After years of swirling rumours, sibling spats and dashed hopes, Oasis made their triumphant return to the stage with a sold-out show in Cardiff that electrified fans and reignited one of British music’s most iconic legacies. The Gallagher brothers, back together after 15 years, delivered a performance that was equal parts nostalgia and rebirth.
Held at the Principality Stadium, the gig marked the band’s first official appearance since their acrimonious split in 2009. Over 70,000 fans packed the arena, many draped in parkas and chanting lyrics before a single chord was struck. When the lights dropped and the opening riff of “Rock ’n’ Roll Star” blasted through the speakers, the eruption was seismic.
Liam Gallagher, ever the snarling frontman, swaggered through the set with his signature stance and biting vocals intact. Noel Gallagher, perched coolly with his guitar, offered a quieter but no less magnetic presence. The setlist leaned heavily on the band’s classic material—“Supersonic”, “Live Forever”, “Cigarettes & Alcohol”—but also included two new tracks, hinting at a potential studio return. One of them, a driving anthem titled “Where Were You Then?”, sparked instant online speculation about a forthcoming album.
Backstage, the mood was reportedly focused and civil. In interviews leading up to the event, both Gallaghers admitted to “putting the past on ice” for the sake of music and their fans. While they didn’t embrace on stage, the chemistry—equal parts tension and unspoken respect—was unmistakable. Their on-stage banter was limited but sharp, with Liam quipping, “Cardiff, you waited long enough. We’re back, and we’re loud.”
Critics have hailed the show as a defining live moment of the decade. Beyond the thrill of reunion, the concert served as a reminder of Oasis’s enduring influence on British rock. Their 1990s dominance wasn’t just a matter of sales—it was about attitude, defiance and the anthems that defined a generation. Judging by the multi-generational crowd in Cardiff, that resonance hasn’t faded.
What comes next remains to be seen. A full UK tour is reportedly being discussed, and sources close to the band suggest that recording sessions have already begun in London. For now, though, Oasis are back, and the noise they’ve made in Cardiff may be only the beginning of a louder, louder year ahead.
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