{"id":36421,"date":"2026-08-10T12:19:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T07:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=36421"},"modified":"2026-08-10T12:19:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T07:19:28","slug":"inside-oasis-last-great-gathering-at-knebworth-30-years-ago-that-defined-everything","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=36421","title":{"rendered":"Inside Oasis\u2019 \u2018last great gathering\u2019 at Knebworth 30 years ago that defined everything"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SEI_261413494-98ef.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23856292\" alt=\"Oasis at Knebworth, Hertfordshire, ahead of their concerts at the venue. 9th August 1996. (Photo by Hollingsbee\/Daily Express\/Mirrorpix via Getty Images)\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Two-and-a-half million people applied for tickets to see Oasis back in 1996 (Picture: Mirrorpix via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Summer 2025 felt somewhat nostalgic with acts like Pulp, Supergrass and of course, the band of the moment, <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/07\/26\/i-didnt-know-much-about-oasis-i-still-left-wembley-in-tears-23756752\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oasis, performing to sold-out crowds<\/a> across the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This summer also marks 30 years since Oasis were the band of the moment, with 1996 seeing their record-breaking performance at Knebworth, which became arguably the gig of the decade.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Two-and-a-half million people applied for <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/tickets\/\">tickets<\/a>, which equated to more than 4% of the population at the time, making it the <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/09\/11\/oasis-address-rumours-set-to-repeat-iconic-gig-2026-21587134\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">largest demand for gig tickets in British history<\/a> \u2013 and if rumours are true, <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/08\/07\/new-oasis-2027-gig-dates-leaked-tickets-rumoured-go-sale-within-days-29315885\/\">2027 could see them make a Knebworth return.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt that Oasis could have sold out another two weeks\u2019 worth of shows based on the insatiable demand. Noel and <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/liam-gallagher\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\">Liam Gallagher<\/a> and co. approached everything with fearless determination, and their relentless spirit made what seemed like the musical equivalent of scaling Everest feel like a walk in the (Knebworth) park.<\/p>\n<p>Knebworth undoubtedly stands as one of the boldest and most monumental events in British music history. Oasis transformed it into a defining moment \u2013 it wasn\u2019t just a milestone for the record-breaking band; it became a life-changing experience for everyone who was there.<\/p>\n<p>Marcus Russell, the band\u2019s manager, told NME in 2006: \u2018Knebworth wasn\u2019t meant to be a historic moment. It became one because of the people who experienced it \u2013 every kid who was there,\u2019 while Noel himself told the publication, \u2018It was the last great gathering of the people before the birth of the internet.\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SEI_261413493-c390.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23856291\" alt=\"English singer and musician Keith Flint (1969-2019) of The Prodigy crowd surfs amongst the audience during the group's support slot for rock group Oasis at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire, England on 10th August 1996. (Photo by Brian Rasic\/Getty Images)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Oasis were supported by \u00a0were supported by\u00a0The Charlatans,\u00a0Manic Street Preachers,\u00a0The Prodigy,\u00a0Cast,\u00a0The Chemical Brothers\u00a0and\u00a0Kula Shaker (Picture: Brian Rasic\/ Hulton Archive)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SEI_261413428-8f49.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23856286\" alt=\"Singer Liam Gallagher performing with British rock group, Oasis, at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, 10th August 1996. (Photo by Brian Rasic\/Hulton Archive\/Getty Images)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Oasis\u2019s Knebworth shows are considered to have defined the Britpop era (Picture: Brian Rasic)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 250,000-strong sold-out crowd didn\u2019t just witness one of the world\u2019s biggest bands at their peak; they also got to enjoy some of the most electrifying acts from the UK music scene, including The Charlatans, Ocean Colour Scene, The Prodigy, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Russell shared the reasoning behind the lineup, saying, \u2018I think Oasis went out of their way to put a special bill together that was representative of the time and pretty diverse.\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Even back in 1996, the idea of seeing a lineup like the one at Knebworth was mind-blowing. As Alan McGee put it to The Independent, \u2018At that moment in 1996, that bill was probably as good as it got.