Oasis’ second ‘Live ’27’ Paris show under threat of cancellation, report claims
Oasis ‘ second upcoming show in Paris on their ‘Live ’27’ tour is reportedly under threat due to planned transport works.
READ MORE: ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger’ review: an emotional, irreverent reliving of rock’s unlikeliest reunion The Britpop icons confirmed their tour earlier this week (Monday September 14), with plans for 38 shows kicking off next May .
Dates open with five nights at Glasgow’s Celtic Park, before an impressive 11 gigs at The Etihad in Manchester, followed by shows across Europe including two nights at the Stade de France on July 23 and 24.
But according to a report in Le Parisien , the second show could be cancelled due to planned works on the public transport network between Île-de-France and Hauts-de-France in Paris on the same day.
The report also claims that Georges-François Leclerc, the prefect for Paris, has written two letters to Christophe Cizeron, who serves as president of GL Events and of the Société d’exploitation du Stade de France, instructing him not to authorise the concert.
A source told the publication alternative dates have been proposed to Live Nation France.
View this post on Instagram The shows are also yet to appear on the Stade de France official website.
But Angelo Gopee, head of Live Nation France, insisted to Le Parisien that both shows will go ahead as planned.
“We wouldn’t have announced and put these dates on sale if we hadn’t had the necessary approvals a long time ago.
This tour has been in the works for a year, and we’ve had the green light.
There’s no issue!” he added.
NME has contacted a spokesperson for comment and clarification.
The last time Oasis were in Paris, the Gallaghers’ had a huge bust up which led to their split in 2009 .
“It’s with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight,” Noel Gallagher said in a statement at the time.
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