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Oasis Honor Susan Boyle and Blast Edinburgh Council at Murrayfield Finale

A viral dedication to Susan Boyle highlighted the final Edinburgh show under the glare of ticketing investigations

Overview

  • Liam Gallagher dedicated the Oasis classic “Stand By Me” to Susan Boyle at Murrayfield’s final show, earning a standing ovation
  • A fan-shared clip of the dedication surpassed 100,000 views online and prompted Boyle to thank the band and plan to see them at Wembley
  • During the same performance, Gallagher launched a profanity-laced attack on Edinburgh City Council for profiting from the event and demanded an apology
  • Manager Alec McKinlay has framed the current UK stadium dates as the band’s “last time around” despite ongoing fan demand and resale activity suggesting appetite for more shows
  • UK competition authorities have opened a probe into the tour’s dynamic ticket pricing after critics flagged fairness concerns over soaring costs