The internet has been buzzing with rumours of a possible Oasis reunion , with the release of a cryptic post on the band’s X account that features only the date of of August 27 2024 at 8am, in the band’s iconic logo font. It was announced today the band will be reuniting for performances throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2025. Oasis were one of the biggest English rock bands in the 1990s and into the 2000s, essential to the Britpop movement , alongside bands such as Blur, Pulp, Supergrass and Suede.
England’s answer to the grunge scene coming out of America at the time, Britpop was a brighter take on the rock genre, with catchy tunes and lyrics that often critiqued British culture. Oasis were known for hit singles, with 1995’s Wonderwall perhaps their most enduring. The band has sold more than 70 million records , had 22 top 10 hits in the United Kingdom, and were one of the only Britpop bands to crack the United States.
But alongside their music, they were just as well known for drama between the two brothers, lead singer Liam Gallagher and lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. The band haven’t played together since 2009. Like many moments in the band’s history, their last performance – or lack of one – was particularly dramatic.
The band was scheduled to play at V Festival, in the English city of Chelmsford, which was cancelled due to Liam’s bout of laryngitis. Later, Noel claimed Liam was actually just hungover, prompting a defamation lawsuit between t.