Jessica, 17, was helped to the front of the crowd by kindhearted gig-goers who noticed her homemade sign – before she shared a special moment with Noel Gallagher
A young Oasis fan was moved to tears when generous concert-goers assisted her in getting to the front of the crowd at the band’s inaugural Edinburgh performance, leading to a memorable moment with Noel Gallagher.
Jessica, hailing from south west Scotland, was positioned at the barrier’s forefront for the Murrayfield gig on Friday, August 8, where her homemade sign caught the attention of Noel and his bandmate Bonehead.
The 17 year old expressed that the band ‘saved her life’ as she dealt with mental health issues. It was a concert she never imagined would take place, and Jessica shared that she felt her entire life had been ‘building up to it’. It comes after reports a dad’s tragic three-word post hours before plunging to his death at Oasis gig.
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In a chat with the Manchester Evening News, she revealed: “Oasis is my favourite band and has been for a very long time. When their reunion was announced I was so happy, I got tickets in the presale and started a little countdown to my gig. My whole life was building up to me seeing them”, reports the Manchester Evening News.
She added: “My mam had bought me a little blanket/flag and said I should take it and I decided to paint on it saying how much Oasis means to me and hope I got to a barrier to show them. I was third row for most of the gig but the people in front of me were so kind and let me to the barrier to hang my sign over it during the encore. I was sobbing – like I had been for most of the gig – and during The Masterplan I saw Noel look over.
“He had to tilt his head because I was very far on his left and there were cameras and speakers in the way and my flag was tilted a bit to the side and difficult to read. He saw and smiled at it and occasionally looked over through the rest of the songs.”
Paul Arthurs – Bonehead – also noticed the sign, and later responded to Jessica on X, writing: “I saw your flag too and I’m glad [I] did, you carry on and hold your head high. We’re right behind you.”
Jessica added: “I’ve suffered with my mental health a lot over the years and when I found Oasis, something clicked and suddenly I found myself obsessed and I ended up knowing so much about them and all their songs.
“I’m autistic and they’re my special interest. I was always holding out hope they’d reunite and they did and getting tickets helped motivate me and feel better. I met some really good people, including a girl named Lucy, who helped me get my good spot and was hugging me. Seeing Oasis live really healed something in me.”
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