Noel Gallagher To Perform For BBC Radio 2 In Concert

As announced on Jo Whiley BBC Radio 2's show tonight, Noel will be In Concert with BBC Radio 2 on Monday 7th December!

Noel's set will come live from the BBC Radio Theatre in London and will be broadcast on Radio 2, BBC Red Button and online at www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 from 8pm.

Tickets for the event can be applied for online at www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 (Closing date for entries is 10pm on Thurs 26th).

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On This Day In Oasis History...

The video below is from November 23rd 2008, when Liam and Noel Gallagher carried their friend Ricky Hatton's belts into the ring before his win against Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas.

After Hatton's win Noel congratulated his friend by planting a kiss on him.

Hatton had previously said that, "When I think of the most important things in my life, there's my family first and Campbell my son, then I've got boxing, next comes Manchester City, then it's Oasis."

Read our interview with Ricky Hatton that was posted in 2009 here, it includes a number of personal pictures of him with the Gallagher's.



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Gallery: Noel Gallagher In Manchester

Click here for a number of pictures of Noel Gallagher in Manchester.

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Liam Gallagher Brands Brother Noel A 'Sell-Out'

One of their many brotherly disputes brought an end to the band that made them famous.

But it seems that Liam Gallagher is ready to fall out with brother Noel again, after he branded him a 'sell-out' for allowing one of Oasis' songs to be used in the John Lewis Christmas ad.
Having allowed the band's track, Half The World Away, to be used by the shopping giant for their latest festive ad campaign, the 43-year-old singer is furious with his elder brother.

The song, which Noel penned for the band's album, The Masterplan, has been re-recorded for John Lewis' Man On The Moon campaign.

And despite not having played a part in penning the hit, Liam is irate that his brother has allowed the band's song to be used - even going as far as to ban him from their local pub in the family's native Ireland.

One friend of the singer's, according to the Daily Mirror, said: 'Liam has been making his usual snidey remarks about the song being on the John Lewis advert.

'He's told mutual friends and family that Noel is a sell-out, and even joked that he won't be welcome in the local pub near their mum's house, J J Finan's - not that he can enforce that!'

The MailOnline has contacted representatives for both Liam and Noel for comment, but has yet to receive a reply.

The brothers who hail from Manchester - had both been expected to pay a visit to their mother Peggy's hometown of Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland over the festive period.

But following the release of the Christmas ad campaign which saw Scandinavian singer Aurora cover the Oasis hit, Liam has declared he doesn't want to see his brother during the festive season.

'He accused Noel of being shameless for letting John Lewis use the track, and has told family he doesn't want the pair's visit to cross over,' the source added.
The outspoken star has never been afraid of voicing his opinion on anything, and Liam's apparently fiery response to his brother's decision will come as no surprise to fans of the Brit-pop brothers.

Equally as famous for their squabbling as for their musical ability, Liam and Noel's fractious relationship led to his older brother leaving Oasis in 2009 following an altercation backstage at a festival.

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk

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On This Day In Oasis History...

The videos below are of Oasis playing at the Nulle Part Ailleurs in France, on November 22nd 1995.



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Pre-Order: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds New Single 'The Dying Of The Light'

'The Dying Of The Light’ is the new single from 'Chasing Yesterday'.

Released on December 11th, the B side is ‘The Girl With X-Ray Eyes (Demo)’ and will be available both digitally and on 7” vinyl.

A limited edition, coloured vinyl will be made available exclusively via Noel’s store.

Pre-order your copy here.

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On This Day In Oasis History...

Stop the Clocks is an album by British rock band Oasis made up of Oasis' favourite songs and moments of their career so far and was released on November 20 2006. “Unlike most albums of this nature, Oasis have sat down and undertaken the almost impossible job of picking what they consider to be their finest moments ever. So 'Stop The Clocks' is imbued with the sort of willfulness that has helped make Oasis the favourite band of millions of people worldwide and its running order will no doubt provoke equal parts adulation and bar discussions from the millions of Oasis fans worldwide. Could it ever be any other way?” . It released in November 2006. The "retrospective collection" is an 18-track double album with the featured songs chosen by Noel Gallagher. It went 3x platinum in the UK with sales as good as any album there since Be Here Now.

The album has come about due to the end of Oasis' recording contract with Sony BMG Music Entertainment. Noel Gallagher has gone on record before on numerous occasions saying that Oasis wouldn't release a greatest hits album unless the band were about to split up. However, in an interview with news.com.au in December 2005, he hinted that Sony were planning to release one anyway, and that despite his misgivings, he would have to get involved with it otherwise it'd be "shit". This was clarified in September 2006, when he told the NME that when he made it clear to Sony that the band were not going to re-sign to them, the record label decided to release a greatest hits album. Gallagher then explained that he insisted that it had to be a 'best-of' because he felt a compilation of the best singles, album tracks and b-sides would produce a stronger album than a compilation of singles.

