Anais Gallagher, daughter of Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher, has opened up about a number of topics in a recent interview, including her personal journey, creative passions, as well as her experiences on the Oasis reunion tour.
Speaking on the BBC Sounds podcast, Mad for Oasis, Anais also recalled her difficulties she faced due to her dyslexia.
“I always loved school, even though I wasn’t very good at it. Exams and written assessments were tough, but I genuinely enjoyed learning", she said. “My school reports would often say, ‘Anaïs is failing every subject, but she’s a delight to have in class.’ My parents couldn’t be too angry because I really did try, and I was always happy".
Recalling a particularly disheartening moment with a teacher, Anais added: “I got a bad grade in history and was really upset. When I told my teacher, she said, ‘Why are you upset? It’s not like you’re going to need your education anyway.’ As a teacher, you’re meant to inspire not dismiss".
Elsewhere, Anais also spoke about watching her dad and the rest of Oasis rock the stage at their much talked about reunion tour.
Comparing it with watching Taylor Swift on stage, Anais initially said: “It was incredible to be among 90,000 women under 30. It felt like I was with my tribe".
In contrast to watching Oasis, Anais added: “At Wembley, it was a perfect 50/50 split of men and women, with fans of all ages. Young people with friends, parents with kids, fathers with teenage sons, and even multi-generational fans. It was amazing to see how the music brought everyone together".
Anais also reflected on the tour experience as a whole, calling the crowds at these shows "electric".
“Walking out on stage on night one in Cardiff took my breath away. But Wembley Night Four was my favourite. There was just something in the air. The crowd was electric", she said.
She also declared her love for the track, 'Slide Away', which has been a hit with fans on this tour.
“And yes, I do the Poznan every time,” she joked. “I love watching the crowd during that moment, seeing the tears, the joy, the jumping. It’s magical", she said.
This reunion show also saw Oasis pay homage to their Irish roots at Croke Park last month, which saw Anais' uncle Liam Gallagher pay homage to his mother Peggy, who was one of the many concert attendees at Croke Park.
Acknowledging these Irish roots, Anais commented: “Being Irish – or half Irish – Is something that means a lot to me,” Anaïs shared. “My grandmother is such an important person in my life. I spent so much of my childhood with her, especially summers in Mayo, surrounded by her siblings on their dairy farms. My dad is very proud to be Irish, and that pride has definitely shaped me".
