Oasis : Comeback and ticket controversy

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Oasis : Comeback and ticket controversy

Oasis : Comeback and ticket controversy

The British rock band Oasis announced on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, two additional dates in London in September 2025, in response to “phenomenal demand” for their comeback tour. The concerts will take place on September 27 and 28, 2025, at Wembley Stadium, added to the 17 concerts already scheduled for July and August in the UK and Ireland. The Gallagher brothers, icons of Britpop, have generated immense excitement by announcing the reformation of Oasis, fifteen years after their split.

Chaotic ticket sales

However, last Saturday’s ticket sales were chaotic. Fans encountered numerous crashes on overloaded sales platforms and discovered last-minute “dynamic pricing” that caused prices to skyrocket. This situation provoked anger and frustration among fans, who saw ticket prices soar from £150 to over £350. The dates in Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin all sold out in one day, leaving many fans without tickets.

Photos : Oasis/Wembley Stadium/Rolling Stones/Sony Music/London/DR

A new sales method

To address the controversy, Oasis has decided to change the ticket sales method. This time, tickets will be sold through a “staggered” process and “invitation-only draw.” British fans who failed to get tickets last Saturday on Ticketmaster UK, the main sales site, will be given priority for this draw. The band has promised to provide more details on the process later, to ensure better accessibility and transparency for fans.

Government reactions and measures

In response to fans’ anger, the British government has promised to review these controversial ticket sales methods, particularly the practice of “dynamic pricing.” This method, which adjusts prices based on demand, has been criticized for raising prices from £150 to over £350. On Monday, hundreds of fans filed complaints with the UK’s advertising regulator, denouncing this practice as unfair and abusive.

Photos : Oasis/Wembley Stadium/Rolling Stones/Sony Music/London/DR

A resounding success despite everything

Despite the controversy, Oasis’ comeback tour promises to be a resounding success. More than 1.4 million tickets were sold on Saturday, according to the BBC. Wembley Stadium, where the two new concerts will take place, can accommodate 90,000 people, promising memorable evenings for the band’s fans. The Gallagher brothers, known for their charisma and energy on stage, are determined to deliver unforgettable performances to their fans.

A long-awaited return

Oasis’ return to the stage is a major event for music lovers and Britpop fans. The band, formed in 1991 in Manchester, marked the 90s with iconic albums like “Definitely Maybe” and “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?”. Their split in 2009 left a void in the music scene, and their return is being met with immense enthusiasm.

A tour under the sign of nostalgia

For many fans, this tour is an opportunity to relive the highlights of their youth and rediscover Oasis classics live. The concerts scheduled in the UK and Ireland promise to be moments of intense communion between the band and their audience, with essential tracks like “Wonderwall,” “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” and “Champagne Supernova.” In summary, despite the challenges related to ticket sales, Oasis’ return promises to be a major musical event of 2025, with concerts that will remain etched in fans’ memories.