To address some fans' concerns that the release of a greatest hits album was a sign that the band were about to finish, based on some of Noel Gallagher's previous comments, the press release for the album confirmed that they are merely taking "a well earned sabbatical prior to starting work on new material, destined for similar levels of success in the future. As such, this is not a full stop, but merely a time out; a dream set list, and a chance for the world to review the immense contribution that Oasis have made and continue to make to rock 'n' roll."

To celebrate the release of the album, the band will be unveiling their first full-length film - Lord Don't Slow Me Down, shot during the Don't Believe the Truth world tour, from May 2005 to March 2006, the film was shown in November 2006 around the world in selected picture houses, theatres and cinemas to winners of fans competitions and the press. It was also broadcasted on Channel 4 in the UK.

The album debuted at #2 in the UK charts selling over 50,000 copies in its first day of release and 216,000 in its first week of release, surprisingly not selling enough to knock off the top spot to The Love Album, by the boy-band Westlife. It also debuted at #89 on the U.S. Billboard 200, starting with 18,000 units sold. It did however enter the Japanese Oricon album charts at #1, selling 87,462 copies in its first week.

In Japan, a box set was also released of all their singles to coincide with the album.

The Songs

Stop the Clocks focuses heavily on the band's most popular albums, Definitely Maybe and (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, with each contributing five tracks, plus four B-sides (also included on the band's other compilation album The Masterplan) from this era. Only two tracks appear from Don't Believe the Truth, and one track each from Standing on the Shoulder of Giants and Heathen Chemistry, whilst Be Here Now is overlooked completely.

When the release of Stop the Clocks was first announced in July 2006, speculation was rife that the unreleased song of the same name would be included on the record as a bonus track. However, Noel Gallagher told fans at a Q&A session that the song was considered for inclusion, but they weren't happy with any of the many versions they have recorded.

Gallagher also confirmed that the title was chosen to sum up what was described in the initial press release as being "merely a time out; a chance for the world to review the immense contribution that Oasis have made and continue to make to rock 'n' roll." Noel Gallagher revealed in an interview in April 2005 that 'Stop the Clocks' was the original title for the band's early recorded material in early 2004, which turned eventually into Don't Believe the Truth.

Gallagher revealed to Billboard that he was approached about including some new songs on the album as well, but that he opted not to "because it takes the focus away from what you're actually trying to say with a retrospective."

Gallagher told the NME in September 2006 that he picked the tracks on the album, and there were about eight songs that "should be on there, but aren't". He explained that his original vision was for a 12-track album on one CD, but, after whittling down from an initial 30+ tracks, the track-listing was finalised. He admitted that he's had arguments with people about the tracklisting but that "someone has to pick the tracklisting, and I've picked it and that's the end of it. But that must mean we're pretty good, if people are arguing about what's not on it, it's brilliant!"

During an interview on Radio 1 in October 2006, and later during a question and answer session with The Sun, Liam Gallagher, who got a songwriting credit with his "Songbird", claimed that he was happy with the tracks Noel had selected for the album, although he said that he would have liked "Rockin' Chair" and "D'You Know What I Mean?" to be included. Noel, however, admitted that "D'You Know What I Mean?" was to be included on the album up until the moment it was being mastered, explaining that the length of the song "upset the flow of the album".

In the special boxed-edition of 'Stop the Clocks' at the end of the 'Lock the Box' interview, when Liam was told 'Whatever' was not on the track-listing he said "Thank fuck for that".

Track listing

All songs written by Noel Gallagher except "Songbird", written by Liam Gallagher

Disc one
"Rock 'n' Roll Star" (from Definitely Maybe)
"Some Might Say" (from (What's the Story) Morning Glory?)
"Talk Tonight" (from The Masterplan)
"Lyla" (from Don't Believe the Truth)
"The Importance of Being Idle" (from Don't Believe the Truth)
"Wonderwall" (from (What's the Story) Morning Glory?)
"Slide Away" (from Definitely Maybe)
"Cigarettes & Alcohol" (from Definitely Maybe)
"The Masterplan" (from The Masterplan)

Disc two
"Live Forever" (from Definitely Maybe)
"Acquiesce" (from The Masterplan)
"Supersonic" (from Definitely Maybe)
"Half the World Away" (from The Masterplan)
"Go Let It Out" (from Standing on the Shoulder of Giants)
"Songbird" (from Heathen Chemistry)
"Morning Glory" (from (What's the Story) Morning Glory?)
"Champagne Supernova" (from (What's the Story) Morning Glory?)
"Don't Look Back in Anger" (from (What's the Story) Morning Glory?)

