The Downtown Festival: Oasis: First Night Live at Knebworth Park

Oasis: First Night Live at Knebworth Park by Dick Carruthers
Presented by The Hancock Foundation
Intro by Elensio and Q&A with Dick Carruthers moderated by Jack Doyle Smith and Tommy Davidson of Beach Fossils

Oasis: First Night Live at Knebworth Park is the concert film documenting the first of Oasis’s two record-breaking shows at Knebworth Park in August 1996. Directed by Dick Carruthers, the film captures the historic performances featuring the band playing a setlist of hits to a massive crowd.

About The Hancock Foundation:
Founded by Nini & Elensio with creative partner Jack Doyle Smith, The Hancock Foundation is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit artist residency and cultural space. It presents music, exhibitions, and community events while supporting emerging artists through residencies and collaborative projects.

ABOUT THE DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL:
The Downtown Festival is a celebration of emerging and established independent artists across film, music, art, and culture in New York City. The festival’s film program runs October 10–18, with premieres & anniversary screenings at Roxy Cinema, and additional events, including live music, artist talks, and special programs, taking place at venues across Lower Manhattan. Founded by filmmaker Rebekah Sherman-Myntti, The Downtown Festival is an artists-for-artists platform, dedicated to independence, discovery, and genuine cultural exchange.