S Poddar
The legendary voice of possibly one of the most influential bands ever to have originated from the UK, Oasis—a man who hasn’t really been shy about his thoughts over time—has all but confirmed one of music’s most long-standing rumors: that of an Oasis reunion. This has sent a shockwave among fans worldwide. Recently, there has been growing speculation regarding whether the Gallagher brothers might bury their hatchet. Liam’s latest, rather cryptic message on social media, sort of adds fuel to the flames.
In a very short but telling post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Liam teased, “See you down the front,” which hinted at something big on the horizon. The message has come amidst reports from UK media that the once-feuding siblings might plan a series of 20 concerts across two major cities next summer. The Times believes it so much that it declares that “industry sources are convinced the Britpop icons will reform to mark 15 years since their last performance at the V Festival in 2009”.
Oasis was a true phenomenon that hit the chart and culture during the Britpop era in the 1990s. Founded in 1991 with Liam on vocals, singing, and older brother Noel on guitar and songwriting, the band scaled the heights in little to no time. Topping the charts in the UK and being named poster children for a new era in British music, their debut album, Definitely Maybe, was the fastest-selling debut in UK history. Their follow-up, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, signed, sealed, and solidified their status as rock royalty.
Decades on, the legacy of the band remains untarnished, as they do—count ’em—have a staggering 21 million listeners on Spotify, which is certainly not a bad indicator that their music still holds sway over old fans and new generations alike. Their relationship has been tumultuous; Liam and Noel have had public spats, and the rivalry between these brothers has spilled over to the public domain. The tension famously spilled over in 2009 when the two had a fight before a Paris gig that ended with Noel quitting the band. It appeared to be a permanent division: both brothers followed solo careers rarely speaking about each other in any terms other than combatative. That said, Liam has been the one to make a lot of noise in regard to a return to Oasis, and he would show himself ready to bury the hatchet to again take up the microphone with Noel.
Noel, however, appeared to be unwilling, caught up in his solo work and staying far away from any talk of reunion.
But that could all be set to change. Certainly, Noel’s recent, costly divorce has factored into a more conciliatory attitude toward talk of reunion. Whether for reasons financial or shifting-weather reconciliation with his brother and the fans, the chance for Oasis to take the stage again has never been greater.
Rumours are rife that the band is eyeing up locations such as Heaton Park in Manchester and London’s Wembley Stadium for their comeback gigs. There are even whispers of a headline for Glastonbury, one of the most famous music festivals in the world. 2025 could be the year a Britpop revival comes back to life.
If the rumors are true, the Oasis reunion will be one of the biggest in music history. While Taylor Swift may have dominated 2024, Oasis will certainly make 2025 a year to remember for any music lover, and for fans, a nostalgic ride back to the glorious ’90s, with timeless hits of the band introduced to a wide audience.
