An Oasis reunion tour has been confirmed and while a mad rush for tickets is expected, there are also ways you could Definitely, Maybe make money out off the much anticipated event.
Music fans are already thought to have provided the UK economy with a £1 billion boost during this summer’s Taylor Swift Eras Tour from spending on tickets, travel, accommodation and outfits, which has also boosted Taylor Swift's net worth.
Analysts and business groups are expecting similar from the Gallagher brothers Oasis reunion tour in 2025, which will also add to Liam and Noel Gallagher's net worth.
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This provides an investment opportunity if you can find the top stocks that will benefit from the concerts and fandom, plus you may even have Oasis memorabilia from back in the day that could fetch a Supersonic sum.
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If ‘Swiftmania’ is anything to go by, the Oasis tour could give the UK economy a decent boost.
Swifties are estimated to have spent almost £1 billion during the the Eras Tour in the UK.
Analysts are expecting similar for the Gallagher brothers and that could be good for your investment portfolio if you are invested in brands associated with the tour or the band that could see a sales boost.
Axel Rudolph at IG Group suggests streaming platforms such has Spotify and Apple Music could see increased subscriptions and listening hours as old and new fans revisit Oasis’s catalogue.
Rudolph suggests Investors should watch for announcements of exclusive streaming rights or special Oasis-themed features.
Music publishers and record labels owning rights to Oasis’s songs, such as Sony and Universal Music Group may receive revenue boosts from surging sales and streams, while retailers selling music merchandise such as Hot Topic, and Amazon should expect rising Oasis-related sales, adds Rudolph.
Mamta Valechha, equity analyst at Quilter Cheviot, suggests Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn, stands to benefit from the upcoming Oasis tour.
"Premier Inn, a leader in the mid-scale and economy hotel segment in the UK, has strategically located hotels that are likely to attract many concert-goers," says Valechha.
"The CEO highlighted how quickly tickets sold out for the Eras tour, suggesting a similar surge in bookings can be expected for the Oasis tour. This trend underscores the strong demand for convenient and affordable accommodation during major events, positioning Premier Inn to capitalise on the influx of visitors."
Could you make money from 90s' Oasis memorabilia?
From posters to CDs and vinyl, there is plenty of Oasis merchandise that fans will have collected during the 1990s and up until the band went its operate ways in 2009.
It could be worth checking if you have any Oasis memorabilia hidden in your attic or around the house that you could make money from due to a resurgence in interest from collectors.
If you are holding onto your very own Oasis memorabilia, James Constantinou founder of Prestige Pawnbrokers says it is worth trying to find comparable data for similar items that have sold online.
“Few musicians could be mentioned in the same breath as music legends like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones but Oasis sit comfortably there,” says Constantinou.
"With this level of icon comes fans willing to pay good money to get a piece of them.”
At the moment, items may still be worth in the regions of a few hundred to a couple of grand, but Constantinou says this is likely to grow as the fanfare around the band grows again.
“On the off chance you happen to be holding onto a culturally significant piece like a guitar used for one of the band's greatest albums, then now might be the time to start looking out to catch the wave of excitement,” he says.
For example, a guitar display signed by Noel Gallagher sold for £2,495 on eBay in June even before the tour was announced.
Original Oasis t-shirts, hoodies and CDs have been selling for around £500 on the website.
Meanwhile, Sotheby’s popular culture auction this month features three guitars used by Noel Gallagher on stage and in the recording of Oasis’ debut album Definitely Maybe to celebrate 30 years since its release.
One guitar, an Epiphone Les Paul Standard featured in both the music video and iconic cover artwork of Oasis’ debut single Supersonic, is expected to fetch between £60,000 to £80,000.
A 1980 Gibson Flying V Guitar, previously owned by The Smith’s Johnny Marr and used by Noel Gallagher in the recording of Oasis’ 1994 track Cigarettes and Alcohol, is estimated to attract £20,000 to £30,000.
Noel’s stage-played and owned Epiphone EA-250 Guitar is also estimated at between £20,000 to £30,000.
“Once you are ready to sell you can look to do this privately on eBay or at an auction house where you will receive a value,” adds Constantinou.
“But if you can’t be bothered with the faff of photographing, shipping, and the admin that comes with potentially selling the items yourself, you could receive instant money from pawnbrokers willing to purchase your item.”
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