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Oasis forced to abandon Heaton Park Gig

4th June 2009

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What should have been one of the biggest gigs of 2009, Oasis live at Heaton Park, ended in disappointment tonight after they were forced to abandon the show due to technical difficulties.

The band opened their set at around 9pm with their song, Rock And Roll Star, but were stopped mid-way due to a sound issue which led to the band walking offstage for around ten minutes whilst the park was filled with boos from the crowd.

When they finally returned and had a go at Lyla, the song was once again cut short due to even more sound troubles and Liam and CO walked off stage once again whilst a simple message was displayed on huge screens, informing fans that the troubles would be fixed as soon as possible.

However, there wasn't much hope in fans hearts as smoke started billowing from the piles of equipment and the generator was identified as a source of the woes.

Nevertheless, the band made it back onto stage after about three quarters of a hour and belted out their recent hit, The Shock Of lightening as well as old classic, Cigarettes and Alcohol.

The Gallagher brothers did vow to give fans their money back though, with Liam telling the crowd; "This is a free gig now. Everyone will get a refund." to which his brother Noel added: "The curfew's 11, but we'll play 'til they kick us off. Keep your ticket and you'll get your money back."

I know reimbursement is great, but surely fans would have preferred a full set?

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20Comments | Comment on this Article

by Ian, Kent 04th Jun 2009 22:39

I think it goes without saying that the fans would have preferred a full set, but with limited time and circumstances conspiring against the band, what more could they have done? I thin... Read More
by rawna O 05th Jun 2009 00:35

The gig wasn't cancelled. After the 35 minute delay to replace the generator, a full set was played. The show finished at 11:20pm rather than the anticipated 10:45pm.
by Sam 05th Jun 2009 00:50

Pathetic reporting

The fans got a full gig, the longest setlist Oasis have ever played, and full reimbursement. More than fair in my opinion.

Stop trying to create hate.
by james 05th Jun 2009 01:44

bullshit, i went and they played for an extra hour, giving us the full set, and our money back, id say definat win. they pulled nothing out of the show either,. gave it their all.was mint
by Sean 05th Jun 2009 01:47

I'd say 24 songs is a full setlist, no?
by Rick 05th Jun 2009 03:15

...sure a full set would have been better, but at the end of the day, the equipment was faulty! The band still did their job ... and for free if they're going to refund everyone. It was... Read More
by champagne supernova 05th Jun 2009 03:43

a really poor attempt to slag off Oasis, get your facts right, despite a few problems, they played a full set of 24 songs to everyone's delight.
Made of strong stuff us northern lads.
by Marisa 05th Jun 2009 06:18

yes it was frustrating...but they more than made up for it...they rocked heaton park... the other bands were great too... awesome to see them back in manchester
by Scott 05th Jun 2009 06:39

Just saw your review on a forum.

I suggest you change it, considering Oasis came back on and played 24 songs in total?

Eat your words.
by Merv 05th Jun 2009 07:14

What do you mean a full set? They played 24 songs and played over 2 hours! Thats a huge huge set. What are you on about?
by emma lock 05th Jun 2009 07:32

Does anyone know how to apply for this refund? Thanks
by Ben 05th Jun 2009 09:36

IT WAS A FULL SET, YOU PEOPLE.....
by kay 05th Jun 2009 09:42

Its was a great gig. Respect to the band for doing the right thing for their fans.
by Jodie 05th Jun 2009 09:50

Does anyone know how to claim a refund on the ticket?
by Hayley Warren 05th Jun 2009 11:04

"I know reimbursement is great, but surely fans would have preferred a full set?"

"Oasis forced to abandon Heaton Park Gig"

Whoever wrote this needs to investigate the story in fu... Read More
by Victoria Collins 05th Jun 2009 11:35

Get your facts right idiots....Oasis played the full set i was there.They.ve still got it....live forever.
by Lee 05th Jun 2009 11:50

They was fuckin excellent technical faults cannot be helped still buzzin from the concert excellent gig lads x
by Emzi Jenni 05th Jun 2009 19:32

THEY STILL PLAYED...
Get your facts straight....
I was there on the front row...
It was only half an hour we waited....
by Ailsa 06th Jun 2009 17:08

They still played their full set and were awesome! A little more info at the time would have been appreciated, but apparently the second problem was a Manchester power cut.
by kirsty mackay 08th Jun 2009 12:29

if it wasnt for all the arseholes fighting it woulkd have been a good night , oasis are amazing , does anyone no how u get your money back ?