Oasis homecoming: signed guitar to headline Manchester’s biggest summer of sound

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Manchester is set for its biggest summer of music yet and Oasis are leading the charge.

With their long-awaited homecoming gigs at Heaton Park just weeks away, the Gallagher brothers have announced a special gesture to mark their return - the donation of a signed Epiphone Riviera guitar.

The guitar autographed by both Liam and Noel will be auctioned to support grassroots music projects across the city as the centrepiece of a citywide celebration.

It will go on display at Selfridges in Exchange Square from July, remaining there throughout the summer before being auctioned in September.

The auction will feature a collection of new and pre-loved guitars donated by other Manchester music icons, all showcased in shop windows and venues across the city during July and August.

Credit: Simon Emmett

This announcement comes as Manchester prepares to welcome a staggering 1.3 million music fans for what is being billed as the “summer of all summers.”

Heaton Park gigs for Oasis are set for July 11th, 12th, 16th, 19th and 20th and are the main event in a packed calendar that includes headline shows from the likes of Charli XCX, 50 Cent, Elbow, and Billie Eilish - as well as festivals like Parklife and the Caribbean Carnival.

Councillor Bev Craig, leader of Manchester City Council, called the Oasis donation "an incredible gesture to kickstart the celebrations" and predicted a major boost for local businesses as music lovers flock to the city.