Besides selling over 75 million albums, Oasis seemed to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles as the band gained international success. Formed during the 1990s, Oasis released seven studio albums, with their last, Dig Out Your Soul, hitting shelves in 2008. Although the group continues to hold a faithful fanbase, Oasis disbanded in 2009 after Noel Gallagher decided to leave. Now, with the band getting back together for a string of shows, it appears that resellers are trying to make the most out of the band’s historic return.
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During the initial ticket sales for Oasis, some fans were able to snag tickets as others used the moment to make a deal. Shortly after the window closed, tickets started to pop up from resellers. And although most tickets cost around $200, the resellers pushed the price to nearly $8,000. With the news reaching the band, they looked to protect fans from the inflated prices by threatening to cancel tickets.
Releasing a statement, Oasis wrote, “We have noticed people attempting to sell tickets on the secondary market since the start of the pre-sale. Please note, tickets can ONLY be resold, at face value, via Ticketmaster and Twickets. Tickets sold in breach of the terms and conditions will be cancelled by the promoters.”
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Oasis Protects Fans While Preparing To Take The Stage
With fans shocked when Oasis announced their return, many hoped to get the chance to see them perform live. But with resellers hungry to make a dollar, fans found it incredibly difficult to purchase a ticket. It doesn’t help that those who are willing to buy from resellers must fork over thousands.
As Oasis looked to protect their fans, third-party sites like Viagogo released their own statement, explaining that reselling is not illegal. “We oppose anti-competitive actions taken by event organizers to restrict purchasing and resale options to certain platforms in an attempt to control the market.” The site also suggested that limiting resellers ultimately hurts the fans.
With general ticket sales opening on August 31st, Oasis prepares to make their return to the stage in nearly 15 years.
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