Oasis, the veteran pop combo led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, has embarked on a highly anticipated reunion tour, with bassist Andy Bell confirming his return to the band. Bell, who played with Oasis from 1999 to 2009 and in Liam Gallagher's post-Oasis project Beady Eye, stated his involvement in an interview, expressing his excitement for the tour. He is expected to be joined by fellow Beady Eye bandmate Gem Archer, Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs on guitar, and drummer Joey Waronker, forming the live band for the comeback.

The band has scheduled an extensive 41-date tour for 2025, commencing at stadiums across the UK and Ireland in July before extending to multiple continents. The tour includes sold-out shows at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on August 8, 9, and 12. The demand for tickets was unprecedented, with 10 million people from over 100 countries attempting to secure them, leading to a record-time sell-out. Support acts for the tour include Cast, Richard Ashcroft, Cage The Elephant, and Ball Park Music.

Despite the immense success of the tour, it has not been without controversy, particularly concerning ticket sales. The UK competition watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has threatened legal action against Ticketmaster over what it deems “misleading” methods used during the Oasis reunion tour ticket sales. The CMA launched an investigation after thousands of fans reported paying significantly over the odds, with some tickets surging to over £350 from an initial face value of £150 due to dynamic pricing. Concerns included the mislabeling of certain seated tickets as ‘platinum’ – sold at nearly 2.5 times the price of standard tickets without additional benefits and often in the same stadium area – and the failure to inform consumers of two categories of standing tickets at different prices, with cheaper ones selling out before more expensive ones were released.

Oasis, through a statement, disclaimed responsibility for the dynamic pricing fiasco, asserting that decisions on ticketing and pricing were left to promoters and management, and the band was "not aware" the system would be used. They acknowledged that while prior meetings aimed for a fair fan experience, the execution failed to meet expectations due to unprecedented demand.

During their Scottish shows, Liam Gallagher made headlines with his on-stage comments and actions. He informed the crowd he was banned from throwing his tambourine and maracas into the audience after incidents of fans mobbing a female fan and stealing them. Liam also publicly berated Edinburgh Council Chiefs, who had reportedly branded Oasis fans as “fat, drunk, and rowdy” in leaked documents. He called the Council “f***ing slags” and took a swipe at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, ridiculing its performers. Despite the verbal jabs, Liam stated the band would bring “two billion pounds” into the city.

Looking ahead, manager Alec McKinlay has definitively ruled out new material from Oasis and has put an end to rumors of additional tour dates, stating, “This is very much the last time around.” He emphasized there is “no plan for any new music,” confirming that last year's rumors of a new album were false. While offers for major shows in 2026, including four shows at Knebworth House to mark the 30th anniversary of their historic 1996 concerts and a potential residency at the Etihad Stadium, have been made, sources close to the band indicate Noel and Liam are not considering anything for 2026 and plan a well-earned holiday after the current tour concludes. Offers from private bidders and festivals like Coachella and Benicassim have also been stonewalled. The reunion is viewed as a significant cultural movement, leaving fans wondering if the magic will continue beyond 2025.

The Oasis reunion has also had a broader impact on the music scene. Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno revealed that the Oasis reunion tour provided the spark to fast-track their plans for a new album, acknowledging the inspiration from witnessing the band’s first comeback night. Furthermore, during their final Murrayfield Stadium gig, Liam Gallagher gave a special shout-out to singer Susan Boyle, dedicating “Stand By Me” to her, much to her delight. Backstage, Noel Gallagher continued his retro preferences, with his podcaster pal Matt Morgan discovering Wagon Wheels in the green room of Noel’s private chamber at Wembley shows.