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Lisa McLoughlin

Noel Gallagher throws Oasis end-of-tour bash with Lily James, Matt Smith and Lily Allen but Liam skips celebrations

Noel Gallagher marked the end of Oasis’ triumphant UK reunion tour with a late-night party at London’s Chiltern Firehouse after they dropped their biggest hint yet that the band will be back next year.

The 58-year-old rocker celebrated alongside Lily Allen, Lily James, Poppy Delevingne, Jordan Barrett and Lady Victoria Hervey.

His girlfriend Sally Mash joined him at the reopened celebrity hotspot, where guests enjoyed catering and what insiders called “unlimited Supersonic cocktails.”

Noel’s daughter Anaïs, 25, and Liam Gallagher’s son Gene, 24, were also on hand, risking awkward encounters with Lily James’ former boyfriend Matt Smith, who attended the bash.

Liam, 52, initially opted for what sources described as a “low-key celebration” with fiancée Debbie Gwyther to protect his voice after the band’s sold-out run of UK dates.

But insiders say the frontman later joined his brother and their mother, Peggie, at an after-gig gathering on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium, his first time drinking with Noel in years.

Liam Gallagher skipped the celebrations (PA Wire)

“Liam’s decided to have a low-key celebration with Debbie instead,” a source told The Sun. “They’re planning an early-ish night because he can’t afford to get ill or for his voice to be damaged.

“Noel wants Liam to be there but knows so much more is resting on Liam and he needs to take it easy where he can.

“He was devastated when Chiltern Firehouse burnt down last year and told them he wanted to throw a party as soon as they were back up and running and this is the perfect opportunity. There will be catering and unlimited Supersonic cocktails.”

Liam had previously sworn off alcohol while training for the reunion shows, having famously stopped drinking on stage after a chaotic Wembley gig in 2000.

During the band’s final UK show at Wembley on Saturday, Liam all but confirmed more live dates.

Before launching into Champagne Supernova, he told the crowd: “I wanna thank you lot for keeping the faith and putting this band back on the f**king map. Champagne Supernova. See you next year!”

The declaration sent fans into raptures and fuelled speculation that Oasis will return to Knebworth, the site of their legendary 1996 gigs, for summer 2025 performances.

For now, the Gallagher brothers appear to be in a “great place,” insiders say, with Noel reportedly “chuffed” that Liam joined the post-tour celebrations—another sign that Oasis’ long-awaited reunion may be far from over.

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