Oasis are taking a strong stance against ticket reselling, announcing plans to cancel around 50,000 tickets for their highly-anticipated 2025 reunion tour that were found on unauthorized resale sites. The band has repeatedly warned fans of the risks of purchasing from secondary platforms and partnered exclusively with Ticketmaster and Twickets to ensure tickets are sold at “face value.” However, despite these measures, around 4% of tickets ended up on unauthorized sites, prompting tour promoters Live Nation and SJM to take action.
All invalidated tickets will be made available again through official platforms, such as Ticketmaster, so fans can repurchase at original prices. Fans who believe their tickets were incorrectly cancelled will be able to report the issue for investigation. A spokesperson for the tour emphasized, “These terms and conditions were successfully implemented to combat secondary ticketing companies profiting from resales.” They noted that only 4% of tickets went to resale platforms, much lower than the 20% seen with some major tours.
Dynamic Pricing Controversy
Ticketmaster’s “dynamic pricing” model, introduced in 2022, allows prices to fluctuate based on demand—similar to airline and hotel rates. However, when Oasis tickets first went on sale, this practice sparked backlash from fans faced with sudden price hikes. The controversy even prompted Britain’s Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, to call for a policy review. In response, Oasis clarified their position: “Oasis leave ticketing and pricing decisions entirely to their promoters and management, and at no time were aware that dynamic pricing would be used.”
With their decision to enforce these terms, Oasis are reinforcing a commitment to keeping tickets affordable and accessible for fans, avoiding inflated resale prices and maintaining a fair process for all.
