A flare ignited by a fan during the first of three Melbourne Oasis concerts angered the band’s co-founder, Liam Gallagher, prompting a harsh reaction online. The event was part of a world tour marking the band's return to live performances after a 16-year break.
The concert at Docklands Stadium drew over 50,000 attendees. During the performance of the hit song Champagne Supernova, a red flare was launched into the crowd. Fortunately, stadium officials reported no injuries from the incident.
To the massive C*** who launched that flare into the crowd last night at the gig in Melbourne you are 1 seriously f***** up individual and you will get yours trust me.
Gallagher expressed his frustration with the reckless behavior on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), making clear his anger towards the person responsible.
Stadium management confirmed that security protocols such as bag searches and wanding were enforced and assured increased vigilance for the next concert. They acknowledged that Gallagher’s words summed up everyone’s feelings about the incident.
The flare incident at the Oasis concert sparked a strong public reaction from Liam Gallagher and increased security awareness for subsequent shows in Melbourne.
Liam Gallagher’s fierce response highlights the impact of unsafe fan behavior on large concerts, emphasizing the need for strict security.