Manchester pledges ‘good party right across city’ when Oasis perform next summer
Liam and Noel Gallagher, who were born in Manchester, confirmed dates at Heaton Park in the city as part of their Oasis Live 25 tour.
Manchester is looking to celebrate the six dates Oasis will perform across the city next summer with “lots of events and activities”.
Liam and Noel Gallagher, who were born in the city, confirmed on Tuesday that Heaton Park would host gigs on July 11, 12, 19, 20, 25 and 26 as part of their Oasis Live 25 tour.
Bev Craig, leader of Manchester City Council, who represents the Burnage ward, where the brothers grew up, said the news was “massive”.
“And I think it’s just really, really great. It’s great for the city, the city’s changed a lot since Oasis were last together, hopefully significantly for the better on the world stage, but we’ll still be really happy to be host to the two Burnage boys as they reunite and come together in (council-run) Heaton Park.”
Ms Craig said the council and other services were “well drilled” at hosting big events and that she was “sure there’ll be lots of businesses that will benefit from our hospitality sector”.
“People have been talking about Oasis getting back together for 15 years now. So I think, I think for sure, there’ll be a lot of activity that will go on across next summer that will celebrate and be on hand for people that have travelled to the city to come and watch them outside of the gig.
“So I think we’ll make sure that we put on a good party right across the city for people to enjoy.”
Ms Craig said: “There’s also a lot of exciting new and emerging artists that we’re desperate to make sure come through, and to make sure that the next generation of musicians in this country can come from humble beginnings and continue to conquer the world stage.
“My message is that Manchester was known for its music, but we’re still known for our music, and we’re still working to support our grassroots sectors, to make sure that we’re developing the talents of tomorrow too.”
