Oasis, Olympic Studios, 2001 by Jill Furmanovsky
Oasis return to Olympic Barnes! 25 years after they recorded Heathen Chemistry in the building, they are back - but this time on the walls & big screen!
The Oasis film Don't Look Back in Anger is now showing in the building, accompanied by a unique exhibition of Jill Furmanovsky limited edition prints.
And there’s plenty to make a visit worthwhile. Olympic Barnes is home to three cinemas, with the largest, Screen One, seating 136 people, as well as a bar and bistro. Just across the road, Olympic Studios Records offers music fans the chance to browse a great selection of vinyl.
Screen One, Olympic Cinema Barnes
The exhibition, presented in partnership with Rockarchive, brings together Jill’s photographs of Oasis from throughout their career. It spans more than 30 years, from her first encounter with the band in 1994 to a recent photograph taken at Wembley Stadium during their 2025 reunion.
Liam Gallagher, Oasis, Olympic Studios, 2001 by Jill Furmanovsky
There is a particularly strong connection between the exhibition and Olympic. In December 2001, Oasis returned to Olympic Studios to work on Heathen Chemistry, their fifth studio album. The album was recorded between Olympic and Wheeler End in Buckinghamshire and marked a new chapter for the band, with Gem Archer and Andy Bell joining the line-up and contributing to the songwriting alongside Noel and Liam Gallagher. It also featured Liam’s first Oasis single as a songwriter, ‘Songbird’.
Jill was given access to the band during their Olympic sessions, photographing them as they worked in the studio. Her images capture the musicians away from the stage and in the process of making the record – from Liam recording vocals to Noel with his guitar and the band together in the studio. Several of these photographs are included in the exhibition, including previously unseen images.
Noel Gallagher, Oasis, Olympic Studios, 2001 by Jill Furmanovsky
Jill’s relationship with Oasis began in 1994 and developed into a remarkable long-term photographic record of the band. She photographed them on stage, backstage, on the road and during recording sessions, giving her an unusually close view of their career and the people behind the performances.
Liam & Noel Gallagher, Oasis, Olympic Studios, 2001 by Jill Furmanovsky
Jill is also appearing at the cinema for a special talk, sharing her experiences of photographing Oasis and discussing some of her favourite shots of the band from throughout her career. It’s a chance to hear the stories behind the photographs directly from the photographer who has documented Oasis for more than three decades.
So, whether you’re coming to see Don't Look Back in Anger, looking for some Oasis history, or simply want to explore Olympic Barnes, there’s plenty to discover – from the cinema and exhibition to the bar and bistro, with Olympic Studios Records just across the road.
The exhibition is free to visit and runs for six weeks until 25 October 2026.
All prints featured in the exhibition are available to purchase from here Rockarchive.
