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Noel Gallagher's ex-wife Meg Mathews shares poignant message ahead of Oasis Wembley show
Noel Gallagher's ex-wife Meg Mathews shares poignant message ahead of Oasis Wembley show

Daily Mirror

time5 days ago

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Noel Gallagher's ex-wife Meg Mathews shares poignant message ahead of Oasis Wembley show

Noel Gallagher's ex-wife Meg Mathews has shared a nostalgic tribute and concert outfit ahead of Oasis's massive Wembley comeback show later this evening Meg Mathews is the latest celebrity to join the wave of excitement sweeping through London as Oasis prepares for a historic night at Wembley Stadium. ‌ Taking to Instagram, the former wife of Noel Gallagher and mother to their daughter Anaïs, revealed she was heading to the sold-out show, marking the band's return to the iconic venue for the first time in over 16 years. ‌ Meg, 57, showed off her outfit for the event as she kept things casual with a laid-back look consisting of a red and white Adidas bomber, a crisp white t-shirt, jeans, and layers of gold jewellery. ‌ Get Oasis updates straight to your WhatsApp! As the hotly anticipated Oasis reunion tour grows closer, the Mirror has launched its very own Oasis WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news on the Gallagher brothers and all the information you'll need in the run up to the gigs. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. However, her post wasn't simply about fashion as Meg proved that the special night ahead had clearly stirred up some memories for her. Reflecting on the band's earlier days, she shared a nostalgic tribute to a gig that took place when her daughter Anaïs was just an infant. 'Reflecting on 25 years ago when @Oasis rocked the stadium with 70,000 fans, and Franny fru fru, Pippy la la, Rose & Ra Ra, @lexyroche made it right to the front barrier don't know how we did it,' Meg wrote. ‌ 'Now gearing up for tonight's show with 90,000 attendees. Time flies, memories remain. Anaïs only 7 months old then to watching her now so proud of her dad, a full circle that was me just 2 years older than nai nai running around. "Tonight will be a celebration of family and friends, a moment to cherish. Seated this time, but the excitement remains just as strong. Here's to another 25 years of music and memories.' ‌ Anaïs, now 25, gave her own subtle nod to the occasion by posting a snap of a large Oasis Live advert lighting up the screens at Piccadilly Circus, hinting that she too would be in attendance. Wembley is bracing for chaos as fans flock to the stadium for what promises to be a milestone moment in the band's history. ‌ The show follows a run of triumphant hometown gigs in Manchester, and the London dates were met with feverish anticipation. Tickets sold out quickly, with some fans shelling out upwards of £564 for prime seats. The Gallagher brothers' return to the capital comes after a long hiatus; Noel left the band in 2009 after an explosive backstage argument at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris. ‌ The group's reunion, announced last August, marks a full-circle moment for fans and the band alike. The night's lineup features Cast at 6pm, followed by Richard Ashcroft at 7pm. Oasis will take the stage at 8:15 for a two-hour set. Their Oasis Live '25 tour kicked off in Cardiff to rave reviews, and will continue through Edinburgh, Dublin, and international stops across Asia, the Americas, and beyond. viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused.

Noel Gallagher's activist ex-wife Meg Mathews shares snaps of her concert outfit as she leads the stars heading to Wembley for Oasis's first London gig
Noel Gallagher's activist ex-wife Meg Mathews shares snaps of her concert outfit as she leads the stars heading to Wembley for Oasis's first London gig

Daily Mail​

time6 days ago

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  • Daily Mail​

Noel Gallagher's activist ex-wife Meg Mathews shares snaps of her concert outfit as she leads the stars heading to Wembley for Oasis's first London gig

