German supermarket giant Lidl has soaked itself in British humour, teasing Liam Gallagher with a very, very large billboard.
Last week, British clothing retailer Berghaus unveiled a huge designer collaboration with the Oasis frontman, calling upon the rock and roll star himself to model the relaunch of their ‘Trango Gore-Tex Waterproof Jacket’.
Fans were quick to point out that the primary colours in the jacket resemble those used in Lidl’s branding, blue, yellow and red, which the supermarket clearly didn’t let slip.
After the launch of the AW24 collaboration, a massive mural of Liam appeared in Manchester city centre, not too far from the Northern Quarter on Oldham Street.
Someone on Lidl’s marketing team has clearly been doing some digging, finding this mural and booking a spot on the huge illuminated billboard in front of it.
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Lidl’s advert, which reads ‘Lidl jacket’ next to an image of a jacket potato priced at 24p, significantly contrasts the jacket off the Oasis brother’s back priced at the large sum of £400.
This contrast has taken social media by storm with commuters and fans alike noticing this joke and publishing it online with their own thoughts too.
The Lidl advert perfectly lines up with the Liam Gallagher Berghaus campaign. (Credit: The Manc Group )
The Oasis boys are set to play Heaton Park next year and the anticipation hasn’t slowed as over the past few weeks the opening acts touring with the 90’s Britpop band are being announced.
The iconic vocalist won’t be alone as the tour is also receiving another support set from Liverpudlian greats, Cast, who are performing domestic dates in the UK and Ireland.
Alongside the digital advert campaign displayed in Manchester city centre, Lidl took to social media to compliment Liam’s distinctive streetwear.
The Berghaus collection isn’t the only campaign fronted by Liam, he has also been spotted fronting a ‘Stoney’ campaign this year too.
As part of the partnership with Stone Island the Wonderwall singer was asked ‘What is your favourite city?’ to which he responded ‘Manchester City. And Manchester the city’.
Lucky fans can catch the Burnage boys in full swing as they play a packed-out Heaton Park next year, and those who didn’t get tickets can admire this very mural on Oldham Street.
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Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires have announced an arena gig in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Hollywood Vampires are heading back out on tour, with a huge Manchester gig announced for this year.
The supergroup, which consists of one of the biggest names in Hollywood as well as one of rock’n’roll’s most iconic names, are set to perform at the AO Arena as part of a run of shows.
Hollywood Vampires is made up of A-lister Johnny Depp, as well as rock royalty including Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, plus Tommy Henriksen.
They last performed in Manchester with an arena gig back in 2023, making these their first gigs in almost three years.
Hollywood Vampires have now announced a return to the stage, with an AO Arena show on the cards for Tuesday 18 August 2026.
They’ll be supported in Manchester by The Jesus and Mary Chain, who marked their 40th anniversary in 2024 with a new album, Glasgow Eyes.
Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires announce Manchester gig. Credit: Aaron Perry
Hollywood Vampires formed in 2012, named after Cooper’s celebrity drinking club of the same name where the aim was reportedly to ‘drink until no one could stand up’.
Over the years, the supergroup has worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, and Zak Starkey (formerly the drummer for Oasis).
They’ve now announced a massive UK tour , including a date at the AO Arena.
A Three Presale for tickets will take place from 10am on Wednesday 21 January, followed by a venue presale on Thursday 22 January, then general sale from 10am on Friday 23 January.
Harry Styles has FINALLY come out of hibernation, with fourth album announced
Daisy Jackson
Harry Styles has FINALLY announced details of his long-awaited (like seriously, LONG-AWAITED) fourth studio album.
The pop megastar has confirmed that his next record will be called ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.’
Fans have been begging for HS4 for years, after Harry Styles set the world alight with his Love On Tour tour way back in 2022, which included two nights at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester.
It’s become something of a running joke among his fans – nicknamed ‘Harries’ – that he’s disappeared from the industry so thoroughly, instead taking on side quests including marathons, shaving his head, and watching the new Pope be announced.
Excitement over the Cheshire-born musician’s comeback has been ramping up this week after mysterious ‘We Belong Together’ posters began appearing in cities across the globe.
And now, the Grammy Award-winning star is officially back.
Details on the new album are so far sparse, but there are a few things we can tell you.
Harry Styles will release his fourth album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally in March
One – it’ll be called Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.
Two – it will have 12 tracks.
Three – it’s been executive produced by Kid Harpoon, a Grammy-award winner and long-time collaborator of Harry’s, who also worked on his last album, Harry’s House.
Four – it’s set for release on 6 March 2026, and you can pre-order it HERE.
The next question will be those hotly-anticipated tour dates, with rumours swirling of residencies at Madison Square Gardens and Wembley Stadium.
Pre-ordering the album may get you in with a shot at accessing pre-sale tickets if and when he does tour.
And if Harry Styles skips Manchester on his stadium tour… *shakes fist*
Thomas Melia -
29th October 2024 
