Social media posts recently sparked debate by alleging that Oasis displayed a Palestinian flag during their reunion concert at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on July 4-5, 2025. The politically charged nature of such a display, combined with Oasis’s significant cultural influence, caused the claim to spread rapidly online with mixed reactions. However, our investigation reveals that this claim is misleading.
Social Media Claim
Multiple social media users shared a picture of a concert stage with a Palestinian flag on display with the claim that “OASIS comes out in support for Palestine during its opening reunion tour in Cardiff.” The picture along with this claim has been spreading on Facebook, X, and Threads.
Fact Check
We began fact-checking by searching for reports of a Palestinian flag being displayed at the Oasis concert last weekend. However, no reports mention a Palestinian flag or any political symbols at the Oasis reunion concert. Considering how extensively this concert was covered by media and shared on social media by thousands of attendees, it’s highly unlikely that a Palestinian flag display would have been missed by reporters and the massive audience present.
We further investigated by using the Reverse Image Search feature, which led us to the actual source of the image. The photograph was, in fact, from a concert by the band Massive Attack, not Oasis. The image was taken at a Massive Attack concert in Bristol on August 25, 2024.
Massive Attack has a history of incorporating political messaging in their performances, especially showing support for Palestinians. At their Manchester concert on June 8, 2025, they displayed a controversial video featuring Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar alongside other global figures like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The band later clarified that this visual commentary was meant to highlight global power dynamics rather than express support for any specific individual.
The inclusion of this footage drew criticism from Israeli officials, who viewed it as inappropriate. Massive Attack maintained that their artistic expression was intended as commentary on militarism and responded legally when accused of incitement by an Israeli social media influencer.
(Source: Side-Line, All Israel News)
Massive Attack has also displayed large Palestinian flags and slogans like “Free Palestine” in past performances. As shown in the video below, which was recently taken at the INmusic festival in Zagreb, Croatia on June 25th.
Oasis’s Track Record on Political Symbolism
Unlike some bands, Oasis has generally stayed away from making political statements during their concerts. While their songs often reflect working-class themes and rebellious attitudes, they rarely include political symbols or messages in their live performances.
Notably, Noel Gallagher specifically spoke out against political displays at concerts in 2024. He criticized the presence of Palestinian flags at Glastonbury, saying he believes musicians should focus on the music rather than politics during shows. This stance is consistent with what we observed at their recent Cardiff performances, where the band kept the focus on their music. (Source)
Conclusion
The claim that Oasis displayed a Palestinian flag during their Cardiff reunion concerts in July 2025 is misleading. Our investigation confirms that the viral image was actually from a Massive Attack concert, a band known for incorporating political messages in their performances.
Title:Did Oasis Display a Palestinian Flag at Their Cardiff Concert in July 2025?
Fact Check By: Cielito WangResult: Misleading
