
BE HERE NOW
by Paul Carroll
The Great Oasis Reunion Gig of 2025 2029
Definitely
Fiction
When Oasis reform for a one-off gig on a wind turbine eco-island in the middle of the North Sea, it’s billed as the greenest live music event of all time.
The stakes are high for all involved, but it turns out some of the festivalgoers have bigger personal problems to deal with than the survival of the planet.
Rachel, for one, on a trial break from her husband. The gang of four middle-aged Manc mates trying to re-capture their youth. Not to mention a bunch of activists who plan to disrupt the gig.
Can such an ambitious event live up to the hype? (And has anybody checked the weather forecast?)
Pack your windbreaker, grab your solar charger and get ready to party like it’s the end of the world.
The perfect read to accompany this summer’s Oasis comeback tour, Be Here Now is a wicked send-up of today’s over-hyped music festivals, corporate rock, fan rip-offs, sponsorship and greenwashing.
Some might say...
An unusual premises for a novel. Set slightly in the future. Oasis will play on an island of the UK. What could possibly go wrong? Think Fyre but more British Most enjoyable novel covering stereotypes from all walks of life. Georgina Barrow 4*
This is the first book I've read by Paul Carroll and the blurb was what attracted me to it. The characters resonated as a 50 something myself and while I'm not an Oasis fan, the story being built around a comeback concert was interesting. Tracy Pearce 5*
I liked Paul Carroll's writing style and I liked the humour that he brought to the characters and the story. I really enjoyed it, I definitely recommend it and I'll be looking to read by him in future. Tracy Pearce 5*
An exclusive gig on an eco-island in the North Sea. Oasis re-forming just for this? What could possibly go wrong? Everything you could imagine - and plenty you couldn't Hysterical Vanessa Rivington 5*
An amusing look at what could have happened if Oasis reunited for a gig in 2029. Cleverly written with a different spin. This is imagined as a one-off concert 'festival' on an oil rig in the North Sea. What could possibly go wrong? Pretty much everything. Brad Mace 4*
The humour is dry and smart, and while the story pokes fun at greenwashing and corporate nonsense, it also finds real warmth in its characters. Carroll balances satire with sincerity, making this more than just a spoof—it’s also a reflection on growing older, chasing meaning, and letting go of the past. Michelle King 5*
The book is very tongue-in-cheek, featuring amusing characters and plenty of laughs. I enjoyed the satirical elements throughout. While it may not be as great as some books I've read, it was enjoyable enough for a relaxed read while sunbathing. Kim Mooney 5*







Paul Carroll
Paul’s writing takes on the zeitgeist in a highly engaging and entertaining way and is rarely lacking in dark humour and compassion.
Before turning to writing Paul worked in the field of PR for many years, including campaigns for well-known brands including Boddingtons, Heineken, Thorntons Chocolate, Chicago Town Pizza, Big D peanuts, Co-op Funerals and Manchester Airport.
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