Some might sail: Liam Gallagher will perform on the Thames in December
(Picture: Getty Images)Liam Gallagher will perform a live-streamed gig while sailing down the Thames next month.
The former Oasis frontman will be joined by a full band as he floats down the river, taking in some of London’s most famous landmarks along the way.
The gig, known officially as Down By The River Thames, will be streamed around the world from 8pm UK time on Saturday December 5.
Gallagher confirmed on Twitter that he’d be playing tracks from his two solo albums, as well as “some stone cold Oasis classics, some of which you haven’t heard me sing for a long, long time".
I'm performing a one off celestial live performance for you to stream, 'Down By The River Thames', on 5th Dec 2020. I'm performing tracks from my 2 number 1 solo albums & some stone cold Oasis classics, some of which you haven't heard for a long, long time. C'mon you know. LG x pic.twitter.com/yDlojWPWR4
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) November 9, 2020
It means the Mancunian will follow in the river-bound footsteps of The Clash and The Sex Pistols — the former crashed the Silver Jubilee celebrations of 1977 by performing God Save The Queen as they sailed past the Houses of Parliament, while the latter took to the Thames for their London Calling video shoot.
More recently, in May last year, Stormzy stepped aboard a floating stage on the river for renditions of some of his best-known hits.
Gallagher’s performance will be filmed by virtual reality specialist MelodyVR, and tickets will be priced at £16.50. They will go on sale at Live Nation from 9am on Friday November 13.
Back in April, at the height of the first lockdown, Gallagher announced plans to play a free gig for NHS workers. It was initially scheduled for October at the O2 in London, but has since been pushed back until May 2021.