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Oasis aimed to create an event that would be etched in memory forever, and they wanted to share that experience with their musical peers. So, what do the supporting acts remember about this unforgettable moment?<\/p>\n<p>One of the standout acts at Knebworth was The Prodigy, who were invited by Noel to be part of the history-making gigs. Recalling how the band were asked to get involved, Prodigy member Liam Howlett once said, \u2018Remembering back, Keef was friends with Noel and on a night out, Noel asked Keef if we would play one of their Knebworth gigs. It was the slot right before they [Oasis] played. Keef mentioned it to the rest of us, and without much discussion, we all said \u201cF**k yeah!\u201d\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SEI_261413492-0d0c.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23856296\" alt=\"Aerial shot of the Oasis show at Knebworth (Photo by Mick Hutson\/Redferns)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>An aerial shot of the gig shows the huge crowd (Picture: Mick Hutson\/Redferns)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SEI_260131222-b0b6.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23812523\" alt=\"Photographs of Oasis Live '25 at Wembley Stadium 25th July 2025\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The band have reunited to perform sold\u2013out shows up and down the country (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"video-player\">\n<div class=\"video-player\">\n<div class=\"metro-video-player  \" data-track-module=\"article_video-player-with-related-carousel\">\n<div class=\"vjs-video-container vjs-fixed vjs-responsive\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<video id=\"3474443\" class=\"video-js\" poster=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2025\/07\/11\/12\/100220509-0-image-a-24_1752234897443.jpg\" data-opts=\"{&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;controls&quot;:true,&quot;createdDate&quot;:&quot;2025-07-11T12:54:54+0100&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:299,&quot;headline&quot;:&quot;Oasis fans queue for homecoming show in 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fans await the opening of the gates for the band's homecoming show at Manchester's Heaton Park.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Oasis fans queue for homecoming show in Manchester&quot;,&quot;videoId&quot;:3474443}\" preload=\"metadata\" playsinline=\"\"><source src=\"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2025\/07\/11\/6918818490576125756\/480x270_MP4_6918818490576125756.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\/><p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbrowser that<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/videojs.com\/html5-video-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supports HTML5<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvideo<\/a><\/p><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>He added: \u2018The main memory I have of it is as we were walking on stage to play, Noel came up to me and said \u2018Play Poison!\u2019. We did our thing , came off and we were buzzing! Then I remember grabbing a load of booze and going out the front to watch them play. It was epic, a moment in time never to be forgotten!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>For the 4% of the UK population fortunate enough to score tickets to the biggest show on Earth, it was, for some, a Squid Games-style challenge, while for others, it was a perfect example of trusting the universe and sheer determination in action.<\/p>\n<p>While some Oasis fans were locked in a battle with phone lines for tickets, others, like Georgina Sturmer, stood in line outside the London Astoria and subsequently took a coach up to Hertfordshire. She vividly remembers sprinting with her friends to claim the best spot for a perfect view of her musical idols and still has her original Knebworth tickets, in near mint condition.<\/p>\n<section class=\"metro-comment-cta\"\/>\n<p>Musician and Oasis fan Steve Mahoney also kept his tickets from that unforgettable day. His strongest memory is the thrill of hearing two brand new, unreleased Oasis tracks It\u2019s Gettin\u2019 Better (Man!!) and My Big Mouth, which would later appear on Be Here Now in 1997.<\/p>\n<p>Oasis\u2019s Knebworth shows are considered to have defined the Britpop era and had a significant impact on live music. The two gigs were the absolute pinnacle in the band\u2019s career, both musically and culturally.<br \/>For the rockers, Knebworth marked the pinnacle of their rapid ascent, with a two-night set that defined both their career and an entire era for thousands of music fans.<\/p>\n<p>Oasis had always set their sights on becoming the world\u2019s biggest rock \u2018n\u2019 roll band, and thanks to those two unforgettable nights at Knebworth, they achieved it. Their performances remain some of the most iconic and celebrated in their history, cementing Knebworth as one of their greatest gigs ever.<\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/08\/08\/this-supermarket-wine-cringe-90s-now-better-remember-29313675\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\">This supermarket wine was cringe in the 90s \u2014 now it\u2019s better than you remember<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" 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