Noel Gallagher overcome with emotion as Oasis carry out first live performance in 16 years

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Oasis took to the stage at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday evening with over 70,000 emotional followers attending the historic occasion

Noel Gallagher from the band Oasis performs throughout their reunion live performance on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Cardiff. (Picture by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)

Noel Gallagher took a second to compose himself as he and his brother Liam made their long-awaited return to the stage for Oasis’ first gig in 16 years. The legendary band carried out at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday evening, with over 70,000 emotional followers in attendance for this historic occasion.

In the course of the efficiency of Half The World Away, Noel paused momentarily, showing visibly moved as he absorbed the sight earlier than him. The band kicked off their eagerly anticipated set with Hi there, adopted by Liam addressing the group: “Hey lovely individuals it has been too lengthy,.”

The live performance had a definite Knebworth really feel to it from the outset, full with a soccer being tossed round amongst the viewers.

The second track of the night was Acquiesce, adopted by Liam’s heartfelt deal with to the group, earlier than launching into Morning Glory.

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After performing Roll With It, Liam exited the stage, leaving Noel to take up the vocal duties. Previous to beginning the subsequent track, Noel appeared to reference the latest dynamic pricing scandal, jokingly quoting a value to the viewers earlier than declaring: “It is simply gone up!”, stories the Mirror.

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BREAKING: Noel Gallagher overcome with emotion as he halts Oasis’ first efficiency

Shortly thereafter, a member of the viewers was seen being positioned on a stretcher and escorted by means of the group by safety. Medical employees shortly attended to the person, who was taken out on Noel’s aspect of the stage in the course of the efficiency of D’You Know What I Imply.

This extremely anticipated tour marks the tip of months of hypothesis, a frenzied ticket sale, and a prolonged 16-year look forward to followers.

In a stunning twist, August 2024 heralded the momentous reunion of Oasis, with the group asserting: “The weapons have fallen silent. The celebrities have aligned. The nice wait is over. Come see. It is not going to be televised.”

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BREAKING: Noel Gallagher overcome with emotion as he halts Oasis’ first efficiency

The announcement sparked a frenetic scramble for tickets because the band disclosed an inventory of 17 exhibits spanning throughout London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Dublin. They subsequently added extra dates, extending the thrill to world audiences in North America, Mexico, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Chile and Argentina the place followers might as soon as once more expertise their anthems stay.

The prelude to Oasis’s look on Friday noticed help acts Solid and Richard Ashcroft take the stage.

Noel Gallagher overcome with emotion as he halts Oasis' first performance
Noel Gallagher overcome with emotion as he halts Oasis’ first efficiency(Picture: PA)

Amidst the viewers, one in every of Noel Gallagher’s former wives was noticed mixing in with the group. Meg Mathews, who was betrothed to the long-lasting musician from 1997 till their separation in 2001, appeared animated with anticipation for the efficiency of Richard.

Meg wasn’t alone in her eagerness; Noel himself was seen slipping into the viewers moments earlier than his personal efficiency, eager to benefit from the tail finish of Richard’s set.

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