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Oasis Wembley Gig Chaos: Security Breach & Star Sightings

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Precious Eseaye
Precious Eseaye
Oasis Wembley Gig Chaos: Security Breach & Star Sightings

Oasis' highly anticipated reunion tour, which has seen the Britpop legends return to stages after a 16-year hiatus, brought both celebrity sightings and somber incidents to its Wembley Stadium dates. The tour, which caused ticket sites to crash with over 14 million fans vying for seats, previously saw Liam and Noel Gallagher reunite on stage in Cardiff before heading to Manchester for five July dates. At Wembley, the concerts garnered significant attention, not only for the band's electrifying performances of classics like "Wonderwall" and "Don’t Look Back in Anger" but also for a mix of unexpected fan interactions and tragic events.

Among the throngs of gig-goers at Wembley, Hollywood heartthrob Robert Pattinson was spotted mingling in the general crowd, shunning VIP sections. The "Twilight" and "Batman" star, aged 39, was seen dancing to the Britpop hits alongside model fiancée Suki Waterhouse. Clad in a baseball cap and sunglasses, Pattinson's unpretentious attendance was captured in a viral TikTok video, earning widespread praise from fans for his decision to enjoy the concert from a "normal" spot rather than a celebrity-exclusive area.

However, the celebratory atmosphere of the Wembley gigs was tragically marred by the death of a fan. During the Gallagher brothers' sell-out performance on Saturday night, a man in his 40s, seated in the upper tier of the stadium—some 170 feet above ground—suffered a fatal fall. Police and paramedics attended the scene, but the man was pronounced dead. Both Liam and Noel Gallagher expressed their profound shock and sadness, releasing a statement that extended their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Adding to the weekend's controversies, Wembley Stadium authorities are reportedly preparing to involve the police following allegations of a widespread security scam that allowed hundreds of ticketless Oasis fans to gain unauthorized entry. Estimates suggest as many as 200 individuals paid approximately £350 each to be sneaked into the venue, primarily through a disabled entrance. The scam was allegedly masterminded by two women who instructed fans to use copies of the same ticket and showed them a specific mark drawn on their hands. Fans were directed to a disabled door at Entrance M, where, after a perfunctory scan of the identical tickets, they were issued golden circle wristbands, seemingly without any security searches. While some fans reported paying a small deposit via Monzo and completing the full payment inside the stadium, many reportedly failed to transfer the promised funds.

Wembley Stadium officials have confirmed they are investigating these serious allegations, stating that entering the venue without a ticket is a grave offense and promising to refer evidence to the police if the claims are substantiated. This incident brings to mind previous security breaches at Wembley, such as a steward assisting ticketless fans into England’s Euros football final in 2021. Despite attempts to replicate the scam for Sunday's gig, it was reportedly unsuccessful for those who tried. As Oasis continues its blockbuster reunion tour, with dates planned in America and further London shows in September, the Wembley concerts will be remembered for a mix of star-studded sightings, a tragic loss, and significant security challenges.

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