Take That have claimed that their live 2009 show will provide fans with "better value for money" than fellow Mancunians Oasis.

 

Both groups are kicking off stadium tours in June 2009, but Take That's Howard Donald told The Mirror that the reformed boyband provide more "energy" in their live shows.

 

"We're all about the spectacle, putting on an amazing show for the fans, with lots of high energy and dancing," he said, adding: "Oasis are great... if you just want to see a band stand still and sing."

 

Bandmate Mark Owen said: "I really want to go and see Oasis but if finances make people choose one or the other, then come and see us."

 

Take That have confirmed dates at Sunderland Stadium of Light, Cardiff Millennium Stadium, Hampden Park, Manchester's Old Trafford Cricket Ground and Wembley Stadium. Tickets go on sale on October 31 at 9am.

 

Digitalspy

Well they are right - entertainment wise - although I'm sure there'll be a load of music 'purists' who will say that Oasis are better. I like them both but I've had my time of watching sweaty, hairy, guitar-wielding gorillas and now when I go to a concert I want 'something more' and the likes of Take That do it.

 

The headlines for this story in the Sun and the like were 'Take That Slag Off Oasis' but when you read what has been said, its anything but.

 

Norma

You must adore how the english media makes from something innocent a big deal :rolleyes: . They were actually very cautious and joking about it, but when you take only the proposition Howard said, you can turn it into something sensational.

 

Actually I am not a fan of Oasis. I think outside 3 songs the rest is only hype. I think UK has such a lot of amazing bands, that praising this Oasis all the time and giving them the crown is a shame!

 

The last single of Oasis was a very boring song :angry: ....

You must adore how the english media makes from something innocent a big deal :rolleyes: .

 

You are so right there! The newspapers made a claim that one of Take That said their concerts would be bigger than a Queen one years back ... when what they had said was that they'd like their concert to be as entertaining as the Queen one. I have to laugh at newspapers - they make a big thing about violence and bullying and then they are the biggest 'stirrers' ever.

 

I don't read them anymore - I'll get my news from here on BJ - its more reliable! And cheaper! :lol:

 

Norma

 

in another way its the press drumming up promo for take that stuff like this usually ends with take thats new single and are out nov 10th etc