Earlier this year, the rock band surprised their fans by revealing they would be going on tour again after a difficult 15-year break.
The much-anticipated reunion announcement was made on August 27, and just days later, tickets were put up for sale, quickly selling out within hours.
Now, however, over 50,000 Oasis fans are expected to be heartbroken.
The Manchester band, established in 1991, has undergone numerous changes since then, but Noel and Liam Gallagher have remained constant figures.
By 2024, they are believed to have sold more than 75 million records globally, positioning them as one of the best-selling artists in history.
Oasis parted ways in August 2009, and at that time, Noel released a statement saying: “It’s with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight.”
“People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.”
The band was reportedly about to take the stage at the Rock En Seine festival in Paris when an argument erupted, with Liam reportedly swinging Noel’s guitar around “like an axe.”
Since the breakup, both brothers have enjoyed successful solo careers.
It’s well-known that the brothers have had a challenging relationship, marked by arguments, conflicts, and dramatic exits from the stage.
Because of this history, many thought a reunion between the two would never take place.
In a past interview with Radio X, Liam stated: “I didn’t leave Oasis, Noel Gallagher left Oasis. He couldn’t handle the vibes anymore. He couldn’t handle the rock ‘n’ roll. He was too scared of it.”
However, it seems that the brothers have reached some level of understanding and are now gearing up to start a tour in July 2025.
Fans around the globe are eager to get tickets for the highly anticipated tour, which has led to tickets appearing on resale sites at marked-up prices.
The Daily Mail reports that tickets have been listed on the resale site Viagog for as much as $5,199, causing outrage among fans and prompting a crackdown.
The band’s promoters, Live Nation and SJM, informed BBC File on 4 that they will cancel over 50,000 tickets for the band’s U.K. shows listed on secondary market platforms.
Fans have mixed feelings about this announcement. One person commented: “Great so the fans who bought it for more money than they should are going to lose the ticket and money? What a joke.”
Another added: “So the people who brought them and sold the tickets for an eyewatering cost keep the cash and the people who brought them get nothing?”
On the other hand, some believe this decision is a positive move. One person responded: “Tickets should be for fans to enjoy their favorite artists and not for scalpers to make insane amounts of money.”
Another supporter remarked: “A fantastic step towards fair ticketing in the music industry. Exciting to see Oasis taking a stand for their fans.”
Promoters have announced that all canceled tickets will be offered again through the official seller, Ticketmaster, at their original face value.
A spokesperson for Live Nation and SJM stated: “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 unauthorized secondary platforms.”
“All parties involved with the tour continue to urge fans not to purchase tickets from unauthorized websites as some of these may be fraudulent and others subject to cancellation.”
