**Swedish Fan Marks 1,500-Mile Journey to Cardiff With Permanent Oasis Tribute**
A devoted young Oasis fan has immortalised his love for the legendary Britpop band with a unique gesture during a pilgrimage from Sweden. Nineteen-year-old David Ejderholm journeyed over 1,500 miles from Stockholm to Cardiff, driven by the excitement of witnessing Oasis reunite in concert at the Principality Stadium. Just hours before the highly anticipated show, David chose to mark the occasion permanently—by having the title of the iconic debut album, *Definitely Maybe*, tattooed on his arm.
David was joined on his journey by his close friend, Emil Kjellgren, also 19. The pair arranged to stay with friends of Emil’s family in the Cardiff area, ensuring they’d be well-placed for their long-awaited night. For David, the gig wasn’t just a chance to see his musical heroes; it was the perfect reason to get his first tattoo, a decision he says had been a year in the making.
“I’d been considering getting a tattoo since we first secured our tickets nearly a year ago,” David shared, speaking with visible excitement just outside the stadium. “But I wanted something meaningful. As soon as I arrived here, I knew it had to be ‘Definitely Maybe’—to me, it’s the best of Oasis.”
The tattoo, inked in the instantly recognisable font matching the album’s cover art, proudly displays David’s passion for the band and the trip of a lifetime. “I really do love Oasis, and being surrounded by fans in Wales—there’s nothing quite like it,” he added.
While David’s affection for Oasis is clear, he’s happy to admit that Emil is the die-hard enthusiast of the two—having been introduced to the band as a child. Emil reminisced, “I’ve loved Oasis since before I could walk. My dad would play the vinyls of *Definitely Maybe* and *What’s The Story Morning Glory* all the time. I even tried to morph into Liam Gallagher with the haircut and Adidas gear.”
For both teenagers, the Cardiff concert is a culmination of years of fandom and aspirations—particularly for Emil, who jokes about wanting to be a Gallagher brother since childhood. “For us to be here, after all these years, it means the world,” he said.
Cardiff city centre was abuzz with thousands of concert-goers, as an estimated 75,000 fans prepared for the second sold-out night of Oasis’s reunion tour, ‘Oasis Live ’25’. The atmosphere was electric but slightly calmer compared to the previous evening’s historic show, with fans from across the UK and beyond sharing in the anticipation.
Amongst the sea of attendees, stories of celebration and resilience could be heard. Jenny Griffiths, who travelled from Birmingham with her son John Mason, described the event as the perfect way to mark her own personal milestone. “When they announced the gigs, I couldn’t wait. I’m recovering from breast cancer, and finding out I’m in remission just last month makes this a real celebration,” Jenny said, full of emotion.
John echoed her sentiments, explaining their commitment to attending the show. “I always said, if Oasis ever got back together, I’d go—no matter what. We queued on Ticketmaster for hours to get our tickets, and it’s definitely been worth every minute. It really is a once in a lifetime thing.”
The resurgence of Oasis has clearly struck a chord with generations of fans, from lifelong devotees to those discovering their music for the first time. Events like the Cardiff concert serve not just as a showcase for the band but as a backdrop for unforgettable moments shared by fans around the world.
As thousands poured into the Principality Stadium, buoyed by nostalgia and hope, the enduring impact of Oasis was plain to see—in the laughter, the tears, and, for some, the tattoos that will last a lifetime.