The Verve’s Richard Ashcroft has officially been announced as special guest for the UK and Ireland leg of Oasis’ Live ‘25 reunion tour.

A favourite amongst Oasis fans, Ashcroft had already been teased as the tour’s opener earlier this month during Liam Gallagher’s Q&A with fans on X.

That would be BIBLICAL

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) September 13, 2024

Ashcroft has been a long-time friend of the band, with one of Oasis’ first national tours being as support to The Verve back in 1993, playing to massive crowds months before their debut single ‘Supersonic’.

The Verve then supported Oasis in 1995 at The Bataclan in Paris, before featuring as special guests at the giant tent show at Scotland’s Irving Beach. Noel also dedicated ‘Cast No Shadow’ from (What's the Story) Morning Glory? to Ashcroft, before The Verve’s lead-singer provided backing vocals on ‘All Around The World’ from the 1997 Be Here Now.

Speaking of the news, Ashcroft commented: “As a fan from day one I was buzzing for many reasons when the news of Oasis’s return was announced. I can say with no exaggeration that the songwriting talent of Noel and Liam’s pure spirit as a lead singer helped to inspire me to create some of my best work.

“It was the perfection of ‘Live Forever’ that forced me to try and write my own. They dared to be great, made the dreams we had real and I will always remember those days with joy. Now it’s time to create more memories and I’m ready to bring it. See you next summer. Music is power.”

Oasis are set to perform two sold-out Irish shows in Croke Park on August 16 and 17 next year.