Don’t think it’s just old-school legends, though. There are some fresh names in the mix that will make you feel very cool for knowing about them. Think of them as the secret menu items at a legendary burger joint.
50 pictures of Oasis fans at Heaton Park for huge homecoming gigs
You’ve got Peggy Gou, a world-class DJ from Germany. Yes, a DJ. Oasis is famously a guitar band, so throwing in a house music icon is a bold move. It’s like putting sriracha on your bangers and mash—weird at first, but it works brilliantly.
Then there’s The Charlatans, another baggy-trousered legend from the Madchester scene. They’re practically family to the Gallaghers. Watching Tim Burgess croon before a Liam howl is going to be pure, unfiltered nostalgia.
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Keep an eye out for Villagers and Steve Mason (from Beta Band fame). They bring a more introspective vibe. If you need a breather before the wall of noise that is “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” these are your guys.
There’s also a local band called The Lottery Winners on the bill. They’re from Leigh, right near Manchester. Having a local act on the Heaton Park stage is Oasis saying, “We haven’t forgotten where we came from.” It’s a classy touch.
Oasis at Heaton Park in pictures as thousands enjoy first Manchester
