Liam vs. Noel: Will the Oasis Reunion Last? Definitely Or Maybe…
The long-anticipated announcement of Oasis Live ’25 has sent a tidal wave of excitement through the music world. After 16 years apart, Liam and Noel Gallagher, the notorious brothers of Britpop, are reuniting with their legendary band for a global stadium tour that celebrates the 30th anniversary of Definitely Maybe.
But while fans are ecstatic, one question hangs heavy in the air:
Can Liam and Noel keep it together long enough to see the tour through and possibly, even more?
🎤 A History of Discord
The Gallagher brothers’ feud is the stuff of rock ‘n’ roll legend.
From public spats on MTV to mid-concert walkouts and press conference insults, their love-hate relationship defined Oasis as much as the music did.
The final breaking point came on August 28, 2009, just before a scheduled performance at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris. An explosive backstage fight led to Noel quitting the band, later stating:
“I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.”
Since then, the two have exchanged barbs through interviews and social media, with Liam often referring to Noel as a “potato” while Noel branded his younger brother “a man with a fork in a world of soup.”
It’s been brutal. It’s been hilarious. But it’s also been heartbreaking for fans who longed for a reunion.
☮️ Signs of Reconciliation
And yet, here it was;
In August 2024, Oasis officially announced their 2025 reunion tour, and surprisingly, both Liam and Noel have played it cool, so far.
Multiple reports suggest their mother, Peggy Gallagher, was a key player behind the scenes. Sources close to the family say she urged them to bury the hatchet before it was “too late.”
Peggy’s influence seems to have worked, at least on paper. In a rare moment of public diplomacy,
Liam told NME:
“We’re not best mates, but we’ve agreed not to kill each other.”
And from Noel?
“It’s not about love. It’s about legacy.”
That, it seems, is the deal: don’t fix the relationship, just don’t wreck the reunion.
🛠️ Managing the Reunion
Knowing their history, the Oasis camp has taken extensive precautions to keep the brothers apart when they’re not on stage.
💡 Key Measures Include:
- Separate green rooms at every venue
- Individual travel arrangements
- No joint press appearances or interviews
- Different hotel floors on tour
- Neutral staff mediators backstage
According to The Sun, there’s even a “peace clause” in the tour contract to ensure that either party can’t simply walk away mid-tour without financial penalty.
Additionally, their management has reportedly hired a conflict resolution expert,yes, really,who will quietly travel with the tour to help de-escalate any fights.
🤝 The Band Dynamic
Reuniting Oasis means more than just Liam and Noel.
Bonehead (Paul Arthurs) is back on rhythm guitar, and Gem Archer and Andy Bell return on lead and bass respectively. But the emotional core of the band remains the brothers themselves.
“We all know what’s at stake,” said Gem Archer in a recent interview. “It’s not just nostalgia,it’s history being rewritten.”
That said, tensions remain. Liam has continued to troll Noel in typical fashion, recently tweeting:
“We rehearsed yesterday. Sounded biblical. Even Noel couldn’t ruin it.”
Noel, in turn, has kept things more reserved, possibly a sign of maturity, or maybe just strategy. As one tour insider put it:
“This reunion is a time bomb. But for now, it’s ticking quietly.”
🔮 The Road Ahead: Reunion or Relapse?
So, will the Oasis reunion actually last? That depends on what we mean by “last.”
✅ Will they complete the Live ’25 tour?
Most likely, yes. With a multi-million-pound contract, sold-out stadiums, and fans traveling from across the world, it would be career suicide to walk away now.
❌ Will they record a new album together?
That’s where things get murky. Noel has publicly stated he’s “not interested in doing a new Oasis record,” while Liam has hinted that he’s “got songs ready”.
🟨 Will they fall out again?
Probably. But fans are betting on music over madness, for now.
❤️ Why It Matters
Beyond the tabloid headlines and Twitter insults, Oasis means something deeper to millions of people. Their songs, “Live Forever,” “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back in Anger” are woven into the soundtracks of lives across generations.
This reunion isn’t just about two brothers patching things up.
It’s about giving fans, finally, the moment they’ve been waiting for since 2009.
And maybe, just maybe, reminding Liam and Noel of why they started this together in the first place.
So will the reunion last?
No one knows. But while it’s here,we’re all in.
