British authority investigates company for lack of transparency in selling tickets for the band meeting and threatening lawsuit
The sale of tickets to the long -awaited band meeting tour Oasis In 2025 it became the target of an investigation conducted by the Competition and Market Authority (CMA)regulator of the United Kingdom responsible for consumer protection. The process started after thousands of fans report problems during the purchase of tickets, including unexpected high prices and lack of transparency in the information presented by Ticketmastermain sales platform of the event.
According to CMAmany consumers faced long virtual lines and, when they arrived at the final stage of the purchase, came across values up to 2.5 times higher than the original price announced. The agency stressed that the practice of labeling certain tickets such as “Platinum” – without offering additional benefits or privileged location – contributed to confusion and may have misleading fans.
Concerns about commercial practices
The main point of concern of CMA It is the lack of clarity about how ticket prices were defined and communicated to the public. Many buyers were not informed that there were different categories of tickets for the same sector, with the cheapest being sold first and the others, more expensive, released later without notice. This made several fans have to decide quickly if they agreed to pay higher than expected.
Another aspect analyzed was the use of so -called dynamic pricing, a system that adjusts the value of tickets according to the demand. Although Ticketmaster deny the use of this feature automatically for the shows of the Oasisa CMA It states that communication on possible price variations was not sufficient to ensure consumer informed choices.
Possible consequences and next steps
The British regulator has already officially notified the Ticketmaster on possible violations of consumer protection legislation. If the company does not present solutions to make the sales process more transparent and fair, the CMA You can start a judicial process. Among the required measures are changes in ticket labeling and the disclosure of clear information on available prices and categories.
To date, more than 900,000 tickets have been sold only in the UK and Ireland for the return tour of the Oasiswhich marks the brothers’ reunion Liam and Noel Gallagher After 16 years. The case is still under analysis, and the CMA keeps open the possibility of seeking compensation for consumers who prove to have been harmed during the purchase.
Investigation on the sale of Oasis tickets rekindles the debate on commercial practices at major events and the role of digital platforms in protecting consumer rights. The outcome of the case can influence future regulations and impact the way tickets are marketed for shows, festivals and other large shows in the UK and other markets.
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Source: Rollingstone
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