With an incredibly kind gesture, Oasis threatened to axe gigs in Heaton Park and defied Manchester City Council’s alleged efforts to stop fans from gathering on “Gallagher Hill.” The public body responded by saying that it would stop fans from “Gladagher Hill.”
Oasis fans were left fuming when the council put up fences around ‘Gallagher Hill’ to stop ticketless fans from gathering to watch the Heaton Park gigs from a distance. Over the last few sold-out shows in Manchester, many took to the area to watch the large screens showing the concert, but Manchester City Council were reportedly not happy about it.
After 16 years apart, Liam and Noel Gallagher reunited at Heaton Park for five sold-out shows last week, each one drawing between 70 and 80 enthusiastic fans.
The 22-song set, which included hits like Morning Glory, Some Might Say, Cigarettes &, Alcohol, Supersonic, Live Forever, Wonderwall, and Champagne Supernova, was enhanced by massive 84m x 12m screens, the largest ever at a UK concert, with the biggest screens ever at a UK concert.
The atmosphere turned surreal as the rain cleared just as the band began, culminating in euphoric sing-alongs from all ages. Highlights included a heartfelt dedication to Caroline Aherne during Half The World Away, and Liam’s outspoken tribute to Pep Guardiola mid‑set, met with both cheers and boos.
Oasis thanked fans who had viewed from “Gallagher Hill,” an unofficial viewing location outside the venue, and thanked them for their support. The brothers had their own plans in store despite the council’s efforts to obstruct visibility.
The entertainment quickly came to an end when Manchester City Council placed fences around the hill to “dissuade people from gathering there” Councillor John Hacking instructed the group’s ticketless fans to head to the city center to “experience a real party atmosphere” rather than hang around the park.
Hacking remarked, “The steps being taken before the next concert regretfully mean the large screens behind the event stage will no longer be visible.”
According to Hacking, the council’s authority was “forced” to place the fences in order to safeguard the park’s safety, trees, livestock, grass, and other elements.
Furious fans at the time took to social media to denounce the decision, with one fan writing on X, a former Twitter user, saying “People can’t have fun in the UK anymore” and another saying, “Gigs sold out, why do they care?” Miserable t**ts”.
“Shame on Bury/Manchester council for blocking “Gallagher Hill.” denying as much joy as they can to people. Another slammed, “It’s no different than living in a high building where you can still see” from standing outside Heaton Park.
What harm did they cause by installing fences on Gallagher Hill, as another commenter claimed? They’ll find a different way to watch from afar, and I hope they do so we can visit this weekend.
Oasis guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs is credited with bringing Liam and Noel back together after seeing Gallagher Hill. No tickets needed, along with red heart emojis, were posted on a video of fans enjoying the concert outside the venue.
Noel and Liam have now revealed that they decided to distribute 1, 000 free T-shirts to Gallagher Hill residents who are watching Sunday’s show.
Oasis made bold moves to stand by fans gathering for free on the now-iconic Gallagher Hill in response to the threat of having their final Manchester performance canceled.
After thousands of people assembled on the hill to listen in, Manchester City Council considered pulling the plug on their sold-out Heaton Park show, according to sources close to Liam and Noel. The Gallaghers were avoiding the view of nearby stage screens because the council had already set up fencing.
According to a source, “they were furious.” They won’t be instructed by the council’s “woke pen-pushers” what to do.
Liam and Noel considered installing a truck-mounted jumbo screen in an effort to draw attention to the hillside crowd, but health and safety concerns led to the abandonment of the idea, according to The Sun.
Instead, they broadcast the footage back to the park’s fans via a videographer who traveled up the hill during Sunday’s performance. Even Noel made the announcement, “We’re moving to Gallagher Hill.”
The brothers also contributed $1000 worth of limited-edition T-shirts to fans, many of whom were children, to the campaign. For the finale, Liam shouted out in the same way: “If you lot are listening on the hill… bring it on down.”
The hill fans were equally significant to Oasis. The source claimed that “it’s a band for the people.”
Fans were greatly moved by the famous brothers’ charitable gesture, with one tweeting, “I’m so happy both Liam and Noel acknowledged those who went to Gallagher Hill to hear them. Whether it’s rich or poor, we all need music. I’m happy that they understand what a wide range of people with different backgrounds means to Oasis.
Another added: “Thousands were there, all ages, bucket hats galore, all knew every lyric and were having a top time.” While someone else gushed: “So happy to be alive in a time when Noel and Liam Gallagher have proved that they are not just doing this for the money, they are really doing it for us fans and for the love of their music. Top lads as always.”
Reviewers praised Liam’s vocals, Noel’s stage presence, and a setlist that made nostalgia a long-awaited experience, calling the final performances “biblical” and “utterly breathtaking.” It was a once-in-a-lifetime moment for many fans that made Oasis’ return to their former king of British music.
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