Before Oasis even set foot in Asia and Australia the tour had already taken an emotional turn. Fans were hit with the heart breaking news that Bonehead the man who originally formed Oasis and laid the foundations for everything the band would become would have to miss the next run of shows due to a planned phase of treatment for prostate cancer.
After the Wembley concerts he shared an update with fans on social media writing "Early this year I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The good news is I'm responding really well to treatment, which meant I could be part of this incredible tour. Now, I am having to take a planned break for the next phase of my care, so I'll be missing the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney."
He stepped away from the tour with the full love, support and respect of the band and fans alike. In his message he also explained that he was "really sad to be missing these shows" but fully intended to re-join the band for the South American leg of the tour.
Stepping in was guitarist Mike Moore who had already toured extensively with Liam and knew the material instinctively. Despite the difficult circumstances he delivered superb performances night after night. Fans across Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne, Sydney and online showered him with admiration and gratitude for stepping in under the circumstances. His playing honoured Bonehead while keeping the spirit and sound of Oasis completely intact.
And yet in true Oasis fashion Bonehead's presence still found its way onto the stage. At every show across the Asian and Australian legs the band placed a life size cardboard cut out of him beside them a touching, funny and heartfelt tribute that fans and the man himself absolutely adored. The cut out became a character of its own wearing everything from a Jason mask to an iconic cork hat during the Australian dates. It was a small gesture but one that kept his spirit alive at every show he couldn't physically attend.
Bonehead closed his message to fans with "Have an amazing time if you're going this month, and I'll see you back onstage with the band in November. Bonehead X." And as he said he would he re-joined the band after the Asian and Australian shows as the tour continued into South America.
Following the announcement of the UK, Irish and North American dates Oasis confirmed a further run of international shows one night at Goyang Stadium in Seoul, two explosive nights at the Tokyo Dome, three magical nights at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne and two massive nights at Accor Stadium in Sydney.
It was the band's first return to Australia since 2005 during the 'Don't Believe The Truth' tour and anticipation had been building since the gigs were announced. In Japan the excitement reached legendary proportions Tokyo was transformed into a full on Oasis city. Huge advertising boards lit up Shibuya and Shinjuku. Record shops had massive Oasis displays. Numerous magazines across Japan and South Korea had featured the band on the covers since the reunion was confirmed. Even vending machines were plastered with Oasis artwork in the lead up to the shows.
Japan has always had a special connection to Oasis something Bonehead reflected on when I interviewed him back in 2010.
Speaking about their first Japanese gigs in September 1994 he told me: "I'll always remember the first time we went over to Japan not knowing what to expect. You're on the other side of the world and you're in this small little club and you go over there and you just got this idea of Japanese people being really reserved and polite and sat there. They just went ape sh*t they were just jumping and screaming and we didn't know what to do, it's the first time we had been there you’re never going to forget that."
Those early memories still echo today and it was clear from the atmosphere around the Tokyo Dome that Japan's love for Oasis hasn't dimmed one bit. Australian fans who had waited almost two decades for Oasis to return responded with overwhelming excitement turning the Melbourne and Sydney dates into some of the fastest selling shows outside the UK and Ireland of the entire tour.
Over this post we'll be taking a closer look back at each venue on this unforgettable run of gigs.
Goyang Stadium
Seoul
South Korea
Seoul
South Korea
On that crisp autumn evening at Goyang Stadium the long wait felt like it all came full circle. Some 55,000 fans packed the venue a sea of young and old many in Oasis tracksuits, bucket hats, and classic Oasis tees. And the love wasn't just inside local press reported that even those who couldn't grab a ticket gathered outside standing and singing along as the sound carried out into the night.
Liam and Noel walked out hand in hand grinning locking eyes with the crowd . A moment described by the local press as deeply symbolic. When the band walked out on stage the roar from the crowd was thunderous.
Liam and Noel walked out hand in hand grinning locking eyes with the crowd . A moment described by the local press as deeply symbolic. When the band walked out on stage the roar from the crowd was thunderous.
The crowds joy didn't stop at singing during 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' fans on the floor and in the stands turned their backs for the now traditional Poznan while later in the evening others formed a traditional Korean circle dance moving rhythmically in time with the music. Even the steep upper stands became a sea of waving arms and dancing silhouettes a visual symphony of energy and communal delight.
