‘¡Viva México!’ Oasis Thrills as Band Launches Latin American Leg of Reunion Tour

Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher reunited successful Mexico aft 17 years connected Friday (Sept. 12), and the agelong hold to spot Oasis live again was worthy each infinitesimal — with the differences that led to their 2009 breakup down replaced by a solemnisation of pure, unfiltered stone and roll.

The British band’s inaugural halt successful Latin America connected their highly palmy Oasis Live ’25 reunion circuit — which launched successful Cardiff, Wales, connected July 4 — drew a assemblage of 65,000 fans astatine Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros, according to promoter OCESA. It was the archetypal of 2 sold-out nights astatine the iconic venue, which witnessed a majestic two-hour show featuring songs that person go generational anthems globally.

“¡Viva México!”, shouted frontman Liam Gallagher visibly moved, arsenic helium walked onto the signifier manus successful manus with his member Noel. “It’s bully to beryllium back!”

The monolithic screens displayed the connection “This is happening,” followed by “Mexico City,” mounting the code for an unforgettable night. Later, Liam delivered different compliment that the assemblage celebrated enthusiastically: “You’re fuchsia, beautiful, heavenly and majestic.”

The setlist performed successful the Latin American state stayed existent to what the set has been playing successful erstwhile shows, opening with “Hello” and including tracks similar “Acquiesce,” “Morning Glory,” “Some Might Say,” “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” “Supersonic,” “Stand by Me” and “Live Forever.” And closing with the almighty “Wonderwall” and “Champagne Supernova.”

As has been the contented during their reunion tour, Oasis was joined connected signifier by a cardboard cutout of Spanish shot manager Pep Guardiola, who leads Manchester City. But here, they gave it a Mexican interaction by placing a accepted charro sombrero connected it.

One of the astir affectional moments came during the show of “Acquiesce,” erstwhile Noel sang the song’s chorus with heartfelt conviction: “Because we request each other, we judge successful 1 another,” creating a feeling of anticipation among fans.

On the eve of the show, Oasis announced their accomplishment by lighting up Mexico City’s entity with a drone display that formed the band’s name. The spectacle flew implicit the majestic Bosque de Chapultepec, astonishing locals and rapidly going viral connected societal media.

For this limb of their tour, the Gallagher brothers were joined by guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthur, guitarist Gem Archer, bassist Andy Bell, and drummer Joey Waronker. The opening enactment for the nighttime was the American stone set Cage the Elephant.

On Saturday (Sept. 13), Oasis is acceptable to execute a 2nd nighttime successful Mexico City earlier heading backmost to London for 2 shows astatine Wembley Stadium, connected Sept. 27 and 28. The Latin American limb of the circuit volition resume connected Nov. 15 successful Argentina, continuing done Chile and concluding successful Brazil connected Nov. 22-23.