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Noel Gallagher joins bill for Manchester charity gig

Noel Gallagher

Noel Gallagher

The Oasis star heads home for a good cause

Noel Gallagher has joined pal Paul Weller in confirming that he will play at the Versus Cancer gig at the MEN Arena, Manchester on March 30.

The Oasis star alos joins the likes of Ian Brown, The Charlatans and Echo And The Bunnymen at the charity bash organised by former member of The Smiths, .

After a number of collaborations at last year’s event, including and Johnny Marr playing together, there is speculation that Weller may join up with Gallagher, as he did in London late last year, and Tim Burgess.

Tickets are on sale at £40 and all proceeds go towards Rourke’s Great Northern Aid Trust.

To check ticket availability and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS, now.

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