THE Oasis rocked for Liverpool five-piece the Zutons last night with the 3,000 capacity venue full to the rafters.

The Mod-styled warm-up band The On Offs managed to raise the temperature in the leisure centre's hall a few degrees with their indie beats but the packed venue was only really interested in the main attraction.

The Zutons opened the show with one of their many hits, Why Won't You Give Me Your Love.

Band founder and lead singer David McCabe told the crowd it was the band's first visit to the town.

The Scouse singer said: "Swindon, it's been our first gig, but it's been sound. Nice one."

The group played all the singles from their latest album, Tired of Hanging Around, released in April.

Bassist Russell Pritchard made the floor shake with his double bass stylings on Should Have Loved You Better.

Percussionist Sean Paynes got the crowd clapping along with an impressive drum solo mid set.

The audience all joined in for "a song about a girl" Stacey, Look What You've Done.

The prestigious Mercury Prize nominated band used every instrument imaginable to get their unique Mersey-meets-Miami sound.

When the band left the stage after their 90-minute set, the packed sports hall chanted "Zu-Tons, Zu-Tons" until they returned for an encore.

The crowd showed their appreciation for Zuton Fever, from debut album Who Killed The Zutons.

One excited fan was even seen crowd surfing.

Top ten smash, Valerie was a perfect ending to the show and the song many of the fans had been waiting for.

Even pouring rain outside the Oasis couldn't dampen the spirits of fans making their way home.

Lauren Chirgwin, 17, said: "I thought it was really good. Especially the end. I love Valerie."

Telecom engineer Wayne Tull, 39, of Covingham said: "I didn't really know much of their stuff before, and just came along with a bunch of friends.

"But I thought they were really good. They have an unusual but nice sound and something for everyone."

James Newman, 13, travelled from Malmesbury with his family to see the show.

He said: "I haven't seen the Zutons before, but I would definitely go and see them again."

Jeanette Wilson, 39, from Penhill said: "It was an excellent night. I think it's great that the Oasis is getting big bands like this to come to Swindon. I went to see Razorlight too and I just can't wait to see who they put on next."

Postal worker Steve Holmes, 35, from Walcot, was not quite as impressed with the show.

Steve said: "I have seen them much better than this.

"I don't think the venue is very good. They seem to have sorted the sound system out a bit, but when we tried to go down front it was far too cramped."