At a recent concert in Manchester on July 20, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher had a playful message for concertgoers, encouraging them to not hide their affection while at his shows. The comment came as a direct response to the Coldplay kiss cam scandal, which had gone viral just days earlier.
During the Manchester show, Gallagher addressed the crowd, saying, “Do we have any lovebirds in the house? Don’t worry, we ain’t got any of that Coldplay, snidey f——camera s—. It doesn’t matter to us who you’re f—— mingling with, or tingling with or fingering with. None of our f—— business.”
His bold statement received laughter and applause from the audience, as it provided a lighthearted contrast to the viral drama surrounding Coldplay’s recent kiss cam moment.
The Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident
The viral kiss cam incident occurred during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on July 16. During the kiss cam segment, a couple was highlighted on the big screen, and their reactions—where the woman covered her face while the man ducked out of sight—caught the attention of the audience.
Chris Martin, Coldplay’s lead singer, commented on the moment, saying, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”
While the identities of the couple were never officially confirmed, the incident quickly became the talk of social media. The situation took a turn when tech company Astronomer—which had connections to the people involved—released a statement addressing the matter.
They announced they had initiated an investigation into the situation, citing a need for leaders to “set the standard in both conduct and accountability.”
The controversy deepened when Astronomer’s CEO, Andy Byron, was placed on leave and then resigned from his position shortly thereafter.
Reaction from Astronomer
In a statement on July 21, Pete DeJoy, who stepped in as interim CEO, addressed the situation. “The events of the past few days have received a level of media attention that few companies—let alone startups in our small corner of the data and AI world—ever encounter,” DeJoy said.
He acknowledged the unusual and surreal spotlight the company had found itself in.
Byron has not publicly responded to requests for comment from PEOPLE.
Oasis Takes a Different Approach
While Coldplay found themselves in the midst of an unexpected controversy, Oasis and Liam Gallagher’s response to audience interactions was markedly different.
Gallagher’s comments were a reminder that Oasis, unlike Coldplay, is all about letting people enjoy their love freely and without the pressure of public scrutiny—especially at a concert.
His no-nonsense, candid approach to addressing “lovebirds” in the crowd added a fun and liberating vibe to the show, giving fans the chance to embrace their affection without feeling shy or judged.
The kiss cam incident with Coldplay and the resulting fallout involving Astronomer created an unexpected viral moment. In contrast, Liam Gallagher and Oasis’ lighthearted approach to love and public displays of affection offered a refreshing alternative.
While one band faced public scrutiny, the other made sure their fans knew they could enjoy their love freely without judgment, creating a fun, carefree atmosphere at their show.
