After a 16-year hiatus, Oasis brought the house down at Cardiff's Principality Stadium tonight, delivering a powerful greatest hits set on the opening night of their highly anticipated reunion tour. The performance marked a significant moment for British music, with fans from around the world converging on the Welsh capital to witness the legendary band's return.
The atmosphere inside the stadium was electric as Liam and Noel Gallagher, walking hand-in-hand onto the stage, signaled the start of the momentous occasion. Liam Gallagher addressed the recent ticket pricing discussions, acknowledging fan sentiment before launching into a setlist that spanned the band's iconic career.
Throughout the night, the crowd's energy was palpable, with tens of thousands singing along to anthems like 'Wonderwall' and 'Don't Look Back in Anger.' Culture writer Paul Glynn observed the immense participation, noting, "No need for Noel to sing the chorus. He doesn't need to," highlighting the audience's deep connection to the material. Outside the venue, music blared, allowing those without tickets to experience the comeback from the "cheap seats."
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage, a veteran of numerous Oasis gigs, remarked on the show's exceptional quality. "I’ve seen a lot of Oasis gigs and that was genuinely the best they’ve been since 1995," he stated, praising Liam's unleashed energy and Noel's crisp guitar playing. Despite the lack of direct interaction between the brothers, Savage described simply seeing them share the stage again as "strangely emotional," calling it "one for the history books."
Miriam Barker of BBC News echoed this sentiment, confirming that Oasis "did not disappoint" and "have not lost their step." The stadium resonated with a stream of greatest hits, providing a surge of nostalgia for the thousands of dedicated fans. With one monumental gig down, Oasis's 41-date world tour is now officially underway, promising many more nights of their legendary sound.
