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Oasis Ticket Sale Problems Lead U.K. Watchdog to Threaten Ticketmaster With Legal Action

  • The UK Competition and Markets Authority has threatened legal action against Ticketmaster for misleading ticket sale methods ahead of the Oasis reunion tour starting July 4 in Cardiff.
  • The CMA's investigation followed last summer's ticket sale controversy where fans faced long waits and paid up to £350 for tickets with a £150 face value amid unclear pricing tiers.
  • Ticketmaster denied using dynamic pricing but the CMA found Ticketmaster's changes insufficient and highlighted misleading labeling of ‘platinum’ tickets costing up to 2.5 times standard seats without extra benefits.
  • Liu, a Toronto ticketholder offended by Liam Gallagher's racial slur tweet, sought a refund which Ticketmaster denied, stating all sales are final per their Terms of Use.
  • The CMA has discharged its consultation duty and is preparing to litigate if necessary while still open to voluntary resolution if Ticketmaster commits to timely action.
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With the support of Euroconsumers, Testachats lodges a complaint against Ticketmaster with the European Commission. This complaint specifically concerns the marketing of the Official Platinum Tickets, which we consider misleading, opaque and unfair to consumers.

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NME broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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