Tickets for Oasis, the biggest rock band to come out of Britain in the last 30 years, are set to go on pre-sale in the UK and Ireland. The highly anticipated Oasis Live ’25 Tour will mark the reunion of brothers and Oasis frontmen Noel and Liam Gallagher, who parted ways in 2009. The tour will kick off next summer on July 4 in Wales, with nearly 20 concert dates across the UK and Ireland. Ticketmaster is expected to face heavy demand as fans scramble to secure what is being touted as one of the “hottest tickets of the decade.”
The pre-sale for Oasis tickets will be available to applicants who received an email confirming their access, but Oasis warns that success in the ballot does not guarantee tickets. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Ahead of the general sale, fans are advised to sign up with official ticket agents to avoid technical difficulties during the sale. Only four tickets will be available per transaction to ensure fair distribution.
Concert ticket sales, particularly those sold through Ticketmaster, can provoke anxiety among fans, as seen with the Taylor Swift pre-sale debacle in 2022. Due to overwhelming demand, Ticketmaster canceled the public sale of tickets for Swift’s shows, causing outrage among fans. The incident led to a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in the US in 2023, focusing on the lack of competition in the ticketing industry and Ticketmaster’s dominance. The plaintiffs are demanding a jury trial and a breakup of Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation.
Earlier this year, the US filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, accusing the company of stifling competition in the event ticketing industry. The suit, backed by 30 state and district attorneys general, alleges that Live Nation orchestrated a strategy to maintain control over ticket sales, a claim the company has denied. The lawsuit is expected to take years to navigate through the court system, highlighting the ongoing battle for fair competition in ticket sales.
Ticketmaster did implement changes to its service for Beyoncé’s tour last year, resulting in a smoother ticketing process. This demonstrates that ticketing companies can make improvements to enhance the customer experience and minimize technical difficulties during high-demand sales. However, the industry continues to grapple with issues of competition, distribution, and fairness, prompting government intervention and legal challenges to address these concerns.
As the Oasis Live ’25 Tour approaches, fans eagerly await the opportunity to secure tickets for this iconic event. The reunion of Noel and Liam Gallagher promises an unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts across the UK and Ireland. With Ticketmaster at the helm of ticket sales, fans are advised to navigate the process carefully, sign up early with official agents, and be prepared for a potentially competitive purchasing environment. The demand for tickets for Oasis reflects the enduring popularity and influence of one of Britain’s most legendary rock bands, making this tour a must-see event for fans around the world.
