Oasis Fans Go Wild as Noel Gallagher Surprises at Richard Ashcroft Show Before Reunion with Liam in Cardiff

Oasis fans went wild as they spotted Noel Gallagher watching Richard Ashcroft’s support act – just an hour before he took to the stage for the huge reunion gig.

More than 75,000 fans are watching history be made as Noel, 58, and Liam, 52, appear for the first time on stage together in 16 years at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday night.

Though many fans expected the brothers to remain unseen until their big arrival, Noel sneakily milled among the crowds as he joined the sold-out audience watching Richard’s support act.

Although the singer attempted to keep a low profile, fans were quick to spot Noel as he watched on intently as Richard belted out some of The Verve’s classic hits from the 90s.

In photographs shared to social media, Noel could be seen wearing dark jeans and a jacket, with his hands in his pockets as he stared straight ahead at the stage. 

An hour later, Noel and Liam made their epic arrival on stage at 8.15pm after warm up act Richard Ashcroft began his set at 7:00pm. 

Oasis fans went wild as they spotted Noel Gallagher watching Richard Ashcroft’s support act – just an hour before he took to the stage for the huge reunion gig

More than 75,000 fans will watch history be made as Noel, 58, and Liam, 52, will appear for the first time on stage together in 16 years at the Welsh capital’s Principality Stadium 

The band confirmed they would be hitting the stage at 8.15pm after warm up act Richard Ashcroft begins his set at 7:00pm

Richard is a longtime friend of Liam and Noel, who supported the Verve in 1993. Noel also wrote the track ‘Cast No Shadow’ as a tribute to the star.

The Verve broke up for a third time in 2009 and have not reformed since – although Ashcroft has enjoyed a successful solo career with six top ten albums.