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BBC Scotland News reported that Scottish Secretary Ian Murray criticized City of Edinburgh Council for remarks made about Oasis fans ahead of the band’s Murrayfield shows. Murray referred to comments characterizing fans as “rowdy,” “intoxicated,” and “middle-aged men” who “take up more room” as “classist.” These remarks were made during a safety advisory group meeting in October of last year.
During a conversation with comedian Matt Forde at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Murray likened the comments to the alcohol ban at football matches, which he also labeled as “snobby.” Oasis kicked off their tour in Cardiff on 4 July and will be playing three nights at Murrayfield, marking their first show in the city since 2009.
The safety meeting involved City of Edinburgh Council, promoters DF Concerts, security firm G4S, Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service, and transport providers like Lothian Buses, Edinburgh Trams, and ScotRail. Concerns were raised about Oasis fans on weekends being “rowdy” and the tone of the band. DF Concerts suggested the audience would be “energetic and high-spirited” with “medium to high intoxication.”
Murray, who is the Labour MP for Edinburgh South, criticized the council’s description, stating that it sounded like a full council meeting. He cited the differing rules regarding alcohol consumption for football and rugby fans, calling it “classist and snobby.” The details of the council meeting were revealed through a freedom of information request and raised the ire of Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, who criticized the council’s attitude
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