"We walked up the hill, and when you got to the crest you could look out and see the screens, Russell said. You could hear the music, and as it went on more and more people joined. To have been one of the first people on the hill, he says, was something special. You feel privileged that you're part of that history. It was an amazing and magical night. It's going to sound cheesy, but the atmosphere was electric."
"The Manchester shows were the only UK gigs that took place in a public space, as opposed to stadiums. Manchester city council had warned those without tickets to stay away, going so far as to erect another fence to block the view when word began to spread that people were gathering. But all attempts to discourage them were futile, as word about the electric atmosphere spread on social media."
Around 10,000 ticketless fans gathered on a local hill during Oasis's Manchester homecoming shows, creating an impromptu viewing area nicknamed Gallagher Hill. Manchester city council warned non-ticket holders away and erected a fence to block the view, but crowds continued to assemble as social media spread news of the atmosphere. Early arrivals could see the screens and hear the music from the crest, and the crowd grew over the five-night run. Fans described a privileged, electric, and magical experience; some attendees traveled from other cities or returned nightly with family members. Calls emerged to officially rename the site.
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