I still remember the night I snuck out of my house to see Oasis at Irvine Beach Park back in 1995. I was just 15, grounded by my mum after she caught me drinking the week before. But nothing was going to stop me from seeing the band that had already started to mean everything to me. I managed to slip into the tent just in time to catch the last four songs of their set. From that moment on, I was hooked. Oasis wasn’t just a band—they were a lifeline, the voice of the working class, and a symbol of our dreams and struggles.
Fast forward nearly 30 years, and the rumours of an Oasis reunion have made me feel that same excitement rush. There’s talk that Noel and Liam might finally bury the hatchet for a series of shows in 2025, including gigs at Heaton Park in Manchester, a massive 10-night run at Wembley Stadium, and even a possible headline slot at Glastonbury. If true, it could be one of the most significant moments in British music history.
For those of us who grew up with Oasis, the band wasn’t just music; they were a movement. Their debut album Definitely Maybe was released in 1994 and was a game-changer. It didn’t just introduce us to the swagger and attitude of the Gallagher brothers—it gave us anthems that still resonate today. Tracks like “Live Forever” and “Cigarettes & Alcohol” became anthems of a generation, capturing the spirit of the ‘90s like nothing else.
Then came (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? in 1995, the album that truly cemented Oasis as one of the greatest bands of all time. With songs like “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” and “Champagne Supernova,” the album became a global phenomenon. It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost 30 years since that record was released. The anniversaries of these albums remind us not just of the passage of time but of how timeless their music truly is.
The idea of seeing them live again, of standing in a crowd and singing along to those iconic songs, is almost too good to be true. But as much as I’m buzzing with excitement, I can’t help but have a few nagging doubts. What if they can’t quite recapture the magic that made them so special back in the day? After all, it’s been a long time since they last shared a stage, and the world has changed a lot since then.
There’s also the question of the Gallagher brothers themselves. Their relationship has always been volatile. While recent hints on social media suggest that they might have finally patched things up, the fear remains that old tensions could resurface, turning what should be a triumphant return into a painful reminder of why they split in the first place
And then there’s the pressure of living up to the hype. The expectations for this reunion are sky-high, and it’s hard not to wonder if they’ll be able to meet them. But I keep coming back to that night in 1995 when I was just a kid sneaking out to see a band that would change my life. If Oasis can even capture a fraction of that energy and spirit, it’ll be worth it.
Oasis was never just about the music—they were about what the music represented. They were about dreaming big, defying the odds, and believing that anything was possible. As we approach the 30th anniversary of their seminal albums, the idea of a reunion feels like a full-circle moment. It’s a chance to relive the magic, to share it with a new generation, and to remind ourselves why Oasis mattered so much to us in the first place.
If the reunion happens, you can bet I’ll be there, front and centre, ready to relive the magic. Because for people like us, Oasis isn’t just a band—they’re a reminder of who we are and where we come from. They’re a reminder that no matter how tough life gets, we can always look back in anger, but we’ll never stop looking forward with hope. And maybe, just maybe, this reunion will be everything we’ve been waiting for
