Looking back at Sheffield Oasis sell-out shows
The Star's July 26 1997 front page reported on "stampede" to attend the indie giant's two September city dates.
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Hide AdThis day 19 years ago witnessed unprecedented demand as thousands blocked national freephone hotline in quest for 24,000 golden tickets that sold out within four hours.
A total of 300 lines were set up to cope with demand for 156,000 tickets for Britpop pioneer's 13 tour shows.
Mad scramble saw an estimated 600 band followers queue at Sheffield Arena booking office in a bid to see the super group's first home gigs for more than a year with fans allowed up to four apiece from 2,000 allocation.
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Hide AdThe line was led by a teen acolyte who camped at the Broughton Lane venue for two days.
Manchester's finest also visited Sheffield to play The Octagon in 1994 and, supporting city stars Pulp, the Arena again in 1995 (our audio link relives the performance's acoustic live debut of Don't Look Back in Anger) before returning to play the 13,500 venue in 2008.
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