Oasis Concert Benefits In Manchester Used To Help Local Music Skena

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JAKARTA - The Oasis concert at Heaton Park, Manchester some time ago managed to reap big profits. The good news is that the city council's profits will be used for grassroots music scenarios in the city of the Gallagher brothers' birth.

As is known, Oasis appeared in Manchester for a reunion tour for five shows. All tickets were sold out, of which an estimated 300,000 people were present in person.

Apart from Oasis, the benefits obtained also came from world star concerts in Manchester, such as Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX, Elbow, Fontaines DC, and Robbie Williams.

The city council also announced the benefits of renting city parks for these events as well as of receiving business rates. 250,000 pounds of funds were collected, to support local musicians.

"Although the biggest shows" in the arena and city parks "may dominate the headlines, we know it's only possible because it's part of a wider ecosystem with smaller places and grassroots that provide the foundation for various shows to thrive and grow," said Benny Craig, leader of the City Council. , quoted by Manchester Evening News via NME, Thursday, July 31.

As reported, some of the funds were re-invested into the park, but the rest would be put into a fund that could be offered by small music venues.

"We know that across the country, grassroots music venues are struggling. That's why we want to make sure that our grassroots music venues can share some of the benefits of the success of these major events," Craig continued.

"We were lucky at Manchester with a variety of great little music venues. These places are ready to be enjoyed and I encourage anyone who appreciates them to come and support them."

Meanwhile, small places can apply for grants from these new funds, which are expected to be managed by the Music Venue Trust charity.