Liam Gallagher Criticises Edinburgh Council Over Stereotyping of Oasis Fans Ahead of Tour

Liam Gallagher has publicly criticised Edinburgh Council following internal documents that surfaced via a freedom of information request. These documents revealed that officials expressed concerns about the crowd expected at Oasis’s upcoming shows in Edinburgh this August, part of the Oasis Live ’25 tour. The council described potential attendees as ‘drunk, middle-aged and fat’, warning of likely intoxication and large physical presence among fans. The concerns were partly based on the concerts overlapping with the renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with officials fearing disruptions and even threats to performer safety. Gallagher responded fiercely on social media, calling the council’s attitude ‘stinking’ and suggesting they leave town during the concerts. Fans and Oasis community members also reacted negatively, labelling the comments as stereotypical and unfair. Edinburgh Councillor Margaret Graham defended the council’s planning as routine for major events and reaffirmed the city’s pride in hosting globally significant cultural occasions. With 210,000 fans expected to attend the three sold-out shows, the Oasis reunion marks a major moment in British music—especially after Liam and Noel Gallagher ended a 15-year feud. The tour coincides with the 30th anniversary of their debut album and is highly anticipated among fans.