Oasis on stage at their homecoming gig at Heaton Park. About 80,000 fans have turned out for the first of five gigs there. Support acts Cast and Richard Ashcroft have warmed up the crowds, ready for Oasis to begin their show at about 20:15 GMT.

The first Heaton Park show was hailed as a ‘homecoming of epic proportions’ by the MEN in a glistening five-star review. The gig was also attended by a host of famous faces, including Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

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Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher walk hand-in-hand to kick off first night at Manchester's Heaton Park.Credit: AP

Some Oasis fans weren't quite "mad fer it" when the band dedicated a song to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at their homecoming concert in Manchester.

The iconic Manchester band, led by Liam and Noel Gallagher, will be playing the first of their shows at Heaton Park tonight (July 11) with close to 80,000 fans expected to be in attendance - with many from the city itself and others who have travelled from all around the world for the special gig.

Bathed in sunshine and feel-good vibes, 80,000 fans gave Oasis a hero's welcome on Friday as Manchester's favourite sons returned for their first hometown gig in 16 years.