Noel Gallagher 's ex-wife Meg Mathews has shared snaps of her concert outfit as she lead the stars heading to Wembley to watch Oasis. The columnist and activist, 59, who is the mother of Noel's daughter Anaïs, 25, took to Instagram on Friday. She revealed she was among those attending the historic gig - which will see the Britpop band return to perform at Wembley Stadium for the first time since their Dig Out Your Soul tour on July 12, 2009. Meg kept it casual for the gig as she posed in a white and red striped Adidas bomber jacket, which she paired with a white t-shirt and matching jeans, as well as an array of gold jewellery. Ahead of the gig, Meg reminisced on Oasis's previous London gigs where she spoke about little Anaïs, then just seven months old, as being as proud of her dad then as she is now. She said: 'Reflecting on 25 years ago when @Oasis rocked the stadium with 70,000 fans, and Franny fru fru, Pippy la la, Rose & Ra Ra, @lexyroche made it right to the front barrier don't know how we did it. 'Now gearing up for tonight's show with 90,000 attendees. Time flies, memories remain. Anaïs only 7 months old then to watching her now so proud of her dad , a full circle that was me just 2 years older than nai nai running around. 'Tonight will be a celebration of family and friends, a moment to cherish. Seated this time, but the excitement remains just as strong. Here's to another 25 years of music and memories.' Elsewhere Anaïs hinted that she was also heading to the Wembley gig as she shared a snap of the screens at Piccadilly Circus, which featured an advert for Oasis Live. Another star who is heading to the highly-anticipated gig is Rob Beckett, who took to Instagram to share his excitement. His wife Lou posted a clip of the comedian in his outfit for the gig before he travelled there. Rob sported an Oasis merchandise t-shirt along with trainers and a pair of white crew golf socks. He also wore a pair of black Stone Island shorts (£300), and a black patterned Stone Island pull-over - thought to cost around £800 - was wrapped around his waist. Rob captioned a picture of his ensemble: 'Maybe I don't really wanna know... How your garden grows... 'Cause I just wanna fly.' Oasis-fever officially hit London on Friday as the band return to the capital to play their first gig there in more than 16 years. After a run of homecoming gigs in Manchester's Heaton Park, the rock and roll stars, fronted by Gallagher brothers Liam and Noel, will take to the stage at London's Wembley Stadium tonight. Fans pitched up at the venue 12 hours before the start having paid at least £151 per ticket - but some have paid £564 or more for the best seats. The band announced their highly anticipated reunion tour in August last year, after Noel quit in 2009 after a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris. With five nights scheduled, the group posted door and stage timings on their Instagram account with an hour-by-hour breakdown of the evening, starting with the gates opening at 5pm. The night will kick off from 6pm with the rock band Cast, followed by singer Richard Ashcroft at 7pm. Oasis will then take the stage for a two-hour set at 8.15pm. The group kicked off their Oasis Live '25 world tour on July 4 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, receiving five star reviews from critics at The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Times. The group has also dominated the UK album charts, with three top five albums, according to the Official Charts Company. While fans were excited at the reunion, some were outraged after some standard tickets in the UK and Ireland jumped from £148 to £355. The controversy prompted the Government and the UK's competition watchdog to pledge to look at the use of dynamic pricing. After their final London gig on August 3, the group will move north to Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium before performing at Dublin's Croke Park. The band will then head to Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia and North America. Formed in Manchester in 1991, the band was led by lead guitarist Noel and lead vocalist Liam during their 18 years together. Oasis signed to independent record label Creation Records in 1993, rising to fame with the release of their debut chart-topping album Definitely Maybe on August 29 1994. They had hits with songs including Don't Look Back In Anger, Champagne Supernova, Wonderwall and Live Forever. Dig Out Your Soul, the band's last studio album, was released in 2008, just months before the Paris row.

Noel Gallagher's daughter Anaïs turns up in Mumbles ahead of Oasis gigs and makes hugely controversial choice
Noel Gallagher's daughter Anaïs turns up in Mumbles ahead of Oasis gigs and makes hugely controversial choice

Wales Online

time04-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Wales Online

Noel Gallagher's daughter Anaïs turns up in Mumbles ahead of Oasis gigs and makes hugely controversial choice

Noel Gallagher's daughter Anaïs turns up in Mumbles ahead of Oasis gigs and makes hugely controversial choice The photographer and model has shared some snaps of some iconic Welsh spots on her social media. Noel's photographer daughter is no stranger to sharing pictures online, and her trip to Swansea is no different. (Image: Getty Images for Tommy Hilfiger ) After months of anticipation, it is finally time for Oasis to kick off their reunion tour in Cardiff this weekend. The first show of the UK and Ireland tour starts in the Principality Stadium today, Friday July 4 and one member of the Gallagher family has taken to doing a bit of sightseeing in the lead up to the gig. Noel's daughter, Anaïs is a model and photographer and often shares her snaps with her social media followers. After taking a trip down Swansea bay she shared a collection of snaps including one of the iconic red Swansea Bay train that runs through the Mumbles. She shared on Instagram: "M elting ice creams, rock pools, clouds approaching and a trip along the sea front on a little train. What could feel more British summertime?" From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Content cannot be displayed without consent Her followers were excited to see that she was in Wales ahead of the launch of Oasis' Live 25 tour in Cardiff this weekend. One person said: "And she's set up location for Fridays show! Take pictures, the world is waiting" However, there was some controversy. While people have argued for decades in Swansea if Verdi's or Joe's is the best spot for a Mumbles ice cream, Anaïs ignored both. Instead she plumped for the popular Ripples ice cream parlour on the Swansea coastal path. One fan said: "While in The Mumbles, you must have a Joe's ice cream Best in the World." Another added: "Hope you tried a Joe's ice cream in mumbles, its the best!." Anaïs has confirmed she will be attending tonight's show in Cardiff, when replying to a fans comment on TikTok. They said: "Soo excited for tomorrow! Will the queen herself be there?" To which Miss Gallagher replied: "Don't ask silly questions." Anaïs is no stranger to Wales as she is in a relationship with Welsh actor Callum Scott Howells, known for his appearance in It's a Sin. You can read more here. I f you didn't manage to get your hands on the hard to get tickets you can enter our competition here to be in with a chance of winning tickets to see Oasis at Wembley . Tickets for the Oasis reunion sold out across all venues due to huge demand when they went online earlier in the year. However, there are still several options available for fans trying to snag a last-minute spot. Viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused. Article continues below Limited last-minute tickets can be bought from the official Ticketmaster resale site, where fans who can no longer go sell their seats, although these tend to go into and out of stock quickly. Elsewhere, resale sites like Viagogo, Vivid Seats, StubHub and Twickets are selling tickets for various dates with prices from £121, although fans should always bear in mind that many official sites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, discourage the purchase of resale tickets.

