Liam Gallagher headlines Reading Festival, as Oasis definitely maybe prepare to announce their return

Tuesday, 8am – no guesses as to what comes next.

Words: Jake Hawkes.
Photos: Patrick Gunning.

Liam Gallagher headlining Reading isn’t exactly… headline news, what with it only being three years since he last staggered on stage clad in a parka to shake the worlds most famous maracas. This year’s set isn’t the standard fare however, being a celebration of seminal Oasis album ‘Definitely Maybe’. What that means in practice is a set which is heavier in bangers than most bands would ever manage, but also one in which Liam has to shout “LASAGNE” on stage (courtesy of ‘Digsy’s Dinner).

Photo credit: Patrick Gunning.

Rumours abound before the set of an Oasis reunion announcement. These spiral so much that before he comes on we’re basically hearing that Noel will parachute into the crowd while belting out ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’. The anticipation is at such a fever pitch that Liam even tweets “can we not just enjoy 1 day at fucking time”. A hell of an atmosphere to live up to, even when you’ve got ‘Cigarettes and Alcohol’ in your back pocket.

In the event, its the tour set as usual right up until the end, even including a now routine cover of ‘I Am The Walrus’. Its only when he walks off stage that a date – Tuesday 27 August, and a time – 8AM, flash up on the screen. See you there?