Noel Gallagher Refuses To Play At Festival At The Same Time As The Stone Roses

Noel Gallagher has revealed that he refused to play at a festival at the same time as the Stone Roses.

The singer is on tour in America when the band play their reunion shows at Heaton Park later this year.

Speaking to the MEN newspaper, Gallagher said that when he found out he'd be on the bill at an as-yet-to-be-announced summer festival with the Roses, he told organisers his set would have to be shifted so he can watch the band.

“I was billed at these festivals to headline another stage and I said, 'Well I'm not going on while the Roses are on', do you know what I mean? They've not done a gig for 100 years, what am I going to do? Play to two f*cking dogs and a cat and two stewards? Five Oasis fans shouting for Wonderwall?

"So I said I'd go on before them, and there's a bit of the promoters going: 'Oh, f*cking hell'. So I said, 'It's either that or I won't do it'. Cos I want to see them, do you know what I mean? I don't want to be the only person in England who hasn't seen them - 'I was in the same room as them... never actually got to f*cking see them'."

As previously reported on Gigwise, The Stone Roses have signed two record deals ahead of their reunion shows.

Universal Records have signed the band in the UK and worldwide, while Columbia, owned by Sony, have contracted the band in the US.

Ian Brown revealed that The Stone Roses have recorded new songs during rehearsals for their live shows.

The move is set to make the band millions, after Ian Brown, John Squire, Mani and Reni announced details of three homecoming shows at Manchester's Heaton Park in June, with further festivals appearances at V, T In The Park and Spain's Benicassim.

Source: www.gigwise.com

Noel Gallagher On Oasis And His High Flying Birds

Kevin McAnena chats with Noel Gallagher during a break between the soundcheck and performance proper, at Belfast's Odyssey Arena.

Lucky Q Radio winners were granted exclusive access to the soundcheck and rehearsal, some lucky enough to meet Noel and the band members.

Hear Noel speak about thje Oasis glory days, his new band High Flying Birds, his thoughts on current music and the 20 years of social and cultural changes he's experienced during his many Northern Ireland gigs.



Source: www.qradionetwork.com

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Bird's Land In Newcastle

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will play at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England UK later today (February 23rd).

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Too Much Champagne Supernova For Noel Gallagher?

Lively rocker Noel Gallagher stuck his head out of the sunroof of a car as he left a Brit Awards after-show party last night.

The former Oasis star looked merry as he gave the V sign and waved to snappers while fooling around with best pal Scully after the Sony Music bash at the Arts Club in Soho, London.

He had earlier been seen drinking with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin at the Mayfair venue.

Noel's actions followed a belting performance at the Brit Awards last night.

Noel performed AKA ...What A Life! at the Brit Awards last night with famous pal Chris hammering away on piano.

The pair were fierce rivals when Oasis and Blur were battling to be the biggest band in the UK during the mid-90s, but showed there were no hard feelings during a warm embrace last night.

Damon said last night: "It's funny to think Blur were last here 17 years ago when we were big rivals. Isn't it funny how we've both mellowed after all these years? We've buried the hatchet."

Blur - who picked up the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award - closed the Brits with an eleven minute set last night.

Click here for a number of pictutes.

Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Alan Mcgee Auctioning Off Original Oasis Demo And More

Former music mogul Alan Mcgee is selling off his collection of rock memorabilia, including an original demo tape by British band Oasis.

MCGee, who founded Creation Records and discovered the Wonderwall hitmakers, is selling his prized pieces after admitting he no longer feels attached to the past.
As well as the Oasis demo from 1993, other items include never-before heard tracks by The Libertines, notes from Hole singer Courtney Love, and a book given as a birthday present by Noel Gallagher’s then-wife Meg Matthews.

MCGee tells the Manchester Evening News, "I’m just clearing out all this rock and roll rubbish from my house. I’ve no real interest in the past and have sort of moved on from the music scene - I’m more interested in books and films now.

"I’ve probably only sorted out 30 per cent of the stuff so there will be more to come in future auctions. If anyone asks if I’m selling all this stuff because I’m skint (poor), it’s not true: I live in a very big house in the country."

The lots will be auctioned off as part of a larger music memorabilia sale in Manchester, England on Saturday (25Feb12).

Source: www.contactmusic.com

Damon Albarn And Noel Gallagher Kiss And Make Up

Blur's Damon Albarn and former Oasis star Noel Gallagher put aside their years of Britpop feuding to literally kiss for the cameras at a BRIT Awards after party.

The pair were fierce rivals when Oasis and Blur were battling to be the biggest band in the UK during the mid-90s, but showed there were no hard feelings during a warm embrace at the bash on a boat which left from The O2 arena and headed up the Thames.

Gallagher, 44, kissed both hands of Albarn, 43, before planting a smacker on his lips in front of shocked guests including Professor Green, Cesc Fabregas, Adam Deacon and Coldplay's Chris Martin.

Albarn, who had earlier collected the lifetime achievement award with his Blur bandmates, said: "It's funny to think Blur were last here 17 years ago when we were big rivals. Isn't it funny how we've both mellowed after all these years? We've buried the hatchet."

Source: www.thisislondon.co.uk A few pictures of the pair can be found on our Twitter page here.

Pete MacLeod To Take To The Stage This Week With Ex Oasis Guitarist

Pete MacLeod has an acoustic date in Coatbridge, Scotland coming up on February 25th.



Oasis founding member and guitarist Bonehead will be playing songs with him on stage and Alan McGee will be DJ'ing afterwards at the show.

Ticket details can be found here.

