Beyond music editor Andy Murray was there when it all began for Oasis and now over 30 years on, he’s still as mad for them as he was back in the naughty 90s. We sent him skipping off to the band’s opening night in Cardiff and here’s what he made of their big comeback.

Rewind nearly 12 months when the beyond team surmised that “it’s only a matter of time folks before the Gallagher brothers lay to rest 15 years of feuding and public disputes.”

Two weeks later and the bickering boys from Burnage had done just that.

Some might say it was all part of the masterplan, but I couldn’t have cared less, because to me, it was the perfect plan.

Fast forward to the morning of the 4th July and the anticipation has reached fever pitch as we set off to the Principality Stadium in Cardiff for what will be the first of 41 Oasis shows across Europe, US, Canada, Asia and Australia and we’re mad for it.

As the excitement builds there is a definite sense of deja vu and for a moment it is as if we’d been supersonically transported back to Maine Road in 1996 and all the emotions of seeing the band at their peak.

The world needs Oasis now as much as it did back then, but this time it’s different, we’re married with children.

By the time Richard Ashcroft exits the stage the atmosphere is euphoric – having delivered the perfect support set of solo hits and Verve classics, the finale consists of a spine-tingling version of Bitter Sweet Symphony, prior to which he declares “this one’s for Noel & Liam, this one’s for all of Oasis, from start to finish”.

And then the final countdown begins. Not until the words “THIS IS NOT A DRILL” are emblazoned across the big screens with a montage of all the headline rumours, hearsay and eventual confirmation of their return, does it finally sink in that this is the moment we thought would never happen.

The Gallagher Brothers stride out hand in hand – a gesture that instantly symbolises not just reconciliation, but the bridging of generations.

With his trademark swagger Liam exclaims: “Oasis vibes in the area, Cardiff vibes in the area” and launches into their opening track Hello, “it’s good to be back” he snarls, a sentiment shared by all 80,000 devotees.

Oasis’ setlist is a masterclass in timeless songwriting. Tracks like Live Forever (“I think you’re the same as me, we see things they’ll never see”) and Acquiesce (“because we need each other/we believe in one another”) resonated deeply with fans both old and new. These lyrics, once anthems of youthful rebellion, now carry a message of unity and shared experience.

The band’s decision to focus on early hits and beloved B-sides like Fade Away and Talk Tonight reinforced their legacy while giving newer fans a chance to experience the raw energy that defined Britpop.

As Liam put it during the encore: “Nice one for putting up with us over the years” and with that, Oasis proved that great music doesn’t just live forever, it brings people together.

This comeback has not simply been a nostalgia trip, it was a testimony to enduring influence. For those who grew up with Definitely Maybe, it was a reclamation of youth.

For the younger listeners, it was a cultural import, fresh and exhilarating. Liam and Noel might still avoid sharing a hotel room, but on stage, their songs have woven together two generations into a single anthem of rebellion, hope, and raw emotional connection.

This was much more than just a band reuniting—it was a cultural moment straddling decades, reminding us “The dreams we have as children will never fade away”.

SUPERSONIC

At 23, Sol Bowness is one of the thousands of Oasis fans who weren’t even born when the band first hit the road. We sent him off to Wembley to see what he made of it all.

I’ve spent the past 23 years hearing tales of the Manc brothers legendary performances and my dad bleating on about how good they were back in the day, but ever since their split in 2009 I’ve been limited to Youtube and Spotify. But now the wait was finally over, and it was time to see for myself whether all the hype was worth it.

Would they be as good as they were in their prime? Would the atmosphere live up to expectations? Would they throw any punches, and would they resonate live with a crowd, half of whom weren’t even born when they first took the world by storm?

I was about to find out and as I was swept along Wembley Way, amidst a sea of bucket hats, I sensed I was on the brink of something special.

And I wasn’t about to be disappointed. For the band didn’t just put on a show, they built a time machine that took the fans back 30 years. They channelled their younger selves from yesteryear and transferred that energy into a crowd that couldn’t quite believe what they were seeing.

The set list certainly didn’t disappoint and neither did the vocals. Liam’s swagger was as cool as ever while Noel was his typical nonchalant self, recreating the memories of the pair strutting their stuff back in the 90s.

Returning from the gig, I reflected how I’d been lucky to be a part of musical history and a night that in time, I’ll be sure to be bleating on to my own kids about.

Live Forever? You bet it will.