Biggest concert sins to avoid if you’re heading to Oasis this weekend

Oasis are back and fans aren’t on their best behaviour (Picture: James Veysey/Shutterstock)

There’s nothing more annoying than as a concert goer than someone else ruining the experience for you, especially at a once-in-a-lifetime gig.

Oasis’ reunion tour is likely to be the most historic gig music lovers will go to at least within this decade (unless you landed Black Sabbath tickets too).

The tour has been in unbelievably high demand with tickets like gold dust and Cardiff’s opening night did not disappoint.

Manchester is up next; the hometown of the Gallaghers and suspected to be an all-round belter of a gig.

This means thousands of fans eager to get the best view, best photos, and best videos possible, which can sometimes come at the detriment to others.

If you haven’t been to a concert since the 00s (when Oasis split) then these are our absolute no-nos for the modern era where phones run riot.

Enthusiastic fans are the least of your worries (Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) Filming the entire show

Liam Gallagher himself has made no secret about how he hates phones at gigs, complaining it means people are ‘not in the moment.’

UK electronics website Compare and Recycle estimates 17.3million minutes of Oasis’ 33-gig tour will be recorded on phones. That’s the equivalent to 33 years of non-stop Oasis recordings.

Livestreams have become commonplace, particularly after Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour sparking mass watching events and Kneecap’s famous Glastonbury live stream (thanks to Helen from Wales).

However, if you are holding your phone up the whole show, consider not just those around you but how much you’re actually enjoying the music.

@azyouniverse

bro me and the girlies behind him were gonna fight him ????

♬ original sound – Ali & Sinthia

With your arm in the air for two hours, you can’t dance properly and the people behind you might not thank you for watching Noel through your phone screen.

Try and limit yourself to recording just your favourite songs and taking a few really good pictures – you’re probably never going to watch the whole thing back anyway.

Those photos might live forever on your phone but the memories will slide away if you’re not in the heat of the moment (we know that last one is High Flying Birds, allow it!).

Using flash for selfies

Leading on from the constant filming, a new ‘disrespectful’ trend has emerged – filming yourself singing along for the entire song with some lighting help.

If you’ve been to a concert before, you’ll know it’s dark in the crowd as the lights (rightfully) tend to be on the artist performing.

@davismcdermott

Someone come get their girl… she filmed herself the entire concert instead of actually watching and listening ????. #philly #nickiminaj #influencersinthewild

♬ original sound – davismcdermott

In their bid to be the next influencer, some fans are taking the poor lighting into their own hands and using flash – or worse actual lights – throughout the show to improve their selfies.

One girl recently went viral for holding her phone up and filming herself with flash on for every single song, prompting outrage on TikTok.

‘I wouldn’t usually mind but it was through every song for the whole time ???? videos = ruined,’ captioned sophcoops11 who posted the clip.

‘Recording yourself with flash the whole time is mad disrespectful to people around you,’ said elliottbarnicle.

‘Some one was taking photos WITH flash the whole Tate [McRae] concert in Glasgow knew no lyrics either ????,’ added lucy..k1ng.

@katierebecca98

Oasis 2025 Cardiff 2nd night???????? #fyp #oasis @Liam Gallagher @Oasis

♬ original sound – Kate

Flipping the camera to show how much you’re enjoying yourself is one thing but blinding those behind you (and yourself) for the whole gig is a little indulgent.

Just be considerate to those around you and, again, put down the phone and actually be at the concert. You’ll have way more fun.

Having a full blown conversation

A strange phenomenon has been increasingly prevalent at gigs; having a natter during songs that aren’t their biggest hits.

It never seems to be a quiet whisper between pals either, it’s always a deafening, lively discussion that definitely could have been saved for the pub afterwards.

Videos frequently crop up online of gig-goers complaining how some people were having full blown conversations in the middle of a crowd, ruining their experience.

It’s possible in the age of viral videos and influencer culture, many aren’t going to the gig as a fan but simply so they don’t miss out, meaning they don’t actually care about the muisc.

@glasgowgigs

???????????? #concert #gig #glasgowgigs #glasgow #scotland #petpeeve #concerts #gigs #snowpatrol #openyoureyes

♬ original sound – glasgowgigs

Billie Eilish even shushed her crowd during When The Party’s Over on her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour to make sure those emotional moments really landed.

We daren’t suggest any Oasis song is unknown — shout out to the woman who Shazam’d Wonderwall in Cardiff — but possibly for the less popular tracks when you’re not singing along, a conversation might start up.

While it might seem innocuous, people have paid a lot of (a lot) money to see these bands and if this is the last chance to hear Half The World Away live, maybe don’t ruin that for those around you.

Again, this boils down to being less selfish – unless you’re suggesting you head to the bar for more drinks, let Liam and Noel be the loudest voice in the room.

Liam would probably tell you to shut up if he could hear you anyway (Picture: Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP) Refusing to go with the flow

We get it, seeing the Gallaghers in the flesh is a thrilling concept, however, shoving everyone out of your way in your bid for the barricade is not going to win any favours.

For those in standing, finding a prime spot where you can see the stage and dance away is almost as hard as getting the ticket in the first place.

The experience is even worse for anyone short at a concert as inevitably someone tall will stand in front of you.

Rather than getting annoyed, just move to the side or if they seem nice ask if you can go in front. Generally people appreciate that height is a factor and will adapt to help you out.

@melanierevell_22

The best timing ???????? #dontlookbackinanger #oasis #oasislive #oasistour #openingnight #stadium #tour #cardiff #night1 #noelgallagher #epic #wherewereyou #touropener #encore #fyp #security #bye

♬ original sound – Melanie_Revell

Sometimes fans will bring large signs to hold up in attempts to get the attention of their icon, hopefully they’ll put them down after a verse or two but if not just ask politely or move away.

In emergency cases where someone is being deliberately difficult, a quick knocking down of the sign can do wonders to get your message across.

If you’re taking a sign, for goodness sake put it down.

At the end of the day, a gig is meant to be a community experience with everyone enjoying live music together so go with it and don’t look back in anger.

Got a story?

If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.