Anaïs Gallagher, daughter of Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher and host of the BBC Sounds podcast Mad for Oasis, recently spoke to BBC Radio Manchester.
Her discussion was about her personal journey, creative passions, and experiences on the Oasis tour. The interview coincides with the release of five new episodes of Mad for Oasis, now available on BBC Sounds.
Reflecting on her Irish roots, Anaïs said: “Being Irish – or half Irish – is something that means a lot to me. My grandmother is such an important person in my life. I spent so much of my childhood with her, especially summers in Mayo, surrounded by her siblings on their dairy farms. My dad is very proud to be Irish, and that pride has definitely shaped me.”
She also opened up about her school experiences and dyslexia, describing both challenges and moments of resilience.
“I always loved school, even though I wasn’t very good at it. Exams and written assessments were tough, but I genuinely enjoyed learning,” she said.
Anaïs recalled: “My school reports would often say, ‘Anaïs is failing every subject, but she’s a delight to have in class.’ My parents couldn’t be too angry because I really did try, and I was always happy.”
She spoke candidly about being discouraged by a teacher: “I got a bad grade in history and was really upset. When I told my teacher, she said, ‘Why are you upset? It’s not like you’re going to need your education anyway.’ As a teacher, you’re meant to inspire, not dismiss.”
Anaïs, a devoted Taylor Swift fan, shared how live music creates community: “It was incredible to be among 90,000 women under 30 at the ERAS tour. It felt like I was with my tribe.”
She contrasted this with the Oasis shows: “At Wembley, it was a perfect 50/50 split of men and women, with fans of all ages. Young people with friends, parents with kids, fathers with teenage sons, and even multi-generational fans. It was amazing to see how the music brought everyone together.”
Reflecting on touring with Oasis, Anaïs said: “Walking out on stage on night one in Cardiff took my breath away. But Wembley Night Four was my favourite. There was just something in the air. The crowd was electric.”
She highlighted the song Slide Away: “And yes, I do the Poznań every time. I love watching the crowd during that moment, seeing the tears, the joy, the jumping. It’s magical.”
The final UK Oasis concerts at Wembley Stadium will take place on 27 and 28 September. Anaïs Gallagher’s podcast Mad for Oasis is available now on BBC Sounds.
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