Celebrating 40 Years of Comic Relief

This year’s Red Nose Day will mark a significant milestone as Comic Relief celebrates its 40th anniversary. On March 15, the organization shared a striking image on Instagram that showcased the date March 21, 2025, styled in a manner reminiscent of the iconic Oasis logo, further fueling speculation about the band’s involvement.

The televised event will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer starting at 7 PM.

Fan Speculation and Reactions

As news of the cryptic post spread, fans took to social media platforms, particularly Reddit, to share their thoughts on what the connection to Oasis might entail. Some users expressed optimism about a comedic sketch featuring actors portraying band members Liam and Noel Gallagher.

“I imagine it’ll be a sketch with actors playing Liam and Noel,” suggested one Reddit user.

Others speculated that Oasis might perform a few songs during the broadcast. One user noted that both Gallagher brothers have a history of participating in charitable activities, making a performance likely:

“Considering Liam does stuff for Dog charities and Noel has done Teenage Cancer Trust and Warchild stuff, it’s not like they’re opposed to doing charity-related work,” commented another fan.

Some fans even envisioned a blend of both concepts, with hopes for a brief cameo appearance from the band towards the end. One excitement-filled post read:

“I imagine this is just a Kevin and Perry sketch, but just thinking about Noel and Liam walking on for a five-second cameo at the end is making the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. Comic Relief certainly has me as a viewer this year!”

Upcoming Oasis Projects

In related news, Oasis recently announced plans for a reunion tour film titled Live ’25, which is being produced by Steven Knight, the creator of the popular series Peaky Blinders. Although no specific release date has been provided, the film will be distributed by Sony Music Vision.

Details regarding the band’s line-up have also been unveiled, revealing that Andy Bell will handle bass duties, while Gem Archer and Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs will be on guitar, with Joey Waronker on drums.

Recent Releases and Recognition

Earlier this month, Oasis celebrated the 25th anniversary of their album Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants with a reissue, which led to a competitive chart battle with Kendrick Lamar, as the re-released classic single “Whatever” threatened to claim the Number One spot after 31 years.

Adding to their accolades, Oasis has been nominated for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame alongside other notable acts such as New Order, The White Stripes, and Mariah Carey. However, Liam Gallagher has been vocal in his opinion of the recognition, deeming it as “for wankers.”