{"id":323184,"date":"2025-08-06T18:34:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T18:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/323184\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T18:34:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T18:34:12","slug":"edinburgh-businesses-brace-for-impact-on-trade-ahead-of-sold-out-oasis-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/323184\/","title":{"rendered":"Edinburgh businesses brace for impact on trade ahead of sold-out Oasis shows"},"content":{"rendered":"

Edinburgh business owners are bracing themselves for the arrival of Oasis, who kick off their three sold-out shows at Murrayfield this weekend. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Up to 210,000 fans are expected to descend on the city over the three shows beginning on Friday.<\/p>\n

For some, it\u2019s a business bonanza, but for others, disruptions in the area mean they will lose trade.<\/p>\n

Graeme, who has operated a car garage right beside Murrayfield stadium for 20 years, says the road closures in place mean he could lose thousands of pounds of business.<\/p>\n

\"GraemeSTV NewsGraeme claims he won\u2019t make any money during the concerts. STV News<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be obviously shut, all of Friday, most of Tuesday, not back open until Wednesday\u201d, he told STV News.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen we\u2019ve got AC\/DC the following week.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, I can\u2019t make money, but I\u2019ve still got to pay my rent, still got to pay my wages, still got to pay all my bills.<\/p>\n

\u201cI won\u2019t make any money. I\u2019m a small business and I\u2019ve been here 20 years. I know the council has given the green light for more and more concerts.\u201d<\/p>\n

The closures will impact several streets around the stadium, including the surrounding ones by Ali\u2019s Deli. He says the disruption will mean his customers may be impacted on the first date of the run.<\/p>\n

\"AliSTV NewsAli runs a deli by Murrayfield Stadium. STV News<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a very busy day\u201d, he told STV News. \u201cPeople are still coming back from holidays in the meantime so, I think it\u2019s going to have a really bad effect on the business that day because people will not be able to access the area.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, as a business owner and manager, it is going to affect our delivery, even the rubbish collection on a Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cCompared to the May concert, which was really busy. That was good. Here\u2019s hoping the day will be the same, but on Friday, I\u2019m not sure.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will just see how it goes.\u201d<\/p>\n

The local council has urged Oasis fans only travel to Murrayfield and the surrounding area if they have a ticket to the sold-out shows.<\/p>\n

They have also appealed to those attending to \u201cremember our residents\u201d.<\/p>\n

Extra trains, trams and buses will be put in place to accommodate the crowds, while key areas surrounding Murrayfield will be tidied up after each show.<\/p>\n

City of Edinburgh Council Leader Cllr Jane Meagher, said: \u201cExcitement is building in Edinburgh for Oasis Live 25 as it\u2019s our turn to witness rock history.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith all of our partners in the city we\u2019ve been planning for this for some time to make sure we\u2019re ready to welcome thousands of Oasis fans over three nights.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere will be extra trains, trams, and buses to accommodate concert goers, along with those attending our summer festivals. With this in mind, we urge you to plan ahead.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are keen for everyone to have an enjoyable experience, not only at the show, but on their way before and after. Whilst we relish hosting the biggest and best events and want everyone attending to truly enjoy themselves, it\u2019s important that we remember our residents.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe ask that visitors are considerate and respectful of them whilst enjoying our fantastic capital city. We\u2019re urging people to only travel to Murrayfield and the surrounding area if you have a ticket.\u201d<\/p>\n

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