In a world teetering on the edge of chaos, where the lines between real and virtual blur and the soundtrack of life is often auto-tuned to perfection, Oasis is making its long-awaited return to Australian shores, like a meteor streaking across the sky. And just as with every seismic event, the aftershocks have already begun—two extra shows have been added to their OASIS LIVE ’25 world tour, setting the stage for an epic rebellion in both Melbourne and Sydney.
The Gallagher brothers are back to remind us that rock ‘n roll isn’t dead, it’s just been lying dormant, waiting for the right moment to re-emerge like an oasis in the desert. And make no mistake: in 2025, we need them more than ever.
The Return of the Titans
It’s been over a decade since Oasis last graced Australian soil, and while the world may have changed beyond recognition, one thing remains constant—our craving for something real. When the news broke of their long-awaited reunion, it felt less like a tour announcement and more like a clarion call, a rally for the disenchanted to rise up and sing at the top of their lungs once again.
2025 feels like a landscape parched by drought, and Oasis is the storm cloud promising to drench us in nostalgia, rebellion, and untamed energy. In a world overrun by algorithms, where playlists are curated by machines, the Gallaghers are bringing back the messy, gritty, glorious imperfection that only human hands can create. And with added shows at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium and Sydney’s Accor Stadium, this storm is growing into a full-blown rock ‘n roll monsoon.
The Desert of Digital Noise
For years, we’ve wandered through a desert of digital noise, bombarded by shallow, surface-level music that fills the airwaves but doesn’t touch the soul. Auto-tune has become the mirage we chase, promising perfection but delivering emptiness. In this age of carefully curated identities and filtered realities, Oasis is the antidote—the raw, untamed river cutting through the arid wasteland of overproduced pop.
Their music is the antithesis of today’s climate: it’s loud, it’s brash, it’s unapologetically real. Songs like Supersonic and Live Forever are the sonic equivalent of a slap to the face, jolting us out of our stupor and reminding us of a time when music was about feeling, not fitting into a neat, algorithm-approved box.
Oasis: The Beacon of Rock’s Golden Era
As we stand on the cusp of 2025, it feels like the world has forgotten how to scream, how to rage, how to feel something more than just fleeting amusement. Oasis, with their bruised knuckles and eternal swagger, are here to remind us of that primal energy—of what it means to care. They’re the lighthouse on a foggy shore, guiding us back to rock’s golden era, when every guitar riff was a battle cry and every lyric was etched into the soul like poetry scrawled on a bathroom wall.
Their return is less a reunion and more a resurrection. In a year where political tensions simmer and the world feels like it’s teetering on the brink, the raw power of Oasis feels like the revolution we didn’t know we needed.
The Oasis Effect: Why Now?
So why now, you ask? Why in 2025, of all years, is Oasis needed more than ever?
Because the world is weary. We’ve been living through a never-ending cycle of unrest—social, political, environmental. And in times of turmoil, we don’t just seek solace, we seek rebellion. Oasis is that rebellion. They’re the metaphorical Molotov cocktail thrown at the establishment, their music a shot of whiskey for the soul, cutting through the fatigue with defiance and melody.
In an age where every trend feels disposable, Oasis is timeless. They are the echoes of a forgotten era that somehow feel more relevant today than ever. They aren’t just offering a return to form—they’re offering a return to feeling, to anger, to joy. Their music isn’t designed for playlists or background ambiance. It’s designed to shake you.
Extra Shows, Extra Firepower
With two extra nights in Melbourne and Sydney, the Oasis juggernaut is gaining even more momentum. Like a snowball rolling downhill, this tour is growing into a colossal event that’s set to leave devastation in its wake. The shows are a chance for a generation—old and new—to stand side by side and remember what it feels like to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Oasis, with their sonic tidal wave of sound and fury, are giving us the opportunity to transcend the digital noise and find real, visceral connection again.
OASIS LIVE ’25
AUSTRALIAN DATES
Fri 31 Oct - Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Sat 1 Nov - Marvel Stadium, Melbourne (EXTRA SHOW ADDED)
Fri 7 Nov - Accor Stadium, Sydney
Sat 8 Nov - Accor Stadium, Sydney (EXTRA SHOW ADDED)
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Words by AW.
Photos courtesy of Simon Emmett.