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Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ticketmaster threatened with legal action over Oasis gig ticket sales by UK watchdog
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TICKETMASTER is being threatened with legal action over Oasis gig ticket sales by the UK watchdog. More than 900,000 tickets went on sale in August last year via Ticketmaster for the tour, which reunites Noel and Liam Gallagher, and is set to kick off on Friday in Cardiff. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Liam Gallagher performs at the Reading Music Festival, England on Aug. 29, 2021, left, and Noel Gallagher performs at the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, England, on June 25, 2022) Credit: AP 2 British Liam (R) and Noel Gallagher perform during an Oasis gig at Benicasim International Festival in Benicasim, Castellon, August 7, 2005 Credit: AFP In March, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was worried Ticketmaster may have misled fans over the pricing of tickets when they went on sale. It said it was concerned that it had broken consumer protection law by labelling seats at Platinum despite being in the same area of the stadium and selling them for £350 instead of £150 face value. The CMA also said that Oasis fans were not told about two categories of standing tickets, with cheaper ones sold first before more expensive standing tickets were sold. It means Oasis fans waited in a queue, some for more than 12 hours, for tickets without knowing the price, then having to decide whether to pay a higher amount than expected. It did not find evidence of a 'dynamic pricing' model being used during the sale. Ticketmaster made some changes to its ticket sale process but the CMA said it'does not currently consider these changes are sufficient'. It had been trying to work with them to change their pricing and ticket information - but today in a letter to the business and trade select committee published today, the CMA it wasn't happy and it is seeking legal action. It said: 'Having carefully considered Ticketmaster's response, the CMA's view is that there is a fundamental disagreement between the CMA and Ticketmaster about whether Ticketmaster's practices infringed consumer law.' The CMA will continue to try and resolve the issue with Ticketmaster while it starts legal action. Hayley Fletcher, interim senior director of consumer protection at the CMA, said: 'All ticketing websites should check they are complying with the law and treating their customers fairly. 'When businesses get it right, consumers benefit – and that's the best outcome for everyone.' Last week, Oasis announced that they were releasing more tickets for the summer tour. Fans have been scammed out of more than £2million by fraudsters, according to Lloyds bank.
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Liam Gallagher gives update ahead of Oasis's comeback tour and reveals weird way he's been warming up for huge gigs
LIAM Gallagher has given an update ahead of the Oasis's comeback tour and revealed a weird way he's been warming up for his huge gigs. It comes ahead of the band's widely anticipated gigs — with the first one in Cardiff on July 4. 7 Liam Gallagher has given an update ahead of the Oasis's comeback tour and revealed a weird way he's been warming up for his huge gigs. Credit: Alamy 7 Liam performing the Reading Music Festival and Noel performing at the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset Credit: AP 7 Liam Gallagher performing on the main stage at Leeds Festival at Bramhall Park Credit: Redferns After a fan asked Liam on social media: "How's your voice sounding? It best be good!" Frontman Liam went on to reference a huge Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan hit - Especially For You which was a huge hit in the eighties. Liam replied: "I sang especially for you by K n J in the shower and I smashed it so it's looking promising." "He's so down with it " joked the poster. Before they added: "Yeah but can u sing small town boy yet by Bronski Beat?? That's the real test." After that weird revelation another follower added: "People shouldn't be worried about your voice, because it's a fact that sounds BIBLICAL." Liam cheekily responded: "You won't be able to hear me anyway as you lot will be scream Liam Noel Liam Noel." "Wrong we'll scream O A S I S after 16 years" replied another. While another added: "It'll be like Beatlemania all over again….except it will be Oasismania." The update comes after the Oasis brothers filmed in North London last week. Oasis 'returns to Knebworth House' after 28 years as tribute act perform at famous venue The brothers — who have made up after years of rows — arrived separately for a top-secret set to be shown in a promotional film for their upcoming reunion tour. Liam, 52, and Noel, 57, arrived wearing shades outside the Mildmay working men's club in Stoke Newington, North London. The building had been locked down, with staff sworn to secrecy about the Mancunian brothers getting back together again for Thursday's hush-hush performance. As well as promoting the tour, it was also part of a mega-money Adidas ad campaign — and clobber from the sportswear giant was seen being brought in to the club. Oasis 2025 tour dates OASIS brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have revealed a 17 gig comeback tour next summer - here are the details The Wonderwall hitmakers will delight crowds as follows: JULY 2025 4th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium 5th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium 11th - Manchester, Heaton Park 12th - Manchester, Heaton Park 16th - Manchester, Heaton Park 19th - Manchester, Heaton Park 20th - Manchester, Heaton Park 25th - London, Wembley Stadium 26th - London, Wembley Stadium 30th - London, Wembley Stadium AUGUST 2025 2nd - London, Wembley Stadium 3rd - London, Wembley Stadium 8th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium 9th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium 12th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium 16th - Dublin, Croke Park 17th - Dublin, Croke Park SEPTEMBER 2025 27th - London, Wembley Stadium 28th - London, Wembley Stadium Last week The Sun On Sunday revealed the look for the ads was based on Noel and Liam's love of the brand — and that their 1994 hit Live Forever was one of the songs chosen