Oasis lit up Seoul tonight with a brisk, sing-back heavy opener, a cardboard Bonehead propped by the amps, and Mike Moore clicking straight into the engine room. It was playful and affectionate, the kind of detail that turns a giant reunion into a shared in-joke. Early reports point to a confident start, tight band, and a crowd that came to roar.
Quick Answers
- Who played rhythm guitar? Mike Moore, a longtime member of Liam’s solo band, stepped in for Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs.
- Why is Bonehead out? He’s on a planned break for the next phase of prostate-cancer care and aims to rejoin for South America in November.
- What did they play? A hits-first set leaning on Definitely Maybe and Morning Glory staples; early lists include “Hello,” “Morning Glory,” “Some Might Say,” “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” “Supersonic,” and the closing “Don’t Look Back in Anger.”
- Where next? Tokyo Dome on Oct 25–26, then Melbourne and Sydney.
The Oasis News Itself
NME’s on-the-ground write-up captured the tone: a life-size cut-out of Bonehead on stage, Moore filling the slot with minimum fuss, and a crowd that didn’t miss a line. The cut-out sat alongside their running gag of a Pep Guardiola standee, a very Oasis way of keeping their mate in the room.
Bonehead acknowledged the tribute on Instagram, telling fans to “Play it loud, Amigos,” while fan pages and radio outlets pushed photos and clips from inside Goyang. It read as support, not sentimentality — a wink, a cheer, and back to the chorus.
Oasis Live ’25 Tour Context
Arthurs confirmed on Oct 3 he’d miss Seoul, Tokyo and the Australia dates to continue treatment, saying he feels good and plans to return next month.That clarity let the band plan ahead, and Moore — who’s anchored Liam’s solo records since 2026 — slots in naturally.
Set-wise, Seoul stuck close to the UK stadium blueprint: the opening rush from the mid-’90s, room-shaking sing-backs, and the cathartic Noel-led closer. Early setlist trackers list “Hello,” “Acquiesce,” “Morning Glory,” “Some Might Say,” “Bring It On Down,” “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” “Fade Away,” “Supersonic,” and the finishers fans expect. As always, order can shuffle city to city.
Family & Fan Reaction
From airport sightings of Moore to first-row shots of the cut-out, Seoul’s fan feeds did the heavy lifting. The mood is protective and celebratory: keep Bonehead visible, keep the machine moving. Absolute Radio’s post about the on-stage tribute was shared widely, with comments reading like a mass get-well card.
The reunion already carries history; tonight added warmth. Oasis found a way to honour a founding player without dampening the tempo. With Moore holding the rhythm chair and the Seoul crowd in full voice, Live ’25 looks resilient — a tour built on memory, momentum and a bit of Manc humour.
Tickets & Tour Info
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FAQs
Mike Moore covered for Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, who’s on a planned treatment break. He’s expected back for South America in November (pending health).
He’s continuing prostate-cancer care and has said he’s feeling good. The plan is to rejoin once cleared by doctors.
Core ’94–’96 anthems: “Hello,” “Morning Glory,” “Some Might Say,” “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” “Supersonic,” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger” to close. Order can shift by city.
Tokyo Dome on Oct 25–26, then Melbourne and Sydney in early November. Check city pages on TicketsAtlas for timings and gates.
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Most venues open gates 90–120 minutes before showtime. The main set runs ~95–110 minutes, not counting support.