Oasis had two shows scheduled in Beijing on April 3 and Shanghai on April 5 but both have now been canceled by the Chinese government, leaving the band “bewildered”. The reason why? Apparently it is due to the fact that guitarist, Noel Gallagher, participated in a “Free Tibet” concert way back in 1997.

The Chinese government: “deemed that the band are … unsuitable to perform to their fans in the Chinese Republic.”

Oasis released the following statement saying, “Oasis are extremely disappointed that they are now being prevented from undertaking their planned tour of mainland China and hope that the powers that be within China will reconsider their decision and allow the band to perform.”