Is it all part of the masterplan?

This comes after the well known Stockport band finished their set and a cryptic teaser video appeared on the big screen.

It simply displayed the date '27.08.24' followed by '8am' in the famous Oasis branding as the image glitched on screen.

This was naturally followed by an eruption of screams and roars as fans assumed what could be the news everyone has been waiting for.

Normally Oasis reunion news has tended to fall on deaf ears in recent years, however it is certainly more poignant in this moment as rumours around the Gallagher brothers 'talking tonight' have intensified in recent days.

This follows on from a series of cryptic tweets that suggest it could all have been part of the masterplan.

If an Oasis reunion does happen rumour suggests it will consist of a set next summer in the form of two mega concerts in London and Manchester as Liam Gallagher appeared to confirm the news during his appearance at Leeds festival over the weekend.

This past week marked 15 years since one of Britain’s most-loved bands performed their last show at V Festival in Staffordshire as part of their Dig Out Your Soul Tour in August 2009.

The Times reported yesterday (24 Aug) that music industry insiders have informed them that plans are being made for the Manchester band to perform once again with multiple dates planned at Heaton Park and Wembley Stadium – the latter reportedly booked for ten nights, meaning the eight-gig record set by Taylor Swift this year will survive a mere 12 months.

Following the publication of that article, Liam Gallagher appeared to confirm the earth-shattering news while responding to a fan on social media.

When one X user argued: “Heaton Park terrible venue for concerts.” Liam responded to him directly: “See you down the front you big f***y.”

Liam struck again a little while later when another user seemed quick to rubbish the reports.

@NNotlob19924 wrote: “This will last about five seconds,” to which Liam replied: “You got a crystal ball c**ty bollocks.”

Then, just to further compound belief that this is not a 'Gas Panic!' and a long-awaited Oasis reunion really is happening next summer, Liam referenced the reports during his headline slot at Leeds festival on Friday night.

Liam told the crowd: “It is very interesting init? It is a very interesting situation we’ve found ourselves in.”

As if stadium and park shows aren’t enough for fans to dream about, Jonathan Dean at The Times also hinted at the possibility of a Glastonbury headliner slot next June.

Considering festival organiser Emily Eavis confirmed that next year’s festival will be followed by a fallow year in 2026, the announcement of an Oasis headline slot would surely make the usual ticket frenzy that occurs online each October even more chaotic.

Next year’s reunion would come about 30 years after the release of the band’s second album, 1995’s (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? – a record that transformed them from the best new band in England into global rock stars.

It certainly seems written in the stars, but until it’s written on paper by both Gallagher brothers we’ll have to contain our excitement for just a little bit longer.