A man has tragically died at Oasis’s Wembley concert on Saturday.
The devastating incident has cast a shadow over Oasis’s triumphant reunion tour after a fan died at Wembley Stadium during the band’s Saturday night performance.
The tragedy occurred during what should have been a celebration of one of Britain’s most beloved bands returning to the stage after 16 years apart.
The incident occurred during one of the most anticipated concert series in recent British music history.
The Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour marks the first time brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have performed together since their acrimonious split in 2009, which followed a backstage bust-up in Paris.
The reunion has been a massive commercial success, with more than 14 million fans attempting to secure tickets when they went on sale, crashing multiple ticketing websites.
The band’s return began in Cardiff in July before moving to Manchester for five hometown shows and then to London for seven sold-out nights at Wembley.
Saturday’s concert was the fourth of seven London performances, with the tour set to continue across Scotland, Ireland, North America, and eventually returning to Wembley for two final U.K. dates on September 27 and 28.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a man in his 40s was fatally injured at approximately 10:19 p.m. on Saturday, August 2nd, during the band’s sold-out concert at the 90,000-capacity venue, MailOnline reports.
Oasis issued a heartfelt statement expressing their grief over the loss.
“We are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan at the show last night,” the band said, per the Guardian. “Oasis would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved.”
Support act Richard Ashcroft paid tribute on Instagram, writing: “I was shocked to hear of the death of one of the audience last night sending my love to the family and friends.”
Despite the tragedy, Sunday’s concert proceeded as planned, marking the final performance of Oasis’s five-night run at Wembley Stadium.
A Wembley Stadium spokesperson confirmed that medics, police, and the London Ambulance Service had responded to the incident but were unable to save the fan’s life.
“Our thoughts go out to his family, who have been informed and are being supported by specially trained police officers,” the spokesperson said, per Birmingham Live.
The emotional impact on the Gallagher brothers was evident during their subsequent performance on Sunday night.
Liam Gallagher made a poignant tribute before performing ‘Live Forever,’ telling the crowd: “This one’s for all the people who can’t be here tonight, but who are here if you know what I mean, and aren’t they looking lovely.”
The gesture resonated deeply with fans, who understood the dedication was for the deceased concertgoer and served as a touching memorial during what many consider to be one of Oasis’s most significant songs.
The victim is believed to have fallen from the upper tier of the stadium, with the highest stands sitting 170 feet above ground level.
According to eyewitness accounts, the tragedy unfolded as the concert was ending, with fireworks being set off from the stage after Oasis had performed ‘Champagne Supernova.’
The timing suggests the incident occurred as audiences were beginning to leave their seats in the upper tiers.
One horrified fan who witnessed the fall described the scene to The Sun: “I was directly underneath in section 211. At first glance, I thought it was a coat falling from the above tier, but then I looked and saw the bloke on the concrete. It was horrific to see.”
Another concertgoer reported seeing paramedics desperately trying to revive the man after he hit the concrete floor, describing the scene as ‘heartbreaking’ and noting that despite emergency services’ efforts, the fan could not be saved.
The incident has prompted discussions about concert safety, particularly regarding alcohol consumption at large venues.
Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys, who attended the Saturday concert, blamed the tragedy on what he described as the ‘massive amount of alcohol.’
Keys wrote on social media: “The cause was the massive amount of alcohol allowed into the arena. I was astounded to see it. It wouldn’t happen at a football match. It shouldn’t happen at a concert.”
Several attendees echoed safety concerns, with fans describing slippery conditions in the upper tiers due to spilled drinks.
One concertgoer compared the conditions to ‘an ice rink,’ while another noted: “Walking down the steps to our seats, I thought, ‘It wouldn’t take much to slip and fall.’”
The Metropolitan Police have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Given the busy nature of the stadium during the concert, authorities believe numerous people may have witnessed the incident or unknowingly captured footage on their mobile phones.
“The stadium was busy, and we believe it is likely a number of people witnessed the incident, or may knowingly or unknowingly have caught it on mobile phone video footage,” a police spokesperson said, per Sky News.
Anyone with information has been urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 7985/02AUG.
The investigation will be passed to the Health and Safety Executive in the coming days, which could result in a comprehensive probe into safety procedures at the venue.
The family of the deceased has been informed and is being supported by specially trained police officers as they cope with this tragic loss during what was meant to be a night of celebration and musical history.
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