16 years after their infamous split, Oasis returned to the stage at Wembley Stadium (the 5th of 7 shows here) for a night that can only be described as euphoric, emotional, and absolutely unforgettable. For many fans, it was a moment they thought would never come but on Sunday night, it did, and it was nothing short of historic.
From the moment the opening chords of “Hello” rang out across the packed stadium, it was clear this wasn’t going to be just another nostalgia trip, this was Oasis, loud and swaggering, reminding the world why they became the voice of a generation.
They launched into a ferocious run of classics: “Acquiesce,” “Morning Glory,” and “Some Might Say” delivered with the kind of energy that would put bands half their age to shame. The crowd barely had time to catch its breath before “Cigarettes & Alcohol” had 90,000 voices belting along, with the Poznan delivered with as much passion as if the Gallagher’s beloved Man City had scored the winner in the cup final.
But this wasn’t just about the big hitters. The inclusion of fan favourites like “Fade Away” (where Liam asking the first timers to look after the old people) and “Roll With It” gave longtime followers the deep cuts they craved, while the acoustic interlude featuring “Talk Tonight,” “Half The World Away,” and a breathtaking “Little By Little” offered a moment of intimacy in the sprawling coliseum.
As the lights dipped and the screen lit up with archive footage, “D’You Know What I Mean” thundered in with apocalyptic grandeur. From there, it was a greatest hits onslaught: “Stand By Me,” “Cast No Shadow,” “Slide Away,” (dedicated by Liam to all the love birds in the house) and “Live Forever”, each song sounding just as vital and as exciting as it did decades ago.
By the time “Rock ‘N’ Roll Star” roared out, it felt like the entire stadium was levitating. This wasn’t just a concert — it was a celebration, a release, a shared dream finally realised.
And then came the encore.
Kicking off with a spellbinding “The Masterplan” perhaps the greatest B-side ever written the band dove into “Don’t Look Back In Anger,” which was sung almost entirely by the crowd. It was a moment of pure catharsis, a reminder of music’s power to heal, to unify, and to transcend time.
But they weren’t done.
“Wonderwall” provided the biggest singalong, which was pretty impressive, when you consider what came before it, and then, as if it could end any other way, they closed with “Champagne Supernova” which swirled into a, hypnotic, cosmic climax. Fireworks lit up the London sky as the final notes rang out.
What happened at Wembley on August 3rd wasn’t just a reunion gig, it was a reminder that Oasis never really left. The songs still mean everything. And for one glorious night, we were all rock ‘n’ roll stars. I can’t wait to do it all again in September.
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