Oasis in running for ‘best act’ award even after Noel leaves

THEY may be gone but they are not forgotten — recently split Oasis are in the running for the title of world’s best act at a top music awards bash.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2009 - 01:00

The band, whose guitarist Noel Gallagher quit last month, have been shortlisted for the “best act in the world today” gong at the Q Awards, against Kings Of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Muse.

Oasis will also compete for the best live act award at the event next month, against acts like U2, Blur and Take That.

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