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27 Aug 24

Famous faces and fans react to the long-awaited Oasis reunion

Oasis. Photo Credit: Jill Furmanovsky

The world reacts to statements from Liam and Noel Gallagher as they announce a long-awaited Oasis reunion tour.

The wait is over...Oasis are back.

Earlier this morning, the band announced their long-awaited reunion, unveiling details of their first IE and UK shows in 16 years. Among the Live '25 dates are two massive nights at Croke Park, Dublin, on August 16 & 17, 2025.

Oasis commented:

Oasis will tour the UK & Ireland in summer 2025!
Tickets go on sale this Saturday 31st August.
IRE ️ 8am IST
UK 9am BST
Full information https://t.co/EtNuE2Hx6b
*These dates will be the band’s exclusive European appearances. pic.twitter.com/C5I0NVWS68

— Oasis (@oasis) August 27, 2024

Following a somewhat veiled teaser on Monday, fans have been sent into a frenzy showing no signs of stopping with today's confirmation from Liam and Noel Gallagher on socials.

Irish icons Jedward, another famous brother duo, weighed in with a cover of an Oasis favourite, featuring American Pie actress Tara Reid. Anyways, here's 'Wonderwall'...

Celebrating the Oasis reunion pic.twitter.com/L6zssiimuF

— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) August 25, 2024

Mayor of Greater Machester Andy Burnham posted to X following the announcement, saying: "Manchester is having another moment right now... And 2025 will be even bigger."

Manchester is having another moment right now.@neworder @Johnny_Marr @BlossomsBand all outstanding at the weekend.

And 2025 will be even bigger. pic.twitter.com/RuYMbsUWcH

— Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) August 27, 2024

With the details of supporting acts still under wraps, CMAT has thrown her hat in the ring.

…numbers on this… think of what this would do for the girls… i said maybe https://t.co/lwp35lQamZ

— cmat (@cmatbaby) August 27, 2024

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— No Context Off Menu (@nocontxtoffmenu) August 27, 2024

Even Noel's daughter, Anais, took to Instagram following her dad's big news.

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Purveyors of Irish oddities and historical artefacts Rare Irish Stuff posted to X with a picture of a teenaged Noel and the Manchester club Oisín's at Croke Park, 1983.

16 year old Noel Gallagher lines out in Croke Park, 1983.

Noel and Liam Gallagher played GAA for Manchester club Oisín's. This game was an exhibition game against Kilmacud Crokes.#Oasis pic.twitter.com/zvXhACIJ4b

— RareIrishStuff (@RareIrishStuff) August 27, 2024

Jeremy and Ian of the masked duo All On The Board offered a creative message on their X account.

There’s no need to wonder if it will definitely, maybe happen anymore. This is it, this is happening. Welcome back Oasis. You have been missed. #Oasis #OasisReunion pic.twitter.com/1FOxQNbdZ5

— All On The Board (@allontheboard) August 27, 2024

The guns have fallen silent.
The stars have aligned.
The great wait is over.
Come see.
It will not be televised. pic.twitter.com/FaELtNlVMh

— Oasis (@oasis) August 27, 2024

See below for more reactions from fans:

#Oasis pic.twitter.com/1mgOTQusAT

— Cam Reddin (@CamReddin) August 27, 2024

Blur should launch comeback gigs on the exact same dates as Oasis to really give it that authentic 90s vibe.

— Mitten d'Amour (@MittenDAmour) August 26, 2024