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Knebworth: Twenty years on

An hour of Oasis live at Knebworth 1996

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Oasis Live At Knebworth 1996

An hour of Oasis' historic live performance at Knebworth on Sunday 11th August 1996

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Steve Lamacq celebrates the 20th anniversary of the seminal Britpop moment, when the biggest and most bombastic band of the time, Oasis, were at the height of their powers and played to 250,000 people over the weekend at Knebworth House.

To share your Knebworth memories email lamacq.6music@bbc.co.uk or use #Knebworth6music.

Steve Lamacq revisits Knebworth 1996 and he needs your help

In this special programme Steve explores the build-up to the weekend with new interviews from Dreadzone, Cast and Kula Shaker who supported Oasis over the weekend, along with interviews with those who knew the band best, such as their photographer Jill Furmanovsky and biographer Paolo Hewitt.

In the final hour of the programme, you will be able to hear the concert, as it was broadcast live in 1996 including 'Supersonic', 'Morning Glory', 'The Masterplan' and 'Wonderwall'.

Tune in to Steve Lamacq, 4pm Wednesday 10 August on BBC Radio 6 Music.

We're after your #Knebworth6music pictures, memories and memorabilia

Where *exactly* were you?

...and now?

We've had lots of ticket stubs

6 Music listener Kate Webster's ticket and pass: 'I can't quite believe that this is 20 years ago when I was 18 - the long carefree summer before I started university.'
6 Music listener Paul Rooney's Knebworth goodies: 'Just a great day out and a great coming of age experience. I’m 38 now my music tastes have vastly changed, but to quote Noel "these were the best days of my life". '
Listener Kate Maughan describes the day: 'Amazing atmosphere. Everyone buzzin'. All the bands brilliant. Never really been Prodigy fan, but they had it bouncing. And then Oasis just blew everyone away, the crowd was unbelievable.'

We've had some photos...

Stuart Deabill and mates at Knebworth: 'This photo was taken on the Sunday. I loved Oasis, they had everything, songs, attitude, personality and we’re fantastic live. I’d seen them early on at the 100 Club and tried to see as many gigs as possible up and down the country. The rise was something I still think will never be repeated by a British rock and roll band.'

...a great view

Mark Cunningham's stage photo: 'I was there to do an extensive production report on those two weekend shows for the technical live press. I photographed the entire second show from the top of the lighting tower and have some great shots!’

...And a poster!

Mark Sheehan tells the story: 'I went to Knebworth on the Saturday. Me and my mates were lucky enough to get in Pit 1. I remember Oasis coming on carry these huge inflatable footballs and booting them into the crowd. John Squire joined them on stage at the end for Champagne Supernova and I am the Walrus. Great day.'

We've even had Liam's tambourine (well a pic of it)

Mister Daniel Thomas, the proud owner of Liam's tambourine, tells the story of how it fell into his possession

'On the second night we got to the front row so i decided to chance my luck and ask him for his tambourine. He answered back and said "don't you worry mate I'll be down there later it's yours".

'Towards the end of the gig Liam went to throw his tambourine into the crowd but stopped and started looking for me. He spotted me and proceeded to jump down from the stage and walked over towards me. Security guards everywhere. He then placed the tambourine in my hands. I couldn't believe my luck!'

Some pictures from photographer Jill Furmanovsky

9th August 1996. Soundcheck on the day before the first show. Noel and Bonehead stare out at the empty fields. Courtesy of Rockarchive
Noel and Liam - the latter in the famous cable-stitch jumper - second night 11th August. Courtesy of Rockarchive.

There was a dress rehearsal at Brum's NEC

Oasis, full dress rehearsal at Birmingham NEC. Liam saves his voice and sits-out watching the whole show cross-legged in front. July 1996.

And some of your pictures

...and these