Oasis have faced stern criticism from parents after their show forced a nearby primary school to shut early.
The Manchester band are currently completing their mammoth British tour, and recently played Scotland’s Murrayfield stadium. The home of Scottish rugby the stadium was rocked to the core by a sensational line up including the likes of Kasabian, The Enemy and more.
With thousands upon thousands of fans in attendance, Oasis did not disappoint playing a set that contained massive hits alongside lesser known gems. Leaving the crowd ecstatic, the band have faced criticism from an unexpected quarter.
Roseburn Primary in Edinburgh is situated on the road to Murrayfield, and faced a massive increase in traffic as fans made their way to the ground. Oasis being Oasis, however, many in attendance were drinking and getting rowdy near the school.
After police began to express concern, the school was shut down at 12.15 following the advice of Lothian And Borders Constabulary.
Some parents were angry due to problems caused to childcare. The BBC reports a young mother Angela McGregor who could not take time off work to collect her son at lunch time.
“It’s ridiculous that the school had to close early because of the Oasis concert. My son Robert lost half a day’s education.”
“If it was the Queen coming then fair enough. I’m a single parent and I had to make other childcare arrangements.”
However Edinburgh City Council defended the closure. A spokesperson said: “We took the decision to close the school for the afternoon based on information we received from the police. We also know from past experience that the area will be very busy, access will be difficult and alcohol will be sold in the area.”
The Manchester band’s UK tour got off to a shaky start. Oasis played a hometown set in Heaton Park that saw the group beset by technical issues, eventually offering to give fans their money back.
However since then Oasis have shown just how sensational they can be in the live arena, playing a number of fantastic shows.
