| | | Vanessa Sims | | Lancashire Post Editor |
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reader Whispers of an Oasis reunion are par for the course in terms of Manchester's musical landscape, but in recent days the rumour mill has gone into overdrive. Liam and Noel Gallagher have heightened speculation that an Oasis reunion could finally be on the horizon as the brothers teased a band announcement could be made on Tuesday. A short clip of a sign in the style of the Oasis logo was shared to both of their Instagram accounts on Sunday night, as well as on the official Oasis page. The black sign had had the date “27.08.24” written in the middle before it flickered and changed to read “8am”. Fans of the Manchester rock band have pleaded with the brothers to regroup since they disbanded in 2009, prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris. Industry insiders claim the brothers are set to perform a string of gigs next year, including shows at London’s Wembley Stadium and Manchester’s Heaton Park. There is also speculation that a Glastonbury headline slot could be in the works. Liam fuelled the rumours by offering some tongue-in-check responses to fans who flooded him with messages on social media asking for confirmation. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, a fan said Heaton Park is a “terrible venue for concerts”, with Liam responding: “See you down the front.” When another asked when the reunion dates will be announced, he replied: “Next Friday.” The rumoured reunion could see generations of Britpop fans brought together to see the legends perform. Undoubtedly, there will be a huge demand for tickets - with prices going through the roof. But I've got to say it is an exciting prospect to see the band perform together again. It has always seemed inevitable they would reform. I hope the anticpation has been worth the wait. The rumours have also got me thinking about who else could follow suit and reform. Let me know who would you like to see return to the stage at [email protected] Kind regards Vanessa Sims, Editor Lancashire Post | 