Six iconic places every Oasis fan should visit

This morning’s long-awaited announcement about the meeting of the Oasis for a UK and Ireland tour next year has created an undeniable buzz across the country.

As we eagerly await to secure those coveted tickets, which go on sale at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, let’s take a trip down memory lane. Here are six Must-See Destinations to Relive the Oasis Fever.

Paul Arthurs (Bonehead) House in Manchester

In 1994, the Oasis released his record-breaking debut album Definitely Maybe (1994), whose iconic cover was shot in the band’s guitarist’s living room, Paul “Bonehead” Arthursat 8 Stratford Avenue, West Didsbury, Manchester. Tour guides often stop in front of the Victorian house to reflect on this milestone in the band’s career (the owners are no strangers to this).

While some of the interior may have changed over the past three decades (no more Manchester City memorabilia or pink flamingos), it remains a significant location in history, as this album helped ignite the Britpop movement. This house was also one of the locations filmed in the music video for “Shakermaker“.

The Boardwalk in Manchester

Oasis’ journey to global fame began at The Boardwalk, 21 Little Peter Street, Manchester — a famous club where the band played their first live show on 14 August 1991. At the time, the band consisted of Liam Gallagher, Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs, Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan and Tony McCarroll.

The legendary music venue has also hosted other Madchester icons such as The Charlatans and The Stone Roses. Although the club closed in 1999 and has since been converted into apartments, there is a blue smiley plaque on the building that highlights this vibrant history.

Sawmills Studio in Cornwall

Situated on the banks of the River Fowey in Cornwall and accessible only by foot or boat, the renowned Sawmills Studio — next to a charming forest with beautiful lakeside views — is where Oasis recorded their first album.

The studio has hosted dozens of famous musicians over the years, such as The Stone Roses, The Verve and Supergrass. And who knows? The picturesque scenery and fresh air might even inspire you to write a hit as big as “Live Forever“.

Sifters Record Shop in Manchester

Ardent fans of Oasis know that Sifters Record Shop, at 177 Fog Lane, Burnage, Manchester, holds a special place in the brothers’ hearts Gallagher. Growing up, they bought music there and the store was mentioned in the song “Shakermaker” in the line: “Mr Sifter sold me songs when I was just 16.”

There’s also a huge black and white mural of the brothers outside the music store, which makes a great backdrop for Instagram-worthy photos. This mural was created by Manchester artist Pic.One.Art to mark the 30th anniversary of the band’s debut album.

Berwick Street in Soho, London

Berwick Street is the location depicted on the album cover art (What’s the Story) Morning Glory (1995), the band’s second album. The rock photographer Michael Spencer Jones captured this iconic cover in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 23, 1995.

You Madferits desolate built a sanctuary outside the Selectadisc (previously located at 34-35 Berwick Street) on the day Bonehead announced his departure from the band. This corner still houses the largest concentration of independent record shops in central London, filled with a plethora of hidden gems.

The Water Rats in London

The venue on Grays Inn Road firmly cemented its place in the capital’s vibrant music scene in the Nineties, when Oasis played their first London gig there on 27 January 1994. Other big names including Bob Dylan, The Pogues and Katy Perry have also performed at the legendary venue over the years.

Water Rats is still open and bustling today; so come in and check it out for yourself. Enjoy a beer, soak up the atmosphere and imagine “Supersonic” playing in the background.