Oasis officially participate in the charitable music project HELP (2)
British rock band Oasis have officially confirmed their participation in the charitable music project HELP (2), a continuation of the iconic 1995 compilation created in support of the humanitarian organization War Child. The release of the new album is scheduled for March 6, 2026, with all proceeds going toward supporting children affected by armed conflicts.
For the project, Oasis contributed an exclusive live recording of “Acquiesce, ” performed on September 28, 2025, at Wembley Stadium in London. The concert marked the final show of their Live ’25 world tour and became one of the most talked-about music events of the year. Notably, the track will be the first officially released live recording by the band since their reunion, available both digitally and on physical formats.
The vinyl edition of HELP (2) will be released in a gatefold format and will include a separate 7-inch single featuring “Acquiesce.” In the double CD version, the song will appear as a hidden track, accessible only on the full physical edition. The release is therefore aimed not only at digital audiences but also at collectors of physical media.
HELP (2) continues the legacy of the original 1995 album Help, which was famously recorded in just one day and became a significant cultural moment of the mid-1990s. Oasis contributed the track “Fade Away” to the original release, and their participation was among its most memorable highlights. Their return to the initiative more than three decades later underscores a sense of continuity within the British music scene.
In addition to Oasis, the new charitable compilation will feature Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Pulp, Wet Leg, Foals, Olivia Rodrigo, The Last Dinner Party, as well as Damon Albarn, among others.
War Child has been supporting children and young people affected by war for more than three decades. Funds raised through HELP (2) will support programs focused on psychological assistance, access to education, and the protection of children’s rights in regions impacted by armed conflicts, including Ukraine, Sudan, and the Middle East.
