Oasis Join War Child's 'Help (2)'

Oasis have announced that they will be releasing music as part of the upcoming 'Help(2)' charity album in aid of War Child. The band is contributing a high-octane, exclusive live version of 'Acquiesce', marking a significant full-circle moment for the Gallaghers over thirty years after their involvement in the original project.

The First Physical Release from the 2025 Reunion

Captured during the final, sweat-soaked night of their monumental seven-show run at Wembley Stadium, this live rendition of 'Acquiesce' finds the band at the absolute peak of their historic comeback. For a group that hasn't released a new studio album since 2008’s 'Dig Out Your Soul', and a live recording since 'Live at Knebworth 1996' in 2021, this recording is more than just a track; it’s a major gift to a fanbase.

The performance serves as a powerful reminder of the Gallagher brothers' restored chemistry. Speaking backstage at the 2026 BRIT Awards over the weekend—where he was honoured as Songwriter of the Year, Noel Gallagher reflected on the reunion with his trademark candour, remarkably claiming that last year’s shows were actually “better than the 90s.”

War Child UK heightened the anticipation for the release with an official statement on the track's exclusivity:

"Recorded on the final night of their historic 7-show run at Wembley Stadium, this marks the first ever physical release of a live recording from their record-breaking 2025 world tour, available as a bonus 7” single inside the gatefold vinyl of 'Help(2)', and as a hidden track on the double CD. Stream and download from this Friday, 6 March."

A Star-Studded Tracklist

While Oasis is the exclusive, they are joined by an incredible roster of artists abd bands, dedicated to protecting and educating children impacted by global conflict. The album has already been previewed by several standout tracks:

Pulp: 'Begging for Change' Jarvis Cocker has always been the master of the "state of the nation" address, and 'Begging for Change' is no exception. It’s a sharp, disco-infused piece of social commentary that feels like a spiritual successor to their '90s heights. With a biting lyricism that targets political apathy, the track reminds us why Pulp remains one of the most vital voices in British music.

Arctic Monkeys: 'Opening Night' Expanding on the cinematic, lounge-noir textures of their recent work, 'Opening Night' arrives as a brooding, atmospheric masterstroke and the band’s first new studio material in four years. Alex Turner’s velvet-smooth vocals are draped over a lush tapestry of strings and vintage synthesisers, creating a track that feels both hauntingly intimate and cinematically grand. It is a sophisticated, high-stakes return that perfectly anchors the weight and ambition of the 'Help(2)' project.

Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten, and Kae Tempest: 'Flags'Perhaps the most ambitious collaboration on the record, 'Flags' is a cross-generational powerhouse. It blends Albarn’s knack for melancholic melody with the post-punk grit of Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten. Interwoven with Kae Tempest’s urgent, poetic spoken word, the song is a haunting reflection on identity and the human cost of borders.

The Last Dinner Party: 'Let’s Do It Again!'Fresh off their meteoric rise, The Last Dinner Party brings their signature theatricality to 'Let’s Do It Again!'. It’s a maximalist anthem filled with soaring harmonies and baroque-pop flourishes. It provides a burst of defiant energy to the album, proving that the new guard is just as capable of delivering stadium-sized hooks as their predecessors.

Ezra Collective & Greentea Peng: 'Helicopters'Bringing a much-needed rhythmic shift to the tracklist, this collaboration is a masterclass in modern UK jazz and neo-soul. Ezra Collective’s driving percussion and brass sections provide a vibrant backdrop for Greentea Peng’s smoky, psychedelic vocals. 'Helicopters' is a soulful plea for peace that manages to be both laid-back and deeply urgent.

The full 'Help(2)' contributor list reads like a who’s-who of modern music, including Depeche Mode, Olivia Rodrigo, Beck, Beth Gibbons, Big Thief, Arlo Parks, Sampha, Wet Leg, Fontaines D.C., and many more.

Continuing a 30-Year Legacy

This project arrives as a sequel to the legendary 1995 'Help' album. That record famously opened with Oasis’ 'Fade Away' (featuring Johnny Depp and Kate Moss) and featured the supergroup The Smokin’ Mojo Filters, where Noel Gallagher joined forces with Paul McCartney and Paul Weller for 'Come Together'.
By returning for 'Help(2)', Oasis continues a vital tradition of using their massive platform to support War Child’s mission during times of global crisis.

Help(2)' is due for release this Friday, March 6 and can be ordered here