Recapping and Pre-capping a summer of massive concerts! Oasis - live 25! On July 4, Oasis marked an emotional return at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, attracting around 74,500–75,000 fans. The Gallagher brothers performed together for the first time in 16 years, delivering a two-hour set filled with Britpop anthems like “Hello,” “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” “Champagne Supernova,” and “Supersonic.” Critics hailed the show as a cultural phenomenon—some even compared it to a Beatles-level event—while fans from across the globe (including Australia, Germany, and Chile) queued for days to attend. Notably, a symbolic half-hug during the encore and a dedicated tribute to footballer Diogo Jota brought both nostalgia and emotional unity to the night. The tour will continue with 41 dates, featuring massive UK shows in Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin Black Sabbath – “Back to the Beginning” Final Show On July 5, Black Sabbath reunited with original members Ozzy Osbourne (performing a brief solo), Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward in a “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert at Birmingham’s Villa Park. The sold-out event (42,000 capacity) featured iconic songs and a stacked supporting lineup, including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Anthrax, Mastodon, and a supergroup led by Tom Morello. It brought heavy metal full circle in Ozzy’s hometown, celebrating both the band's legacy and his impending retirement due to health issues (Parkinson’s, spinal surgeries). Tickets sold out in under 16 minutes, and proceeds are being donated to charities such as Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. Lana Del Rey – UK Stadium Tou rLana Del Rey’s UK stadium run began on June 23 in Cardiff at Principality Stadium and wraps up this week with back-to-back shows at London’s Wembley. In Cardiff, she performed inside a set built around a life-size Southern-style house, delivering songs from across her discography—including “Video Games,” “Born to Die,” “Summertime Sadness,” and her first live rendition of “Ride” since 2017. Supported by London Grammar and Banks, the tour carried on through Liverpool and Glasgow before landing in London. Reviews have praised her vocal authenticity and aesthete-driven production, with some controversy around set length and venue scale. At Wembley, guest performances—like Addison Rae joining for her song “Diet Pepsi”—added star power, and critics lauded Lana’s ability to command the stadium stage. Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR – “Some Special Shows 4 U” This co-headlined tour launches in London on July 11 and will hit various European cities (including the UK), featuring Drake performing both old hits and tracks from the joint album with PARTYNEXTDOOR. The tour spans 37 shows across Europe, starting here before moving across the continent
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Club world cup recap (week ending 22/06) The Club World Cup group stage has delivered drama and surprises, with some big names struggling while others have soared. Bayern Munich have been the standout performers so far, steamrolling Auckland City 10–0 and edging Boca Juniors 2–1, with Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise shining brightly. Juventus have also impressed, topping their group with back-to-back wins, including a 4–1 victory over Wydad Casablanca, powered by a brace from Kenan Yildiz. Brazilian sides have made their mark too—Botafogo stunned European champions PSG 1–0, while Flamengo came from behind to beat Chelsea 3–1 in a thrilling clash. Among the underachievers, PSG and Chelsea have both faltered under pressure, with PSG yet to find the net and Chelsea slipping despite an early lead and a red card setback. Key players grabbing the spotlight include Musiala, Olise, Yildiz, Harry Kane, and Sergio Ramos, whose late header earned Monterrey a draw against Inter Milan. With several groups still wide open, the tournament is heating up fast and promises a dramatic run to the final.