Taylor Swift may face a significant drop in concert attendance next summer as Oasis prepares for their highly anticipated reunion tour.
The iconic Britpop band announced their comeback on Tuesday, August 27, sending shockwaves through the music world with a statement that read, “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.”
The reunion tour marks the end of a 15-year hiatus for Oasis, with brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher confirming they will perform together for a series of massive gigs in 2025.
The tour includes 14 shows, featuring four dates at London’s Wembley Stadium and Manchester’s Heaton Park. The band will also perform in Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Dublin throughout July and August next year.
Music experts predict that Oasis’ return will overshadow Taylor Swift’s ongoing success. Former music journalist and DJ Kevin McManus shared his insights during an exclusive interview with ITV News, forecasting that demand for Oasis tickets will “absolutely dwarf” Swift’s renowned Eras Tour.
“They sold out 250,000 tickets, but it was a ridiculous amount of people who tried to buy tickets; they were that huge,” McManus remarked. “But this, because people have been talking about it for the past decade, it’s going to be even bigger. I think everybody is going to try and get a ticket.”
McManus also compared the hype surrounding both artists, noting, “Taylor Swift was obviously the big deal this summer, but I think Oasis is going to absolutely dwarf that, just because it’s them and there’s that talk.”
Oasis became a global sensation nearly three decades ago with the release of their debut album, Definitely Maybe. The band’s influence on the music industry remains undeniable, and their reunion tour is expected to be one of the most significant events in recent music history.
As the anticipation builds, fans and industry insiders alike are eager to see how this monumental tour will impact the live music landscape in 2025.