Cover

The cover was designed by Sir Peter Blake, best known for his design of the sleeve for The Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, but also well recognized within the genre for his work on the cover of Paul Weller's Stanley Road album.

According to Blake, he chose all of the objects in the picture at random, but the sleeves of Sgt. Pepper's and Definitely Maybe were in the back of his mind. He claims, "It's using the mystery of Definitely Maybe and running away with it." Familiar cultural icons which can be seen on the cover include Dorothy from Wizard of Oz, Michael Caine (replacing the original image of Marilyn Monroe, which couldn't be used for legal reasons) and the seven dwarfs from Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.

Blake also revealed that the final cover wasn't the original one. That design featured an image of the shop 'Granny Takes A Trip' on the Kings Road in Chelsea, London.

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On This Day In Oasis History...

Below is a video of Oasis playing at the Pabellon Wurtzburg in Salamanca, Spain, on November 19th 2002.




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Oasis Music Documentary Attracts International Buyers

Andrew Orr’s Independent Film Sales has closed multiple distribution deals on the untitled documentary about the British band Oasis, which was introduced to buyers at this month’s American Film Market.

The film will document the band’s journey from 1991, when Noel Gallagher joined his brother Liam’s group. Oasis’ first album, “Definitely Maybe,” became the fastest-selling debut album in British history, and the band went on to sell 70 million albums. The filmmakers were given extensive access by the band, and also drew on never-before-seen archive material.

The territory sales that have been completed following negotiations at AFM include Ascot Elite (Germany), Lucky Red (Italy), Madman (Australia and New Zealand), and D Films (Canada).

Other buyers include Edko (Hong Kong), Ascot Elite (Switzerland), Cine Lux (Korea), Movie Matters (Thailand) and MovieCloud (Taiwan). A sale to Japan will be announced shortly.

These are in addition to the U.K. sale to eOne/Lorton Distribution, which was revealed earlier.

The film is to be directed by Mat Whitecross, and is being produced by James Gay Rees, Fiona Neilson and Simon Halfon. Asif Kapadia, the director of “Amy,” is on board as executive producer.

Whitecross’ credits include “The Road to Guantanamo,” which won a Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, and “The Shock Doctrine,” which was based on Naomi Klein’s book. Both films were co-directed by Michael Winterbottom. Whitecross also directed “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll,” a biopic about punk-rock star Ian Dury, starring Andy Serkis.

Source: variety.com

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Signed Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Artwork And Vinyl Is Up For Auction

Some great signed Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds artwork & vinyl is up for auction auction runs from 9pm GMT on 26th November until 9pm GMT on 6th December.

For more information click here.

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Early Footage And Photos Wanted For Oasis Documentary

The Oasis documentary is in the making!

Contact james.oasisfilm@gmail.com about your footage/photos of the band from '1991-'1996 on and offstage.

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Win Tickets To See Noel Gallagher In Lincoln

Lincs FM is bringing Noel Gallagher to perform a set at The Venue, Bishop Grosseteste, Lincoln on Saturday 5th December 2015.

If you’re a fan, then this is an amazing opportunity to see Noel in an intimate venue and will be VERY special.

We have 50 pairs of tickets to give away.  This is a ticket only gig - and the only way to get them, is to win them through Lincs FM.  The gig will start at 6pm and will last approximately 1 hour.  The gig is STRICTLY over 18's only.

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Noel Gallagher To Play A Intimate Gig In Lincoln Next Month

Former Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher will perform in Lincoln for the first time at an intimate show next month.

The outspoken rock and roll star, who famously and acrimoniously split from the band after a row with younger brother Liam in 2009, will play fan favourites and material from his Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds solo project.

Noel’s current and former bands have sold over 70 million records all around the world, with his most recent album ‘Chasing Yesterday’ being one of the 10 biggest selling albums of 2015 so far.

Tickets for the event at Bishop Grosseteste University on Saturday, December 5, can only be won through a competition run by Lincs FM.

The radio station has 50 tickets to give away, with the winners drawn out at random and contacted after the closing date for entries on Saturday, November 28.

The gig will start at 6pm and will last approximately one hour.

Lincs FM’s Head of Music Eddie Shaw said: “It’s a real honour to welcome one of Britain’s best songwriters of all time to Lincolnshire for our last up-close concert of the year.

“The lucky listeners who win tickets are in for such a huge treat.”

Source: www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk

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Wolf Alice's Theo Ellis Respondeds To Noel Gallagher's Diatribe Against Modern Music

Wolf Alice's Theo Ellis has responded to Noel Gallagher's recent diatribe against the state of modern music, saying, "It's just boring. It's just he who shouts the loudest... is usually the mod stupid fucking idiot."

