More than a Tribute – We interview Oasis Supernova ahad of massive UK & Ireland Tour dates

Oasis Supernova are rapidly establishing themsevles as far more than just a cover band; Their perfomance is a meticulously crafted production built on a "near 6 figure investment in equipment". Driven by "life long, uber Oasis fans," the band’s mission is to deliver a high-energy, immersive experience that goes beyond simply playing the tracks from Definitely Maybe at home.

The group's commitment to detail is what sets them apart in the crowded tribute circuit. They utilize "the exact instruments, amps, pedals, drums and microphones that Oasis use on live25," alongside spending "hundreds of hours" rehearsing and scoring the essential brass, string, and harmonica arrangements. This level of commitment allows them to authentically recreate the full orchestral experience of legendary 1996 gigs like Maine Road and Knebworth. Furthermore, they have pioneered a "synchronised video show" that gives the performance a greater depth and connection to the original band.

We managed to catch up with Ian from the band ahead of their forthcoming tour dates, which start in Ireland and Northern Ireland this weekend before heading to The Scala in London in November – Tickets for all shows available here

The Oasis reunion tour brought the band back to a whole new generation of fans — has that shift changed the kind of audiences you're seeing at your shows?

It has definitely increased the interest in our show. We have all ages of people coming to see us, and the songs are so well know that people know just about every song. Most of the time it's all young people at the front!

For someone who's never seen the the Oasis live, what does an Oasis Supernova show actually feel like compared to just putting Definitely Maybe on at home?

We are life long, uber Oasis fans and we are constantly mixing up elements of the set depending on the era of show we are putting on that night. We play a high energy set of Oasis classics, with a good smattering of deep cuts but what we tend to do is pick out the best live versions and almost mix them together like an Oasis mix tape.

The tribute circuit is genuinely crowded when it comes to Oasis, we've all seen some tributes and wannabes at pubs before — what is it about Oasis Supernova specifically that puts you in a different category?

the details. Since our inception, our focus has been to play at only the best venues, which means the production values are on par with what you expect from a real Oasis show. We have pioneered the synchronised video show, so when Liam and Noel sing on screen, Oasis Supernova are performing in time.. this gives a greater depth to the show and connection to Oasis. There are plenty of pub bands who put a bucket hat on and think they are tribute bands to Oasis but our show has a lot of immersive moving parts.

You've made a significant investment in replicating the exact live setup from the Live '25 reunion shows — can you talk us through what that actually involves?

in the main, it's a near 6 figure investment in equipment. We have the exact instruments, amps, pedals, drums and microphones that Oasis use on live25 along with hundreds of hours of time spent on the video show, scoring the orchestral parts and rehearsing. Our social media posts often reflect the Live25 video as well

The brass, string and harmonica arrangements are something that gets mentioned a lot — how important is that kind of orchestral detail to recreating the full Oasis live experience?

it's dependent on the type of show but the 1996 gigs in particular had large orchestral arrangements and are some of the best loved Oasis live performances. Gigs live Maine Road, Knebworth and MTV Unplugged are legendary and we always want to take our crowd into that world.

Liam and Noel have very distinct stage presences — how do you approach capturing that without it tipping into parody?

luckily, our Liam is as Mancunian as the real Liam, so we don't have to fake it! We are just a bunch of guys having fun and playing the music we love. We are having the craic all the time on stage and are huge friends of it. That crowd see that and respond. We don't pretend to be Oasis, we just have the same 'gang of mates' persona.

With the band now moving into larger theatres and academies, where does the ceiling feel like it is for a tribute production done at this level?

As we all have full time jobs and families, our goal is to do around 20 shows per year but grow the size of the crowd each time. Oasis shows are built on atmosphere and the communal night out! The sky is the limit for us, as our show is built for big stages. It would be nice to play in other parts of the world, we get lots of interest. We can't wait for our first Irish shows. Everyone is buzzing.

What does the setlist conversation look like — is there ever any disagreement about what makes the cut?

We are always trying new things and new songs but probably keep 70% of the set list the same. We rarely disagree. We may try something out and it doesn't get a huge reaction, so we park it. Some songs become a part of the set because we just love to perform them.

For someone on the fence about whether a tribute show is worth their time and money — what's your honest pitch?

Our aim is to give people a fantastic night out from the moment they enter the venue. We curate the songs that play if there isn't any music on stage, during the bands and we have some of the best support bands in the area playing before us. Oasis Supernova play a 2 hour greatest hits and deep cuts set and you can expect to have a brilliant night out. This isnt just middle aged men in parkas and bucket hats, although we will undoubtedly all be wearing sunglasses.

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