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Oasis: Tens of thousands of fans face having their tickets cancelled

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Within hours, thousands of tickets appeared on resale sites at inflated prices.

When tickets for the 2025 Oasis reunion tour went on sale, fans were told they could only purchase tickets at face value through Ticketmaster or resale partner, Twickets.

The band’s promoters said this was done in order to combat price inflation and prevent ticket touting.

Live Nation and SJM told the BBC that four percent of tickets ended up on resale sites. That’s close to 50,000.

It said the process of cancelling tickets, believed to have broken the terms and conditions put in place, will happen soon.

It added that any fans who believe they have had their tickets cancelled in error will be able to speak to the relevant ticket agent to have their case investigated.

A company spokesperson said: “These terms and conditions were successfully put in place to take action against secondary ticketing companies reselling tickets for huge profit. Only four percent of tickets have ended up on resale sites. Some major tours can see up to 20 percent of tickets appearing via the major unauthorised secondary platforms.

“All parties involved with the tour continue to urge fans not to purchase tickets from unauthorised websites as some of these may be fraudulent and others subject to cancellation.”

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