Oasis Fans Left Fuming as Police and Organisers Block View of Heaton Park Concerts

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Oasis fans gathered on a nearby hill, known as "Gallagher Hill," to watch the reunion concert of Liam and Noel Gallagher at Heaton Park in Manchester. However, the view for these fans was blocked by a large green fence, sparking frustration among the group. The fence was erected to prevent ticketless fans from entering the venue, with police already cracking down on those trying to attend the concerts without tickets. Meanwhile, those lucky enough to secure tickets enjoyed the massive reunion shows, with some even watching the concert from huge screens measuring 84 meters by 12 meters, the largest ever used in the UK.

Key Takeaways:

  • A large green fence has been erected to block the view of the Heaton Park concerts for fans gathered on Gallagher Hill, sparking frustration among the group.
  • Police have been cracking down on ticketless fans in the area, arresting six people for trying to get into the shows with fake accreditation.
  • Fans are being advised to avoid traveling to Heaton Park without a ticket, with Greater Manchester Police urging people to be aware of transport options and road closures.
  • The Heaton Park concerts feature massive screens measuring 84 meters by 12 meters, the largest ever used in the UK.
  • Oasis guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs shared a video of fans enjoying the concert from outside the venue, captioning it "No tickets needed".
  • The upcoming shows at Heaton Park will take place on July 16, 19, and 20.

Statistics:

  • 80,000 fans were able to attend the Heaton Park concerts with tickets.
  • 84 meters by 12 meters is the size of the massive screens used at the Heaton Park concerts.
  • 6 people were arrested by Greater Manchester Police for trying to get into the shows with fake accreditation.
  • The Heaton Park concerts feature 20 meters larger screens than those used at the reunion shows in Cardiff.
  • 3 more shows are scheduled to take place at Heaton Park on July 16, 19, and 20.

Sources:

  • Greater Manchester Police: Police advise fans traveling to and from Heaton Park not to travel without a ticket.
  • Oasis guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs: Video of fans enjoying the concert from outside the venue, captioned "No tickets needed".
  • SWNS Credit: William Lailey: Image of police preventing fans from entering the venue.
  • SWNS Credit: William Lailey: Image of a fan in handcuffs being escorted away by police.
  • The Mirror: Article covering the reunion concert and police efforts to prevent ticketless fans from attending.