Thousands of Oasis fans face having their reunion tickets canceled in a brutal resale move.
The rock band left fans in shock earlier this year when they announced they’ll be touring again following a tumultuous 15-year split.
The highly-anticipated reunion was made known on August 27 and days later, tickets went on sale – selling out within hours.
But now, more than 50,000 Oasis fans are set to be left devastated.
The Manchester band, which formed in 1991, has changed many times since forming but Noel and Liam Gallagher have remained consistent.
As of 2024, it’s estimated they’ve sold over 75 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time.
Oasis split up in August 2009 and Noel issued a statement at the time reading: “It’s with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight.
“People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.”
The band was reportedly set to go onstage at the Rock En Seine festival in Paris when it’s said an argument broke out, with Liam wielding Noel’s guitar around ‘like an axe.’
Both brothers have had successful solo careers following the group’s split.
It’s common knowledge the brothers have had a difficult relationship, with a history of arguments, altercations, and storming offstage.
As a result, many believed a reunion between the siblings would never happen.
In a previous interview with Radio X, Liam said: “I didn’t leave Oasis, Noel Gallagher left Oasis. He couldn’t handle the vibes anymore. He couldn’t handle the rock ’n’ roll. He was too scared of it.”
Yet the brothers have seemingly come to an understanding and are now preparing to kick off a tour in July 2025.
Fans worldwide have sought tickets for the highly-anticipated tour, leading them to appear on resale sites at inflated prices.
Daily Mail reports that tickets have been spotted on the resale site Viagog for as much as $5,199, leaving fans outraged – leading to a crackdown.
The band’s promoters, Live Nation and SJM, told BBC File on 4 it will cancel over 50,000 tickets for the band’s U.K. dates listed on secondary platforms.
Fans are divided by the announcement, with one writing: “Great so the fans who bought it for more money than they should are going to lose the ticket and money? What a joke.”
Another adds: “So the people who brought them and sold the tickets for an eyewatering cost keep the cash and the people who brought them get nothing?”
However, others believe it’s the right thing to do, with one person responding: “Tickets should be for fans to enjoy their favorite artists and not for scalpers to make insane amounts of money.”
A second agrees: “A fantastic step towards fair ticketing in the music industry. Exciting to see Oasis taking a stand for their fans.”
Promoters have confirmed all invalidated tickets will be made available through the official seller, Ticketmaster, at face value price.
A Live Nation and SJM spokesperson says: “These terms and conditions were successfully put in place to take action against secondary ticketing companies reselling tickets for huge profit. Only four percent of tickets have ended up on resale sites. Some major tours can see up to 20 percent of tickets appearing via the major unauthorized secondary platforms.
“All parties involved with the tour continue to urge fans not to purchase tickets from unauthorized websites as some of these may be fraudulent and others subject to cancellation.”
