Liam and Noel Gallagher as you’ve never seen them before backstage and between shows as part of the new Opus Oasis book, photographed by the man behind their reunion snap
09:00, 24 Mar 2026Updated 11:28, 24 Mar 2026
Oasis Live ’25 Opus has many unseen shots of the Gallaghers on their world tour last year
A new book dedicated to the Oasis Live 25 tour will offer unseen behind-the-scenes photos from the incredible gigs. Photographer Simon Emmett took the original black and white photo of Liam and Noel Gallagher stood back together to mark the official announcement of the reunion on 27th August 2024, which sparked pandemonium around the world. And he was then given access to to follow Oasis on tour to make an official souvenir book with publishers Opus for fans.
Simon said: “When I saw the reaction to the photo, it was obvious to me that this wasn’t a single event. The photograph was the beginning of something. I felt strongly that this needed to be documented. There was no facade, this was genuine. We watched the crowd having the time of their lives, but the band and the crew are also having equally as good a time.
“That’s what was so magical about it. Opus is a really appropriate home for something like Oasis Live ‘25. They’re a unique publisher, and it was a unique tour. I just hope that in some small way that it has captured the essence of joy of it.”
Simon took this iconic shot of Gallaghers(Image: Simon Emmett)
It was the reunion nobody had anticipated(Image: Getty Images)
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One unseen black and white shot released as a teaser of what is to come shows the brothers grinning as they prepare to head onto the stage. Others show the band on stage around the world wowing millions of fans. Oasis Live ’25 Opus is described as the “official photographic chronicle” of the band’s landmark tour.
With unprecedented access, it documents the scale, energy, and cultural impact of the tour, including that now-iconic image of the Gallagher brothers.
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This special book is presented in four different editions, each including a foreword written by Simon Emmett. Opus books are normally limited editions. The most expensive Supernova Edition is £12,000, with another limited edition model at £1250, and a final large-scale Wonderwall edition at £350.
But for the first time in Opus history, the publisher has created a smaller-sized retail edition, refining and condensing the Opus to make this remarkable publication available in a brand new way and costing £65.
Titled the Live Forever Edition, a 336-page hardback measuring 33.6 × 24.6 cm and weighing 0.5 kg will be more affordable and available in stores from May 2026.
Liam on stage
By contrast The super-deluxe Supernova Edition (82 × 59 cm, 70 kg), is housed in a bespoke flight case-inspired presentation case with acrylic cover, features a 12-inch removable vinyl record including a
voice note from Simon Emmett, a commemorative ticket, and two unseen silver gelatin photographic prints signed by Simon Emmett. It is limited to 100 copies worldwide. The very first copy of the Supernova Edition, numbered 001, will be auctioned in support of Teenage Cancer Trust.
Opus is also offering fans the chance to have up to 12 of their own photographs and memories featured on tailor-made pages within their Oasis Live ‘25 Opus. All fans who order any of the three special editions, Wonderwall, Glory, or Supernova, will have the option to create these tailor-made pages as a complimentary addition.
The Opus is now available to order in multiple formats from www.thisisopus.com/oasis, with shipping starting from May 2026.
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