Blossoms singer Tom Ogden has responded to the rumors that his band would open for Oasis’ upcoming tour.
“Nothing has been discussed, nothing has been asked; I don’t think they’ll sort it out until next year. It’s sold out,” the frontman said during a new interview with NME. “They don’t need to announce the supports. I’d like to think our name might be in the mix because why not? We’ve never shied away from saying how much they’ve influenced us.”
“We went to watch them at Heaton Park when we were 16, and we kind of know them both. I’m not going to get my hopes up, though, because, at the end of the day, it’s up to them. If we get asked, the bags are packed, and we’d smash it,” he added.
The rumors have been around for some time now, and some sources even claimed that it was confirmed that Blossoms would be the opening act.
“Noel and Liam and Blossoms have been friends for years and with the band also coming from Manchester, asking them to support Oasis was a no-brainer,” an insider earlier told The Sun. “It will be announced in due course but Blossoms have agreed to support Oasis at their Heaton park shows – naturally they jumped at the chance. It’s a full circle moment for them as members Tom Ogden and Joe Donovan’s first ever gig was at Oasis at Heaton Park.”
There is still no information about whether there will be an opening act, but details will be available as the dates get closer. Oasis will start their first show on July 4 at Cardiff Principality Stadium.