Oasis fans swarm Cardiff ahead of band’s long-awaited reunion

Tens of thousands of fans have descended upon the Welsh capital

The staggering amount Oasis fans are willing to pay for reunion tour tickets

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Manchester legends Oasis are set to ignite the Principality Stadium in Cardiff tonight, kicking off their highly anticipated worldwide reunion tour.

The concert marks the first time brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have shared a stage since 2009, ending a 16-year hiatus that many fans feared would never conclude given their famously fractious relationship.

Tens of thousands of Oasis fans have descended upon the Welsh capital, soaking up the electric atmosphere. For some younger fans, this marks their first opportunity to witness the iconic band live.

Follow live updates from the Oasis reunion in Cardiff

Many have embraced the distinctive Oasis aesthetic, donning parkas and bucket hats in tribute to the band's enduring style.

Some even took it a step further by imitating Liam’s look completely.

Fans have come from far and wide to see their idols in Cardiff.

Huge sums of money have already been made from ticket sales alone. And this will be bolstered further when sales of merchandise are factored in.

Oasis are being supported in the UK by Richard Ashcroft, frontman of The Verve, and the Liverpool-formed band Cast.

Following their Cardiff shows, the band will perform at Wembley Stadium, Heaton Park, Murrayfield Stadium, Croke Park in Toronto as well tour United States, South Korea, Japan, Australia and South America.