16 years and 22 days. That’s how long it’s been since Oasis last shook Wembley. Not to be confused with the average wait time on Ticketmaster for their shows. Manchester’s prodigal brothers are officially back, and ‘some might say’ they sound as good as they did 20 years ago.

On their London leg of the world tour, the Gallagher brothers and their band of merry men set Wembley alight. The esteemed Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, along with Andy Bell, Gem Archer and Joey Waronker came together as the stars aligned and put an end to the great wait. Supported by rock royalty Richard Ashcroft of The Verve, and Cast, Oasis brought together fans old and new – kitted out in terrace wear and the official Adidas Oasis collaboration merchandise – eager to make up the lost years during the band’s split. 

LET’S START WITH HELLO

Originally a demo for the album Definitely Maybe but later becoming the iconic opener of “(What’s The Story) Morning Glory”, there couldn’t have been a more immortal opening song than “Hello”. A series of newspaper clippings, home photos and videos adorned the big screens as the decibels were ramped up and Liam burst into action with his attitude-filled vocals. 

LIAM SHOWED OFF HIS TAMBOURINE

To picture Liam on stage without his tambourines or maracas is nigh on impossible. Whether he is shaking it to the crashing electric guitar riff of “Morning Glory”, or simply balancing it atop his prized bucket hat, Liam appears saint-like on stage next to Noel. Having potentially taken inspiration from Ian Brown of The Stone Roses, the Oasis frontman ensured that fans witnessed his admiration for his signature instrument.

OUR EARS WERE WELL PROTECTED

If you have been to a concert or sporting event recently, you’d likely spot at least a few people wearing earplugs. Cases of tinnitus are on the rise, and in the US, around 75 per cent of event-goers support hearing protection at their gigs. Loop’s Experience 2 model is the brand’s most concert-focused product, with a seamless fit and changeable ear tips to create the ideal seal. While Oasis were sounding Supersonic, our ears stayed perfectly balanced and without the post-event ear ringing. 

EVERYONE WAS DOING THE POZNAŃ

The view from above the standing crowd was purely electric. Amidst the war cry of “Cigarettes & Alcohol”, a bucket hat-clad battalion armed with pints were instructed by their leader to initiate The Poznań (a football celebration made famous by Manchester City fans involving supporters turning their backs, linking arms and jumping up and down). Despite their time apart, the atmosphere created by the band was second to none. Strangers embraced; friends and families sang in harmony; people were living in the moment. A typical swathe of filming phones was nowhere to be found. If this truly was the last time we got to see the brothers together again, best believe no one dared watch it through a screen – they were too busy etching it into their memory.

As the sun dipped behind the Wembley arches, and air grew heavy with flare smoke, fans erupted to an encore of “The Masterplan”, “Don’t Look Back in Anger”, “Wonderwall” and “Champagne Supernova". We’re not sure what the future holds for Oasis post-tour and documentary, but if this was the end, was there a more biblical bow out?