PHOTOS: Radio X Presents Liam Gallagher with very special guest Sam Fender at O₂ Ritz in Manchester

21 September 2019, 23:44 | Updated: 23 September 2019, 12:13

See Gallagher's triumphant return to his hometown on the first show since the release of his Why Me? Why Not. album, with very special guest Sam Fender.

Radio X Presents Liam Gallagher with very special guest Sam Fender took place at the O₂ Ritz in Manchester this Saturday 21 September.

The former Oasis frontman celebrated his 47th birthday at the intimate gig, which included a set from the North Shields singer-songwriter.

See the best photos of the night here...

You can hear highlights of Radio X Presents Liam Gallagher with very special guest Sam Fender on Radio X from 7pm on Sunday 29 September.

  1. Liam Gallagher took to the stage in a dark blue parka jacket

    Radio X presents Liam Gallagher at O2 Ritz Manchester
    Radio X presents Liam Gallagher at O2 Ritz Manchester. Picture: Radio X/Jon Mo Photography
  2. Bonehead joined Liam and his band on stage

    Bonehead joins Liam Gallagher on stage at the O₂ Ritz, Manchester
    Bonehead joins Liam Gallagher on stage at the O₂ Ritz, Manchester. Picture: Radio X/Jon Mo Photography
  3. The crowd sang Happy Birthday to the Manchester legend and chanted his name

    Liam Gallagher plays the O₂ Ritz, Manchester
    Liam Gallagher plays the O₂ Ritz, Manchester. Picture: Radio X/Jon Mo Photography
  4. Liam Gallagher pointed to his fans before throwing his tambourine into the crowd

    Radio X presents Liam Gallagher at the O₂ Ritz, Manchester
    Radio X presents Liam Gallagher at the O₂ Ritz, Manchester. Picture: Radio X/Jon Mo Photography
  5. Chris Moyles introduced both Fender and Gallagher ahead of their sets

    Chris Moyles introduces Liam Gallagher and Sam Fender on stage at Manchester's O2 Ritz
    Chris Moyles introduces Liam Gallagher and Sam Fender on stage at Manchester's O2 Ritz. Picture: Radio X/Jon Mo Photography
  6. Sam Fender was the very special guest at the event

    Sam Fender plays Radio X presents Liam Gallagher at the O₂ Ritz
    Sam Fender plays Radio X presents Liam Gallagher at the O₂ Ritz. Picture: Radio X/Jon Mo Photography
  7. The crowds went wild for his Hypersonic Missiles single, which is taken from his No.1 debut album of the same name

    Sam Fender plays Radio X Presents Liam Gallagher at the O₂ Ritz, Manchester
    Sam Fender plays Radio X Presents Liam Gallagher at the O₂ Ritz, Manchester. Picture: Radio X/Jon Mo Photography
  8. Sam also sang the likes of Dead Boys and The Borders from the album

    Sam Fender plays Radio X presents Liam Gallagher at the O₂ Ritz
    Sam Fender plays Radio X presents Liam Gallagher at the O₂ Ritz. Picture: Radio X/Jon Mo Photography
  9. The Play God singer finished his set and watched Liam Gallagher take to the stage

    Sam Fender plays Radio X Presents Liam Gallagher at the O₂ Ritz, Manchester
    Sam Fender plays Radio X Presents Liam Gallagher at the O₂ Ritz, Manchester. Picture: Radio X/Jon Mo Photography
Radio X presents Liam Gallagher at O2 Ritz Manchester
Radio X presents Liam Gallagher at O2 Ritz Manchester. Picture: Radio X/Jon Mo Photography

Sam Fender live for Radio X at the O₂ Ritz Manchester 21 September 2019 setlist:

1. Millennial
2. Will We Talk?
3. The Borders
4. Dead Boys
5. Spice
6. Play God
7. Hypersonic Missiles

Liam Gallagher live for Radio X at the O₂ Ritz Manchester 21 September 2019 setlist:

1.Rock 'n' Roll Star
2. Morning Glory
3.Wall of Glass
4. Shockwave
5. Paper Crown
6. Greedy Soul
7. Columbia
8. Stand By Me
9. One Of Us
10. Once
11. The River
12. Cigarettes & Alcohol
13. Be Here Now

Encore:

14. Sad Song
15. Supersonic
16. Live Forever

You can hear highlights from Radio X Presents Liam Gallagher with very special guest Sam Fender on Radio X from 7pm on Sunday 29 September.

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