Some Might Say the Britpop legends’ capital concerts are a big deal
VENUES and drinks brands in Edinburgh have gone (Champagne) supernova as the Scottish capital welcomed Oasis back to Murrayfield.
The Britpop legends’ reunion tour has already seen them play Murrayfield on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th, with a third and final Scottish gig scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday 12th August, before the band head across the Irish Sea to Dublin.
As an estimated 200,000 Oasis fans descended on the city, Edinburgh’s enterprising operators geared up to make the most of it.
Venues going particularly mad fer it include Cold Town House on the Grassmarket, which has been temporarily renamed Cold Town Supernova – complete with a sign inspired by the Brothers Gallagher.
Additionally, any passing Oasis fan named either Liam or Noel will be able to enjoy a free pint of Cold Town lager.
Nikk Stevens, general manager of the venue – which is owned by Signature Group – said there was ‘no better way to celebrate the Gallagher brothers coming to Edinburgh than by raising a glass of the city’s own locally brewed craft lager.’
“Cold Town Beer has fast become a significant name on the craft beer scene in its Edinburgh hometown and beyond.”
Elsewhere in the city, brand new pub Leith Social Club will be featuring multiple nods to the band in the coming days.
Ahead of the gigs, the pub hosted a ticketed event with Owen Morris, producer of the first three Oasis albums, before customers enjoyed a specially-curated Oasis Exhibition which included platinum discs and instruments as well as a coat worn by Liam.
The pub, on Great Junction Street, was formerly the Tam O’ Shanter and reopens as Leith Social Club today.
Owner Mike Baxter said the pub is a tribute to the working class boozers of the 1980s and ‘90s.
“When the team approached me to take on the Tam O’Shanter, I thought we should take a gamble,” he said.
“Leith doesn’t need another speakeasy. What I wanted to do was to celebrate the culture and community and reimagine the local pub for a modern audience.
“I didn’t want to fake it. I lived through the ‘90s in bars like this. I wanted something that felt real. Inspired by The Face magazine, with live music, classic DJ sets, a great pint, and killer art. A place for Gen Z, Gen X, and everyone in between.”
Meanwhile, Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn paid tribute to the band’s most popular song with its ‘Wonderwall World Championships’.
Taking place at Stockbridge Social, the outdoor food and drink market sponsored by Innis & Gunn, the championship challenged would-be Gallaghers to step up to the mic and perform the classic song. Each participant will receive a free pint, with the winner receiving an even larger quantity.
“Wonderwall has cemented itself into British culture and everybody knows it,” said Innis & Gunn founder Dougal Sharp.
“And after all, as soon as those opening chords ring out, you know it’s going to be a good time.
“With the Gallaghers coming to Edinburgh, we thought it was the perfect time to let people have their own moment in the spotlight. Grab a pint, grab the mic and show us your Wonderwall.”