The former Oasis frontman was even more bitter than usual in a recent interview with Esquire, during which he called One Direction "cocksuckers" and asked, "Who gives a shit what Ellie Goudling is up to? Really? Adele, what? Blows my fucking mind."

He also said, "Alex Turner [of Arctic Monkeys], Miles Kane, the guys from Royal Blood. They’ve got the fucking skinny jeans and the boots, and all that eyeliner. I’ve got a cat that’s more rock’n’roll than all of them put together. Pigeons? Rips their fucking heads off."

Speaking to Gigwise of Gallagher's outlook, Wolf Alice's Theo Ellis said, "Well he’s old as fuck so he should probably chill out. [Just] because you’ve been a successful musician, you’re not some kind of strange elder that hangs out on a cliff somewhere in mod world watching out. There’s no point in shouting loudly about other people and then not doing that much creative stuff."

He continued, "I mean, I love Oasis, I think Noel Gallagher’s an incredible songwriter, but I think that whole father-time old miser, rock 'n roll character thing doesn’t breed creativity, it’s just being mean to people. And that’s a bit dull. But, you know, he’s also really funny."

He added, "Maybe he should try writing some fucking tunes, because his solo stuff’s… whatever. I mean I can’t believe I’m saying this about Noel Gallagher. If you do print this, then I’m probably gonna get slagged off by Noel Gallagher. It is just really dull. "

As for Gallagher's declaration that "what I want, genuinely, is somebody with a fucking drug habit," Ellis said, "No one should ever wish that anyone has a drug habit, because if you’ve been affected by people who have had drug habits, it’s a deeply sad thing, that doesn’t warrant rock-stardom. He definitely has - he has himself. It’s just boring, it’s just he who shouts the loudest… is usually the mod stupid fucking idiot."

Source: www.gigwise.com

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Jungle Want To Work With Noel Gallagher

Recently, one of music’s most outspoken personalities, Noel Gallagher took part in an “Ask Me Anything” Q&A on Reddit. Notorious for digging up a bit more than your standard interview, the sessions are a music writer’s goldmine when it comes to further insight into some of music’s biggest names. Whilst Kevin Parker of Tame Impala fame actually opened up a legal shitstorm in regards to ex-label Modular and a scandal surrounding royalties owed, Gallagher’s was – surprisingly – quite tame.

Perhaps because we are so used to his chest-beating brashness, we may have been expecting more, but this more calm side was more than welcome by fans. However, there was one promising little nugget to come from the session.  When asked about his favourite modern day bands, Gallagher replied, “There’s a band called Jungle. Fucking hell, they are amazin’.”

Pretty high praise from the man known for ruthlessly slagging off other musicians.

It seems the news has fallen upon open and eager ears, as Jungle have now returned the praise to the Oasis guitarist and songwriter. Co-founder Josh Lloyd-Watson told Loaded just how keen the band would be to even work with him, saying, “Of course we’d be interested in working with Noel. We’d love to get in a room with someone who’s achieved so much.”

Lloyd-Watson admitted to his status as an Oasis fanboy, adding, “We’d need to spend at least 20 minutes quizzing Noel first, about, ‘How did you do that song?’ and, ‘What was the row with Blur really like?’” Fellow founder, Tom McFarland, added further, “It’d be like going back to school. But the question really is: does Noel have any good riffs for us to use?”

So, could a Gallagher x Jungle collab be in the works? Both acts are working on follow up records currently, but Noel DID present the band with the prize for Most Played New Independent Act at the AIM Independent Music Awards in September. The band clearly have his respect, and Noel is known for being slightly unpredictable, so it seems time can only tell.

Source: howlandechoes.com

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Manic Street Preachers Nicky Wire Has Called For Oasis To Return

Manic Street Preachers bassist and lyricist Nicky Wire has called for Oasis' return, saying that they would make a "really fucking good" new album.

Oasis parted ways in 2009, with rumours of a potential reunion circulating since. These intensified earlier this year despite constant dismissals from Noel Gallagher.

Speaking to NME this week about which things from the '90s he'd like to see make a comeback, Wire picked out the Britpop band, saying: "Obviously Oasis."

Wire added: "I'm a genuine fan and Noel's interviews are still the most entertaining things I read all year."

Despite Noel Gallagher recently stating that the band would not reunite because they couldn't top what they've already achieved, Wire still thinks the group have something to offer.

"I think they could make a really good record," Wire continued. "Being away's freed them up and I think they'd make a really fucking good record. I think they'd be wanting to prove themselves with a brilliant record. But then what do I know?"

Source: www.nme.com

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