Liam and Noel Gallagher took over the stage at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium as soon as once more tonight for the second evening of their reunion tour, with over 70,000 followers in attendance
Oasis fans had been left feeling bitter over the steep pint costs at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium and its surrounding pubs. The Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, put an finish to their 16-year-long rift and stunned followers with a reunion tour announcement final summer season.
The Welsh capital was abuzz on Friday evening (July 4) as greater than 70,000 supporters flocked to witness Oasis kick off their tour, filling the air with chants and cheers for the reconciled siblings. Earlier than coming into the venue, which was charging £8.20 per pint, many attendees indulged in a pre-gig drinks at native pubs close to the stadium, experiences the Mirror.
Followers voiced their discontent with the hiked costs at close by Wetherspoons institutions, the place drinks value a further £2. From famous person gigs to cosy pubs, discover out What’s On in Wales by signing as much as our e-newsletter right here,
The pub firm confirmed to The Solar that they’d carried out a worth surge at three of their central Cardiff pubs.
They mentioned: “We will verify that costs had been elevated in three of our Cardiff metropolis centre pubs throughout the Oasis live performance.
“The police categorised it as an occasion day, which meant the pubs had been required to have further door supervisors.
“Moreover, the pubs had extra employees on responsibility than normal for the live performance. Wetherspoon continues to supply worth for cash costs.”
One disgruntled fan captured the drink costs on digital camera and shared the picture on social media, saying: “Costs at Cardiff Metropolis Centre Wetherspoons at present for Oasis opening evening – horrific, stunning, butters.”
A disgruntled fan voiced their annoyance over the elevated drink costs at Cardiff Marriott on social media, noting: “Good of @CardiffMarriott to introduce dynamic pint pricing for the gig at present, 18% enhance on a pint of beer #Oasis #Cardiff.”
You may learn extra concerning the stadium’s drink costs right here.
The extremely anticipated gig featured assist act Solid kicking issues off at 6pm, adopted by Richard Ashcroft at 7pm, with Oasis who rocked the stage from 8.15pm.
Through the tour, there’s an expectation that Oasis fans will collectively knock again an eye-watering 8,667,600 pints, with an estimated 2,219,458 pints more likely to be hurled into the air in sheer jubilation.
Nonetheless in search of Oasis tickets?
Tickets for the Oasis reunion offered out throughout all venues as a result of enormous demand after they went on-line earlier within the 12 months.
Nonetheless, there are nonetheless a number of choices out there for followers making an attempt to snag a last-minute spot.
Restricted last-minute tickets could be purchased from the official Ticketmaster resale web site, the place followers who can now not go can promote their seats, though these are inclined to go out and in of inventory shortly.
Elsewhere, resale websites like Viagogo, Vivid Seats, StubHub, and Twickets are promoting tickets for numerous dates with costs from £121, though followers ought to all the time keep in mind that many official websites, comparable to Ticketmaster and Reside Nation, discourage the acquisition of resale tickets.
