Nowhere, however, is the Oasis hype quite like it is in Manchester. The Gallaghers’ shows at Heaton Park aren’t just more tour stops: these are homecoming dates at a venue that has a special place in the band’s history. Oasis played three nights at Heaton Park back in 2009 and this time they’ve upped the ante, lining up five dates.

Corrie stars Lucy Fallon and Elle Mulvaney were among the celebrities in the crowd, along with Vernon Kay and Ricky Hatton