On display from September 4 - October 28, 2025
Musichead Gallery is proud to present Oasis: Be Here Now, a special exhibition celebrating the return of Oasis and their long-awaited Live ’25 Tour. Coinciding with the band’s highly anticipated Rose Bowl shows, the exhibition features rare, early photographs by legendary British music photographer Kevin Cummins, captured just before the release of Oasis’ landmark debut album, Definitely Maybe.
The exhibition officially opens Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Musichead Gallery in Los Angeles and runs through October 28. To mark the occasion, the gallery will host a series of special events:
Calendar of Events:
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Thursday, September 4, 10 AM–6 PM – Exhibition opens
The exhibition opens to the public at 10 AM, inviting fans to explore the early visual identity of a band on the brink of cultural takeover. Reserve your tickets via Eventbrite.
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Thursday, September 4, 7–8 PM – Artist Talk and Book Signing with Kevin Cummins
Hear Cummins discuss his work and new photo book Oasis: The Masterplan, followed by a book signing. Hosted by music supervisor and radio host Gary Calamar. Tickets required. Pre-order the book to attend. -
Friday, September 5, 7–9 PM – Opening Reception
Celebrate the launch of Oasis: Be Here Now with music, refreshments, and a chance to meet fellow fans. Free with RSVP via Eventbrite. RSVP to Opening Reception. -
Saturday, September 6, 11 AM–5 PM – Special Rose Bowl Weekend Gallery Hours
View the exhibition and get excited for the Rose Bowl concert with fellow fans before the show. Reserve your tickets via Eventbrite. -
Sunday, September 7, 11 AM–5 PM – Special Rose Bowl Weekend Gallery Hours
Soak up the Oasis energy and revisit where it all began ahead of the second Rose Bowl performance. Reserve your tickets via Eventbrite.
As NME’s chief photographer throughout the 1980s and ’90s, Cummins helped define the visual identity of seminal Manchester bands including Joy Division and The Smiths. His work with Oasis came at a pivotal time, not only documenting their rise but also helping craft their public image.
Cummins will be at Musichead Gallery to open the exhibition and host an artist talk and signing for his newly released photo book Oasis: The Masterplan. The publication offers an inside look at the band’s early image-making process, capturing the raw spirit of Oasis at the edge of superstardom.
Photographs from the exhibition, signed copies of Oasis: The Masterplan, the limited-edition exhibition poster (Oasis: Be Here Now, only 500 printed), and select vinyl will be available for purchase.
The exhibition’s title, Be Here Now, evokes more than a nod to the band’s third album. It is an invitation for fans to reflect on the roots of Oasis’ enduring cultural impact. As the group reunites for the first time in over 15 years, this exhibition offers an opportunity to revisit the creative spark that made it all possible.
About Kevin Cummins
Kevin Cummins is one of Britain's most celebrated music photographers, known for creating iconic imagery that captures both the sound and spirit of his subjects. His 1979 photograph of Joy Division on a snowy Manchester bridge is widely considered one of the greatest music photographs ever taken. Born in Manchester in 1953, Cummins served as chief photographer at NME for over 10 years and has photographed some of the most prominent cultural figures of the last five decades, including David Bowie, The Smiths, Oasis, Ian Curtis, and Patti Smith. His portrait of Manic Street Preachers' Richey Edwards stamped with Marilyn Monroe images was voted Best NME Cover of all time.
Cummins’ photographs have appeared on over 500 magazine covers and he has published 16 monographs, with Oasis: The Masterplan being his most recent.
His archive was recently acquired by the John Rylands Library at Manchester University as part of their British Pop Archive. He received an honorary doctorate from Manchester University in 2015.
View Kevin Cummins' portfolio here.
