Liam Gallagher Demands Apology from Edinburgh Council Amidst Oasis Concert Controversy
August 22, 2025
A live version of Oasis's 'Bring It On Down', recorded during their Murrayfield shows, was released, including a direct reference to the city and its council disputes.
The live track, recorded on August 9, features altered lyrics referencing Buckfast tonic wine, changing the line about the underclass from 'living fast' to 'drink Buckfast'.
Fans at Murrayfield also received a new single recorded live, which includes a reference to the ongoing disputes with Edinburgh's council.
During Oasis's recent Murrayfield Stadium concert in 2025, Liam Gallagher publicly called out Edinburgh City Council, demanding an apology for comments describing fans as 'rowdy', 'middle-aged men', and 'intoxicated', which he strongly condemned.
Gallagher continued his feud with the council after leaving Scotland, making further remarks at their Dublin shows, criticizing their treatment of fans and their comments about the band.
The band had previously criticized Edinburgh City Council on social media, with Liam Gallagher publicly condemning their attitude towards fans and calling for them to leave town.
During the performance, Liam Gallagher changed the lyrics of 'Bring It On Down' to include Buckfast, replacing the original line about the underclass with one about drinking Buckfast tonic wine.
The concert also featured sounds of the crowd and Liam Gallagher demanding an apology from Edinburgh Council, emphasizing the tension surrounding the event.
A tragic incident occurred hours before the Murrayfield concert when Italian dentist Alessandro Croce died in his hotel room, preventing him from attending the show.
A local critic claimed Oasis contributed approximately £3 billion to Edinburgh's economy over five days and accused the city authorities of corruption and greed, fueling the controversy.
Over 204,000 fans attended the Scottish shows as part of Oasis's reunion tour, which has completed 17 of 41 scheduled dates, with upcoming concerts in North America, Mexico City, and Wembley Stadium.
Edinburgh City Council leader Jane Meagher denied any offensive language was used by officials and highlighted the city's positive hosting of Oasis, despite Gallagher's ongoing criticisms.
Following the Scottish shows, Oasis moved on to their American tour, with some performances available for download, amid widespread media coverage of the controversy.
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The Scotsman • Aug 22, 2025
Oasis Edinburgh 2025: Liam Gallagher makes dig at Edinburgh council in new live track from Murrayfield gig
The Herald • Aug 22, 2025
Oasis release live hit from Edinburgh gig with further council jibe
Far Out Magazine • Aug 22, 2025
Oasis release new live version of ‘Bring It On Down’ from Edinburgh
Edinburgh Live • Aug 22, 2025
Oasis release new single live from Edinburgh as Liam takes new swipe at council