November 22, 2024
Music

Oasis Reveals U.S. Tour Dates and Promises to Prevent U.K. Ticket Fiasco from Happening Again

Oasis Reveals U.S. Tour Dates and Promises to Prevent U.K. Ticket Fiasco from Happening Again

The long-anticipated Oasis reunion tour is coming to North America, bringing Noel and Liam Gallagher together on stage. On September 30, the band unveiled U.S., Canada, and Mexico tour dates for the “Oasis Live ’25” tour, marking the brothers’ first tour in North America since 2008.

To avoid issues seen during the U.K. ticket release, Oasis management has confirmed that Ticketmaster’s controversial “dynamic pricing” will be turned off for North American dates, aiming for a smoother and more affordable ticket-buying process.

Tour Dates

Here’s where fans can catch Oasis in North America:

August 24 – Rogers Stadium, Toronto, Canada

August 28 – Soldier Field, Chicago

August 31 – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

September 6 – Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles

September 12 – Estadio GNP Seguros, Mexico City

Why Dynamic Pricing Was Disabled

Dynamic pricing, or surge pricing, adjusts ticket costs based on demand. Ticketmaster claims it helps reduce scalping by adjusting prices closer to the market rate in real-time. However, when Oasis tickets went on sale in the U.K., the model led to soaring ticket prices, frustrating fans. Many reported prices had multiplied by four by the time they reached checkout. This prompted widespread backlash and even drew government attention, with the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority now investigating Ticketmaster’s practices.

In response to these issues, Oasis management decided to disable dynamic pricing for North America. They expressed hopes this would prevent the technical issues and price hikes that occurred in the U.K., allowing more fans to purchase tickets at accessible prices.

Ticket Troubles in the U.K.

The initial ticket release for Oasis’s reunion tour in the U.K. was anything but smooth. Fans faced technical issues, from error messages to being dropped from the queue. Many who succeeded in buying tickets found prices had surged dramatically. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized the system, pointing out that it’s not just an Oasis problem but a widespread issue affecting ticket accessibility for major events.

This scrutiny is not new in the U.S., where Ticketmaster’s model has faced longstanding controversy. In 2024, the Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, accusing them of monopolizing the ticketing industry.

How to Get U.S. Tour Tickets

To get tickets, fans can sign up for the presale on the band’s website. The process includes fan questions (like past concert attendance) and basic details (such as venue preference and email). Those selected will receive a code from Oasis’s fan network, Oasismynet, no later than midnight on October 2, with instructions for the October 3 presale on Ticketmaster.

The “Oasis Live ’25” tour kicks off on July 4, 2025, in Cardiff, Wales, and after touring North America, the band will wrap up at Wembley Stadium in London on September 28, 2025.

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