British rock stars Oasis will be in Toronto next year, reports the NME.
The beloved and infamous brother duo of Noel and Liam Gallagher are reuniting for their first concerts since their split in 2010. They had initially announced a handful of UK dates, creating a ticket frenzy that left many frustrated. many fans. Rumors have swirled about other cities where Oasis might perform, and British music magazine NME has just released a list of 13 international cities where the group would perform, starting with Toronto. The publication cites “sources close to the tour.”
Besides Toronto, the list includes Chicago, East Rutherford (New Jersey), Boston, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne, Sydney, Sao Paulo, Santiago and Buenos Aires.
Fans are speculating about which venues the brothers will visit, and some are circulating unconfirmed rumors that the Toronto date will take place in Downsview Park– right next to the new Rogers Stadium in Live Nationwith a capacity of 50,000 places, the construction of which is planned.
When announcing the new stadium yesterday, Live Nation’s Erik Hoffman told Billboard Canada that the idea for a new, purpose-built concert hall had come specifically from an artist who might otherwise have avoided the city.
“The idea came from a major artist who we were very frustrated about not being able to set dates with,” Hoffman said. “They were just going to bypass Toronto on their international tour.”
Could Oasis be the artist who inspired Rogers Stadium? Maybe.
According to the magazine NMEofficial details regarding Oasis’ international dates are expected to be revealed next week.
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