A Staggering Amount - Oasis Reunion Could Earn Gallagher Brothers More Than Entire 1990s Earnings

Oasis is back, and this reunion could be their biggest payday yet.

Sophia

• Published in Music
• September 2, 2024

The legendary British band Oasis, led by the infamous Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, has announced a reunion tour that has sent shockwaves through the music world. Nearly two decades after their bitter split in 2009, the brothers have decided to put aside their differences and hit the road once again.

While fans are ecstatic about the chance to see their idols live, the driving force behind this reunion might be something less sentimental—money.

According to an analysis by Birmingham City University, the upcoming Oasis reunion tour is expected to generate more revenue than the band made during its peak in the 1990s. The tour, which includes 14 shows across Britain and Ireland, is projected to earn a staggering £400 million in ticket sales and additional revenue streams.

This would see Liam and Noel Gallagher each pocketing a cool £50 million, doubling their net worth overnight.

This reunion isn’t just a nostalgic trip down memory lane; it’s poised to be one of the most lucrative ventures in music history. The tour will feature a four-show run at the iconic Wembley Stadium, a venue that has hosted some of the biggest names in music.

But this time, the ticket prices will be significantly higher than they were during Oasis’s heyday.

In 1995, fans could see the band for just £14.

Fast forward to today, and those prices are expected to be ten times higher, reflecting both the band's enduring popularity and the economic realities of the modern concert industry.

The Gallagher brothers have had a tumultuous relationship, with their public feuds making headlines as much as their music did. After their split, both Liam and Noel pursued successful solo careers, but the allure of an Oasis reunion has always loomed large.

Their fan base spans generations, with both old and new fans eagerly consuming anniversary releases, documentaries, and any news about the brothers. This enduring appeal is why the reunion tour is expected to be so profitable.

Dr. Matt Grimes, course director of the music business BA at Birmingham City University, noted that the £400 million figure is just from the UK and Ireland.

“They’re considering going into Europe as well, so they stand to make even more,” Grimes said. The global fan base of Oasis, which stretches across continents, means that the tour could easily extend to other parts of the world, further boosting their earnings.

The cultural impact of Oasis is undeniable, with the band often being compared to other music legends like The Beatles and ABBA.

As business writer Eamonn Forde explained, “They’ve never monetized that nostalgia on this scale. They’ll probably make more money from these gigs than they did in the entire 90s.”

In a world where music legends are often coaxed out of retirement by the promise of lucrative deals, the Oasis reunion tour stands out as a prime example of how nostalgia, coupled with smart business strategies, can turn past glories into present-day fortunes.

For Oasis fans, it’s a dream come true; for the Gallagher brothers, it’s a payday that could eclipse anything they earned during their original run.

Sophia