Liam Gallagher has rejected the idea of Fontaines D.C. opening for Oasis in the band’s planned 2027 tour. The singer’s comments came after the Irish group received calls from Jewish leaders to cancel some of its upcoming concerts. They have expressed concern over the band’s political statements in recent times.
Liam Gallagher rejects a fan’s suggestion that Fontaines D.C. open for Oasis on the band’s planned 2027 tour
According to Paste Magazine, a fan on X suggested that Gallagher consider Fontaines D.C. as an opening act for Oasis. Gallagher immediately rejected the suggestion, responding, “There [sic] not good enough they don’t have any tunes.”
Oasis toured with Cast and Richard Ashcroft during the UK and Ireland leg of its Oasis Live ’25. Cage The Elephant supported the band in the United States. Ball Park Music joined them for their Australian dates.
Gallagher is known for making provocative comments about other music bands. The singer occasionally defends himself, saying that the statements were intended as jokes. For instance, the singer criticized Suede and Manic Street Preachers earlier this year. Later, he commented he was only “on the wind up.”
Meanwhile, Fontaines D.C. are feeling the heat over their support for Palestine and criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza. According to the Irish Star, the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester has called for the band’s scheduled July 2027 concerts at Heaton Park to be cancelled.
“At a time of heightened antisemitism, comments and chants linked to the band risk importing tensions from the Middle East into the UK, with Jewish people becoming the targets,” the organisation said in a statement.
It added, “The JRC has registered our profound concerns with Manchester Council regarding Fontaines DC’s forthcoming concert at Heaton Park and has called for it to be canceled. Despite our representations, it appears the concert will be going ahead.”
The council said it understands the concerns. “Discrimination or intimidation, including antisemitism, have no place at their events,” said the spokesperson, adding that the council will work with organizers and Greater Manchester Police to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
