Liam Gallagher has hit back at Edinburgh Council after officials were accused of making derogatory remarks about Oasis fans in internal planning documents for the band’s upcoming reunion shows.
The comments were found in safety briefings prepared ahead of the three sell-out Oasis Live ’25 Tour concerts at Murrayfield Stadium this August.
Concerns were raised about the shows coinciding with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with some officials allegedly suggesting Oasis fans would be drunk, middle-aged, and fat.
One briefing note, revealed through a Freedom of Information request by The Scottish Sun, stated: “Middle-aged men take up more room, consider this when working out occupancy.”
Liam Gallagher has hit back at Edinburgh Council after officials were accused of making derogatory remarks about Oasis fans
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Another cited “concern about crowds of Oasis on weekends as they are already rowdy and the tone of the band,” adding that Fringe performers were considering skipping the weekend due to safety fears.
A separate document, marked “DF Concerts,” warned of “medium to high intoxication” levels expected at the gigs, noting the presence of a “substantial amount of older fans,” though it also acknowledged “minimal arrests” at previous Gallagher events.
Gallagher did not hold back in his response on social media.
Slamming the council, he posted on X: “To the Edinburgh council I’ve heard what you said about Oasis fans and quite frankly your attitude f***ing stinks I’d leave town that day if I was any of you lot.”
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Gallagher did not hold back in his response on social media
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In a follow-up message, he added: “I’d love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council, bet there’s some real STUNING individuals.” (sic)
The planning documents appear to involve a range of stakeholders, including DF Concerts, Police Scotland, ScotRail, the Scottish Ambulance Service, and security firm G4S.
David Walker of the Oasis Collectors Group also condemned the language used in the briefings.
“To call fans drunk, middle-aged, and fat is a nasty, sneering stereotype. It’s a jaundiced view,” he said.
Concerns were raised about the shows coinciding with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with some officials allegedly describing fans as drunk, middle-aged and fat
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With an estimated 210,000 fans expected to attend the three shows, the Oasis reunion has become one of the most highly anticipated music events of the year.
Responding to the backlash, councillor Margaret Graham, convener for culture and communities, said: “We’re very proud to host the biggest and best events in Edinburgh throughout the year, which bring in hundreds of millions of pounds to the local economy and provide unparalleled entertainment for our residents and visitors.
“As with any major event which takes place in the city, we prepare extensively alongside our partners to ensure the safety and best possible experience of everyone involved – and Oasis are no different.
“No two events are the same in terms of requirements or planning and our multi-agency approach reflects this appropriately.”
Graham assured that preparations are ongoing to ensure minimal disruption for local residents.
She added: “We’re all looking forward to seeing Oasis take to the stage this August and I’m sure that they’ll ‘live forever’ as some of the most memorable concerts ever performed at Murrayfield.”
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