Ticketmaster forced to change how it advertises tickets after Oasis row
Ticketmaster will provide 24-hour advance notice of tiered pricing and clearer price details during online queues after CMA found some tickets sold at 2.5 times standard price with no extra benefits.
- The British Competition and Markets Authority secured commitments from Ticketmaster to improve ticket sale transparency following the Oasis ticketing controversy.
 - Ticketmaster will notify fans 24 hours in advance if tiered pricing is used, ensuring they are aware of multiple prices for similar tickets.
 - The CMA found that Ticketmaster did not inform fans that standing tickets had varying prices and will now require regular reporting on compliance.
 - CMA chief executive Sarah Cardell emphasized that fans deserve clear and accurate information when spending money on concert tickets.
 
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