Following the death of 45-year-old Lee Claydon during an Oasis reunion performance last weekend, Wembley Stadium is said to be reviewing its alcohol policy for live music concerts.
Wembley Stadium is said to be reviewing its alcohol policy for live music concerts following the death of 45-year-old Lee Claydon during an Oasis reunion performance last weekend.
Lee Claydon, from Bournemouth, fell from an upper tier at the arena in front of nearly 100,000 fans during the post-show firework display on Saturday (02.08.25) night.
According to The Sun, Lee’s father has been told his son slipped on spilt beer.
He said: “I’ve been told that it was an accident waiting to happen.
“All I really know is there was beer everywhere, he slipped, and we don’t know the rest of it.”
The incident is now said to have prompted stadium bosses to consider applying the same alcohol restrictions enforced during football matches to music events.
Under Football Association rules, fans attending matches are prohibited from consuming alcohol in the seated areas – a policy designed to combat binge drinking and reduce disorder.
Concertgoers at Wembley, however, are currently permitted to carry alcoholic drinks into their seats. That policy is now said to be under review following Lee’s death.
A Wembley Stadium source told The Sun: “Safety is paramount at Wembley and the measures in place are reviewed regularly.
“The Oasis gigs have seen significant alcohol sales and in light of Saturday’s incident, bosses are considering bringing in a limit or restriction to help maintain safety.”
The tragedy was apparently not the only incident across the weekend at the Oasis shows in London.
According to The Sun, on Sunday (03.08.25), a second fan reportedly suffered a serious head injury after falling down a staircase in Block 107 at Wembley.
Stewards were seen spreading sand to absorb spilled drinks at the scene.
A witness was quoted by The Sun saying: “There was beer everywhere.”
Wembley officials confirmed the venue is regularly assessed.
A spokesperson said: “We work closely with event owners, local authorities, the Sports Ground Safety Authority and police to deliver events to high standards of safety, security and service for everyone attending or working in the venue.”
The incidents took place during Oasis’ highly anticipated reunion tour, which marked the band’s return to major UK venues after years of speculation and estrangement between founding members Liam Gallagher, 52, and Noel Gallagher, 58.
The Wembley concerts formed part of a larger UK and European tour commemorating the 30th anniversary of the band’s debut album Definitely Maybe, released in 1994.
Their tour includes multiple stadium dates in Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff and Dublin, with the Wembley shows drawing some of the biggest crowds of the summer.
The band has not performed together since their split in 2009, making the 2025 tour one of the most significant British live music events in recent years.
Oasis rose to fame in the 1990s during the height of the Britpop movement, with hits such as Wonderwall, Live Forever and Don’t Look Back in Anger.
Their 1996 performances at Knebworth remain some of the most iconic in UK music history, attended by more than 250,000 fans across two nights.
