Some Oasis fans were ecstatic while others were disappointed as online ticket sites struggled to handle the demand for the band’s first shows in 15 years. The iconic Britpop group, led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, is set to perform 17 concerts across Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin starting on July 4th. Over a million tickets went on sale with prices ranging from £74 to £506 for a package that includes a pre-show party and merchandise. Many people encountered error messages or found themselves in lengthy queues when trying to access authorized sales sites like Ticketmaster and Gigs and Tours. One fan named Josh Jeffery spent hours moving up the online ticket queue only for the site to collapse at the last step. Some lucky fans managed to secure tickets through a presale lottery on Friday.
Within hours of going on sale, tickets began appearing on resale websites for as much as £6,000 ($7,800). Oasis issued a warning stating that tickets could only be resold at face value through authorized sites and any found elsewhere would be canceled. Despite this setback, many fans remain determined to attend the concerts. Oasis was formed in Manchester in 1991 and became one of Britain’s most successful acts during the ’90s with hits like “Wonderwall,” “Champagne Supernova,” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger.” The band split up in 2009 after Noel Gallagher left following an altercation with his brother Liam at a festival near Paris.
The reunion tour is expected to bring significant revenue for Oasis as touring has become a major source of income for musicians. However, industry experts note that they are entering an already saturated live music market dominated by global superstars like Taylor Swift. Despite this challenge, Alice Enders from media consultancy Enders Analysis believes it’s better late than never for Oasis: “If they wait too long then they are just a bunch of old geezers.”
The tour is scheduled to kick off on July 4th at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium before heading to various cities including Manchester (their hometown), London’s Wembley Stadium, Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, and Croke Park in Dublin. These host cities anticipate an economic boost from increased tourism during these events.
While there is always some concern about potential conflicts between Noel and Liam Gallagher affecting their performances together onstage due to their well-documented feuds over the years; most fans remain undeterred by this possibility.