Oasis will cancel over 50,000 tickets sold on secondary resale platforms for their highly anticipated 2025 reunion tour. Promoters Live Nation and SJM stated that tickets sold outside official partners, Ticketmaster and Twickets, would be invalidated and reissued at face value to combat ticket touting and price inflation.
The sale of tickets saw overwhelming demand—10 million fans competing for 1.4 million tickets—which led to tickets quickly appearing on resale sites at massively inflated prices, some as high as £11,000. Despite warnings, platforms like Viagogo continue selling these tickets, citing their rights under consumer laws.
Live Nation noted that around 4% of tickets appeared on unauthorized platforms, which they intend to cancel soon. Buyers whose tickets are affected can appeal through the relevant ticket agents.
Background on Dynamic Pricing Issues
Dynamic pricing during the initial ticket sale caused significant backlash from fans, with some tickets jumping from £150 to over £350. In response to this controversy, Oasis decided to abandon dynamic pricing for the North American leg of their tour to avoid repeating what was described as an "unacceptable experience" for UK fans.
Upcoming Tour Dates
The Gallagher brothers will reunite on stage for the first time since 2009, starting in Cardiff on July 4, 2025. They will then perform in Manchester, London, Edinburgh, Dublin, and other international locations, including the US, Japan, and Mexico.
Promoters Urge Caution
Promoters continue urging fans not to purchase tickets from unauthorized resale platforms, highlighting potential fraud risks and cancellation policies. Live Nation is monitoring resale platforms and plans to work with law enforcement where necessary.
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