Photo Credit: Jill FurmanovskyOasis at Knebworth on 10-8-1996
Iconic British band Oasis have unveiled the title, release date and ticketing details for their new cinematic documentary centred around their famed Knebworth concerts in 1996.
Titled Oasis Knebworth 1996, the film is directed by Grammy Award-winner Jake Scott, and will be produced by Black Dog Films. The band’s Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher are serving as executive producers.
The film will be financed and distributed by Sony Music Entertainment and released theatrically by Trafalgar Releasing.
Oasis’ two record breaking nights at Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire, in the UK took place on August 10 and 11, 1996 and saw over a quarter of a million fans in attendance over the two days.
Tickets went on sale on May 11, 1996 with queues forming outside local record shops and ticket offices overnight.
All tickets sold out in less than 24 hours, breaking every UK box office record in the process. Organisers estimated the band could have sold two or three times as many tickets. Over 2% of the population of the UK reportedly attempted to buy tickets.
Set for release on September 23, Oasis Knebworth 1996 is told entirely “in the moment” through the eyes of the fans who were there, built around “extensive, and never before seen” archive concert and backstage footage from the event, with additional interviews with the band and concert organisers.
The concerts’ set list features Oasis tracks including Columbia and Acquiesce, Champagne Supernova, Don’t Look Back In Anger,Live Forever, an orchestra backed I Am The Walrus, and the first song from the 1990s to cross one billion streams on Spotify, Wonderwall.
Tickets for Oasis Knebworth 1996 will go on sale on Tuesday August 10, marking 25 years to the day since the first night of the concerts.
“The premiere of Oasis Knebworth 1996 invites generations of fans who weren’t able to attend this iconic show to experience the lasting energy and impact around Oasis’ performance that truly rocked Knebworth 25 years ago,” said Tom Mackay, President, Premium Content, Sony Music Entertainment.
Sony Music Entertainment’s (SME) Premium Content division is described as “a full-service content development studio showcasing the Company’s global legacy, scale and robust offerings for top creative talent around the world”.
It develops, produces, and distributes premium projects across film, television, podcasting, gaming and more.
SME says that the division was designed to provide its artists and creators with “unique opportunities to captivate new global audiences”.
“Knebworth for me was the Woodstock of the 90’s.”
Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher said: “Knebworth for me was the Woodstock of the 90’s. It was all about the music and the people. I can’t remember much about it, but I’ll never forget it. It was Biblical.”
“I can’t believe we never played Rock ‘n’ Roll Star!”
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher says “I can’t believe we never played Rock ‘n’ Roll Star!”
“We are thrilled to be working with RSA Films and Trafalgar Releasing to bring global audiences an incredible cinematic experience around one of Oasis’s most historic concerts.”
Tom Mackay, Sony Music Entertainment
Tom Mackay, President, Premium Content, Sony Music Entertainment added: “We are thrilled to be working with RSA Films and Trafalgar Releasing to bring global audiences an incredible cinematic experience around one of Oasis’s most historic concerts.
“The premiere of Oasis Knebworth 1996 invites generations of fans who weren’t able to attend this iconic show to experience the lasting energy and impact around Oasis’ performance that truly rocked Knebworth 25 years ago.”
“We are proud to be bringing this celebratory film to cinemas in this special event release, bringing together audiences from all around the world to commemorate the 25th anniversary of these landmark gigs.”
Marc Allenby, Trafalgar Releasing
Trafalgar Releasing’s Marc Allenby, said: “The success and continuing legacy of Oasis defined a generation in a way few bands have throughout music history.
“We are proud to be bringing this celebratory film to cinemas in this special event release, bringing together audiences from all around the world to commemorate the 25th anniversary of these landmark gigs.”Music Business Worldwide
