Here is a full list of all 23 songs played:
Hello
Acquiesce
Morning Glory
Some Might Say
Bring It On Down
Cigarettes & Alcohol
Fade Away
Supersonic
Roll With It
Talk Tonight
Half The World Away
Little By Little
D’You Know What I Mean
Stand By Me
Cast No Shadow
Whatever
Live Forever
Rock ‘n’ Roll Star
Encore
The Masterplan
Don’t Look Back In Anger
Wonderwall
Champagne Supernova
Liam addressed the crowd once more as he thanked them. He said: “Thanks for putting up with us over the years. We’re hard work. We get it.”
The epic night is coming to an end Oasis rounded off their first gig in 16 years with Champagne Supernova.
Don’t Look Back in Anger was next as the crowds sang their hearts out along with the band.
Liam then returned to the stage to belt out one of their most famous songs – Wonderwall.
As the Gallagher brothers exited the stage the audience began stamping and cheering, begging for more.
Soon enough, Noel returned to the stage – but for a solo moment.
“This one is for everyone in their twenties who has kept us going,” he’s told the crowd and began to play The Masterplan.
Liam warned: “Right, this is the last one,” before rolling into Rock n Roll star.
Flares went off bringing an explosive end to the night, before the brothers exited the stage.
The famous brothers are known for their decades-long feud but have since reunited after 16 years
Emotions were high in the stadium as Oasis paid tribute to Diogo Jota.
Images of the late footballer, who was also poignantly remembered by support act Cast earlier tonight, appeared on the screen as the band played Live Forever.
The crowd erupted into cheers and applause over the sweet gesture.
Liam Gallagher was booed by Oasis fans at one point in the concert.
He referred to his hometown as asked the Welsh crowd: “Anybody here from Manchester? Anyone here from Burn-aaage?” which was met by a whole host of booing.
He ignored the boos as he shook his tambourine before launching into the band’s next song.
He asked the crowd: “Are you having a good time? Is it worth the £40,000 you paid for a ticket?”
One fan had to be rushed out of Oasis’ reunion gig in Cardiff tonight on a stretcher after falling ill.
Security were said to have cleared a space and waved arms for people to get out of the way as a medical crew rushed to the aid of a woman.
The incident happened during the band’s song D’You Know What I Mean, before they went on to sing Stand By Me.
Hundreds of people have gathered outside the stadium to hear the band.
Fans who either couldn’t get a ticket or couldn’t afford one have turned up anyway with hopes of feeling the electric atmosphere.
So far, Oasis have played:
Hello
Acquiesce
Morning Glory
Some Might Say
Bring It On Down
Cigarettes and Alcohol
Fade Away
Supersonic
Roll With It
Talk Tonight
Half the World Away
Little By Little
D’You Know What I Mean?
Stand By Me
Fade Away was the next song played, followed by Supersonic and Roll With It.
The lights then went down with Noel speaking for the first time. He kept it simple with a “thank you very much”.
They then played Talk Tonight as Liam momentarily left the stage, leaving his brother to give an emotional performance of Half The World Away.
The Gallagher brothers are back together!
Liam then ordered the crowd to “turn around and bounce” before they launched into Cigarettes and Alcohol.
Liam addressed the crowd after the first song, as he said: “Hey beautiful people it’s been too long.”
He barely had time to catch his breath as the band then moved on to Acquiesce before belting out Morning Glory.
The crowd went wild as Oasis took to the stage. They kicked off their set very aptly with their song ‘Hello’.
As they appeared, the words “This is not a drill” appeared on the huge screen behind them,
The crowd are ready for Oasis. The stadium is absolutely packed.
With just minutes to go, the atmosphere is electric.
It is now just 10 minutes until he will join his brother on stage himself.
Oasis are set to take to the stage together for the first time in years in less than one hour. They are expected to begin their performance at 8.15pm.
Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft has hit the stage. He addressed the crowd, saying: “So proud to be here on this historic night,” before declaring his “love” for Oasis.
He kicked off his set with the Verve’s song, Sonnet.
Richard Ashcroft is set to take to the stage next, meaning fans are one step closer to seeing Oasis perform.
The legendary singer formed the alternative rock band the Verve in 1990 and served as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist throughout the band’s lifetime.
Speaking about his Oasis support slot when it was confirmed, Ashcroft said in a statement: “As a fan from day one I was buzzing for many reasons when the news of Oasis’ return was announced.
“I can say with no exaggeration that the songwriting talent of Noel and Liam’s pure spirit as a lead singer helped to inspire me to create some of my best work. It was the perfection of ‘Live Forever’ that forced me to try and write my own. They dared to be great, made the dreams we had real and I will always remember those days with joy.”
Cast have now left the stage to make room for the second support act of the night, Richard Ashcroft, former lead singer of the Verve.
As the Liverpudlian band ended their performance, they told fans: “Lets blow the roof off this stage. Love and peace.”
Ahead of playing Walkaway, the band told the crowd: “This one’s for Diogo. Take it easy brother.”
The doors have opened and Oasis fans have flocked inside the Principality Stadium.
The best spots have already been nabbed, with the standing area filling up quickly.
As the fans waited for the acts to begin, it was reported that their classic songs like Live Forever have already been filling the arena through the speakers to help get everyone excited.
He wished them well for taking to the stage again before fitting in a quick jibe.
The TalkTV host wrote: “Good luck, lads @oasis – try to make it to the second half before brawling on stage.”
Good luck, lads u2066@oasisu2069 – try to make it to the second half before brawling on stage. u2066@liamgallagheru2069 u2066@NoelGallagheru2069 pic.twitter.com/GL0WcTArDJ
A BBC special was interrupted as a celebrity guest burst into tears live on air as fans watched the countdown to Oasis’ highly anticipated comeback.
The BBC iPlayer special, hosted by Tina Daheley and Jason Mohammad, saw fans share some of their favourite memories from the group in their heyday.
Musician Fran Cutler was welcomed onto the show. She was a backing singer for the rock group in the late 1990s. As she reflected on her time with them, she became overwhelmed with emotion.
Many fans may have wondered why Oasis have chosen the city of Cardiff to kick off their 41-date Live 25 reunion tour.
When asked on social media about the decision to pick the Welsh capital, Liam Gallagher responded by saying: “Because Cardiff is the b*****”.
The first support act of the night will be Cast, who are set to take to the stage to kick things off at 6pm.
They are an English indie rock band formed in Liverpool in 1992 by John Power on vocals and guitar, and Peter Wilkinson on bass and backing vocals.
John, 57, has shared his excitement, given that he and his bandmates will be the first people to perform on the tour. Speaking on Virgin Radio UK, he said: “Opening for the Oasis, it’s gonna be amazing. The first chord of this tour is going to be one that I hit.
“I’m just about now getting excited. I mean, the thing is, the way I live my life and look at things is, I kind of take each day as it comes and not try and look too far ahead. But there’s no doubt about it now that, you know, Friday is upon us, and the first chord of this tour is going to be one I hit.
“So it’s a quite, a you know, it’s going to be quite a moment, I think, Cardiff, Principality Stadium.”
Gates at the stadium will be opening any minute now, but as fans flood in they will still have quite the wait before seeing the Gallagher brothers on stage.
Oasis is only set to begin their set at 8.15pm, following support acts at 6pm and 7pm.
Fans at the venue might want to get their hands on official merchandise to help them remember the historical night.
They can bag themselves a reversible bucket hat for £35, Adidas branded track jacket for £90 and hoodies are selling £70. Meanwhile, T-shirts range from £35-£40.
However, BBC‘s live coverage already faced sound issues on iPlayer early in the show.
