A professional barber was on hand to provide the feathered and shaggy look ahead of the much-anticipated Manchester gigs
Oasis enthusiasts had the chance to snag the Gallagher swagger at a pop-up barber shop – dubbed ‘Gallaghairs’ – as they flocked to the band’s eagerly awaited Manchester performances. Situated in the Manchester Piccadilly Premier Inn, the temporary salon offered fans the opportunity to sport the iconic mod haircut of the Gallagher brothers before making their way to Heaton Park for the concert.
A skilled barber was on hand to provide the feathered and shaggy style, complete with extended sideburns and a neat fringe. Before-and-after snaps captured one chuffed music fan stepping back into the 90s, at least in terms of hairstyle, posing next to a Liam doppelgänger.
Tracey Bishop, Premier Inn regional manager for Greater Manchester, which is hosting thousands of Oasis followers at its hotels across the country this summer, commented: “From music tours to football tournaments, events always create a massive buzz in our hotels. Spirits are sky high in Manchester, and we are excited to be a part of it.
“The team are loving welcoming Oasis fans – the bucket hats are a bit of a giveaway at check-in. When you think of Oasis, first you think of the massive tunes, but from hats to parkas second on the list is always going to be their incredible style.
“The hair is as much a part of that as anything, so while we can’t make people rock ‘n’ roll stars – we can at least make them look like one and have a comfy bed waiting at the end of the gig.”
Levon Gill, the barber, commented: “It was so much fun giving these fans such an iconic look. The mod style is so synonymous with Manchester, it’s great to see we are still keeping it alive.
“In our shop we’ve seen a real resurgence of Oasis style haircuts. There have been a lot of tourists come in to get one, but they wait until they get to Manchester to make sure to get the real deal.”
The Gallagher brothers rose to prominence in the mid-1990s following two successful Oasis albums, Definitely Maybe in 1994 and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? in 1995.
With both Liam and Noel sharing vocal duties, the contentious pair were as well-known for their off-stage antics as their music. Thanks to their working-class attitude, the duo became immediate style icons, with shaggy hair and parkas defining the look of the era.
The band experienced disputes and breakups, finally calling it quits in 2009 after a heated argument between the two brothers following a Paris gig.
In 2024, they announced a reunion tour that sold out in minutes, with fans from around the world scrambling for tickets.
Tracey added: “Oasis aren’t just a band – they’re part of people’s life stories. Their music and style defined a generation, sound tracked major moments and gave fans a voice when they needed it most.
“These songs have always had the power to unite strangers, whether at a gig, a festival or singing in the street after a night out.
“Bringing people together for something this iconic is electric, and we are so proud to be playing our part in it – it’s more than a concert, it’s a cultural moment that will never be forgotten.”
