Oasis Reunion Frenzy: Andy Bell Joins, Ticketmaster Threatened, Liam Gallagher Banned from Gigs

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Precious Eseaye
Precious Eseaye
Oasis Reunion Frenzy: Andy Bell Joins, Ticketmaster Threatened, Liam Gallagher Banned from Gigs

The highly anticipated Oasis reunion tour is set to kick off in 2025, with former bassist Andy Bell confirming his involvement, dispelling long-standing rumors. Bell, who played with Oasis from 1999 to 2009 and also in Liam Gallagher's post-Oasis project Beady Eye, expressed his excitement to Austrian newspaper Oe24, stating, “I’m in and I’m really looking forward to it. We’ll see each other on tour.” He is expected to be joined by fellow Beady Eye bandmate Gem Archer, along with Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs on guitar and drummer Joey Waronker, completing the live lineup for the iconic band, fronted by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.

The extensive tour comprises 41 dates booked for 2025, commencing in July with stadium shows across the UK and Ireland before expanding to multiple continents. High-profile support acts including Cast, Richard Ashcroft, Cage The Elephant, and Ball Park Music are slated to join them. A particular highlight will be the sold-out performances at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on August 8, 9, and 12, where an astounding 10 million people from over 100 countries vied for tickets, which sold out in record time.

Despite the excitement, the band's manager, Alec McKinlay, has firmly addressed speculation regarding new material and additional tour dates. McKinlay, also a director at Ignition and Big Brother Recordings, confirmed that there are no plans for new music, stating, “No, there’s no plan for any new music.” He also indicated that this reunion is “very much the last time around,” a sentiment echoed by Noel Gallagher in previous press statements. McKinlay elaborated on the secrecy surrounding the tour's announcement, noting that a limited group of trusted individuals was involved in the planning, and the public reaction upon its unveiling was

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