Right, don’t get ahead of yourselves, but Noel Gallagher has revealed that he would “never say never” to an Oasis reunion in a recent interview.Battle stations, people…
Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester’s Mike Sweeney on Tuesday, the older Gallagher sibling conceded that he could never rule out the very rare possibility of the band getting back together, but clarified that “it would have to take an extraordinary set of circumstances”.
Noel, his brother and the rest of Oasis famously parted ways back in 2009 after the 55-year-old artist and songwriting legend detailed an incident prior to a festival show in Paris, going on to confess that he “simply could not go on” any longer.
The Gallagher boys have been warring ever since and while music lovers have been calling out for a reunion for more than nearly a decade and a half, it’s never really been on the cards. Does this change things?
Liam, 52, famously buried the hatchet (at least on his behalf) years ago, telling 5 News “bring it on” back in 2013″ and insisting that he’s been ready to try and reconcile for some time.
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As recently as February 2022, the iconic and quintessentially Manc lead singer said “we should have never split up” and that he would love for the two to arrive at some kind of resolution.
Back in 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic, the former Oasis and Beady Eye frontman turned solo artist even ‘demanded’ a reunion with the overarching goal of raising money for the NHS.
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Sadly, Noel never got back to him.
Rite sick of pleading begging etc no more olive branches I DEMAND an oasis reunion after this is all over all money going to NHS c’mon you know As we were LG x
Both artists have gone on to have successful solo careers, playing massive gigs at the likes of Heaton Park, Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds as well as Oasis’s spiritual second home, Knebworth.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have also recently released a new single, ‘Easy Now’, announcing that their fourth studio album, Council Skies, is set to release on 2 June. Meanwhile, it looks like Liam has been busy taking digs after his brother split from his wife, Sara MacDonald, after 22 years.
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It might still take a miracle for an Oasis reunion to actually come to fruition but we can dream and this is the first time we’ve heard both brothers say it isn’t entirely off the cards at the same time — and hey, at least we have new music in the meantime.
Not long ago, Liam also explained that Noel no longer speaks to his eldest brother Paul either, stating that he would love for the trio to mend fences for the sake of their mum, Peggy.
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Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics is returning to Manchester next year
Clementine Hall
IconicDJ and radio presenter Pete Tong MBE is making his way back to Manchester with a whole host of guests ready to help you dance the night away.
Known for his live radio shows such as the ‘Essential Mix’ on BBC Radio 1, Tong is bringing back his widely successful Ibiza Classics club night to Manchester with an equally impressive roster of guests.
The ‘Ibiza Classics’ concept originated and debuted back in 2015 with Tong and co. taking on Royal Albert Hall as part of BBC Radio 1’s Proms schedule, paying homage to the island’s infectious anthems.
Since then, the English DJ has built a music event bigger than he could have ever imagined, and after a milestone year marking the 10th anniversary of the acclaimed Ibiza Classics show, Pete Tong has announced a brand-new run of UK arena dates for 2026.
Some of Tong’s notable releases include ‘Where’s The Music Gone’ and ‘Apocolypse’, alongside some very respectable dance music artists.
Other tracks to his name include ‘You Got The Love’ and ‘Time’, both collaborations with Jules Buckley, one of the famous faces you’ll get to see on this special Ibiza Classics tour.
The seven-date arena tour kicks off in Glasgow’s before heading to Manchester’s AO Arena on Friday 4 December 2026.
He will also be playing in Leeds, Birmingham, and Nottingham, culminating the tour with two huge nights at The O2 London.
Ibiza Classics Live 2026
Thursday 3 December – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
Friday 4 December – Manchester, AO Arena
Saturday 5 December – Leeds, First Direct Bank Arena
Wednesday 9 December – Birmingham, Utilita Arena
Thursday 10 December – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
Friday 11 and Saturday 12 December – London, The O2
He will be joined by long-standing collaborators Jules Buckley and The Essential Orchestra.
This night is expected to be filled with pure dance hits, and based on recent shows, there might even be appearances from even more musical talents and special guests.
Pete Tong, Jules Buckley, and The Essential Orchestra are bringing Ibiza Classics to AO Arena on Friday 4 December 2026.
Tickets go on sale next Monday 15 December, and you can get them here.
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Indiana Jones, live in concert, is coming to Manchester
Danny Jones
An all-time Hollywood favourite is being brought to Manchester audiences like never before, as a special showing of the first Indiana Jones film is coming to the city centrein concert.
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas’ action-adventure series is one we all know and love – and if you haven’t seen it before, what are you playing at?
Having said that, the original beloved blockbuster still stands up as the most fondly remembered of the series to this day; put simply, the ‘best’ film in the ‘Indy’ franchise is Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Whether you agree with us or not, you can’t deny that the idea of hearing a live concert version of that iconic Indiana Jones score being played in the flesh by a proper orchestra sounds mega. Case in point:
The legendary John Williams score has been played in some of the most prestigious rooms in the world.
Now, how about hearing those incredible trumpets and French horns over the audio of the film itself, soundtracking each scene as it plays on the big screen in front of you?
Yes, we are nerding out, and so should you be.
After a globe-trotting trek that Indy himself would be proud of, the Disney Concerts production is now gearing up for its UK tour, with just a handful of lucky cities selected for the privilege.
You can see the full list of tour dates down below (we’ve highlighted other Northern shows for you, too):
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark: Live In Concert – UK tour dates | 2026
Sunday 31 May – Manchester Bridgewater Hall Monday 1 June – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Tuesday 2 June – Edinburgh Usher Hall Wednesday 3 June – Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Thursday 4 June – Birmingham Symphony Hall Friday 5 June – Sheffield City Hall Sunday 7 June – London Eventim Apollo
As you can see, not only will the run of live shows be kicking off on home turf, but they have selected the one and only Bridgewater Hall for the movie concert experience – a more than fitting venue.
Released back in 1981, it’s unbelievable how timeless and instantly recognisable the iconic Indy theme and film score still is to this day.
Disney’s early access window and the presale via the venue both open from 10am this Thursday, 11 December, with general admission going live at the same time the following Friday (12 Dec).
You can get ready to grab your tickets to the Manchester screening and live orchestral performance next May right HERE.
Be it movies, TV or even games, we’re loving how many of these kinds of shows are coming to our city now, from all-time classics like Indiana Jones to cult favourite bits of British kids’ telly…
Danny Jones -
18th January 2023 
