**Liam Gallagher Pokes Fun at Ticket Pricing Controversy During Electrifying Oasis Reunion in Cardiff**
The long-anticipated Oasis reunion tour launched in spectacular fashion at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday, where fans were treated to both electrifying performances and the trademark wit of frontman Liam Gallagher. Crowds journeyed from across the globe for the group’s first live appearance in 16 years, underscoring the enduring fervour surrounding the Britpop icons.
The tour, dubbed “Oasis Live ’25,” saw the Gallagher brothers sharing a stage for the first time since a dramatic split in 2009. The rift, which stemmed from a backstage argument at Paris’s Rock en Seine festival, appeared all but healed in a night filled with nostalgia and raucous singalongs—a moment many thought might never occur.
Yet, while excitement for the tour has been palpable, the build-up was not without controversy. Fans and critics alike have spent recent months fiercely debating the surge in ticket prices. With standard tickets reportedly rocketing from £148 to £355—and some advertised on resale sites for even more—outrage quickly spread across social media and fan forums. The pricing row drew the attention of the UK government and the country’s competition watchdog, both pledging to examine the mechanics and fairness of so-called “dynamic pricing.”
Always one to address the elephant in the room, Liam Gallagher infused the opening night with his signature tongue-in-cheek humour. Midway through the set, he engaged the 60,000-strong crowd, asking with a grin: “You all having a good time, yeah?” With barely a pause, he delivered the punchline: “Was it worth the £40,000 you paid for a ticket?” The joke, though delivered in jest, resonated with many present, reflecting the frustration surrounding booming live event costs while also acknowledging the lengths fans were willing to go for a piece of rock history.
Despite the controversy, spirits among attendees were undeniably high. Hordes of fans packed the Welsh capital’s streets and railway stations, some sporting vintage Oasis memorabilia from the band’s 1990s heyday, others donning t-shirts emblazoned with lyrics that have become intergenerational anthems. Emotional reunions, group singalongs and tales of desperate attempts to secure tickets highlighted the enduring connection between the band and its hugely loyal following.
The Cardiff gigs mark just the beginning of a global odyssey for the Manchester-born band. Following the Welsh dates, Oasis is set to visit legendary venues such as Manchester’s Heaton Park, London’s Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh’s Murrayfield, and Dublin’s Croke Park throughout the summer and into early autumn. The tour promises to extend beyond the British Isles, with international stops in Japan, South Korea, Australia, South America and North America also on the schedule.
The significance of the Cardiff show was not lost on dedicated fans and music commentators alike. After years of speculation, denials, and dashed hopes, the sight of Liam and Noel Gallagher performing classics together felt both surreal and deeply cathartic for many. Reports from the ground highlighted emotional moments during renditions of “Wonderwall”, “Don’t Look Back In Anger” and “Champagne Supernova”—songs which have cemented their place in British cultural history.
Beyond the music, the underlying issues with ticket pricing remain a talking point within the wider entertainment sector. As public scrutiny grows and regulatory bodies begin to take action, the fallout from this tour may yet affect the way concerts are priced and promoted in the future. Liam’s quip, while humorous, shone a spotlight on an issue likely to stay in the headlines for months to come.
In the meantime, at least for those lucky enough to witness it in Cardiff, Friday night made clear that Oasis’s magic endures—and that, for many, the chance to be part of history was indeed priceless, jokes about ‘£40,000 tickets’ notwithstanding.