Tina Daheley and Jason Mohammad were presenting from the Cardiff studio, which welcomed ex-footballer Sean Dyche and coach Ian Woan to discuss the Gallaghers’ comeback, but encountered a hitch with Sean’s microphone and he was temporarily inaudible.
The issue was fixed quickly, with the star being handed a new microphone.
Doors at the Principality Stadium will open at 5pm tonight, with Cast set to take to the stage at 6pm before Richard Ashcroft performs at 7pm.
Oasis will then finally make their return after 16 years away at 8.15pm. The curfew at the Principality is 10.15pm.
Fans who camped outside the Principality Stadium ahead of Oasis’s first gig have reportedly been given a huge surprise by the band, worth thousands of pounds.
As some fans camped overnight, hoping to get as close to the brothers on stage as possible, it was reported that their tickets were upgraded.
Lorraine correspondent Nick Dixon told the ITV show: “Some of the more passionate fans with tickets have been queuing up at different sections of the stadium since yesterday because they want to get in there as soon as the doors open at 5pm and rush to the stage.
“It turns out that the band and the band’s management had noticed the fact that they were there because all of a sudden, on the other side of the stadium, security rounded up the fans and moved them.”
He added: “We were at first wondering, ‘I hope they’re not being turfed out, they’ve got tickets,’ but actually security told me that the band spotted them and they’ve been moved to a different area – a VIP area.”
Sources close to the brothers told MailOnline: “It’s all gearing up now. Technical rehearsals for the band started on Monday and then Noel and Liam joined them a couple of days later.
“But Liam barely even stayed for the first eight songs before leaving the rehearsals early and Noel continued on his own.”
Those inside the Principality Stadium tonight will have to shell out almost £8 if they fancy a pint of lager as they watch Liam and Noel on stage together for the first time in years.
Fans also have the option of a four-pint jug for £31 – Making a slight saving.
However, there are pubs around the stadium which will offer cheaper drinks before fans head inside when gates open at 5pm..
Tonight will be a historic moment as it brings brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher together for their first performance in over a decade and a half.
Excited fans asked them about the set list on social media ahead of the tour kicking off. One wrote: “Liam who will decide on the final word of the setlist? You or Noel? There’s a lot of songs to decide on.”
To this, Gallagher responded: “Noel’s the boss, I’ll do what I’m told as I’m a good boy.”
Oasis have had a very last minute change to their line up. They have announced that one member of the band named in the tour programme will no longer be heading out on the road.
According to the programme, Liam and Noel Gallagher were set to be joined by regulars Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs, Gem Archer and Andy Bell. The new drummer is Joey Waronker. New drummer is Joey Waronker should also join them along with Christian Madden on keyboards, Jess Greenfield on backing vocals, Alastair White on trombone, Steve Hamilton on saxophone and Joe Auckland will be playing the trumpet.
However, it is understood that Jess will not be appearing on stage. A source close to the band said she was only listed in the earlier drafts of the programme and will not be going on tour.
The world’s eyes will be on the Welsh capital today, and plenty of Oasis fans clad in bucket hats and trench coats have filled the city centre.
With just hours to go, ticket holders have been snapped drinking pints ahead of the reunion, and some fans have been seen queuing up outside the stadium since Thursday.
On its website, Principality Stadium stated, “Due to the current unprecedented security situation, it’s better for everyone if you do not bring a bag at all.”
“We will not permit large bags into the stadium but you will be permitted to take small bags and handbags in with you. We class small bags as no larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm or standard handbags.
“There are no bag storage facilities available at the stadium – please plan ahead if you intend travelling to Cardiff with a large bag.”
The Principality Stadium strictly prohibits smoking in any form, except in designated areas. Anyone caught breaching that rule will be told to leave.
The stadium website says: “Smoking, including any form of electronic cigarette, in the grounds is strictly forbidden except within designated areas, and any person found to be smoking outside of the designated areas may be ejected from the grounds.”
