Be Here Now
The Great Oasis Reunion Gig of 2029
by Paul Carroll
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Pub Date 29 May 2025 | Archive Date 30 Sep 2025
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Description
Makes Woodstock ’99 and Fyre look like Sunday school outings
When Oasis reform for a one-off gig on a wind turbine eco-island in the middle of the North Sea, it’s billed as the greenest live music event of all time.
The stakes are high for all involved, but it turns out some of the festivalgoers have bigger personal problems to deal with than the survival of the planet.
Rachel, for one, on a trial break from her husband. The gang of four middle-aged Manc mates trying to re-capture their youth. Not to mention a bunch of activists who plan to disrupt the gig.
Can such an ambitious event live up to the hype? (And has anybody checked the weather forecast?)
Pack your windbreaker, grab your solar charger and get ready to party like it’s the end of the world.
A Note From the Publisher
- Corporate rock, fan rip-offs, festival sponsorship and greenwashing all get their comeuppance in this entertaining page turner
- Despite it all, the music still manages to energise the dedicated fans (many of whom have worries other than Oasis on their middle-aged minds)
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781915212207 |
| PRICE | £4.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 296 |
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Featured Reviews
Vanessa R, Reviewer
An exclusive gig on an eco island in the North Sea.
Oasis re-forming just for this?
What could possibly go wrong?
Everything you could imagine - and plenty you couldn't
Hysterical
Michelle K, Reviewer
Paul Carroll’s Be Here Now is a sharp and funny satire that imagines an Oasis reunion gig on a wind-powered eco-island in 2029. It’s a clever premise, but the real strength lies in how Carroll explores the people drawn to this bizarre event—from middle-aged fans chasing nostalgia to activists out to expose the whole thing.
The humour is dry and smart, and while the story pokes fun at greenwashing and corporate nonsense, it also finds real warmth in its characters. Carroll balances satire with sincerity, making this more than just a spoof—it’s also a reflection on growing older, chasing meaning, and letting go of the past.
A smart, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt read.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in return for an honest, unbiased review.
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