Noel Gallagher targets royal family at Oasis Dublin show

Noel Gallagher drew boos in Dublin as he taunted the monarchy during Oasis final Dublin gig, stirring debate about legacy, fame and public sentiment.

Noel Gallagher targets the royal family at Oasis Dublin show

Oasis wrapped up two sold‑out shows at Croke Park in Dublin with Noel Gallagher on stage for the second night. Early in the set he asked, “Anyone from Manchester?” and the crowd responded with a chorus of boos. He pressed on, telling the crowd to be respectful, then delivered Half The World Away while taking a swipe at the Royal Family, saying, “This is for the Royle Family – the real Royal Family.” He later described the monarchy as “a bit farcical,” while clarifying that he isn’t anti‑royal. The Dublin performances came amid news of Liam Gallagher’s son Lennon skipping the gigs to go to Ibiza, and with Noel’s daughter Anaïs joining him on stage for parts of the weekend. The tour continues in Toronto and heads to North America, the UK and beyond, underscoring a commercial high point for a reunion that fans have eagerly awaited for years.

The moment in Dublin exposes how celebrity swagger can collide with public sensitivity. A veteran rocker firing at the monarchy taps into a long, charged cultural vein in Britain and Ireland, where opinions about tradition, class and national identity linger just beneath the surface. Noel’s move risks alienating a portion of the audience, even as many fans applaud the candor and the enduring musical pull of Oasis. The dynamic between Noel and Liam remains the engine of a reunion that is as much about branding and nostalgia as it is about new music. How the band navigates these moments will shape its long‑term reception beyond the current tour. The family angle—Peggy Gallagher’s presence, Anaïs on stage, and the public feuding history—adds texture but also raises expectations about how much personal history fans will tolerate in a live setting.

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The music endures, even as the conversations around it keep evolving.