Oasis kicked off their Live ’25 reunion tour on 21 October at Goyang Stadium, Seoul, marking their first performances without co-founder and rhythm guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs. Arthurs has stepped back to undergo further treatment for prostate cancer, and in his place guitarist Mike Moore—known for his work with Liam Gallagher—is filling in for the Asia and Australia legs until Bonehead can return.
In tribute to their absent bandmate, the group placed a cardboard cut-out of Bonehead on stage during the show—an emotional nod that fans shared widely online. The band opened with Hello, and the set went on to include Oasis staples such as Wonderwall and Don’t Look Back in Anger.
Bonehead himself announced his diagnosis on 3 October, revealing he was responding “really well” to treatment but would miss several dates, including in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney. He added: “I’m really sad to be missing these shows but I’m feeling good and will be back ready to go in time for South America.”
Meanwhile, Liam Gallagher has hinted the tour is structured in two phases: when a fan complained that The Hindu Times had been dropped from a setlist, Liam replied: “Chill Winston it’s not even HALF TIME yet it’s a tour of 2 half’s (sic).”
While Seoul launched the tour, it was in Dublin that Oasis delivered a long-anticipated homecoming. They played two sold-out nights at Croke Park on 16 and 17 August 2025—their first Irish shows together since 2009.
The vibe was electric. Fans described Dublin as “buzzing”, calling the experience comparable to “Christmas in August” for longtime devotees. Tens of thousands gathered for what was a truly legendary gig.
At the first show, Liam and Noel Gallagher led the crowd through a canon of hits, delivering a performance that was hailed as nostalgic yet still vital. Observers noted a brief embrace between the brothers before the encore—perhaps small, but meaningful. One review observed: “It was clear to every one of the 80,000 in Croke Park … that Liam and Noel … were happy to be back on stage.”
That weekend also proved to be a financial windfall — Dublin’s local economy reaped the benefits of ticket sales, fan tourism, and allied events. A surge of spending by concert-goers and ancillary activity turned the city into a pop-culture hub for the weekend.
It was in Dublin that Oasis reaffirmed their place in the live music pantheon, delivering not just nostalgia but proof that the Gallaghers can still fill stadiums and stir emotions.
After Dublin, Oasis heads on to Asia and Australia with Mike Moore in the lineup until Bonehead can rejoin. Though 2025 is the current focus, the band has repeatedly teased that this isn’t a one-off reunion.
With setlists anchored in fan favorites and a carefully calibrated blend of spectacle and sentiment, Live ’25 is fast becoming more than a reunion — it’s a statement of endurance, legacy and the power of shared memory.
