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BBC Music & Broadcasting

Ultimate Oasis Archive Set for October Auction: Unheard ‘Desk Tapes’ From the Peak 1990s Era Expected to Fetch Up to £1.6 Million

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Executive Overview For decades, the mythology of Oasis has been defined by swagger, stadium-sized anthems, sibling rivalry, and the definitive soundtrack of Cool Britannia. Yet, even as Liam and Noel Gallagher prepare for their blockbuster, highly anticipated reunion tours, a treasure trove of sonic history has remained locked away from the public ear. This October, … Read more

UK Music Industry & Business

High Stakes in Britpop History: Oasis Express Concerns as £1.6M Archive of Unheard 1990s Tapes Heads to Auction

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Executive Overview As the dust settles on one of the most anticipated reunion announcements in modern rock history, a new controversy threatens to ruffle the feathers of the Gallagher brothers. An extensive, multi-format archive containing over 100 hours of unreleased 1990s audio—featuring raw soundchecks, legendary live gigs, rehearsals, and unfiltered backstage banter between Noel and … Read more

BBC Music & Broadcasting

Relics of Britpop and Beyond: Johnny Marr to Auction Iconic Guitar Collection in Landmark Christie’s Sale

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Executive Overview In a development bridging two distinct eras of British musical history, legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has announced a massive auction featuring nearly 100 instruments from his personal archive. The collection, which reads like a curated museum of modern rock innovation, is set to go under the hammer at Christie’s in London on … Read more

Electronic & Club Culture

When Electronic Beats Meet Elusive Street Art: Ultra-Rare Banksy-Customised Röyksopp Vinyl Sells for £3,720 at Auction

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Executive Overview In the overlapping worlds of underground electronic music and high-value contemporary art, few artefacts carry the elusive, mythical status of the 2002 Banksy-customised edition of Röyksopp’s debut album, Melody A.M. A rare copy of this collaboration recently changed hands at Wessex Auction Rooms, selling to a local street-art collector for £3,720. While the … Read more

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