IT had pretty much every weather element you could possibly throw at it, but thunder and lightning couldn't dampen a spectacular homecoming for Noel Gallagher playing the first ever live gig at Wythenshawe Park.
At times on Saturday it may have felt like an endurance test for fans thanks to that unpredictable weather, but a full day of music entertainment on the Wythenshawe stage ahead of Noel's High Flying Birds made for a mini festival vibe to proceedings at the sprawling historic parkland.
The worst slew of weather, at around 6.30pm, drew a temporary halt to the live performances on stage. But it did little to dampen the spirits of a crowd in the mood to party, and cheering on Noel's specially selected guests at the event - Picture Parlour, Billy Nomates, Future Islands and Primal Scream.
But when Noel made his much-heralded arrival on stage just after 9pm, it was under clear skies with an absolutely giant moon next to the fairground big wheel. How fitting then the first words he would sing then was "Beneath the starry sky of a distant moon" on new belter Pretty Boy.
It would set the tone for an evening of magical moments, as well as classic Noel banter from the Oasis legend. He was in fine voice for a night celebrating his newest album, Council Skies, as well as dipping back in to his extensive back catalogue.
This story is from the August 28, 2023 edition of Manchester Evening News.
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