Forget Wonderwall. This is WonderWILD. 😎
If you’ve got tickets to see Oasis on their long-awaited return (or you just fancy yelling “CIGARETTES AND ALCOHOL” with 300 other sweaty strangers), then you need to know about the Old School Indie afterparties.
We’re talkin’ unofficial, off-the-wall, Britpop and indie banger blowouts in both North and Central London. Not one, not two, but FOUR nights of chaotic singalongs, visuals, pints, and pure ’90s mayhem. C’mon butt, it’s gonna be lush. 🏴☠️🔥
🗓️ Dates for the Diaries:
- Friday 25th July – The Phoenix, London (£8)
- Friday 25th July – O2 Academy Islington (late!)
- Saturday 26th July
- Friday 2nd August
- Friday 27th September
Whether you’ve just seen Liam swagger across the stage, or you’re just vibing with your indie mates, these are the official unofficial parties you don’t wanna miss.
🎶 What to Expect:
- Oasis. Blur. Pulp. Suede. Arctic Monkeys. The Libertines. The Killers.
- Visuals, big screen videos, and crowd-wide choruses
- A room full of sweaty legends losing their voices to “Live Forever”
- Mega vibes, tiny ticket price (only £8!)
- The kind of night you’ll forget everything… except the lyrics
🌍 Not Just London, Mun…
This ain’t just a London thing. Old School Indie is the UK’s BIGGEST indie party crew, throwing knees-ups in over 16 cities. So if you can’t make it to Camden or Charing Cross Road, you’ve got options.
And speaking of Camden…
🎉 Other Events You’ll Buzz Off:
☀️ Afternoon of Indie – Outdoor Party!
- 3rd August in Camden
- From 3pm ‘til the sun goes down
- Indie anthems, fresh air, and possibly a warm pint. Perfection.
⚔️ Battle of Britpop – 30th Anniversary Bash
- 16th August at Charing Cross Road
- Celebrating the most iconic UK chart battle ever
- Oasis vs Blur – who wins? (Spoiler: the crowd does.)
🧾 Tickets? Cheap as chips
Tickets for most nights start at just £8, which is less than a London pint and definitely cheaper than therapy. Let’s be honest, belting “Don’t Look Back in Anger” with strangers is the best form of healing. 🥲
Get ‘em before they’re gone at Fatsoma – Old School Indie
📍 Venues:
- The Phoenix W1 – Proper central, perfect post-gig pit stop.
- O2 Academy Islington – North London chaos incoming.
⚠️ Pro Tips:
- Bring your voice. You’ll lose it.
- Bring your mates. They’ll love it.
- Bring your bucket hat. It’s basically uniform.
- Don’t bring your snobbery. This ain’t no chin-stroking gig.
So what’s occurring? A full-blown Britpop rager – and you’re invited. 🎟️
Diolch for keeping indie alive, and we’ll see you in the pit… or at the bar 🍻
@theriffreportuk
The louder, the messier, the better.
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Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
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