# Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Tour

The Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Tour was a concert tour by English band Oasis, which took place in 1999–2001. The tour was in promotion of their fourth studio album Standing on the Shoulder of Giants. This is the band's first world tour with the rhythm guitarist Gem Archer and bassist Andy Bell, as both of them replacing Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs and Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan in their respective position.

## History

After a disagreement within the band Noel left the tour after 24 May 2000, quitting overseas touring with Oasis. He only returned for shows within the United Kingdom and Ireland, before re-joining the band fully after the tour had ended.
The live album Familiar to Millions was recorded at the two concerts at Wembley Stadium. Due to Liam being drunk at the second concert, voiceovers were used from concerts in Yokohama. The second Wembley Stadium concert was also broadcast worldwide the same evening.
Noel Gallagher dedicated the song "Hey Hey My My" to Kurt Cobain when they played in his hometown of Seattle on the sixth anniversary of his death.
Four warm up dates took place in the United States in December 1999, before the main tour started.

## Set list

This set list is representative of the performance on 21 July 2000 at Wembley Stadium in London. It does not represent the set list at all concerts for the duration of the tour.
* "Fuckin' in the Bushes"
* "Go Let It Out"
* "Who Feels Love?"
* "Supersonic"
* "Shakermaker"
* "Acquiesce"
* "Step Out"
* "Gas Panic!"
* "Roll with It"
* "Stand by Me"
* "Wonderwall"
* "Cigarettes & Alcohol"
* "Don't Look Back in Anger"
* "Live Forever"
Encore:
* "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)"
* "Champagne Supernova"
* "Rock 'n' Roll Star"
Other songs performed:
* "Some Might Say"
* "Where Did It All Go Wrong?"
* "Sunday Morning Call"
* "D'You Know What I Mean?"
* "My Generation"
* "Helter Skelter"
* "I Can See A Liar"
* "Columbia"
* "Morning Glory"
* "Slide Away"
* "I Am the Walrus"