Meg Mathews proves she's still Noel Gallagher's number one fan as she confirms she will attend Oasis' reunion tour and posts more old cosy snaps with her ex after denying they're back together - hours ahead of first show
Meg Mathews proves she's still Noel Gallagher's number one fan as she confirms she will attend Oasis' reunion tour and posts more old cosy snaps with her ex after denying they're back together - hours ahead of first show

Daily Mail​

time04-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Daily Mail​

Meg Mathews proves she's still Noel Gallagher's number one fan as she confirms she will attend Oasis' reunion tour and posts more old cosy snaps with her ex after denying they're back together - hours ahead of first show

Meg Mathews proved she is still Noel Gallagher 's top fan as she confirmed she will attend Oasis' reunion tour and posted more loved-up snaps with her ex-husband. The columnist, 59, famously wed the rocker, 58, in June 1997 in Las Vegas, but they were together for just four years before they went their separate ways and divorced. Meg was forced to deny she had rekindled things with Noel - who she shares her daughter Anaïs, 25, with - this week when she flooded her Instagram with loved-up snaps of them ahead of Oasis' reunion tour. But Meg hasn't let the rumours get in the way of her countdown as she continued to share more PDA-filled snaps with Noel in the days before Oasis' first show at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday night. Though they are just friends, Meg is steadfastly supporting her ex Noel and his brother Liam, 52, upon their long-awaited return to stage and will be attending their first London show on July 25. Commenting on one of her most recent throwback posts, a fan asked her if she would be at the first London date, to which she simply responded: 'Yes.' Oasis will also be playing at Wembley Stadium on July 26 and July 30, before returning on August 2 and 3, and again on September 27 and 28. While Meg will be proudly watching in London, her daughter Anais is expected to attend Oasis' first Cardiff show, having been spending time in Wales in recent days. Meg has been sharing sweet snaps from her and Noel's relationship every day in the week leading up to Oasis' hotly-anticipated reunion kicking off in Cardiff on Friday. On Thursday, she marked one day until Oasis' epic comeback show by sharing a slideshow featuring shots of her and Noel from the 90s and early 00s. In a caption, she gushed: 'DAY 2 COUNT DOWN …. What song are they going to kick off with ? Let me know your thoughts below.' The band's hit Acquiesce played over the slideshow, potentially in a hint that Meg knows the setlist, as MailOnline revealed Oasis will be opening the show with that very song. After opening with the track from their first 1995 album, Oasis will follow with Morning Glory the titular song of the second studio album with Supersonic playing sixth. They will also play Half the World Away, Slide Away, Live Forever before finishing with their three most popular songs - Don't Look Back in Anger, Wonderwall and Champagne Supernova. Meg has been sharing sweet snaps from her and Noel's relationship every day in the week leading up to Oasis' hotly-anticipated reunion kicking off in Cardiff on Friday The day before, Meg proved herself to be Oasis' number one fan as she questioned who else was getting excited for the long-awaited reunion tour - more than a decade after the band's 2009 split. While Live Forever played, she gushed: 'DAY 3 Count Down remembering the nights went into days and days went into night … 90s Brit pop 28 years ago who is getting mad for it … or as I would say excited.' Proving herself to be just as excited as every other Oasis fan, Meg shared more sweet shots of herself and Noel over the years as she marked three 'sleeps' until the first gig on Tuesday. 'Day 4 count Down 28 years since the 90s Oasis .. 3 sleeps till Friday 8.15pm they will take the stage,' she penned as D'You Know What I Mean? played. 'So, Oasis has been commanding peak streaming attention—and holding their position as one of the top‑streamed legacy rock bands—consistently for the past 10 months, dating back to August 2024.' After starting her week-long countdown until the gig, Meg was forced to deny that she and Noel were back together after posting endless loved-up pictures of them. Fans questioned whether the duo had rekindled their romance 24 years after their divorce, as her nostalgic photos albums included several of the pair locking lips. Amid the many comments on the numerous snaps, one fan wrote: 'So glad to see you guys are back together. Make a wonderful couple. Love like that never dies. The message caused Meg to respond: 'We are not back together.' She was forced once again to reiterate her firm 'no' when others asked if they were 'dating again' or 'back together'. Amid the speculation, Meg confirmed that she is still friends with Noel as she proved they remain on good terms with her sweet string of posts. Meg met Noel in 1994 in London through her roommate MTV presenter Rebecca de Ruvo. Noel was dating Rebecca at the time, however, he eventually left her for Meg. They welcomed their daughter Anais together during their relationship but went on to separate in 2000, before confirming their divorce the following