Well well well, look who’s been makin’ noise in the valleys! 👀 As the build-up to the massive Oasis reunion gigs at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium reaches fever pitch, fans hanging around the stadium have been treated to a little sneak peek — and it’s sounding biblical, butt. 🙌🔥
Yep, the soundchecks are in full swing, and let’s just say the walls of the stadium (and probably every pub within a 2-mile radius) have been echoing with some very familiar tunes. Snippets of iconic bangers have been heard drifting through the air, giving us a tasty preview of what Liam, Noel (?!), and the lads might unleash on the big night(s). 🎶🍻
Here’s what fans claim to have heard belting out of the stadium so far:
📝 Potential Oasis Cardiff Setlist (Based on Soundcheck Spottings):
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Star 🚀 – A thunderous opener? Wouldn’t be surprised!
- Morning Glory 🌄 – That iconic riff shook the tarmac.
- Cigarettes & Alcohol 🚬🍺 – Essential, innit.
- Roll With It 🎢 – Bit of Britpop bounce.
- Some Might Say 🗯️ – Heard loud and clear.
- Live Forever 💫 – People were crying and they weren’t even inside yet.
- Supersonic 🌀 – That bassline? Unmistakable.
- Acquiesce 🙌 – WE NEED EACH OTHER!
- Little by Little 🌧️ – Noel’s vocal tones drifting into the Cardiff dusk.
- Don’t Go Away 💔 – A surprise? One fan swears it was played during rehearsal!
- The Masterplan 🎩 – Could it actually make the cut?!
- Champagne Supernova 🍾🌌 – Was heard in FULL. Cue lighters in the sky.
- Don’t Look Back in Anger 🕊️ – Crowd already singing it from outside, fair play.
- Wonderwall 🧱 – Of course it’s on there. You knew it was.
🧠 Heard or Hallucinated?
Naturally, there’s always a bit of confusion when it comes to soundchecks. Some of it could be piped-in playback, some could be live warmups from the crew or even techs. But multiple fans filmed and Shazam’d what they heard — and the clips are doing the rounds on X (Twitter), TikTok, and WhatsApp like wildfire. 🔥
One fan posted:
“Mate, ‘Champagne Supernova’ was echoing through the car park. Felt like 1996 again. I was tamping I couldn’t get in!” 😅
Another swore he heard Liam doing underwater farts in the pool, but that’s probably a different post, innit? 🫧😂
🎟️ Are You Ready, Cardiff?
With this potential setlist teasing the return of peak Oasis, expectations are sky-high. If this is even half of what we get on the night, it’s going to be one for the history books, mun.
So whether you’re inside the stadium or singing from the streets, get yer bucket hats ready, warm up those vocal cords, and prepare for a proper Britpop blowout. 🪩🎤🏴
💬 Heard a different track at soundcheck? Drop us a message, c’mon butt!
📍 And don’t forget to check out our guide: Getting Home After the Oasis Gig in Cardiff
THE RIFF REPORT – Keeping our ears to the ground and our pints in the air. 🍻🤘
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