## Tour dates

List of 1999 concerts :
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| 3 December 1999 | Philadelphia | United States | First Union Center |
| 4 December 1999 | Rosemont | United States | Allstate Arena |
| 5 December 1999 | Detroit | United States | Cobo Arena |
| 11 December 1999 | Anaheim | United States | Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim |
List of 2000 concerts :
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Opening Act | Attendance | Notes |
| 29 February 2000 | Yokohama | Japan | Yokohama Arena | — | 17,000± | |
| 1 March 2000 | Nagoya | Japan | Nagoya Rainbow Hall | — | | |
| 3 March 2000 | Fukuoka | Japan | Marine Messe Fukuoka | — | | |
| 5 March 2000 | Yokohama | Japan | Yokohama Arena | — | 17,000± | |
| 6 March 2000 | Yokohama | Japan | Yokohama Arena | — | 17,000± | |
| 7 March 2000 | Yokohama | Japan | Yokohama Arena | — | 17,000± | |
| 9 March 2000 | Osaka | Japan | Osaka-jō Hall | — | | |
| 11 March 2000 | Kobe | Japan | World Memorial Hall | — | | |
| 12 March 2000 | Kobe | Japan | World Memorial Hall | — | | |
| 14 March 2000 | Hiroshima | Japan | Hiroshima Green Arena | — | | |
| 16 March 2000 | Sendai | Japan | Miyagi Prefectural Sports Center | — | | |
| 21 March 2000 | Paris | France | Bataclan | — | | |
| 23 March 2000 | Brussels | Belgium | Ancienne Belgique | — | | |
| 25 March 2000 | Cologne | Germany | E-Werk | — | | |
| 5 April 2000 | Seattle | United States | Paramount Theater | Travis | | |
| 6 April 2000 | Portland | United States | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | Travis | | |
| 8 April 2000 | Berkeley | United States | Berkeley Community Theatre | Travis | | |
| 9 April 2000 | Los Angeles | United States | Universal Amphitheatre | Travis | | |
| 11 April 2000 | Las Vegas | United States | House of Blues | Travis | | |
| 13 April 2000 | Denver | United States | Denver Auditorium Arena | Travis | | |
| 15 April 2000 | Minneapolis | United States | State Theatre | Travis | | |
| 16 April 2000 | Milwaukee | United States | Riverside Theater | Travis | | |
| 18 April 2000 | Chicago | United States | Chicago Theatre | Travis | | |
| 19 April 2000 | Detroit | United States | State Theatre | Travis | | |
| 21 April 2000 | Akron | United States | E. J. Thomas Hall | Travis | | |
| 22 April 2000 | Indianapolis | United States | Murat Theatre | Travis | | |
| 24 April 2000 | Columbus | United States | Palace Theatre | Travis | | |
| 26 April 2000 | Upper Darby Township | United States | Tower Theater | Travis | | |
| 27 April 2000 | Boston | United States | Orpheum Theatre | Travis | | |
| 29 April 2000 | Toronto | Canada | Maple Leaf Gardens | Travis | | |
| 1 May 2000 | New York City | United States | Radio City Music Hall | Travis | | |
| 3 May 2000 | Fairfax | United States | Patriot Center | Travis | | |
| 5 May 2000 | Atlanta | United States | Piedmont Park | — | | |
| 8 May 2000 | Mexico City | Mexico | Palacio de los Deportes | — | | |
| 17 May 2000 | Lisbon | Portugal | Praça Sony | — | | |
| 19 May 2000 | Leganés | Spain | La Cubierta | — | | |
| 30 May 2000 | Milan | Italy | FilaForum | Johnny Marr and the Healers | | |
| 31 May 2000 | Zürich | Switzerland | Saalsporthalle | Johnny Marr and the Healers | | |
| 2 June 2000 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle | Johnny Marr and the Healers | | |
| 3 June 2000 | Leipzig | Germany | Haus Auensee | Johnny Marr and the Healers | | |
| 5 June 2000 | Warsaw | Poland | Torwar Hall | Johnny Marr and the Healers | | |
| 7 June 2000 | Berlin | Germany | Arena Berlin | Johnny Marr and the Healers | | |
| 9 June 2000 | Nürburg | Germany | Nürburgring | — | | |
| 10 June 2000 | Landgraaf | Netherlands | Megaland | — | | |
| 11 June 2000 | Nuremberg | Germany | Frankenstadion | — | | |
| 15 June 2000 | Hultsfred | Sweden | Hultsfreds Hembygdspark | — | | |
| 18 June 2000 | Imola | Italy | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | — | | |
| 19 June 2000 | Marseille | France | Le Dôme de Marseille | — | | |
| 21 June 2000 | Paris | France | Place de la République | — | | |
| 22 June 2000 | Hamburg | Germany | Alsterdorfer Sporthalle | — | | |
| 30 June 2000 | Werchter | Belgium | Werchter Festival Grounds | — | | |
| 1 July 2000 | Roskilde | Denmark | Roskilde Dyrskueplads | — | 0 | CANCELLED |
| 2 July 2000 | Turku | Finland | Ruissalo | — | | |
| 4 July 2000 | Barcelona | Spain | Velòdrom d'Horta | — | | |
| 6 July 2000 | Kristiansand | Norway | Odderøya | — | | |
| 8 July 2000 | Dublin | Ireland | Lansdowne Road | Supergrass | | |
| 9 July 2000 | Belfort | France | Lac de Malsaucy | — | | |
| 12 July 2000 | Athens | Greece | Antonis Tritsis Park | — | | |
| 15 July 2000 | Bolton | England | Reebok Stadium | Happy Mondays, Johnny Marr and the Healers | 40,000 / 40,000 | Sold Out |
| 16 July 2000 | Bolton | England | Reebok Stadium | Happy Mondays, Johnny Marr and the Healers | 40,000 / 40,000 | Sold Out |
| 21 July 2000 | London | England | Wembley Stadium | Happy Mondays, Doves | 70,000 / 70,000 | Sold Out |
| 22 July 2000 | London | England | Wembley Stadium | Happy Mondays, Doves | 70,000 / 70,000 | Sold Out |
| 26 July 2000 | Nyon | Switzerland | Plaine de l'Asse | — | | |
| 29 July 2000 | Edinburgh | Scotland | Murrayfield Stadium | Happy Mondays, Doves | 56,000 / 56,000 | Sold Out |
| 4 August 2000 | Benicàssim | Spain | Benicàssim Festival Grounds | — | | |
| 6 August 2000 | Odemira | Portugal | Zambujeira do Mar | — | | |
| 8 August 2000 | Budapest | Hungary | Hajógyári Island | — | | |
| 12 August 2000 | Skanderborg | Denmark | Jægersborg Dyrehave | — | | |
| 23 August 2000 | Gijón | Spain | Plaza de Toros de El Bibio | — | | |
| 25 August 2000 | Reading | England | Little John's Farm | — | | |
| 26 August 2000 | Glasgow | Scotland | Glasgow Green | — | | |
| 28 August 2000 | Leeds | England | Temple Newsham Park | — | | |
List of 2001 concerts :
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| 14 January 2001 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | Rock in Rio |
| 18 January 2001 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | Hot Festival |
| 21 January 2001 | Caracas | Venezuela | Caracas Pop Festival |
| 24 June 2001 | Paris | France | Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy |
| 27 July 2001 | Yuzawa | Japan | Fuji Rock Festival |
| 31 July 2001 | Bangkok | Thailand | Impact, Muang Thong Thani |

### Cancellations and rescheduled shows

| Date | City | Country | Venue | Reason |
| 4 May 2000 | Charlotte | United States | Ovens Auditorium | |
| 9 May 2000 | Mexico City | Mexico | Palacio de los Deportes | |
| 25 May 2000 | Rennes | France | Le Liberte | Noel quits the tour |
| 27 May 2000 | Clermont-Ferrand | France | Coopérative | Noel quits the tour |
| 28 May 2000 | Metz | France | Le Galaxie Amphitheatre | Noel quits the tour |
| 1 July 2000 | Roskilde | Denmark | Darupvej | Out of respect to the nine lives lost during Pearl Jam's set. |