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Liam Gallagher criticized the City of Edinburgh council during the kick-off of Oasis’s highly anticipated Scottish shows at Murrayfield Stadium. The singer expressed that the band is still awaiting an apology from the council over a report that portrayed the band’s fans as rowdy and intoxicated. This remark was made during the concert on Friday in front of approximately 70,000 fans at the national rugby stadium, with two more shows slated for Saturday and Tuesday.
This marked the first joint performance of Liam and Noel Gallagher in Scotland after the band’s split in 2009. Even fans without tickets gathered near the Edinburgh Trams stop and in Roseburn Park to catch a glimpse of the show. Inside the stadium, an enthusiastic crowd was treated to a 23-song setlist showcasing Oasis’s greatest hits, culminating in a magnificent fireworks display after their final song, Champagne Supernova.
Amidst the electrifying performance, Liam Gallagher addressed the council’s controversial report, asserting that the band was bringing significant revenue to the city, which would not benefit the crowd due to the council’s actions. He also took a dig at the Edinburgh festivals happening throughout August, labeling them as places for sword swallowers and performers of poor magic tricks. The council’s comments were revealed through a freedom of information request by the Scottish Sun, sparking criticism from Scottish Secretary Ian Murray for being snobbish and classist.
Before Oasis took the stage on Friday, eager fans flooded into the venue to secure ideal spots. Clad in bucket hats and band merchandise, the crowd ranged from Britpop veterans to children who weren’t even born during the band’s last tour in 2009. The performance featured early hits from Oasis’s 90s era, delighting the crowd with tracks like Morning Glory, Supersonic, and Roll With It, concluding with a rousing encore of Don’t Look Back In Anger and Wonderwall. The concerts are expected to provide a significant boost to the local economy, with estimates suggesting a potential £130 million influx. Additionally, an Oasis store opened on George Street ahead of the shows and has attracted numerous customers spending generously on official merchandise
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