Oasis, the British rock band known for hits like "Wonderwall" and "Don't Look Back in Anger," is reportedly caught in a legal and public dispute over the planned auction of a vast collection of concert and rehearsal recordings. The archive, collected by the band's former sound engineer Huw Richards, includes 63 concert recordings, over 100 hours of rehearsals, and private conversations between the Gallagher brothers, Noel and Liam. The recordings span from the release of their 1994 debut album Definitely Maybe up until 2001. The auction, set for 3 October, has a guide price of between £1.2 million and £1.6 million. Huw Richards’ son, Owain Richards, a fellow sound engineer, has said Oasis wants the recordings "back in their possession." Littleton Auctions, the company organizing the sale, confirmed that the band opposes the auction but emphasized that the sale is legal. Ben Homer, the auction house’s managing director, said the band is aware of the auction and has raised concerns, which he described as expected given the historical significance of the material. He assured that the sale is being handled transparently and legally, with the archive presented as having "verified provenance." The collection includes what is believed to be the only known recording of a 1996 concert held near Loch Lomond in Scotland, a significant event in the band's history. Owain Richards mentioned that he had previously discussed the recordings with Oasis's management, but those talks did not lead to a resolution. He noted that the band retains the intellectual property rights to the archive, meaning any buyer would need their permission to use or commercialize the recordings. The controversy has come at a time of renewed interest in Oasis, as the band prepares for the release of a new documentary titled Don't Look Back in Anger, directed by Steven Knight. The film was made in the lead-up to and during their 2025 reunion tour. Recently, Noel and Liam Gallagher were spotted at the Venice Film Festival for the documentary's premiere. Meanwhile, rumors suggest the band may be planning a new series of concerts in 2027, with some clues about potential dates and locations posted on their social media accounts.