Oasis fans to watch more than 12 minutes of each show through their phone, new study claimsDespite the high demand for Oasis tickets, it seems a vast number of attendees across the Live ‘25 reunion tour will be watching through a screen – new research estimates that 17.3 million minutes of the global trek will be recorded on mobile phones.
Disturbingly, that’s more than 33 years worth of non-stop Oasis performances. The research, conducted by Compare and Recycle, was gathered from 1,100 UK smartphone-owning, gig-going adults, surveyed between 7-11 June 2025. It also finds that with dedication to filming gigs clearly not dying out anytime soon, one in four people admit they never actually watch these videos again.

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The average attendee is expected to watch more than 12 minutes of their attended Oasis gig through their phone screen. 41 percent of participants in this new research also say they have missed parts of a performance before because they were too busy filming.
However, 38 percent say they find it annoying when other people film at live music events, with 36 percent also backing a ban of phones and recording devices at gigs – something a number of artists have already been putting into place at their shows.
Joining the likes of Ghost, Jack White, and more, Sabrina Carpenter has even pondered the idea of a total phone ban for her concerts. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Carpenter recently said: “I went to see Silk Sonic in Vegas, and they locked my phone. I’ve never had a better experience at a concert.
“I genuinely felt like I was back in the ’70s. Genuinely felt like I was there. Everyone’s singing, dancing, looking at each other, and laughing. It really, really just felt so beautiful,” she explained.
Antonia Hristov, Head of Marketing at Compare and Recycle, says of its study: “While it’s tempting to record moments from live music events on your smartphone, our new research highlights a growing concern amongst concert-goers about doing so.
“Not only is a huge amount of phone storage wasted on never-to-be-rewatched footage, but many fans are also missing out on the very experiences they came for. Artists like Chris Martin and Bob Dylan have already championed phone-free shows, and we may see more acts follow suit,” Hristov explains.
“Recording a clip or two of your favourite track is fine. But for the sake of your memories, and your phone’s storage, consider enjoying the rest of the night through your eyes and ears, not your screen.”
You can view the full list of Live ‘25 global tour dates via the official Oasis website. 
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