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Before the endless bickering, the solo careers, and the constant “will they, won’t they?” reunion talk, Liam and Noel Gallagher were just two Manc lads on the brink of something huge.
This summer, Wembley Park is bringing that moment back to life with Brothers: Liam and Noel Through the Lens of Kevin Cummins, a powerful open-air photography exhibition that’s a gift to every Oasis fan - and even to those who just love a good stroll with excellent music history on the side.
More than 20 striking, large-scale photographs have taken over iconic Wembley Park spots – think outside Wembley Stadium, the OVO Arena, and along the famous Olympic Way giving fans a rare look at Liam and Noel right before they exploded onto the world stage.
Shot across 1994, months before Definitely Maybe changed everything, these photos capture the raw energy, swagger and brotherly bond that made Oasis the last great rock’n’roll band of a generation.
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All images are the work of legendary British music photographer Kevin Cummins, who worked closely with Oasis in their earliest days and has known the Gallaghers for over 30 years.
If Cummins’ name rings a bell, it’s probably because he’s responsible for some of the most iconic music photography ever – from Joy Division on a snowy Manchester bridge to defining images of The Smiths, New Order, and Bowie.
But it’s the Gallagher brothers who are the stars here. Cummins’ camera captures them in moments of genuine connection that feel miles away from the later tabloid spats: leaning into each other with matching smirks, bus-hopping in London, or lounging in hotel rooms between gigs.
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There’s Liam in Adidas trackies and Noel alone in Amsterdam after a ferry fight saw the rest of the band deported, and those now-iconic shots of the pair in Manchester City shirts with “Brother” across the front, a single word summing up everything that was about to happen.
“Back then, it felt like the whole world was living in Oasis world. Every street, every pub, every car stereo was blasting that album,” Cummins says, recalling the era when Morning Glory became Britain’s unofficial soundtrack.
“It’s the most exciting event of the year, and we’re lucky enough to be part of it.” Timed perfectly with the Oasis reunion concerts at Wembley Stadium (running July through September), Brothers is more than a nostalgia trip.
It’s a reminder of why Oasis mattered – not just for the anthems, but for the attitude, the haircuts, the hope that a couple of lads could take over the world armed with guitars, opinions, and no filter.
Curated by Wembley Park’s Claudio Giambrone, the exhibition flips the usual Gallagher narrative of fighting and fallout to show the closeness beneath the chaos.
“These photographs reveal moments of humour, tension, and trust,” Giambrone says. “We hope the exhibition speaks not just to Oasis fans but to anyone who understands the beauty and complexity of sibling relationships.”
Brothers is part of the Wembley Park Art Trail, which also features the viral Swiftie Steps, a Lana Del Rey mural, and the Square of Fame with handprints from Madonna to Dolly Parton.
It’s free, fully accessible, and runs until 30 September 2025, giving fans plenty of time to wander, reminisce, and soak up the pre-fame magic of Liam and Noel at their best.
In a summer where “Oasis world” is alive again, this exhibition is your backstage pass to the band’s beginnings. Come for the photos, stay for the reminder that sometimes, even the loudest, messiest brothers start with a bond no tabloid can ever quite break.