During Noel's songs 'Half The World Away' and 'Talk Tonight' in particular the crowds arms linked and voices rose in unison and mobile phone lights bobbed like stars in the night sky.
Before the final song of the night Liam thanked the crowd "Beautiful people nice one for coming out… And thank you for sticking with us over the years." One review called the night "biblical" saying Liam's voice soared through that cold air like it was imbued with a kind of spiritual energy.
Tokyo Dome
Tokyo
Japan
The Tokyo leg of Oasis Live '25 was a pilgrimage for the countries Oasis faithful two nights each with roughly 55,000 fans packed shoulder to shoulder in the Dome. Outside thousands more gathered soaking in the atmosphere singing along from the sidewalks.
Tokyo
Japan
The Tokyo leg of Oasis Live '25 was a pilgrimage for the countries Oasis faithful two nights each with roughly 55,000 fans packed shoulder to shoulder in the Dome. Outside thousands more gathered soaking in the atmosphere singing along from the sidewalks.
Before the crowd whipped into the iconic Poznan Liam held court with his nightly story time spinning tales on both nights about all the bumblebees and all the dragonflies. Fans laughed, cheered and hung on every word a prelude that perfectly set up the energy explosion to come.
Once the Poznan kicked in the Dome erupted. Fans turned their energy into a massive communal pulse and even the upper tiers bounced in unison silhouetted against the stage lights. Liam and Noel moved with relaxed ease teasing each other and the crowd in between songs laughing and feeding off the crowd's relentless enthusiasm.
Merch was a spectacle in its own right. Fans queued for hours and multiple items sold out before the doors to the iconic venue opened. From tees to hoodies, scarves to limited edition items the aisles were packed a sea of Oasis branding. Reviewers noted how this energy mirrored the crowd itself "Every person here wears their devotion proudly",
Just like Seoul some of the magical moments of both nights were when the audience waved and lighted up the venue with their phones. The Dome became a sparkling galaxy it looked absolutely beautiful.
The warmth between the brothers was there for everyone to see. Noel even cracked a joke about learning some Japanese phrases just to mess with Liam drawing laughter and cheering from the crowd. When they finally hugged at the end of the night cameras flashed, fans cried and reviewers called it a rare almost sacred reconciliation a reminder that Oasis wasn't just a band it was a shared memory alive again.
Across both nights the combination of story time, crowd interaction and sheer musical force created an atmosphere unlike any other tour stop. Japanese fans new and old were treated to a full spectrum of Gallagher charm, cheeky, heartfelt and explosive. The reunion didn't just land in Tokyo it draped the city in Oasis' unmistakable aura.
Marvel Stadium
Melbourne
Australia
Between Liam's cheeky storytelling, the packed merch lines, the raw performances and the brotherly moments on stage Melbourne didn’t just greet Oasis again it held them close like long lost friends.
Australia
Melbourne hosted Oasis for three nights at Marvel Stadium drawing around 180,000 fans across them.
From every corner of the ground the atmosphere was electric full of nostalgia and a fierce joy that Oasis were finally back on Aussie soil after nineteen years.
From every corner of the ground the atmosphere was electric full of nostalgia and a fierce joy that Oasis were finally back on Aussie soil after nineteen years.
Fans turned up in their finest Oasis clothing bucket hats, the band with three stripes, Live '25 tees. The pop-up stores were absolutely packed with long lines and gig specific items selling out. The sense of pilgrimage was real. The Melbourne shows even registered on the Seismology Research Centre literally tremors of a band on the top of their game.
When Oasis finally took the stage Liam greeted the crowd with that cheeky charm we have come to love "G'day Australia … Did you miss us? Because we missed you". It felt genuine, humble and full of gratitude. Throughout the three nights Liam's voice was powerful and raw he attacked some songs with old school hunger pounding his tambourine and delivering lines like a man reclaiming something precious.
Then came Liam's story time delivering that trademark Gallagher absurdity he told fans about meeting Drew The Kangaroo on the beach that morning and how Drew believed "all Australians are pot heads".
