Oasis Comeback Tour Tickets Sell Out Amidst Frustration and Skyrocketing Prices

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31/08/2024 17h13

In a wave of excitement, Oasis fans have been scrambling to secure tickets for the band's highly anticipated comeback tour. However, the high demand has resulted in frustration as tickets quickly sell out and prices soar.

Ticketmaster's Irish site confirmed that tickets for Oasis' two dates at Dublin's Croke Park in August next year have already sold out. Meanwhile, thousands of fans are still trying to access Ticketmaster, See Tickets, and Gigsandtours for the UK dates, with some platforms warning that ticket inventory is running low.

Adding to the disappointment, Ticketmaster's "dynamic pricing" system has seen remaining tickets priced as high as £355 plus fees, a significant increase from the initial price of £135. Tens of thousands of eager fans have found themselves waiting in long virtual queues, only to discover that tickets are already out of stock or priced out of their budget.

Ticketmaster has reiterated that they do not set ticket prices, attributing the pricing decisions to promoters and artists. An ASA spokesperson stated that they cannot currently comment on Ticketmaster's pricing practices but encouraged anyone with concerns to contact them, as advertising rules require that quoted prices must not mislead consumers.

The frustration escalated as fans faced technical difficulties and experienced prolonged waiting times on ticketing websites. Within minutes of the sale's commencement, some fans looking for tickets to the London Wembley Stadium shows next July and August found themselves behind over one million others in the virtual queue. Others were redirected to pages notifying them of high demand or placed in a "queue for the queue."

Reports of issues accessing the Ticketmaster website were also mirrored in Ireland, with potential buyers encountering challenges an hour before the sale began. In some cases, fans claimed that they were wrongly accused of being automated bots by Ticketmaster and subsequently suspended from the queue.

One disappointed fan, Jamie Moore, expressed his frustration after being mistaken for a bot and removed from the online queue just as he was about to purchase tickets. Moore stated that he had "never been so let down by a website" in his life, echoing the sentiments of numerous others who vented their anger and disappointment at the ticketing process.

Ticketmaster's website, acknowledging the overwhelming demand for Oasis tickets, called for patience from fans. They advised visitors to keep their places in the queue, clear cookies, and avoid using VPN software. A subsequent message mentioned that although tickets were still available, inventory was limited and not all ticket prices were accessible.

The situation worsened as tickets for the UK gigs began appearing on reselling platforms like StubHub and Viagogo at exorbitant prices, reaching over £6,000, nearly 40 times the original face value of a standing ticket. Furthermore, while standing tickets were priced around £150 and standard seated tickets ranged from £73 to £205, official premium packages could reach up to £506.

Oasis has urged fans not to purchase tickets from unauthorized platforms and warned that such tickets will be canceled. They emphasized that tickets can only be resold at face value on Ticketmaster and Twickets, urging their loyal following to avoid falling victim to inflated prices.

As the frenzy surrounding Oasis' comeback tour continues, fans are left both elated by securing tickets and disheartened by the chaotic ticketing process and astronomical resale prices. Despite the challenges, the band's loyal fan base remains determined to witness their iconic return to the stage.

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