Will ‘Gallagher Hill’ Live Forever?
Oasis fans have been gathering once again at Gallagher Hill – despite it now being boarded up(Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News)
Oasis fans without a ticket to tonight’s Heaton Park gig are still finding a way to enjoy the show – despite new fences being erected and warnings from organisers.
At the weekend, ticketless fans joined forces at a space next to the concert area which has now been aptly named ‘Gallagher Hill’. Whilst they were not inside the grounds of the show, they were able to hear the on-stage action and catch glimpses of the band through trees.
There were also moments of sheer adoration as fans held hands and sung along to some of the band’s biggest hits during the Live ‘25 show – which is now halfway through its five-night residency at Heaton Park.
But those hoping for a similar experience today (July 16) were told not to come to the venue without a ticket, whilst Manchester Council also erected new fences blocking access to the hill spot.
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This week, Manchester Council said the erection of the fencing was ‘to protect the environment from further damage’ and to ‘dissuade people from gathering there’.
Despite this, fans have still turned up in their hundreds within the area – with some camping out and having picnics ahead of tonight’s show beginning. Others have also brought garden chairs with them for the occasion – perhaps expecting a long night.
Fans without tickets to Oasis’ gig tonight have been gathering at a spot near to the Heaton Park stage now known as Gallagher Hill(Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News)
It has been reported that fans have been allowed to walk into the area by patrolling security, whilst toilets have also been installed in the area.
One fan told the Manchester Evening News: “They’re expecting people to come but we’re just not allowed to see anything.”
Earlier today, a video was shared online appearing to show some trees near the fenced-off being chopped down by workers in hi-viz.
Some fans have also brought picnic blankets and deck chairs(Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News)
Due to it taking place mid-week, tonight’s gig will have a slightly smaller capacity of around 50,000 fans – compared to the close to 80,000 at each of the shows over the weekend.
There was speculation on social media that the tree had been previously scaled by fans outside the stage area attempting to get a better glimpse of the show over the weekend, with others claiming it was being removed because it was dead.
It has since been confirmed by Manchester City Council that the tree was dead and was no longer safe to be left standing. The council said the tree’s branches had been broken after fans had climbed on it at the weekend.