The British rock band Oasis, one of the most successful acts in the Britpop genre, performed at Tokyo Dome on October 25, drawing around 50,000 fans. Part of their reunion tour, which has been causing a global sensation, this marked their first concert in Japan in 16 years since their breakup in 2009. A second show on October 26 brought the total audience to over 100,000.
Liam Gallagher on stage in Tokyo on October 25. (©Big Brother Recordings)
The Band’s Legacy
Formed in Manchester in 1991, Oasis won over working-class youth during the recession with lyrics that struck a chord and energetic melodies that inspired massive sing-alongs. The band enjoyed enormous popularity throughout the 1990s, leaving a lasting mark on British music and beyond.
Despite frequent clashes between brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, the band broke up in 2009. In 2024, however, they announced their long-awaited reunion.
On stage, Noel and Liam raised their hands together in a show of unity. After the first song, Liam thanked the audience in Japanese, drawing a roar of applause. Over the roughly two-hour concert, they performed one hit after another, including classics like “Don’t Look Back in Anger” and “Wonderwall.”
Tokyo Dome bustling with fans ahead of the Oasis concert, October 25, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.
Fans Across Generations
The audience spanned generations, from middle-aged fans who had followed the band since their debut to younger listeners who discovered them after the breakup. A 27-year-old office worker from Tokyo said, “My older brother had their CDs, and I started listening too. Their style is universally cool, and it’s kind of romantic that the band is made up of brothers.”
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Author: The Sankei Shimbun
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