Oasis fan slipped on beer before fatal concert plunge, father says

Lee Claydon, 45, fell to his death at Wembley Stadium on Saturday during an Oasis performance. Photo / GoFundMe

A man who tragically lost his life at an Oasis gig at Wembley Stadium died after reportedly slipping on spilt beer.

Lee Claydon, 45, fell from the upper tier during the Gallagher brothers’ sold-out performance on Saturday night.

The devastating accident occurred as the audience applauded and fireworks lit up the sky at the end of the show.

Despite the desperate efforts of medics, Claydon was pronounced dead at the scene.

Claydon, described as a “devoted father”, attended the concert with his brother Aaron, niece, and nephew, among 100,000 fans.

His father, Clive Claydon, 75, told The Sun the incident was “an accident waiting to happen”.

Oasis fans arriving at the Oasis Live '25 Tour at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Photo / Getty Images

“There was beer all over the floor, it was really slippery, and Lee just slipped and fell,” Clive Claydon said.

“I am devastated and want answers from Wembley about how this could have happened.”

Concertgoers have echoed concerns about the slippery conditions.

Jade, 31, from Essex, recounted how she stumbled because of spilled drinks, resulting in minor injuries.

Oasis released a statement expressing their shock and sadness over the incident, offering condolences to Claydon’s family and friends.

Clive Claydon tearfully recalled his son’s enthusiasm for the gig and lamented the loss of a hardworking family man.

Claydon’s partner, Amanda, paid tribute to him as a “devoted father, soulmate, and role model”, expressing her heartbreak over his untimely death.

A GoFundMe page has been set up by Aaron to support the grieving family, highlighting his role as a loving family man and role model to his son, Harry.

A spokesperson for Wembley Stadium stated that the venue operates to high health and safety standards, regularly reviewed and tested to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

The Metropolitan Police have called for witnesses to come forward, urging anyone with information or mobile footage of the incident to contact them.

Wembley Stadium, with the London Ambulance Service and police, attended to Claydon following the fall.

The police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.