On other nights he introduced Gus The Octopus and Kamala The Koala his down under menagerie that charmed the stadium. The crowd loved it funny, warm and a perfect Gallagher prelude to the bigger moments.
On other nights he introduced Gus The Octopus and Kamala The Koala his down under menagerie that charmed the stadium. The crowd loved it funny, warm and a perfect Gallagher prelude to the bigger moments.
It wasn't all smooth sailing on the first night during 'Champagne Supernova' someone in the crowd fired a flare. Liam didn't shy away "That's naughty... naughty... naughty" he said on stage later calling out the culprit on social media.
The chemistry between the brothers was something reviewers kept pointing out Rolling Stone AU/NZ gave the first Melbourne show a glowing 5/5 calling this version of Oasis "the best we've seen." And in a review full of heart The Australian noted a particularly moving moment as Noel stepped to the front Liam banged his fist on his chest and had his tambourine in his teeth and looked out across thousands of faces as if to say thank you.
Between Liam's cheeky storytelling, the packed merch lines, the raw performances and the brotherly moments on stage Melbourne didn’t just greet Oasis again it held them close like long lost friends.
Accor Stadium
Sydney
Australia
Sydney hosted the final two nights of Oasis' Australian tour and Accor Stadium buzzed with a rare kind of electricity that only a band of this stature can summon. Fans had been arriving hours early on both nights singing Oasis songs as they made their way through the gates. Stopping at pop up shops and merch stands that were completely rammed. T-shirts, posters and keepsakes sold out fast a tangible reflection of the excitement that had been building throughout the tour.
Sydney
Australia
Sydney hosted the final two nights of Oasis' Australian tour and Accor Stadium buzzed with a rare kind of electricity that only a band of this stature can summon. Fans had been arriving hours early on both nights singing Oasis songs as they made their way through the gates. Stopping at pop up shops and merch stands that were completely rammed. T-shirts, posters and keepsakes sold out fast a tangible reflection of the excitement that had been building throughout the tour.
As the lights dimmed on the first night the roar of the crowd became deafening. Liam and Noel Gallagher stepped onto the stage and the opening chords of 'Hello' that sent waves of exhilaration through the stadium. Phones were out voices lifted in unison and for two nights the audience and band shared a real connection.
Both evenings featured Liam's playful story time segment introducing Ringo The Dingo and Blossom The Possum. These whimsical characters were a highlight a reminder of Liam's mischievous side and the imagination that has always been part of his charm. Fans delighted in every moment laughing and cheering at Liam's improvised tales. I think Oasis could make a fortune selling plush toys of them with the bands logo.
Fans were treated a masterclass in nostalgia and energy. Reviewers noted the palpable bond between band and audience with the stadium singing back every lyric in a moving collective chorus. Liam's raw distinctive voice paired with Noel's effortless guitar mastery proving that the band's energy and chemistry remain undimmed.
Beyond the music the atmosphere in the stadium felt like a shared family reunion. Strangers hugged long time fans reminisced and for two nights the crowd was united by a profound sense of joy and gratitude. It was more than a concert it was a celebration of connection and the enduring magic of the band.
This wasn't just a final gig in Australia it felt like a sunset moment beautiful, bittersweet and impossible to forget. When Liam signed off with "See ya again" it didn’t feel like goodbye so much as a ground shaking "until next time".
For countless fans this leg of the tour wasn't just a greatest hits showcase. It was the moment years of waiting dreaming and replaying songs finally collided with reality. The band gave it their all, the fans gave it their all and together the energy filled stadiums in a way arenas never could. The sibling tension, the cheeky banter the swagger that only Oasis can carry everything felt alive.
Fans bounced to the Poznan, danced in traditional Korean circles, sang with lights raised high, and wore Oasis merch like uniforms of devotion. From the story time characters in Melbourne and Sydney to the sparkling phone lights in Tokyo every detail pulsed with life, love and memory. This wasn't just a leg of a worldwide tour it was electric, unforgettable and a shared moment for anyone lucky enough to be there.
Up next was the final stop of Oasis Live '25 in South American tour that I will add shortly.
Part One: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Cardiff To Dublin can be found here.
Part Two: A Look Back At 'Oasis Live '25' From Toronto To Mexico City can be found here.