Guardian Music — Chinese promoter claims authorities' withdrawal of performance licences had 'nothing to do with Tibet problem'Oasis's cancelled Chinese gigs have nothing to do with Noel Gallagher's support of Tibet, according to the band's Chinese promoter. No â€... more info

Star Online, Malaysia — Oasis says China has blocked what would have been the British band's debut in the country in April because lead singer Noel Gallagher took part in a free Tibet concert in 1997. more info

Pitchfork — Remember when we told you how the Chinese government canned a couple April Oasis gigs in Shanghai and Beijing because of the band's past political support of Tibet? Well, the gigs are still canceled. Sorry. But, according to evil-named promoter Bei... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Potent Quotables"I've never used a computer." --Noel GallagherWhile accepting an award for Best Band Blog, the Oasis guitarist insisted that while proficient in the art of texting, he's never touched a laptop. Oh, irony. Next Quote Downl... more info

AngryApe — The Oasis guitarist says hard times inspire good songs more info

Guardian Music — The Oasis debacle is no doubt a foil to detract attention from Chinese bands speaking out about democracyOne can only guess what was said in China's ministry of culture last week when the subject of the impending Oasis concerts in Beijing and Shangha... more info

NME — Oasis' Noel Gallagher has joked that he hopes the global financial crisis gets worse - because it will help bands write better music. more info

ContactMusic — OASIS star NOEL GALLAGHER is hoping the current global financial crisis gets worse - because the band produce their best work during times of economic strife. Gallagher ... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Oasis star Noel Gallagher is hoping the current global financial crisis gets worse - because the band produce their best work during times of economic strife. more info

Guardian Music — Licences to play April concerts in Beijing and Shanghai revoked after discovery of Noel Gallagher's appearance at Free Tibet concert in 1997A "bewildered" Oasis have been forced to cancel upcoming gigs in Beijing and Shanghai after Chinese authoritie... more info