You can watch an interview here with the pair who sat down with John Dingwall to discuss how they got together for new charity single Rolling Stone and their plans for touring later this year.

Yet Another Interview From Noel Gallagher At The Brits

Stars including Kylie Minogue, Noel Gallagher and Tinie Tempah have been speaking to the BBC's Lizo Mzimba on the red carpet at the Brit Awards.

Actor and presenter James Corden, Blur's Alex James and singer song-writers Emeli Sande and Ed Sheerin also spoke to Lizo.

Click here to watch the short video.

Another Interview From Noel Gallagher At The Brits

Click here to watch an interview with Noel Gallagher backstage at the Brit Awards earlier today.

Thanks to TheGoodRebel_NG

Noel Gallagher Interview Backstage At The Brits With Keith Lemon

Click here to watch an interview with Noel Gallagher by Keith Lemon backstage at the Brit Awards earlier today.

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Coldplay's Chris Martin Joins Noel Gallagher On Stage At BRIT Awards 2012

The 'Paradise' singer takes to piano duties on the former Oasis man's performance.

Coldplay's Chris Martin joined Noel Gallagher on stage at the BRIT Awards 2012 this evening (21st February) for a performance of the former Oasis man's track 'AKA... What A Life'.

The 'Charlie Brown' star had earlier opened the evening with his band at London's O2 arena before taking to the piano alongside Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.

Noel was typically focussed and lead the group through a strong and loud rendition of his track.



Source: www.capitalfm.com

Noel Gallagher Interview From The Brit Awards

Noel Gallagher speaks to Sky News on the red carpet at the Brit Awards about the event, Coldplay and teaming up with Olly Murs.

The star performed hit single 'AKA...What A Life' at the ceremony.

Watch Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Performance From The Brits

Below is Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds performing AKA.. What A Life live from The BRIT Awards 2012 that took place earlier this evening.

Gallery: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds In Belfast & Dublin

Click here for a number of pictures from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds concerts in Belfast and Dublin last week.

Thanks to Sandra

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds To Play T In The Park

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Florence And The Machine and The Vaccines are among the new additions to this year's T In The Park line-up.

The Scottish festival, which will take place over the weekend of July 6-8 in Balado Park, Kinross, had already confirmed that The Stone Roses will be one of its headliners and has now added nine further acts to the bill.

Also joining the event's line-up are The Maccabees, The Horrors, Miles Kane, Maverick Sabre, Frank Turner and Two Door Cinema Club, with more artists, including the festival's other two headliners, to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

For more information about T In The Park, visit Tinthepark.com.

Tickets go onsale next Wednesday (February 29) at 9am (GMT).

Source: www.nme.com

Watch Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds At The Brit Awards Later Today

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will be performing live later today at this year's Brit Awards where Noel is nominated for Best British Solo Artist.

Catch the show from 8pm on ITV1 (UK Only) later today.

I will look for a live feed for those of you outside the UK and edit this post later today.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Bird's Land At The Brits

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will play at The BRITS Awards 2012 in London, England later today (February 21st).

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds take on Sheeran, Professor Green, James Blake and James Morrison for Best Male.

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Review: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds In Sheffield

And to think Noel had slight misgivings about being a frontman...writes David Dunn

As main songwriting powerhouse of Oasis the ‘fun brother’ was always likely to make the most impact among those who treasured more the content rather than the tribal nature of one of the UK’s most successful bands.

While an element of the latter inevitably survives – plenty of ‘pints’ were still launched from various quarters – Noel has seduced more people with his High Flying Birds.

Returning to the scene of the first Oasis arena gig, it’s evident in solo gems, such as If I Had A Gun and horns-backed current single Dream On, fans of the man and/or his former outfit have fresh anthems to embrace and celebrate.

Sheffield heroes Reverend & The Makers stoked the crowd with a bouncy support set geared to plug their new album, but this was a Noel love-in - and with top price tickets £59.50 a pop, no one here was not going to thrill at his return.

Noel displayed hints of his stadium past, a full choir elegantly lifting Everybody’s On The Run, while stripping Oasis staple Supersonic back to an acoustic/piano-accompanied nugget.

Batman-esque new tune Freaky Teeth hinted at what could follow, while Noel earned laughs when dealing with a boozy bare-chested female fan.

With Oasis classics Little By Little and Don’t Look Back In Anger – the mega hit he debuted in Attercliffe – closing the show it was clear Noel has managed to retain the camaraderie yet lessen the oik count in his transition from sibling rival to solo star.

He may lack the arrogant swagger and sometimes the vocal muscularity of Liam, but Noel arguably bagged all the tunes.

Source: www.thestar.co.uk

Win Tickets To See Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds UK Arena Tour

Still time to enter to win tickets with BlueDot to see Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds on the following dates:

23/02/12 - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
24/02/12 - Glasgow SECC Hall
26/02/12 - London O2
01/03/12 - Birmingham NIA

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Watch Cinema Broadcast Of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds At The 02 This Week

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will play the O2 Arena in London on Sunday 26th February as part of their sold out UK arena tour. The concert sold out in a matter of hours but fans who were unable to buy tickets will now have a chance to see it live on the big screen as the performance will be directly broadcast via satellite in high definition and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound into select Vue Cinemas across the UK!

Fans will get a chance to see Noel perform songs from his critically acclaimed number one album, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, as well as some of the best known songs from his rich catalogue. The concert will be preceded by 30 minutes of programming including an exclusive interview with Noel.

For tickets to this unique event and details of participating cinemas go to MyVue!

Source: www.noelgallagher.com