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Liam Gallagher apologises for Oasis' Manchester show

Singer says sorry for Heaton Park technical problems

June 5, 2009 | 19 Comments
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Oasis' Liam Gallagher has apologised to fans for last night's (June 4) show at Manchester's Heaton Park, which saw the band leave the stage twice due to technical difficulties.

The rockers were offstage for a total of around 40 minutes following a stuttering start to the 70,000-capacity gig due to a generator failure.

They offered refunds to fans after returning to complete a full 23-song set.

Sending a message to fans through his Twitter page, the singer offered his apologies to those who attended the show.

"On behalf of Oasis, I'd like to give my sincere apologies to the fans about tonight's gig," he wrote. "Thanks for sticking with us, live forever..."

Oasis are set to return to Heaton Park to perform tomorrow (June 6) then again on Sunday (7).

Read the NME.COM Oasis at Manchester Heaton Park gig report for the full low-down of last night's events and see all the action in our exclusive gallery.

Live Review - Oasis triumph against the odds at Heaton Park, by Rick Martin

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TOMQ84

Jun 5, 2009

Dont Worry about it Liam, you still did a full set, what more could you do?Goin tomoro and cant wait, just hope its not pissin it down.Over to you Timesup, waiting for some smart arse remark.

TOMQ84

Jun 5, 2009

The setlist looks really good aswell, all that is missin for me is Hello, Stay Young and Rockin Chair

pip_brookes

Jun 5, 2009

Ironically the same happened when I went to see them in Paris back in March, when they had to go off stage twice and the sound was terrible, however we never got offered refunds...

AutumnStone

Jun 5, 2009

CHANCES OF GETTING A FULL REFUND...? ZERO!!!

Beatle_Matt

Jun 5, 2009

Pretty classy though that they offered a refund to everyone and STILL played a full set.

Trashy Chick

Jun 5, 2009

Hope everyone has a good time that is going to Manchester gigs over the weekend - I'm going to Sunderlasnd next Wednesday - Hurray!

Alex _

Jun 5, 2009

ohh ! i thought they were going to apologise about the music its self ! ah well.......

rachel_hynes

Jun 5, 2009

It doesnt matter what went wrong, they was FUCKING AWESOME!! =D

doherty49

Jun 5, 2009

it was so sound for them to give everyone their money back. fair play to them though they came back out an played one amazing gig. half the world away was unbelieveable

Damilosko

Jun 5, 2009

YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT THE NEW KASABIAN OASIS MOVIE COMING OUT, There's a trailer on youtube i've been told, can't wait!

ReBex92

Jun 5, 2009

I don't think the refund is necessary! It was absolutely AMAZING! Thankyou!

keovitch

Jun 5, 2009

Agree with Noel... you're a c**t if you take a refund... they played a full set and killed it...

TimesUp

Jun 5, 2009

"Dont Worry about it Liam, you still did a full set, what more could you do?Goin tomoro and cant wait, just hope its not pissin it down.Over to you Timesup, waiting for some smart arse remark."Actually TOMQ84, I don't have a smart arse comment about this.... Fair play to liam offering a refund and still playing a full set. However this does not make up for the fact you are still a PLANK!!! (I lied when i said i didnt have a smart arse comment)

boatilab

Jun 5, 2009

Still the best band out there!!!!!!! L4E

Richie_Copack

Jun 6, 2009

thanks to liam and noel for the refund offer, but no thanks, oasis delivered... and they are a true band of the people,, action does speak louder than words

Ordinarygrl

Jun 6, 2009

cant wait for wedensday!

Stuntman Mike

Jun 6, 2009

lol, will TOMQ84 and TimesUp please just get a room.

sugarplumlady

Jun 6, 2009

OASIS were amazing and gave their all at Heaton Park. I was there in the front pit and the delay couldn't be helped. It wasn't Noel or Liam's fault, give them a break. After that fantastic set, how can anyone want a refund ???? For those that have mastered the art of conversation it was an opportunity to discuss the days events and other bands.

b1g5te

Jun 6, 2009

i went to the gig on thursday when the genorator broke but i can tell u it was absolute quality. FxxK the booo boys cos when the sound came back on nobody was boing then. As for a refund i don't want my money back cos they earned it for me. they belted out a number of tunes and i fxxkin loved it. If your goin over the weekend then look forward to it cos you will love it rain or sun shinnnnnneeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!