I was lucky enough to get tickets to see Oasis play at Heaton Park in Manchester back in July, and it was as incredible as all the fans are saying. If you've got tickets for the band's last two UK dates at Wembley Standium this weekend – 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 spent, in my case, outdoors, yet as someone who loves fashion, I still wanted to look cool.
Of course, you've really got to wear an item from the band's line of merchandise – almost everyone was wearing Oasis T-shirts and bucket hats, which 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 can still find loads of great options on the high street, including at Next, Debenhams and M&S.
As I attended Heaton Park, a fully open-air field-type venue, wellies or boots and raincoats were recommended (I ordered this leopard print one from ASOS). If you're going to Wembley Stadium, however, comfortable trainers are the best choice; 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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What to wear to an Oasis gig 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, including this 'Manchester City FC' baby blue.
Remember that any bag you bring needs to be under A4 in size (no backpacks), and they will be searched prior to entry.
Jeans or Adidas tracksuit bottomsNow that the temperature has dropped from what it was during the band's summer shows, it's wise to wear trousers on your bottom half instead of shorts, especially if you have a long journey to and from Wembley Stadium.
Go for my favourite cut, the Levi's Ribcage, or Nobody's Child has a surprisingly wide selection of denim in more fashion-forward styles, lots of it now with 20% off.
Alternatively, go for perhaps the biggest trending – and comfiest – trousers of the season: Adidas' Firebird track pants, £60. I've already bought them in a couple of different colours.
A bucket hat
If 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 £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, beginning at prices from £350.
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.
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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