"TONIGHT, I'm a rock 'n' roll star and I'm at Bridlington Spa".

It was with his usual reserved demeanour that a snarling Liam Gallagher announced his arrival on stage last night as Oasis rocked the foundations of Bridlington.

Launching into a Champagne Supernova of the band's biggest hits, starting with Rock 'n' Roll Star, closely followed by Lyla, The Shock Of The Lightning, Cigarettes And Alcohol and Roll With It, the Britpop icons delivered a masterplan in excess as they awed the heaving atmosphere of Bridlington Spa.

"Yorkshire, Yorkshire, Yorkshire," bayed the sweaty, 3,500 capacity crowd, many of whom had queued all night to be within touching distance of their heroes, as the Mancunian frontman looked on impassively, giving nothing away.

"Say that again. In English," he then retorted, before the band spun off into another hit.

This was the smallest date on the band's latest world tour and they seemed to relish the hot, oppressive closeness of the crowd.

The night in Bridlington is how gigs are supposed to be, not separated from the crowd by miles of barriers and burly bouncers.

And, knowing just what a rare, amazing gig the Spa's surroundings would offer, hundreds of Oasis fans had turned up for the event hours before the doors opened.

They wanted to get the best spot in the house for one of the biggest gigs in its history.

Spilling onto the town's roads in the evening sunshine, the waiting crowd ensured the band's hits filled the air well before Liam and brother Noel had probably even got to the resort.

Among those who got to Bridlington early was James Southworth, 25, from west Hull.

He said: "The atmosphere was brilliant, something you don't get before a normal gig at somewhere like a stadium.

"The weather was perfect for being outside, enjoying a drink and something to eat before a gig.

"Then, to see Oasis in Bridlington was simply fantastic."

Another fan of the seaside location was Elliott Muldoon.

The 26-year-old had travelled from Scunthorpe to see his favourite band.

He said: "It was excellent, I had an absolutely great time.

"It is amazing to see Oasis in somewhere like Bridlington.

"The sound was perfect and their performance full-on from the very start.

"The Gallaghers did not let us down.

"It was a really memorable performance and I can't wait to see them when I go to V Festival."

Choosing a trademark Gallagher phrase, Nathan Clarke, 33, of west Hull, told the Mail: "In true Oasis fashion, Noel and Liam were mad for it.

"It is absolutely fantastic to see an act like Oasis in an intimate venue.

"The gig was outstanding and it's been a real coup for Bridlington to get a global act like Oasis."