The long-awaited reunion tour of the iconic British band Oasis has officially begun, with bassist Andy Bell confirming his involvement. Bell, who previously played with Oasis from 1999 to 2009 and later with Liam Gallagher's post-Oasis project Beady Eye, brings extensive experience with the Gallagher brothers. In a recent interview with Austrian newspaper Oe24, Bell stated, “I’m in and I’m really looking forward to it. We’ll see each other on tour. Or rather, you’ll see me. I’ll hardly be able to see you in the audience.” He is expected to be joined by fellow Beady Eye bandmate Gem Archer on guitar, along with Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs also on guitar, and drummer Joey Waronker, forming the live ensemble.

The reunion tour, spanning 41 dates throughout 2025, commenced in July with sold-out stadium shows across the UK and Ireland before extending to multiple continents. High-profile support acts for the tour include Cast, Richard Ashcroft, Cage The Elephant, and Ball Park Music. A significant highlight of the tour includes three sold-out performances at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on August 8th, 9th, and 12th. The demand for tickets was immense, with approximately 10 million people from over 100 countries attempting to secure tickets, which sold out in record time.

Despite the excitement surrounding the comeback, Oasis's manager, Alec McKinlay, has firmly shut down rumors of new music or additional tour dates. McKinlay, who is also a director at Ignition and Big Brother Recordings, clarified that “this is very much the last time around” for the band on tour and that there are “no plan for any new music.” This statement directly contradicts earlier claims made by Liam Gallagher on X/Twitter, where he had suggested a new album was “already finished” and that he was “blown away” by Noel's new material. McKinlay also shed light on the secrecy surrounding the reunion announcement, explaining that a “very limited” and trusted group knew in advance, leading to a “phenomenal” public reaction once the news broke.

However, the tour's launch has been marred by controversy surrounding ticket sales. The UK competition watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has threatened legal action against Ticketmaster for “misleading” sales practices during the Oasis reunion ticket sale. The CMA's investigation, initiated following widespread fan complaints, revealed that many fans paid significantly inflated prices, with some spending over £350 for tickets initially valued at £150. The watchdog highlighted two primary concerns: the sale of 'platinum' tickets that offered no additional benefits but were priced up to 2.5 times higher than standard tickets (and often located in the same stadium areas), and the failure to inform consumers about two distinct categories of standing tickets, where cheaper options were sold out before more expensive ones were released without prior notification.

Oasis itself distanced the band from the dynamic pricing fiasco, issuing a statement that clarified they were “not aware” the system would be used. The band stated, “Oasis leave decisions on ticketing and pricing entirely to their promoters and management,” implying that while a “positive ticket sale strategy” was planned, “the execution of the plan failed to meet expectations.” Despite efforts from all parties, the unprecedented demand made it “impossible to achieve” the best fan experience, leading to numerous complaints, particularly from fans attending the Scottish shows.

Adding to the tour's headlines, Liam Gallagher has publicly addressed new restrictions on his on-stage behavior. During a performance at Murrayfield Stadium in Scotland, Liam revealed he has been banned from throwing his signature tambourine and maracas into the crowd. This decision stems from an incident at a previous Wembley show where two male fans allegedly mobbed a female attendee to snatch his maracas. Liam sarcastically explained to the Scottish audience, “I can’t throw my tambourine out tonight or my maracas I’ve been told not to. I’m not being tight or anything like that. Do you know what I mean? I’ve just been told, ‘Don’t do any of that s**t anymore,’ because you don’t know how to behave yourselves.”

Furthermore, Liam used his platform in Scotland to voice strong criticism against Edinburgh Council Chiefs. Responding to leaked documents that reportedly branded Oasis fans as “fat, drunk, and rowdy” ahead of the concerts, Liam lashed out, calling the Council “f****** slags.” He also took a jibe at the city's Fringe festival, dismissing it with crude remarks about “People juggling f*****g bollocks and that? Swallowing swords ...one-legged bicycles. What’s all that s*t about? S****y card tricks.” During one show, he claimed the band would bring “Two billion pounds” into the city, sarcastically adding that the council and city wouldn't “see none of it.” These fiery remarks underscore the often-contentious nature of the Gallagher brothers, even amidst their highly anticipated return.