A 45-year-old man from Bournemouth died after falling from an upper tier during an Oasis concert at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at approximately 10:19 p.m. BST.
Lee Claydon was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering injuries consistent with a fall, according to London’s Metropolitan Police. Officers and medics responded to reports of an injured person at the 90,000-capacity venue during the band’s highly anticipated reunion tour performance.
Witnesses reported that Claydon fell from the upper tier of block 511 onto the aisle between blocks 211 and 210. Emma, a 40-year-old concertgoer from Liverpool who was positioned approximately 10 feet from where the man landed, described the incident as occurring directly behind her and her partner. She indicated that the fall happened only five seats away from their location and that if Claydon had fallen where someone was sitting, it would have killed both people.
The fall occurred near the end of the scheduled performance, which was set to begin at 8:15 p.m. and conclude at 10:15 p.m. according to Wembley Stadium’s official timings. Multiple staff members immediately began performing CPR on Claydon, but despite efforts from venue medics, London Ambulance Service personnel, and police officers, he could not be revived.
Claydon’s family has identified him through a GoFundMe page established by his brother Aaron. The fundraiser describes Lee as a loving family man who served as a role model to his son Harry. The family statement noted that Lee enjoyed outdoor activities, particularly fishing, and had passions for music and playing guitar. He also regularly attended football games to support his family members.
Oasis released a statement expressing shock and sadness over the fan’s death. The band extended sincere condolences to Claydon’s family and friends. Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher continued their reunion tour as scheduled, with Sunday’s concert proceeding as planned despite the previous night’s tragedy.
During Sunday’s performance, the band dedicated their song “Live Forever” to those who could not attend, with Liam Gallagher addressing the crowd after finishing “Whatever.” The dedication appeared to reference the loss of Claydon from the previous evening’s show.
Concertgoers who witnessed the incident have raised concerns about security arrangements and alcohol consumption at the venue. Multiple witnesses reported extensive beer throwing throughout the performance, creating slippery conditions on stadium floors. John, a 52-year-old delivery driver from Oxford, observed numerous fans leaning over balcony railings from block 511 with minimal security intervention.
Reports indicate that Oasis fans consumed an average of 250,000 pints per night during the Wembley performances. Witnesses described seeing concertgoers carrying cardboard cup holders filled with multiple pints throughout the venue.
The Metropolitan Police have requested assistance from concertgoers who may have witnessed the fall or inadvertently captured it on mobile phone footage. Authorities noted that given the stadium’s capacity and busy conditions, numerous attendees likely observed the incident or recorded video that could aid their investigation. The Health and Safety Executive has been informed of the accident.
Saturday’s concert marked the fourth of seven sold-out reunion performances at Wembley Stadium. The Oasis Live ’25 tour began July 4 in Cardiff, Wales, representing the first performances by the Gallagher brothers together since their band split in 2009 following a 16-year estrangement.
The reunion tour includes 41 dates across multiple continents. Following their London performances, the band was scheduled to perform three shows in Edinburgh on August 8, 9, and 12, before continuing to Ireland, Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Oasis will return to Wembley Stadium for two additional performances on September 27 and 28.
Wembley Stadium officials emphasized their commitment to health and safety standards, noting full compliance with legal requirements and certification under the ISO 45001 standard. A spokesperson indicated the venue works collaboratively with event organizers, local authorities, the Sports Ground Safety Authority, and police to maintain high safety and security standards.
The GoFundMe established for Claydon’s family describes the profound impact of his unexpected death on relatives, including his son, father, partner, siblings, nephews, and niece. The fundraiser aims to provide financial and emotional support during what the family characterizes as their worst nightmare.