South Wales Police have issued an important but pun-filled warning to Oasis superfans as the concert edges closer.
They posted a statement on Facebook saying that they will have various teams working to keep fans safe, including the mounted horses section and neighbourhood and facial recognition teams.
You can read more online here. 
Posting on social media, they wrote: “Things to remember if you’re heading to the Oasis gigs.
“You must buy your ticket before getting on the train.
“A post-event queuing system will be in place at Cardiff Central.
“Cardiff Queen Street will close at 22:00.”
With just four hours to go, Noel Gallagher has teased fans and given a sneak peek inside Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
Posting on Instagram, he showed fans what to expect with a video of the crew putting together a massive stage and putting up a massive Oasis logo. You can watch here.
Ticket scam warnings have been issued to fans who are still looking to buy last-minute tickets.
As desperation grows, Oasis fans who have not yet been able to secure tickets will no doubt be searching the internet looking for deals.
While there are plenty of opportunities to get second-hand tickets, not all of them are legitimate.
Resale ticket seller StubHub has done some research on getting scammed with fake tickets for the upcoming Oasis concerts. You can read more here.
Oasis devotees have already descended on Cardiff City Centre and flocked to the merch stand at Millennium Plaza, Cardiff Principality Stadium.
With a huge demand expected across all dates, fans are encouraged to head down early to avoid disappointment.
Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher last performed together in 2009.
Cardiff City Centre is gradually filling up with more Oasis fans ahead of tonight’s gig.
Temperatures are around 20 degrees today with sunshine and a moderate breeze.
A full city centre road closure will be in effect on July 4 and 5.
She posted a snap of the Principality Stadium on her Instagram story and typed: “Good Morning Cardiff.”
The 25-year-old was born in January 2000 to Noel and his first wife, former music industry PR, Meg Mathews.
She is currently in a relationship with It’s A Sin actor Callum Scott Howells.
On Instagram, Jonathan posted: “Yes Cardiff!! On our way…let’s have it…” as he sported an Oasis t-shirt and smiled next to Vicky.
A post shared by Jonathan Owen (@jonathanowen71)
A Cardiff Council spokesperson earlier in June told fans: “The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy for these concerts – so please plan ahead – and avoid the congestion in Cardiff by using the park and ride at the car park by the Vindico Arena on International Drive in the Sports Village – CF11 0JS.”
From 7am, Scott Road and Park Street will be shut to ensure the safety of fans. A full city centre road closure will be in effect on July 4 and 5. The road will reopen again at midnight.
Traffic Wales urged: “Don’t get caught out- check before you travel and allow extra time for your journey.”
The roads impacted by the large event include King Edward VII Avenue, Museum Avenue, College Road, City Hall Road, and Gorsedd Gardens Road.
Ticket-holders attending tonight’s gig have been told to plan their journey, especially for those travelling by train as Cardiff has been bit with road closures.
Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway will operate additional and strengthened services to help manage the expected increase in passenger numbers.
Tonight’s start of Oasis’s sell-out reunion tour will see GWR operate six extra trains to get people home again. A queue system has already been assembled outside Cardiff train station.
As the excitement builds, Oasis superfans have been in the Welsh capital for hours, despite the gig not starting until later tonight.
Fans have flown in from Japan, Peru, and America and have been lining up outside the Principality Stadium for more than 24 hours and spending thousands on flights and hotels.
Principality Stadium is a 74,500-seat venue, with stars like Taylor Swift and Beyonce hosting their concerts there last year.
Hello and welcome to our live blog! Here are all the key timings and details for tonight’s gig.
A full road closure will be in place from 12pm. Fans have already been queuing outside the stadium hours before the Cardiff gig kicks off.
The gates open at 5pm, and the first support act, Cast, takes the stage at 6pm.
The second support act, Richard Ashcroft, will be next on the stage at 7pm.
Oasis will then perform at 8:15pm.
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