Mancunians have had to wait an awfully long time for the chance to go this mad fer it. The last time Oasis played in their home town was June 7 2009, and nobody in attendance that night at Heaton Park,

The band's loyal supporters have been greeted by a welcome announcement when entering the gig venue Heaton Park

Oasis will play their first gig in Manchester for nearly 16 years tonight. After kicking off their highly anticipated world tour in Cardiff last week, the group will return to their roots for five sold-out shows at Heaton Park in their home city.