Cast frontman John Power has spoken to NME about the Britpop veterans being asked to support Oasis on their 2025 UK and Ireland reunion tour – assured of nothing but a “very positive vibe” from all involved.Ever since it was announced that the Gallagher brothers had buried the hatchet to play their first shows since their acrimonious split in 2009, rumours swirled around who would be supporting Oasis at the upcoming Live ’25 dates.After being widely reported following some teasing from Liam Gallagher, it was recently confirmed that Liverpool indie heroes Cast would be joining the line-up as the final support act alongside Richard Ashcroft.“We’re blown away by it,” Power told NME about the reaction to the news. “We had the nod and were just waiting for the official announcement.
Now we can bask in it. It’s a stamp of approval from our peers, and I appreciate that massively.”He continued: “It kind of reaffirms our legacy and authenticates the road and journey that we’ve been on as a band.
And now us, Richard Ashcroft and Oasis – talk about Northern Soul! That’s some line-up.”A post shared by Cast (@castbandofficial)Power, also formerly of The La‘s, explained how his path has often meandered with that of Oasis and now Cast find themselves “about to play to play the biggest tour in the world.”Looking back to his earliest encounter with a Gallagher, he recalled: “I’d just left The La’s and decided to go see them at this little club in Manchester, to show there were no bad feelings.
That’s when I first met Liam. This young lad came up to me and asked me for a ciggy; it was a 16-year-old Liam.“Then later, me and Cast were recording some demos. ‘Supersonic’ was really happening and Oasis were on this little club tour.
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