Liam Gallagher announces free gig for NHS workers working on frontlines of coronavirus crisis

Liam Gallagher has announced a free concert at London’s 02 Arena for NHS staff working on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis.

The former Oasis frontman, 47, took to his Instagram to reveal the news on Friday, as he gushed that it was ‘an honour’ to put on the show as ‘we are very lucky’ to have them during this global pandemic.

Taking place on October 29, all staff who work in NHS hospitals in the UK will be eligible for two free tickets to the show for themselves and a guest.

Sharing his delight about the show, Liam said: ‘It’s an honour to announce that I will be doing a gig for the NHS and careworkers at London’s TheO2 on October 29th. They do an incredible job, we are very lucky to have them. LG x’

All staff who are attending must provide either valid NHS staff ID or a Primary Care Trust ID card, with the name on their card matching the one on the ticket.

It has yet to be confirmed if any other musicians will join Liam on stage at the show, and tickets will go on ‘sale’ from 9am on Wednesday 15 April 2020. 

Liam is just one of the stars who have announced free shows for NHS workers, with the Manic Street Preachers and The Script to name a few. 

Last month Liam told fans that he will be going ahead with a charity concert in aid of the National Health Service with or without his brother Noel. 

The former Oasis star tweeted the news to fans as he once again pleaded with Noel to get involved so they could raise funds for NHS workers during the coronavirus lockdown.

It came after Liam admitted that he had cried over missing his estranged brother ‘terribly,’ as he once again demanded he and Noel reunite for a charity show.  

Liam tweeted: ‘Wanna clear a few things up oasis gig for NHS charity as in all money raised goes to NHS not to me will happen with or with out Noel Gallagher it may not be the same but trust me it’ll still blow you knickers off as you were LG x.’

Once again pleading with his brother the British star added: ‘C’mon Noel Gallagher.’

It came after Liam demanded a reunion with his brother Noel, to raise funds for the NHS, as they continue to be pushed to the limit during the COVID-19 lockdown.   

Brothers Liam and Noel’s on-going argument continued following the Oasis split in 2009, where during a BRIT acceptance speech Liam thanked every member of the band except for Noel.      

Liam took to Twitter in March to reiterate his wish that Noel reunite with him onstage to raise charity funds in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but also revealed that he wanted to repair their tattered relationship.

He wrote on the micro-blogging site: ‘Rite sick of pleading begging etc no more olive branches I DEMAND an oasis reunion after this is all over all money going to NHS c’mon you know As we were LG x.’ [sic]

In response to his tweet, a fan suggested that he wanted his ‘brother back’ and that it wasn’t just about bringing their old group together, prompting the star to concede: ‘I miss him terribly I need his love.’ 

When the same fan pointed out that a number of followers had suggested his tweet was sarcastic, Liam hit back: ‘Give a s**t what people think I’m crying I’m sad this has all brought it home how much I miss and need him for love.’ 

However, within minutes of expressing his apparent devotion to making music with his brother once again, he targeted Noel with a cutting comment.

Responding to Noel’s March 20 tweet, which shared a YouTube link, and lyrics, to his band High Flying Birds’ track Dream On – seen by many as a dig at his brother – Liam wrote: ‘Rubbish you s**t selfish t***er.’