Fans without tickets to see Oasis at Wembley Stadium this weekend have been warned they’ll be “moved on” if they attempt to gather outside the venue.
The message from stadium officials comes ahead of the Britpop legends' long-awaited return to the capital, as part of their first official tour since 2009.
After launching the UK leg with two sold-out shows in Cardiff earlier this month, the band recently wrapped up a five-night residency at Manchester’s Heaton Park, performing to over 80,000 fans each night.
But as the tour moves to London, Wembley Stadium is urging those without tickets to stay away from the venue, citing public safety.
“To support with the safe entry and exit of everyone within the stadium, no one is allowed to stand outside any entrance or on the Olympic Steps at the front of the stadium,” a spokesperson told NME.
“Non-ticket holders will be moved on.”
The crackdown follows scenes in Manchester where hundreds of ticketless fans gathered on a hill near Heaton Park, quickly dubbed “Gallagher Hill”, to watch the shows from a distance.
Despite repeated warnings from local authorities, large crowds turned up each night. Eventually, barriers were erected to block the view, and several people were arrested for trying to climb over them.
Liam Gallagher appeared to embrace the unofficial watch party, dedicating Definitely Maybe classic Bring It On Down to the mound-dwelling fans.
On the final night, they even appeared on the venue’s big screens and were gifted “Gallagher Hill” t-shirts.
Oasis are scheduled to play Wembley on July 25 and 26, followed by further dates on July 30, August 2 and 3.
They’ll return to the venue for two final shows on September 27 and 28.
The reminder about crowd control mirrors similar guidance issued during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Wembley last year, when scores of fans gathered outside without tickets in an effort to soak up the atmosphere.
The Standard has contacted Wembley Stadium for comment.
