November 5th 2024.
The infamous Oasis ticket war has gone down in history as one of the craziest tour sales ever, leaving many devoted fans feeling disappointed. But unfortunately, this frenzy also resulted in a large number of music lovers falling prey to scammers and scalpers who took advantage of their desperation for tickets.
As the band announced their upcoming tour dates in South America, it was revealed that UK fans had lost up to £1,000 due to ticket fraud. And even though there was controversy surrounding dynamic pricing, the real issue was that tickets were being sold on unofficial platforms for much higher prices within minutes of the official sale. This left fans feeling frustrated and angry, with some losing hundreds or even thousands of pounds to these deceitful individuals.
Ticket touting has always been a problem, but the reunion of Oasis sent the entire industry into chaos, with even politicians addressing the outrage. It was reported that Lloyds Bank had received an overwhelming number of fraud complaints, with 70% of them related to the tour since it was announced in August. On average, fans had £346 stolen from them, and a shocking 90% of cases began through social media and fake advertisements.
In particular, Facebook and its Marketplace feature were identified as the main sources of these scams, with a third of the victims being between the ages of 35 and 44. Lloyds Bank spokesperson expressed their concern, stating that a simple search on Facebook would reveal numerous unofficial groups dedicated to buying and selling tickets for the Oasis tour, despite the platform's own policy against it.
The days following the tour announcement saw a flood of people on social media offering to sell tickets, despite numerous warnings about the risks of buying from unofficial sources. In an effort to combat this issue, Oasis had partnered with ticket reseller Twickets to be their official second-hand site. However, third-party websites continued to sell tickets at inflated prices. A recent study by O2 revealed that 62% of fans were not even aware that they were buying from a third-party seller.
Gareth Griffiths, director of partnerships and sponsorship at Virgin Media O2, spoke out against this predatory behavior, stating that professional ticket touts were taking advantage of consumer confusion online and making millions of pounds at the expense of genuine fans. He called for better protection and more information for concertgoers to create a fairer market that would prevent this kind of exploitation.
Despite the ongoing ticket debate in the UK, Oasis has announced their tour dates in South America, just weeks after confirming their US leg. Five new dates have been added in Argentina, Chile, and Brazil for November 2025, with the band teasing, "the brothers are coming." In their messages to fans in these countries, they urged them to be there and promised a memorable show.
For those still hoping to score tickets, they can be purchased from official retailers such as See Tickets, Ticketmaster, Ticketmaster.ie, and the Oasis website. However, most dates have already sold out, and those looking for second-hand tickets can turn to Twickets or other official resale platforms. The tour is set to kick off in Cardiff before making its way around the UK, Ireland, Canada, Mexico, and the US. It will then return to London for two nights in September before heading to Australia and ending with five nights in South America.
The excitement for the tour is palpable, with fans eagerly awaiting the chance to see Oasis live once again. If you have a story, video, or pictures related to the band, you can get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing them, calling their hotline, or submitting your content on their website. They would love to hear from you!
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