Oasis return: looking back at 1995 visit to Southend

Noel and Liam Gallagher confirmed on Tuesday morning they will be getting the band back together after splitting in 2009.

Oasis fans paid just £8 to see them perform at the Cliffs (Image: Newsquest)

The iconic group were last in Southend in April of 1995 for a performance at the Cliffs Pavilion.

Pictures taken at the time captured the brothers and their bandmates visit the seafront to record their single, Rock ‘n’ Roll Star.

The band could be seen on Adventure Island attractions (Image: Newsquest)

The Britpop act could be seen on Adventure Island attractions, and hanging around the seafront with the long lost Golden Hind replica ship in the background.

The reunion tour will see the band perform in Cardiff, London, Manchester, Edinburgh and in Dublin – while Glastonbury has also been rumoured as one of the stops.

The stars ready to ride the wheel at Adventure Island (Image: Newsquest)

Oasis's confirmed the news shortly before tracks from the first recording session for Oasis’ debut album Definitely Maybe are released on Friday (August 30) marking its 30th anniversary.

Oasis were in Southend for a performance at the Cliffs (Image: Newsquest)

Oasis confirmed that there will be special shows next summer in:

• Cardiff Principality Stadium - 4th/5th July
• Manchester Heaton Park - 11th/12th/19th/20th July
• London Wembley Stadium - 25th/26th July & 2nd/3rd August
• Edinburgh Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium - 8th/9th August
• Dublin Croke Park - 16th/17th August

The band entering Adventure Island (Image: Newsquest)

Tickets will go on sale Saturday (August 31) at 9am via Ticketmaster.

Ticket prices have not yet been confirmed by Oasis or Ticketmaster.