Oasis’ support acts for their UK and Ireland shows in 2025 will be former The Verve frontman and solo artist Richard Ashcroft and indie rock band Cast, it has been reported.
There’s been a whole load of chatter about which indie legends will get the call up for Oasis’ much-anticipated reunion tour after their 15-year absence, and now reports suggest these lucky rockers have been booked.
Cast and Richard are said to be booked for ‘all’ Oasis’ UK and Ireland dates next year, leaving the rumour of Blossoms dead in the water.
Richard is a longtime friend of both Liam and Noel, and Oasis supported The Verve – known then as simply Verve – in 1993.
The Verve were formed in Wigan in 1989 by Richard, guitarist Nick McCabe, bassist Simon Jones and drummer Peter Sailsbury, and their biggest hits included Bitter Sweet Symphone and The Drugs Don’t Work.
Meanwhile, Cast were formed in Liverpool in 1992 by John Power and Peter Wilkinson after the former left The La’s – who were responsible for hit track There She Goes – and together their best-known songs include Alright, Finetime and Sandstorm.
It is said Cast will perform first, followed by Ashcroft, then Oasis, according to sources via The Independent.
The outlet report that an official announcement is expected to go out next week.