Noel Gallagher Says 16 Years Was the Right Wait for Oasis, Teases Unreleased Material on Chicken Shop Date

Noel Gallagher made his Chicken Shop Date debut on the show’s final series, meeting Amelia Dimoldenberg at Sam’s Chicken in Harlesden, London, and the conversation quickly turned to the thing every Oasis fan has been waiting for. Asked about the reunion, Noel said 16 years is the right amount of time to wait before reviving something, and that a single week of rehearsals convinced him the shows will be as good, if not better, than the band’s earlier era.

The guitarist also got candid about what it takes to work with a sibling, admitting you have to be prepared to compromise, something he says doesn’t come naturally to him. Then he dropped the line that sent fans into a frenzy: he has tonnes of unreleased material, though he stayed quiet on whether any of it is Oasis. That tease lands just as anticipation builds for Oasis’sold-out Live’27 tour, which kicks off next year with six Knebworth shows and 11 nights at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium. Noel has promised the run will top the 2025 comeback dates.

For a band whose story has been defined by drama, it’s refreshing to hear Noel talk about the reunion with this much confidence and even a little humor. He also reflected on how“Champagne Supernova”keeps finding new meaning with younger listeners, proof that Oasis’pull never really faded. So what’s the verdict: is 16 years the magic number, or would you have wanted them back sooner? Tell us in the comments.