Oasis fans fume at 'unfair' ticket system as band reveal how to get Wembley tickets

Noel and Liam Gallagher standing together
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Oasis fans have slammed the group's ticket ballot for two new Wembley shows as "unfair" after details emerged on securing entry to the 2025 concerts.

Liam and Noel Gallagher have reconciled and brought Oasis back together for a monumental World Tour. But dates for their UK and Ireland tour have been plagued by furore, as fans faced a chaotic ticketing experience last weekend.

Many claim they were flagged as bots, endured lengthy virtual queues, or confronted with dynamic pricing that nearly doubled ticket costs. In light of the ticketing fiasco, Oasis has added two more shows at Wembley Stadium next summer.

The band has distanced itself from the contentious price surges and confirmed their London gigs on September 27 and 28 will be available "through a lottery system", reports the Mirror.

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The band anounced a "private ballot" would be open to certain fans. They explained: "If you signed into your Ticketmaster UK account on Saturday, 31st August, and were able to join a queue for a specific show, but didn't get a ticket-then you may be eligible to take part and will receive an email on how to register for the ballot. Keep an eye on the inbox associated with your Ticketmaster account, and don't forget to check your junk mail.

"Fans who receive an email from Oasis will have the chance to enter a ballot for codes to buy tickets for added Wembley dates. The band has made it clear that ticket availability will be "strictly limited" and the opportunity is " only open to invited fans".

Oasis added: "You must register with the email to which your invitation was sent and which is registered with your Ticketmaster account."

Despite opening up more opportunities for tickets, several supporters voiced their discontent with the band's decision to continue using Ticketmaster. One disgruntled fan remarked: "Nothing for the fans who couldn't even get signed into their Ticketmaster accounts because they were stuck in a Q to get on the website."

Another called for an end to using Ticketmaster saying, "Please stop using Ticketmaster."

Meanwhile, another highlighted previous issues: "What about all those of us that were trying for Manchester dates and got done over by Ticketmaster? Please put some additional Manchester dates on! " Confusion lingered for one fan who stated: "This still confuses me. So... just do nothing for now and see if we are invited or do we still need to sign something beforehand? ".

Others experienced technical issues during the initial sales, with one fan claiming: "But Ticketmaster still thinks I'm a bot," while another sarcastically commented on the selection process: "Guess signing up for the presale (unsuccessfully) and queuing for 7 hours does not qualify you as a 'real fan'."

Questions abound with another asking, "Is this only for those who applied for the Wembley tickets? Or is it including everyone, UK-wide? ? ? " Furthermore, one fan didn't forget other platforms: "And what about those who tried to get tickets through gigs and tours or see tickets? ".

Earlier this week, Oasis announced: "Two extra Wembley Stadium shows have been added due to phenomenal demand. Tickets will be sold by a staggered, invitation-only ballot process. Applications to join the ballot will be opened first to the many UK fans who were unsuccessful in the initial on sale with Ticketmaster."

Despite using See Tickets and Gigs and Tours as official sellers for their reunion tour last weekend, Oasis seems to be exclusively partnering with Ticketmaster for the additional dates. This move comes after dynamic pricing led to some fans being charged £355 for standing tickets on Ticketmaster, a significant increase from the expected £148.50.

Ticketmaster is now under scrutiny from the Competition and Markets Authority to determine if it has violated consumer protection law. Meanwhile, frontman Liam Gallagher didn't mince words when addressing the ticket price controversy, bluntly telling his fans to "shut up".