Amidst his current run of Definitely Maybe anniversary shows, Liam Gallagher has hinted at the possibility of doing a similar tour for when (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? turns 30 next year.
The younger Gallagher brother is currently playing Oasis’ iconic debut album in full along with some cult favourite B-sides across the UK as we speak, and is set to return to Manchester this weekend for two massive shows at the Co-op Live Arena.
So far, the current anniversary tour has gone down an absolute storm and given that their similarly acclaimed sophomore album reaches the same landmark birthday in 2025, fans are now wondering whether the 51-year-old will see fit to do another back-to-back anniversary tour.
As it happens, while Noel Gallagher continues to play down any hopes of a fully-fledged reunion between the two, Liam is more than happy to keep rolling out the Oasis hits on his own terms and could very well be repeating a winning formula with (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? next year.
He had to get the (What’s The Story) rumours circling in typical LG fashion (Credit: Liam Gallagher via X)
As you can see, LG quipped that he hasn’t got much else on next year so far and while we can never tell how seriously to take the legendary Manc singer ramblings online, you never know…
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In fact, the whole Definitely Maybe anniversary tour was announced via nothing more than an out-of-the-blue tweet (when it was still called Twitter) from the man himself back in October 2023 and here we are a few months later preparing for four sold-out nights at Manchester’s newest and biggest arena.
The thing is with Liam: he often says and does whatever he wants, so if he does genuinely desire to do another anniversary tour not only for their follow-up album but everything the band ever released, we wouldn’t be surprised one bit if he gets his way.
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That being said, Noel does regain the rights to all the music Oasis ever released next year, so who knows how that might affect any plans for more greatest hits-type tours. On the other hand, you get tribute bands doing exactly that all over the globe so what’s stopping the former frontman himself?
We’re sure we speak for most fans when we say we’d much rather the two just kiss and make up already but, in the meantime, we’ll absolutely keep buying tickets to see Liam representing both Gallaghers and decades of the biggest and best music this country ever produced.
As he put it in another post earlier this week: “There’s only 1 way forward and it f***ing backwards. Definitely Maybe”.
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In fact, hopeful whispers have once again been picking up after fans spotted seats reserved for Noel at his little brother’s shows at London’s O2 Arena.
As for those of you heading to any of the four Definitely Maybe anniversary shows this month, you can find out all the important information you need down below.
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Festival-goers urged to stop taking wheelie bins full of booze
Daisy Jackson
Festival-goers have been warned not to take wheelie bins full of alcohol to festivals with them this summer.
The warning has come ahead of this year’s Download Festival, which takes place next month and kicks off the summer’s biggest run of festival dates.
But a major train operator has said there have been incidents in the past of passengers trying to travel to festivals with wheelie bins and luggage trolleys.
Passengers have had to be reminded that wheelie bins are not permitted on board, and they should instead only carry as much luggage as they can comfortably carry.
The warning comes from East Midlands Railway, one of the key services that will whisk people to Download Festival between 10 and 14 June.
Customers returning from the festival are also encouraged to use boot-cleaning brushes provided at stations to help remove mud before boarding trains.
Philippa Cresswell, customer experience director at East Midlands Railway, said: “We’re encouraging customers to travel light.
“Last year, some festive goers tried to board services with wheelie bins or festival trolleys full of beer. While it might seem like a great idea for getting your supplies to the festival, it just isn’t safe or possible to bring them onboard train services.”
Festival-goers urged to stop taking wheelie bins full of booze
EMR has also warned customers to plan journeys in advance, with engineering work taking place at various locations on the Midland Main Line, near where Download Festival takes place.
She continued: “We’re advising customers travelling to Download Festival to plan their journeys in advance and be aware that essential engineering work will affect services across the weekend.
“As a result, some services will be reduced or amended, and passengers should check before they travel and allow extra time.”
Review | PinkPantheress turns O2 Victoria Warehouse into one huge party on first night in Manchester
Emily Johnson
There was a point during Pinkpantheress’ set at O2’s Victoria Warehouse where you almost forgot you were watching someone perform an album that barely stretches past the 20-minute mark.
Instead, night one of two Manchester shows felt like one huge club night curated by one of the most exciting British artists around right now.
From the second you walked into the venue, greeted by an army of plaid, the world of PinkPantheress (real name Victoria Beverley Walker, for those who didn’t know) completely took over.
The stage itself mirrored that energy too, with a two-tier setup that allowed her to constantly move around the space, appearing and disappearing throughout the night alongside outfit changes, dramatic lighting and eventually, a pair of angel wings.
Backed by her dancers and DJ Joe, the entire show felt slick, immersive and miles away from the early days of PinkPantheress nervously clutching onto her handbag on stage like a comfort blanket. Ironically, the handbag did make a brief appearance during the evening.
It’s a reminder of just how much her performances have evolved – and evolve they have.
What could have easily been a short and simple set instead became a fully realised live show, complete with extended dance sections, rave-inspired moments, drum solos and seamless transitions that made the whole thing feel bigger than the music alone.
There’s also something undeniably British about a PinkPantheress show: the UK garage influences, the fashion, the awkward humour, and the understated confidence all combined into something that felt distinctly hers.
At one point, she paused to laugh: “It’s hot in this venue, f*** me,” which summed up the sweaty chaos of the night perfectly.
At one point, she joked that the last time she was in Manchester, she made it all the way to the final stage of Pointless, before being told she was now “too famous” to go on the show – a perfectly PinkPantheress anecdote that had the crowd laughing immediately.
By the end of the set, O2 Victoria Warehouse felt less like a gig venue and more like the best house party you’ve ever accidentally ended up at.
And with another Manchester show still to come, it’s safe to say the party isn’t over just yet.
Danny Jones -
12th June 2024 