for the campaign. Oasis shot to fame with their 1994 debut album Definitely Maybe. They sold more than 70 million records worldwide and clocked up eight UK No1 singles and just as many UK No1 albums. But the brothers' relationship became increasingly fraught and they split up before they were due to play a gig in Paris in August 2009. The brothers then traded insults for years - with Liam comparing Noel to a 'potato' and branding his new ban High Flying Birds the 'high flying turds'. Meanwhile, Noel called his younger brother 'a fat man in an anorak'. However rumours of a reunion started in early 2024 — and The Sun revealed last August that Oasis were getting back together again — to the joy of millions of fans. They will play 19 shows in the UK and Ireland this summer, all of which sold out in minutes, before touring the US, Australia and South America across September, October and November. A source said of rehearsals for the tour: 'The sessions are looking to start around mid-May. 'It's going to be short but sweet. "The band haven't all played together in a long time but when it comes to performing Oasis tracks, it's like riding a bike. 'It's just a question of making sure that everyone is up to speed and that they have the set-list tracks nailed down.' Richard Ashcroft and Cast have been confirmed as the support acts. 7 Noel and Liam performing live onstage in Netherlands Credit: Redferns 7 Liam and Noel are set for a worldwide tour in 2025 Credit: EPA 7 A mural of Liam and Noel Gallagher on the wall of the Coach and Horses pub in Manchester, which appeared shortly after the band announced their reunion Credit: EPA
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Liam Gallagher gives update ahead of Oasis's comeback tour and reveals weird way he's been warming up for huge gigs
LIAM Gallagher has given an update ahead of the Oasis's comeback tour and revealed a weird way he's been warming up for his huge gigs. It comes ahead of the band's widely anticipated gigs — with the first one in Cardiff on July 4. 7 Liam Gallagher has given an update ahead of the Oasis's comeback tour and revealed a weird way he's been warming up for his huge gigs. Credit: Alamy 7 Liam performing the Reading Music Festival and Noel performing at the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset Credit: AP 7 Liam Gallagher performing on the main stage at Leeds Festival at Bramhall Park Credit: Redferns After a fan asked Liam on social media: "How's your voice sounding? It best be good!" Frontman Liam went on to reference a huge Kylie Minogue and Liam replied: "I sang especially for you by K n J in the shower and I smashed it so it's looking promising." "He's so down with it " joked the poster. Oasis Before they added: "Yeah but can u sing small town boy yet by Bronski Beat?? That's the real test." After that weird revelation another follower added: "People shouldn't be worried about your voice, because it's a fact that sounds BIBLICAL." Liam cheekily responded: "You won't be able to hear me anyway as you lot will be scream Liam Noel Liam Noel." "Wrong we'll scream O A S I S after 16 years" replied another. Most read in Music While another added: "It'll be like Beatlemania all over again….except it will be Oasismania." The update comes after the Oasis brothers filmed in North London last week. Oasis 'returns to Knebworth House' after 28 years as tribute act perform at famous venue The brothers — who have made up after years of rows — arrived separately for a top-secret set to be shown in a promotional film for their The building had been locked down, with staff sworn to secrecy about the Mancunian brothers for Thursday's hush-hush performance. As well as promoting Oasis 2025 tour dates OASIS brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have revealed a 17 gig comeback tour next summer - here are the details The Wonderwall hitmakers will delight crowds as follows: JULY 2025 4th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium 5th - Cardiff, Principality Stadium 11th - Manchester, Heaton Park 12th - Manchester, Heaton Park 16th - Manchester, Heaton Park 19th - Manchester, Heaton Park 20th - Manchester, Heaton Park 25th - London, Wembley Stadium 26th - London, Wembley Stadium 30th - London, Wembley Stadium AUGUST 2025 2nd - London, Wembley Stadium 3rd - London, Wembley Stadium 8th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium 9th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium 12th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium 16th - Dublin, Croke Park 17th - Dublin, Croke Park SEPTEMBER 2025 27th - London, Wembley Stadium 28th - London, Wembley Stadium Last week The Sun On Sunday revealed the look for the ads was based on Oasis shot to fame with their 1994 debut album Definitely Maybe. They sold more than 70 million records worldwide and clocked up eight UK No1 singles and just as many UK No1 albums. But the brothers' relationship became increasingly fraught and they split up before they were due to play a gig in Paris in August 2009. The brothers then traded insults for years - with Liam comparing Noel to a 'potato' and branding his new ban High Flying Birds the 'high flying turds'. Meanwhile, Noel called his younger brother 'a fat man in an anorak'. However rumours of a reunion started in early 2024 — and The Sun revealed last August that They will play 19 shows in the UK and Ireland this summer, all of which sold out in minutes, before touring the US, Australia and South America across September, October and November. A source said of rehearsals for the tour: 'The sessions are looking to start around mid-May. 'It's going to be short but sweet. "The band haven't all played together in a long time but when it comes to performing Oasis tracks, it's like riding a bike. 'It's just a question of making sure that everyone is up to speed and that they have the set-list tracks nailed down.' Richard Ashcroft and Cast have been confirmed as the support acts. 7 Noel and Liam performing live onstage in Netherlands Credit: Redferns 7 Liam and Noel are set for a worldwide tour in 2025 Credit: EPA 7 A mural of Liam and Noel Gallagher on the wall of the Coach and Horses pub in Manchester, which appeared shortly after the band announced their reunion Credit: EPA 7 Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue at the Children's Royal Variety Performance, London in 1989 performing their hit song Credit: News UK Ltd
