New data from GetYourGuide reveals 1 in 3 Oasis fans globally struggle to understand Liam Gallagher’s Manchester dialect

GetYourGuide is offering a 15% discount for key Manchester experiences to fully immerse yourself in Mancunian culture before or after the concert

23rd June 2025 – Today, GetYourGuide, a leading platform to search and book unforgettable travel experiences, has launched the ‘Manctionary’, a language guide to teach fans how to speak like a true Mancunian (Gallagher slang included). The guide targets the 1.4M fans (Source: Barclay’s) expected to travel for the concerts, reflecting rising gig-related travel.

As Oasis reunite for one of the most highly anticipated global tours of the decade, there’s been one question on everyone’s mind - can fans really understand the Gallagher brothers’ slang?

The guide arrives in response to GetYourGuide’s international customer survey*, which found that 1 in 3 Oasis fans globally struggle to understand Liam Gallagher.

Australian and Americans struggle the most with 2 in 5 American and Australian fans admitting they’re often confused over the Gallagher slang. Even closer to home, a shocking 1 in 5 Brits find Liam Gallagher challenging to follow – see how you fare yourself.

The ‘Manctionary’ a language guide educating travellers on how to talk the talk (and walk the walk) of the Gallagher brothers, features the slang and phrases used by the band, and locals. The guide is created by TikTok comedian Freddie Allison (@freddie.allison), who has amassed 3.5 million likes with his ‘How to speak British’ skits, and is the perfect companion to the Oasis concerts.

The ‘Manctionary’

“You’ve got a cob on” meaning someone’s in a mood i.e. “Get a pint in, you’ve got a right cob on”

“Top one” meaning well done or nice work i.e. “You bagged tickets to Heaton Park? Top one”

“Mint” meaning great i.e. “We’re gonna have a mint time”

“Scran’s angin” meaning the food is poor i.e. “I’m not having pie & mash, that scran’s angin’”

“Bobbins” meaning rubbish i.e. “You keks are mint mate, but those trainers are bobbins”

“Madferit” meaning I’m into it or up for it i.e. “Oasis is hitting up Cardiff - Madferit”

“R’kid” meaning brother or close friend i.e. “Me and r’kid’s favourite track is Don’t Walk Back in Anger”

Once fans have perfected the lingo they'll be ready to take to the streets of Manchester for GetYourGuide’s curated list of top local activities that explore the lifestyle of Manchester’s most legendary exports:

Silent Disco Adventure – Throw shapes through the city streets to iconic tunes.

Music-Themed City Walking Tour – See the places that shaped the Manchester sound.

Etihad Stadium: The Manchester City Stadium Tour – A must-see for Liam’s fellow City fans.

Manchester Food Tour with a Local Guide – Tuck into local classics and uncover Manc culinary gems.

The Coronation Street Experience – Discover the story behind life on the iconic soap on a guided tour.

Lewis Swan, Managing Director of Brit Music Tours, the company behind Manchester’s Music-Themed City Walking Tour, says: “Since the band announced their reunion we’ve seen around a 40% increase in bookings as everyone has gone Oasis mad. Given the concert tickets are so hard to get your hands on, it’s clear that consumers are looking for alternative ways to get their Oasis fix through cultural activities or historic tours. We’re expecting the ‘Oasis Summer’ to have a halo-effect on Manchester culture and history, and will be putting on more tours to meet the demand from local and international tourists.”

To celebrate the brothers’ comeback, GetYourGuide is also offering a special 15% discount for true Oasis fans, leading up to the first night. Just enter “OASIS15” at checkout (a nod to the 15-year hiatus) to save on app bookings made from 23 June to 4 July.

And the enduring Britpop question of which Gallagher is our favourite, GetYourGuide has revealed that 54% of fans are firmly Team Liam, compared to 41% who prefer Noel, and a humble 5% still can’t choose even after all these years.

Spokesperson for GetYourGuide, Benjy Potter, comments, “Oasis is the epitome of British pop culture, and like we’ve seen with tours by Beyonce and Taylor Swift, music has the power to positively impact the UK’s domestic and overseas tourism. But whilst everyone is rediscovering Oasis, our data shows that so many of us still don’t understand the lingo of the Gallagher brothers. For those not in the know, embed yourself in the culture of Manchester further with our expert guided tours and pick up a phrase or two with GetYourGuide’s tongue-in-cheek ‘Manctionary’.”

So whether you're Team Liam or Team Noel, heading to Manchester or just want to understand the music and artists you love, the GetYourGuide ‘Manctionary’ is your passport to walking, talking and touring like a Gallagher. Because if you’re going to be mad fer it, you might as well do it properly.

-ENDS-

Notes to Editors

*Survey conducted online by GetYourGuide between 15–20 April 2025 among 784 Oasis fans, evenly split between UK, US and Australian respondents, representative of age and gender.

OASIS15 grants customers 15% off any purchase made between 23rd June to 4th July on the GetYourGuide app and is only valid for the first 100 customers.

Contact getyourguide@havasred.com for any enquires, commentary or to request to review an experience.

About GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide is a leading global online marketplace to discover and book experiences worth travelling for. Travellers can use GetYourGuide to find things to do in more than 12,000 cities, including tours from local experts, exclusive access to must-see attractions, as well as immersive bucket-list experiences through its Originals by GetYourGuide offering. Since being founded, the GetYourGuide platform has sold more than 180 million tickets from 38,000 supply partners who leverage GetYourGuide’s easy-to-use platform to grow their businesses. For more information, follow GetYourGuide on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok and visit getyourguide.com.

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