Fans share concern over Oasis’ Edinburgh reunion gigs taking place during the Fringe
nme.comOasis fans have been expressing their concern over the band’s Edinburgh reunion shows taking place at the same time as the city’s Festival Fringe.This morning (August 27), it was announced that Liam and Noel Gallagher will reunite onstage next summer for their first gigs together in 16 years.The highly anticipated UK and Ireland tour – dubbed ‘OASIS LIVE 25’ – will see the formerly estranged pair perform at Manchester’s Heaton Park, London’s Wembley Stadium, Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, Dublin’s Croke Park, and Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium.But fans hoping to catch Oasis in the Scottish capital on either Friday August 8 or Saturday August 9 have noted that the 2025 edition of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is due to run from August 1 to August 25.The Fringe – which describes itself as “one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet” – takes place across the city every August.
It creates a significant demand for accommodation and puts a strain on the city’s public transport network.As The Independent reported earlier this summer, prices for places to stay in Edinburgh were being increased by as much as £1,125 per night during the 2024 Fringe.The issue was reportedly worse than ever this year due to new short-let regulations introduced in Scotland last October, which mean hosts and hotels need a licence or face a fine of up to £2,500.A post shared by Oasis (@oasis)A cheaper option for Fringe-goers is student accommodation, but these locations often sell out quickly.
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