What's the Masterplan behind the upcoming Oasis tour? To keep the Gallagher brothers apart.
Warring brothers Liam and Noel have put their differences to one side to revive the band 15 years after their acrimonious split. Taking to the stage next year on a sell-out world tour, a source working on the shows has revealed how the former foes will be “very separate”.
“Noel and Liam are returning and reuniting, but don’t for one minute think that this is a tour about complete brotherly love and going out night after night and being together 24/7 like the old days,” said the tour insider.
“They will not be in each other’s pockets and effectively be separate entities that come together for necessary promotional work and the gigs. Other than that they will be apart for much of this reunion.” Described as a “military operation”, the brothers will have separate dressing rooms and prep areas as well as their own travel itineraries, says the insider.
It’s said the reason for the distance is to minimise any chance of the brothers locking horns again. “Any fallout would be a PR and financial nightmare,” the source added. “Rehearsals will be the first time that they will be together for a significant amount of time working again. The atmosphere is sure to be electric, but also a little edgy.” Liam and Noel will set out on their huge reunion tour next year.
It is estimated it will generate more than £400million, with the brothers making at least £50m each. Liam, 52, and Noel, 57, sent fans into a frenzy in August when they revealed they had put their feuds behind them to perform together again after a 15-year break.
In addition to gigs in the UK, US, Canada, Mexico and Australia, it has been reported that the band is set to announce further dates across the globe. They are expected to include shows in South Korea, Japan, Brazil, Chile and Argentina. The tour starts in Cardiff on July 4, then will head to their native Manchester and London’s Wembley stadium - where they will return for extra dates in September.
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