“F***ing hell that’s mega”
22:04, 16 Jul 2025Updated 23:07, 16 Jul 2025
Fans zoomed in on their phones after climbing the walls around the perimeter of the park(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Oasis fans STILL managed to see the screens from outside the huge Heaton Park gig on Wednesday night (July 16) – despite the ‘Gallagher Hill’ being closed by the council.
At the weekend, ticketless fans joined forces at a space next to the concert area which has now been aptly named ‘Gallagher Hill’. Crowds still managed were able to hear the on-stage action and catch glimpses of the band through trees.
But those hoping for a similar experience on Wednesday 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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Despite this, some fans still arrived at the north Manchester park, with some camping out and having picnics ahead of the show, and others scaling trees and fences in a bid to catch a glimpse of the show.
But it seemed another group of hopefuls without tickets managed to score possibly the best view from outside – by climbing atop a wall on the outskirts of the park and using their mobile phones to zoom in on one of the stage screens to see it clearly.
Oasis fans climbed walls and gates to get a view from their phones
“F***ing hell that’s mega” one person said as a group of men scaled the fences and raised their arms above the barriers surrounding the stage area.
Whilst fans were warned by Manchester Council not to head to Heaton Park if they didn’t have a ticket, some people still gathered at the nearby ‘Gallagher’s Hill’ despite it being fenced off to block off views of the stage.
Large crowds also gathered and sat on walls and pavements along Bury Old Road, sitting on deck chairs, dancing and enjoying drinks outside while they sang along to the music echoing across the area.
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Red flares were also let off in the grounds of Heaton Park, as other ticketless fans gathered to climb trees and the fences to enjoy the evening together.
The band are continuing their five-night run of shows here in the city this evening, with a further two shows set to take place this weekend.
Fans zoomed in on their phones after climbing the walls around the perimeter of the park(Image: Manchester Evening News)
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