- The UK Advertising Standards Authority stated that ticket prices must be transparent and not misleading to consumers.
- Fans of Oasis expressed dissatisfaction with the unexpected hike in ticket prices for the band’s reunion tour.
- Tens of thousands of people waited in queues on the Ticketmaster website, only to find significantly higher prices than initially advertised.
- Some standing tickets, initially advertised at £135, were being sold for as much as £355.
- Ticketmaster responded by stating it does not set ticket prices.
- The incident has prompted discussions about the need for regulatory measures to ensure fairness and transparency in ticket sales.
- A government spokesperson announced plans to introduce protections to prevent fans from being exploited by ticket sales practices, with a consultation to be launched in the autumn.
- Experts suggest that in-demand pricing strategies, which increase ticket prices based on demand, contribute to the issue but also argue that it prevents ticket touting.
- The reunion of Oasis has attracted global attention, appealing to both nostalgic fans and a new generation who discovered their music through streaming services.
- There is speculation on whether the reunion will lead to new music from Oasis or if it will focus on their hits from the ’90s.
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