Oasis to Pay Edinburgh Council for Concert Costs

In a thrilling twist of fate for fans and local authorities alike, the City of Edinburgh Council, ever the diligent watchdog of taxpayer funds, has decided to bill the notorious band Oasis for hosting their highly anticipated reunion tour next summer. This somewhat cheeky move is like a parent finally enforcing the rules about snacks before dinner: after all, it’s about time someone clarified who pays for the party. The Gallagher brothers, those ever-so-controversial rock icons, announced their return to the stage earlier this year, complete with three electrifying shows at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium on August 8, 9, and 12, 2025.

In a new policy that feels more “rock n’ roll accountant” than “wild rockstar,” the Council is implementing a 100% cost recovery for commercial events. This means that while the brotherly duo prepares to cause mayhem in Murrayfield, they’ll also be racking up a bill that’ll make even their lavish rider seem frugal. Council leader Cammy Day has made it abundantly clear: taxpayers will no longer “bear the costs” of large-scale events, which, let’s face it, should definitely include the kind of rock concerts that bring in *tens of millions* to the local economy but also require a small army of security guards and portable toilets.

To put it into perspective, the Council previously shelled out £40,000 on security and facilities for Taylor Swift’s triumphant UK debut of her ‘Eras Tour,’ which only goes to show that organizing such grand occasions is no small feat. With a laundry list of expenses that would make any event planner’s head spin—including nearly £17,000 on security measures and £2,985 for temporary toilets—one can nearly hear the echoes of the Gallagher brothers cheerfully chuckling at the mounting costs.

And speaking of mounting costs, fans of Oasis are scratching their heads in confusion and perhaps a bit of frustration as the band's reunion shows collide with Edinburgh’s beloved Festival Fringe, that glorious three-week celebration of all things artsy and culture-y. As the city buzzes with excitement from August 1 to 25, finding accommodation will be akin to trying to book a table at a trendy new bistro on Valentine’s Day; reports indicate prices may soar by as much as £1,125 a night! Yes, darling, that’s not a typo.

This year, the logistical chaos is further compounded by fresh short-let regulations, meaning every hospitality host is now compelled by law to have a license—otherwise, they’re facing a potentially devastating fine of up to £2,500. Who knew that a simple reunion could lead to such a labyrinthine mess of local government regulations?

In a different corner of the rock'n'roll world, there’s been a fracas surrounding the ticket sales for the North American leg of Oasis’s tour, particularly as fans expressed outrage over the “dynamic pricing” strategies employed by Ticketmaster. To put it plainly, users found themselves blindsided by prices that fluctuated like a roller coaster. It’s a thrilling ride, unless you actually want to see the show. Oasis, in a moment of remarkable distance from the chaos, stated they had no knowledge of the pricing schemes conjured by their promoters. One can only imagine the look on the Gallagher brothers' faces as they glanced at their own ticket prices and muttered, “We had no idea!”

The North American tour kicks off in style on August 24, 2025, with a grand opening at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, followed by shows in Chicago, New Jersey, and a climactic finish at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles. Sprinkle in some presale registration madness and a general ticket sale on October 4, and you’ve got all the ingredients for another episode of "What Happens When Nostalgia Hits the Road." So, my dear concert-goers, prepare for what promises to be quite the whirlwind of rock, regulations, and perhaps a bit of reckoning with public transport and hotel prices. Who knew a reunion could be this complicated? Welcome to the world of Oasis!