Oasis reforming for a 2025 tour could be a “once in a generation” moment, a leading UK music industry figure has said.
On Tuesday, Liam and Noel Gallagher officially announced the return of their Manchester-formed rock band with four dates at Heaton Park – July 11, 12, 19 and 20.
UK Music chief executive Tom Kiehl said the first tour since 2009 will have “a lot of impact on local economies” due to the only European dates taking place across the UK and Ireland.
Oasis will also perform at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, London’s Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium and Dublin’s Croke Park throughout July and August next year.
Mr Kiehl added: “Having a big music event in your community has a knock on and spill over impact on the wider economy too, so great news for the UK.”
He also said it was “really interesting” that the Gallagher brothers have been able to put their differences aside following their acrimonious split.
Mr Kiehl added: “Obviously, when rumours were mentioned a few years ago, it looked very unlikely that this would ever come to pass….
