Aug 15, 2026 – 5.00amLiam Gallagher has the Manning Bar at Sydney University eating from his hands, even though those hands are currently clutching a tambourine behind his back while he sings Champagne Supernova.On this Saturday night in August, the pub is heaving. Students crowd-surf. Stout older gents nurse beers and nod along. A red telephone box and the projection of a big clock serve to remind those who didn’t live through it that Liam’s band, Oasis, led a trend called Britpop about 30 years ago.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Michael BaileyArts & Culture editorMichael Bailey is The Australian Financial Review’s Arts & Culture editor. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney.Fetching latest articles