Oasis blames promoters for ticket fiasco after announcing new dates

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Oasis, the band from Britain that has come together again, has pointed fingers at their promoters and managers for the ticketing and pricing decisions that have angered many fans. Fans were upset to have to pay much more for tickets due to what is called dynamic pricing.

In a statement released on Wednesday following the announcement of two additional shows, the band expressed that they were never informed about the use of dynamic pricing.

Oasis has announced that they will be adding two more Wembley Stadium concerts in September 2025. This decision comes after they recognized the "huge frustration and letdown" felt by fans who waited in line for hours but were unable to secure tickets.

The coming together of Noel and Liam Gallagher on stage after 16 years created a lot of excitement for fans, both long-time followers and those who are just discovering their music.

Over 10 million supporters from 158 different nations lined up to purchase tickets, but a large number of them were frustrated when they had to wait for hours and then either got kicked out of the system or were asked to pay hundreds of extra dollars due to Ticketmaster using dynamic pricing.

In this system, the last set of tickets are sold for more money as there is a lot of demand, even though they do not come with any extra perks.

The announcement explained that previous discussions among the tour's organizers, its team, and Ticketmaster had led to a successful plan for selling tickets. This plan aimed to provide a fair and enjoyable experience for fans, with features like dynamic pricing to keep overall ticket costs low and deter scalping.

However, Oasis noted that "the implementation of the scheme did not meet their expectations... everyone involved tried their best to provide the most enjoyable fan experience, but the overwhelming demand made it impossible to achieve."

Tickets for the upcoming events will be available first to fans who were not able to buy them during the first sale on Ticketmaster.

The English concerts are a joint effort between Live Nation and SJM Concerts. They did not respond right away when Oasis made their announcement. Live Nation stated to the Financial Times that "all ticket prices are determined by the tour". SJM Concerts has not commented yet.

The manager of Oasis was not revealed. Ignition Management represents Noel Gallagher and Oasis, but they did not reply to a comment request.