Definitely Maybe – Oasis Live ’25 Was On!
The day had finally arrived – 15 years in the making – the soundtrack to my teenage years. But the question was always: would we ever get to hear them live again?
The answer was YES! Oasis are back!
14 million people applied for tickets – that’s approximately 5% of the UK population, all chasing just 1.4 million tickets. When we missed out on the original tour dates, we were gutted, thinking the dream was over. However, an extra two nights were added at Wembley – the glimmer of hope was back.
Then, one Monday morning, almost a year to the day before the gig, I received a message from my brother, Matt. Before my eyes were two tickets – the pilgrimage was on! The two brothers just needed to remain harmonious for the next 12 months. Was that too big an ask? Only time would tell.
For the additional two dates at Wembley, everyone who had entered the original ticket ballot were automatically re-entered, and fortunately, it was our time.
We booked disabled parking at Wembley – in the Blue Car Park right in the stadium itself. It was easy to find online; £40 might sound steep, but having your vehicle close by reduces certain anxieties. For an event like this, it was absolutely worth it.
(More advice on Wembley’s disabled parking can be found here: Blue Badge Parking – Wembley Support Portal)
Day of the Concert
It’s fair to say my brother and I were buzzing as we set off for Wembley at lunchtime on Saturday 27th September. We’d booked tickets for Boxpark, a fan zone with several food options and a bar all under one roof, in the style of a German beer hall.
The ticket allowed us in before 4 p.m. without queuing, so we parked up and headed straight there.
We went upstairs to get our bearings – Matt went off to do a recce and returned to tell me about a table he’d found on the ground floor, right at the front next to some large speakers.
Then suddenly, an Oasis tribute band appeared on stage – Supernova – and the atmosphere heated up fast.
We caught up with a couple of friends who’d arrived and had a couple of sharpeners (as I like to call them) before heading to the stadium to catch the end of support act, Cast’s set.
As we were leaving Boxpark, the tribute band were playing Live Forever. At events like this, people are generally brilliant – when they see someone in a wheelchair, it always amuses me how their reactions change after a few drinks. They lose a few inhibitions and really want to involve you in their energy.
Some people might find it intimidating or patronising, but as long as no one goes overboard, I’ve got no problem with it. I was getting high-fives, fist bumps and best wishes left, right, and centre – and let’s face it, it’s the closest I’m ever going to get to feeling like a Rock ’n’ Roll Star!
After the four of us took a few selfies in front of the Wembley arch and the Oasis 25 banners, we found our seats. We settled in just as Cast were about to play ‘Walkaway’. After chatting about what the tour had meant to them, you could tell they’d had an amazing summer supporting Oasis – this was their penultimate night.
Then came Richard Ashcroft, walking onto the stage to a near-full house. The anticipation was electric, and the old Verve classics – ‘Bittersweet Symphony’, ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’, and ‘Lucky Man’ were the perfect warm-up for what was to come.
Then, after an impressive light show, the Bowell Brothers, along with 90,000 others, were reunited with the Gallagher Brothers. It was everything I’d hoped for…and more.
The view as a disabled fan at Wembley is amazing. Two hours of back-to-back bangers – from the opener ‘Hello’ to the encore ‘Wonderwall’ and ‘Champagne Supernova’, ending with an incredible fireworks display on the roof.
Fans young and old, male and female were all going for it. There were even a few surprises like ‘D’You Know What I Mean?’ and ‘Bring It On Down’. But rather than detract, they only added to the night’s magic.
It felt like a celebration – people united for an unforgettable experience. I don’t think anyone left disappointed. It was a real “I was there” occasion.
Reflecting on the Concert
Live events – whether gigs or sporting matches – are a form of escapism, and this one absolutely was. I won’t lie: having tickets for the end of the UK tour, I was a tad nervous. Would the siblings still be on speaking terms by then? Thankfully, they were…and it seems they really are going to Live Forever.
As someone with a disability, attending something like this can be daunting – especially with Brittle Bones.
There’s no question that you have to navigate certain barriers and plan a bit more than the average attendee, but I’d still always recommend going for it.
Venues are far more proactive now, with better facilities and dedicated disabled liaison teams. Little things, like booking parking early or hanging back for a few minutes after the show, can make a big difference in staying safe and comfortable.
This truly was a night for the ages. It might sound cliché, but it’s true. I still listen to the same music now that I did in the 90s, and hearing my nephew listening to the same tunes 30 years later is surreal.
And, at the heart of all that 90s music scene? Oasis.
