Exclusive: Oasis Photo Exhibit Hits La With Raw Britpop Vibes Before Rose Bowl Blowout

LA Gets a Britpop Throwback with Oasis Photo Exhibit

Los Angeles is buzzing with Britpop fever, y’all! Just days before Oasis rocks the Rose Bowl on September 6 and 7 for their Live ’25 Tour, the City of Angels is getting a killer sneak peek into the band’s raw, pre-fame days. On September 4 at 7:30 PM, Musichead Gallery is rolling out the red carpet - Hollywood style - for a one-of-a-kind event that’s got every ‘90s kid hyped.

The spotlight’s on legendary music photographer Kevin Cummins, who’s launching his latest book, OASIS: THE MASTERPLAN (Weldon Owen), with a book signing and the debut of a two-month exhibition, Oasis: Be Here Now. This ain’t just a photo dump - it’s a full-on time machine to the early ‘90s when Oasis was just a scrappy Manchester crew ready to take over the world.

If you’re cruising down Sunset Strip and craving some nostalgia, this event is your ticket to see Noel and Liam Gallagher like never before. We’re talking unfiltered, unpolished, and straight-up iconic vibes captured by a lens that’s seen it all.

Behind the Lens: Kevin Cummins Captures Oasis’s Early Edge

Kevin Cummins isn’t just any shutterbug - he’s the guy who snapped the soul of British music legends like Joy Division and The Smiths. Back in ‘93, when Oasis was barely signed to Creation Records, Cummins was there, catching their untamed energy in a tiny photo studio. His shots became the gritty face of the band before ‘Definitely Maybe’ dropped and changed everything.

“I knew right away that a close-up was the way to go if you wanted to sell this band - Liam’s attitude just jumped out in that light raincoat and Adidas tracksuit,” Cummins shared, reflecting on that first shoot.

From moody studio moments to chaotic hotel hangs and vibrant street scenes in Manchester and London, the Oasis: Be Here Now exhibit at Musichead Gallery is packed with never-before-seen images. Think Noel and Liam outside Maine Road stadium or strutting down Soho streets - it’s pure, unscripted rock ‘n’ roll with a side of SoCal summer energy for us LA folks.

Why Manchester Made Oasis - And Why LA Loves It

Noel Gallagher ain’t shy about where Oasis got their swagger. In Cummins’s book, he straight-up says the band couldn’t have come from anywhere but Manchester. That gritty, working-class ‘Mancunian’ vibe - as Noel calls it - is what the rest of the world, including us here in LA, can’t get enough of.

For fans who’ve been blasting ‘Wonderwall’ since day one, this exhibit is more than just pretty pictures. It’s a chance to dive deep into Oasis’s origin story through the eyes of a photographer who was basically the sixth band member before they blew up.

Musichead Gallery curator Sam Milgrom is just as stoked, promising that Cummins’s work will shine a fresh light on both the photographer’s genius and Oasis’s enigmatic legacy. So, whether you’re a die-hard fan or just curious about the Britpop hype, this event is your backstage pass to a piece of music history.

A Photographer’s Legacy Meets LA’s Music Scene

Kevin Cummins isn’t just a name in the game - he’s a legend with permanent collections at heavy-hitters like the Victoria and Albert Museum and the National Portrait Gallery in the UK. His portfolio reads like a rock ‘n’ roll hall of fame: David Bowie, Patti Smith, Mick Jagger, and, of course, Oasis. Now, he’s bringing that star power to LA’s own creative hub.

For us West Coast music lovers, hosting this exhibit feels like a perfect mash-up of Manchester’s raw edge and LA’s glitz. It’s like catching a secret gig at the Troubadour before the band goes global - intimate, real, and unforgettable.

So, mark your calendars for September 4 and roll up to Musichead Gallery (pro tip: it’s in the heart of LA’s artsy scene, not far from all the Hollywood action). Whether you’re there for the book signing, the unseen Oasis shots, or just to soak in the Britpop nostalgia before the Rose Bowl madness, this is one event that’s gonna hit harder than a double espresso on a Monday morning.