How Oasis brought Manchester together over a weekend

The first two Oasis Heaton Park gigs were amazing 

Let's have a look at how the two Gallagher brought Manchester together

Author | Sophie T

Sunlight glinted off beer cups and bucket hats as 80,000 fans poured into Heaton Park for what will be remembered as one of the most euphoric nights in Manchester’s musical history. 

Oasis returned to their hometown for a long-anticipated show that felt less like a concert and more like a cultural homecoming. One that managed to unite generations, bridged divides, and reaffirmed the band’s unique place in the heart of the city.

Those who went into the bars across Manchester were treated to all the Oasis classics, from Live Forever and Roll With It, to Champagne Supernova and Wonderwall. It was only 12pm on Friday lunchtime at the time. It set the tone for a perfect weekend

A incredible 48 hours

Part of what made the evening so special was the mix of people. Millennials who had grown up with Morning Glory as the soundtrack to their school days stood shoulder to shoulder with teenagers experiencing Oasis live for the first time. Some were there because they remembered Knebworth.

Others had only known the band through vinyl reissues and YouTube. Lewis W told us: "As fans stand side by side with older millennials and Gen X-ers, the sentiment and feeling remain the same, this is a very important moment in time."

Even those that couldn't get tickets for either of the performances created an amazing atmosphere outside Heaton Park. Check out this wholesome rendition of Champagne Supernova involving those that had been celebrating in and around The Ostrich pub. 

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Alex Allen posted on X/Twitter: A part of me will always be in that field in Heaton Park. Historic." 

Mattftfc posted on the same platform: "Genuinely think everyone has to experience Oasis live at some point in their lives. Oasis at Heaton park was honestly beyond words."

One fan told us: "What a moment seeing them together again. One of the best moments of my life."

There's more still to come

Of course, three more gigs are coming up at the North Manchester park. As good as those will be, we don't think anything will come close to those amazing moments when Greater Manchester sang in unison as two of Greater Manchester's favourite sons finally returned home.