It’s probably the most anticipated concert tour in history, and where else would it kick off than sunny Cardiff. The iconic 90s band Oasis are back (not in anger) and ready to wow thousands of fans from across the world. We’ve got your guide for everything you need to know in the run up to two sold out nights.
00:01It's almost here. Arguably the most anticipated concert tour in recent history
00:05is about to kick off, and where better than right here at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff behind me.
00:0990s Icons Oasis are back and are setting off on gigs all around the world.
00:13Every single gig is sold out from Manchester to Melbourne, and Cardiff is no different.
00:17So if you're heading to the gig or are going to be in and around Cardiff over the next few days,
00:21you should definitely plan ahead.
00:23First up, of course, is getting to the gig.
00:25Cardiff is about to become one giant Oasis fan zone,
00:28and the roads will feel it all across the city centre and beyond.
00:32Starting from 7am on both days, Friday and Saturday,
00:35streets around the stadium like Scott Road, Park Street will be closing.
00:38This is to help managing queues and crowd safety,
00:40so don't be surprised if you can't drive near the stadium at all.
00:43By 3pm, the whole city centre around the stadium,
00:46between Castle Street, Westgate Street, St. Mary Street and Central Square,
00:49will be closed off for the evening.
00:51The city basically goes into a gig lockdown with limited vehicle access.
00:55If you're planning to drive into the centre on the day, honestly, think twice.
00:59Parking will be nigh on impossible, and the roads will be busy.
01:02Accounts will say, if you come in by car, your best bet is to use the park and ride at the Bindico Arena down the bay.
01:07You can leave your car there, jump on a shuttle bus, and avoid the stress of the city centre traffic.
01:11For those coming by train, there's actually some good news.
01:14Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway are running extra trains before and after the concerts to handle the crowds.
01:20However, it's still going to be seriously busy.
01:22Cardiff Central Station will have a queue system in place for about 10pm,
01:26and Queen Street Station will be closed from 10pm unless using accessible routes or heading towards the bay area.
01:31So expect some waiting around and plan accordingly.
01:34Buses will also be affected.
01:36The new Cardiff Bus Interchange will be closed from noon on gig days, so bus routes will be diverted.
01:41If you normally catch a bus through the interchange, check the Cardiff Bus website or app for updated routes and times.
01:47Otherwise, be prepared for a bit of a detour.
01:50And of course, now for the exciting part, the gig itself.
01:53Gates open at 5pm, and if you want to get the full experience, aim to get there early.
01:57The support act starts with cast at 6pm, then Richard Ashcroft takes the stage around 7pm.
02:02By around 8.15pm, it's time for Oasis to headline, and they'll play until around 10.30pm, when the official curfew kicks in.
02:08You've had all your fun at the gig, and now comes the rubbish bit.
02:11Getting home.
02:12In fact, getting home might be the most difficult part of all of it.
02:14Penarth Road, near the station, will close about 30 minutes before the end of the gig to help manage the crowds,
02:19and it'll stay closed for roughly an hour afterwards.
02:22So if you're catching a train or bus from there, keep this in mind when planning your exit.
02:28Of course, fans have been waiting 16 years to see Oasis, and they're going to be here in the stadium in just a few hours now, it's counting down to.
02:34But some fans couldn't wait just an extra day, and they've camped out already,
02:37and I've been lucky enough to have a chat to them.
02:39I just really wanted to get on the front barrier, because the atmosphere is so much better.
02:43So we got down here yesterday and started camping.
02:47Yeah, the atmosphere is so much better when you're at the front, because it's all like massive fans as well.
02:52Everyone knows all the words, you know, with like a couple of people who kind of stood there, bored.
