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UNBELIEVABLE: Richard ashcroft - The Untold Story

Festival-goers descend on Portsmouth for first night of Victorious Festival

The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft is the headliner on Friday.

Evening Standard

Heritage Live ticket owners left fuming after Sandringham and other concerts cancelled

Confused festivalgoers scrambling to get money back

The Independent UK

“Would any other rock band in the world make a track like this?”: The story of the Rolling Stones-sampling anthem that has won over a new generation

Built atop an orchestral version of the Rolling Stones’ The Last Time, Richard Ashcroft and The Verve conjured a timeless symphony of self-assertion

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“We want to stand head and shoulders with the giants and say ‘Yeah it is nice up here Bob Dylan, John Lennon because I'm Richard Ashcroft. We’re The Verve”: The Rolling Stones-sampling Britpop epic that has captivated a new generation

Built atop an orchestral version of the Rolling Stones’ The Last Time, Richard Ashcroft and The Verve conjured a timeless symphony of self-assertion

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‘Fans were more adept at singing in the ’70s and ’80s. They would take a breath and you could hear the bass notes and baritone’ Cast icon John Power on growing up on the Anfield terraces

The former The La’s guitarist and Cast frontman grew up watching Liverpool

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Steven Knight shares update on Oasis documentary and says the band are ‘fantastic to work with’

‘Peaky Blinders’ creator was granted exclusive access to the band in rehearsals and during their huge 2025 reunion tour

The Independent UK

'He was just so happy...' Noel Gallagher's friend reveals what vibes were like backstage at the Oasis reunion tour

Former Ocean Colour Scene bassist Damon Minchella has lifted the lid on what it was like backstage on the Oasis Live '25 tour.

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Britpop star hit with driving disqualification

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Richard Ashcroft banned from driving for six months after speeding

Britpop star fined nearly £3000 after being caught speeding on the M4 in West London

The Independent UK

Richard Ashcroft banned from driving for six months after speeding conviction

Ashcroft did not attend the hearing, but pleaded guilty to one count of speeding.

Evening Standard

Kasabian, The Black Keys and Richard Ashcroft named as Victorious headliners

Other acts announced for the 2026 festival held in Southsea, Hampshire, include Basement Jaxx and Scissor Sisters.

Evening Standard

Oasis announce ‘moment of reflection’ after concluding mammoth reunion tour: ‘The love, joy, tears and euphoria will never be forgotten’

British rock band shared message with fans as they completed the 41st and final show of their 2025 run

The Independent UK

Richard Ashcroft review – uplifting epics and rocket-boosted confidence reminiscent of 90s Verve heyday

The perma-sunglassed singer tries to transport himself and the audience to a higher plane, culminating in a cathartic sing-along like a gigantic Last Night of the Proms

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Capaldi, Kasabian and Richard Ashcroft revealed as TRNSMT 2026 headliners

Some 150,000 fans are expected at the Glasgow festival from Friday June 19 next year.

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Richard Ashcroft calls for Liam and Noel Gallagher to be knighted

Richard Ashcroft says his close pals Liam and Noel Gallagher should be at the top of the honours list when it comes to receiving a knighthood.

The Guardian - UK

Richard Ashcroft: ‘Why not Sir Liam and Sir Noel?’

The former Verve singer talks about his supporting role in the big Oasis reunion shows, his AI fears and what he thinks of fans who Shazam his songs

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift retains number one album and single in UK charts for second week

The pop star broke a number of UK chart records following the release of her 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl.

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Richard Ashcroft amazed by Liam Gallagher's 'discipline'

The Verve star Richard Ashcroft has revealed he was amazed by Liam Gallagher's "discipline" when he joined them on Oasis' reunion tour this summer - insisting the frontman won't allow himself to "be in any situations where he can go off track".

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The Independent UK

Richard Ashcroft: ‘I’ll never experience anything like this summer again’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: Exclusive: The former Verve frontman has been riding high with his fellow Britpop legends Oasis for their much-celebrated reunion shows. Now with an arena tour and a new solo album of his own, he buries the hatchet with Mark Beaumont and reflects on his extraordinary, rebellious career…

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Richard Ashcroft rules out reunion for The Verve

Richard Ashcroft has ruled out a reunion for The Verve because he doesn't think it would "work".

The Guardian - UK

Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil: ‘We took Slayer’s Dave Lombardo to Todmorden for a curry and a pint’

With the band’s 10th album out this week, their frontman answers your questions on Matt Cardle’s version of Many of Horror, playing a German swimming pool – and getting carried away over Richard Ashcroft

Louder

10 Reunions That Went Wrong

They don't all go as smooth and successfully as Oasis, as The Verve, Led Zep, Pink Floyd, Cocteau Twins and more will tell you...

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Richard Ashcroft hails Liam Gallagher for being 'so disciplined' on Oasis Live '25 tour

Liam Gallagher has been keeping his head down to ensure his voice is in the best shape possible at Oasis' reunion gigs.

Evening Standard

Oasis pay tribute to Irish roots in sell-out Dublin reunion gig

The Britpop band will play two sold-out gigs at Croke Park.

Louder

The 10 best Liam and Noel Gallagher guest spots

Ten great collaborations featuring the Gallagher brothers including The Verve, The Chemical Brothers, Ian Brown, The Prodigy and, erm, David Brent

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