Liam and Noel Gallagher are following a ‘No Play, No Pay’ rule to keep Oasis’ reunion plans on track.
“There were no upfront earnings because, ultimately, if they fall out, it would leave everyone in limbo,” a source recently told The Sun.
They continued, “It’s a common arrangement but because of Noel and Liam’s fiery relationship it seems even more necessary. They have to perform to be paid.”
“It’s simple and hopefully an effective way to make sure they can tolerate each other for the length of the shows,” the source also revealed.
So, Noel and Liam will not be paid until their Oasis tour starts to prevent any fights between them. They are set to receive £6 million for each concert, but they will only get this money after performing. Industry experts warned that if the brothers argue and cancel shows, it could have big consequences.
Promoters have made contracts stating that neither Noel nor Liam will be paid until the tour begins. Many people working behind the scenes are counting on them to stay on good terms.
The Gallaghers had a big fight just before a concert in Paris in 2009, which caused Oasis to break up. Their feud continued until this summer when they announced a reunion tour for 2025. Tickets for the tour sold out quickly.
Gaby Cartwright, who is the Head of Partnerships at Live Music Industry Venues and Entertainment, stated, “It would be stipulated that no money will be put into the hands of the artists until we know they are actually going to turn up on stage because they fall out all the time.”
She added, “There are so many people’s money at stake. The artists’ agents, the promoters, the crew, the band, the PRs, the label, the management. It is all in everyone’s best interest that this tour goes ahead.”
The reunion tour starts in Cardiff on July 4 and includes stops at Wembley, Dublin, Edinburgh, North America, and Australia.
