A flare ignited by a crowd member during the first of three Oasis shows in Melbourne sparked outrage from the band's co-founder Liam Gallagher, leading to an expletive-filled post online. The concert was part of a world tour following the band's 16-year break from live performances and drew over 50,000 attendees to Docklands Stadium.
During the performance of their classic hit Champagne Supernova, a red flare was set off in the air. Fortunately, stadium officials reported no injuries resulting from the incident.
Gallagher expressed his anger on X (formerly Twitter), addressing the individual responsible:
To the massive C*** who launched that flare into the crowd last night at the gig in Melbourne you are 1 seriously f***** up individual and you will get yours trust me.
Stadium management informed the ABC that strict security measures, including bag checks and wanding, were enforced. They assured that extra vigilance would be applied for the next concert and highlighted that Gallagher's words captured the general sentiment regarding the situation.
Summary: Liam Gallagher condemned the flare incident at Oasis's Melbourne concert, emphasizing strict security will prevent further disruptions on the current world tour.