The highly anticipated Oasis reunion tour opened dramatically in Melbourne when a fan released flares into the crowd during the band’s final song, creating confusion and alarm among the audience of 50,000.
The event took place during the first of three sold-out shows at Marvel Stadium. As Oasis finished their 1996 hit, two bright red flares shot through the crowd, filling the air with smoke and startling fans.
“At first, I thought it was part of the show,” said Brad Bultman, an Oasis devotee who had queued since dawn for a front-row spot. “Then somebody picked up the live flare and threw it again — I just hoped no one was hurt.”
Security personnel had reportedly conducted checks before entry, yet it remains unclear how the flares were smuggled inside. According to stadium officials who spoke to ABC News, no injuries were reported, but extra security measures will be enforced for the upcoming performances.
Liam Gallagher expressed anger from the stage, unleashing a heated outburst directed at the individual responsible, marking a chaotic start to Oasis’ much-celebrated return to live performance.
The Oasis reunion debut in Melbourne erupted into chaos when a fan’s flare disrupted the show, prompting an angry response from Liam Gallagher and heightened security measures afterward.