I was lucky enough to get tickets to see Oasis play at Heaton Park in Manchester on Saturday night, and it was as incredible as all the fans are saying; if you've got tickets for an upcoming show – or are hoping to buy some last-minute ones – you're in for a real treat.
However, I ummed and ahhed about what I should wear to it for quite a while beforehand. It needed to be practical for the long day spend, in my case, in a field, yet as someone how loves fashion, I still wanted to look cool.
Of course, the majority of people were wearing the band's merchandise, namely T-shirts and bucket hats; these can be bought in advance via the official Oasis store, or you'll be able to pick one up from vendors at or outside the venue. You'll also find loads of great options on the high street, including at Next, Debenhams and Amazon.
As I attended Heaton Park, a fully open-air venue, wellies or boots and raincoats were definitely needed (I ordered this leopard print one from ASOS). If you're going to Wembley Stadium, however, trainers would be acceptable; keep with the band's connection to Adidas with a pair of Spezials. Here's what else to pair your merch with...
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A crossbody bagSafe and easily accessible yet stylish, a crossbody bag is perfect for gigs as it leaves your hands free. I took my everyday Arket black crossbody bag, but the cult classic Uniqlo Round Mini Shoulder Bag, £14.90, is perfect for this – it's lightweight and comes in loads of colours now.
Remember that any bag you bring needs to be under A4 in size (no backpacks), and they will be searched prior to entry.
Shorts
Even if the weather's not baking hot, we're still talking summer here, and at Heaton Park almost all of the women were wearing shorts rather than jeans or trousers; paired with a band T-shirt, I think it gives a rock 'n' roll, festival look. If you're planning on sitting on anyone's shoulders, they're far more practical than a skirt.
Go for a pair of denim cut-offs like these classic Levi's 501s, from £42, or this black pair from Nobody's Child, now better than half price at £22, and still available in all sizes.
A bucket hatIf you're going to wear any sort of headwear, make it a bucket hat, in keeping with the band's famous 90s style – so many men and women were wearing them at Heaton Park. If you want to buy a non-Oasis one that you'll get more wear out of, I loved this grey leopard print Adidas one my friend was wearing (£30).
It's currently only available in one size though, so if you want more options, ASOS is a great place to look. This Adidas olive-coloured one is £23, while this £8 cream one is a great bargain option is you know you're not going to wear it much after the event.
How to buy Oasis ticketsWhile they operate in a grey area, the resale websites including viagogo, StubHub and Vivid Seats have the biggest collection of tickets available right now. And these begin at prices including £350 and £400.
These websites give fans the chance to buy tickets up to the day of the concert in question. And ticket-buyers are protected by each website's guarantee, meaning they are promised either entry to the event with their ticket, or their money back. No arrests required.
Here are the links:
- VIAGOGO - Buy Oasis tickets here
- VIVID SEATS - Buy Oasis tickets here
- STUBHUB - Buy Oasis tickets here
Alternatively, the official retailers, Ticketmaster, Seat Unique and Twickets, are the only legitimate ways to buy tickets at this point in the tour. However, Ticketmaster and Twickets have not had any tickets come through for weeks.
With that said, Seat Unique still has VIP and hospitality tickets available right now. These tickets come complete with complimentary food, drinks, early access, after parties, and more.
Here are all the links fans need:
- SEAT UNIQUE - Buy Oasis VIP and hospitality tickets here
- TWICKETS - Buy Oasis tickets here
- TICKETMASTER - Buy Oasis tickets here
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