year. Noel met his second wife Sara in Ibiza in 2000. They went on to marry in June 2011 before divorcing in 2023 following 11 years of marriage. After his divorce from Meg was finalised, the Don't Look Back In Anger singer denied actually being unfaithful to her with Sara, saying he had only admitted to cheating in order to speed up the divorce process. Last week, Meg revealed she was doing an Oasis countdown after receiving hundreds of messages from fans urging her to share old photos. In a post on Friday, alongside a throwback snap of her and Noel snogging, she penned: 'Throwback to the 90s when gigs were everything and my hair was questionable after 100'sof DM's asking for old photos I I decided to do a count down from my favourite oasis Gigs 6 to go.' While on Thursday, Noel's supportive ex reminisced on the singer preparing for his first ever gig with the band. Alongside a snap of the pair on holiday, she penned: 'Noel here getting ready for the first Gig… A week tomorrow Oasis are back. 'In 1996 During their legendary Knebworth performances August 10–11, they launched huge inflatable footballs into the audience as part of their upbeat intro before launching into songs like Columbia, Acquiesce, and Supersonic.' After 15 years, Noel and Liam will finally reunite for 41 shows across Europe as well as other world tour dates and more than 900,000 fans have eagerly snapped up tickets. Cardiff's Principality Stadium has already been lit up with a drone show ahead of the first night of the long-awaited tour kicking off. Oasis are believed to have already arrived in Cardiff ahead of the first gig after a last minute change to the plans. On Monday, fans became convinced that the duo were in Wales to sound check at the stadium after people heard music coming from inside. The brothers have enlisted new bandmates for the tour, with drummer Joey Waronker and guitarists Andy Bell, Gem Archer and Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs on board. Oasis also revealed they are releasing more tickets ahead of their eagerly anticipated reunion tour this summer. The iconic Britpop band have reunited for a series of stadium shows across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, South Korea and North, Central and South America, commencing at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on July 4. And a statement posted to the band's official website on Wednesday read: 'As the shows are getting closer, Oasis promoters may be able to release a very limited number of additional tickets for sale once final sight lines are checked and the production is fine tuned. 'These final production releases will happen over the coming days.' Following their initial release, thousands of fans waited for hours in virtual queues to get their hands on highly-coveted tickets for the band's reunion shows, only to find that prices had jumped in a 'dynamic pricing' scheme. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has since called for Ticketmaster to change how it labels tickets and informs customers. The CMA launched an investigation into Ticketmaster in September to examine if it had engaged in 'unfair commercial practices', whether fans were given 'clear and timely' information to explain tickets could be subject to 'dynamic pricing', and if people were put under pressure to buy tickets within a short period of time. The watchdog said it was concerned that Ticketmaster, which sold more than 900,000 tickets for the Oasis gigs, may have breached consumer protection law. Downing Street has said that 'everyone deserves a fair shot at getting tickets' for music and sport events. Ticketmaster UK said in a statement that it tries to provide a 'simple, transparent and consumer-friendly' experience. Certain tickets for shows were labelled as 'platinum' and sold for nearly 2.5 times more than the standard price. However, the company did not explain these tickets do not come with any additional benefits and are located in the same area of the stadium. The CMA said this risked consumers being mislead into thinking the platinum tickets were better. Another concern listed by the watchdog was that two categories of standing tickets were listed at different prices, with the cheaper tickets sold first before the more expensive ones were released. This caused fans to wait in long queues without realising they would have to pay a higher price than expected, the CMA added. Since the opening of the investigation, Ticketmaster has made changes to some aspects of its ticket sales process, but the CMA does not currently consider these changes are sufficient to address its concerns. Hayley Fletcher, Interim Senior Director of Consumer Protection at the CMA, said: 'Fans reported problems when buying Oasis tickets from Ticketmaster and we decided those concerns warranted investigation. 'We're concerned that Oasis fans didn't get the information they needed or may have been misled into buying tickets they thought were better than they were. 'All ticketing websites should check they are complying with the law and treating their customers fairly. When businesses get it right, consumers benefit – and that's the best outcome for everyone.'

Meg Mathews forced to deny she's back together with ex Noel Gallagher after posting a slew of throwback snaps including four of them KISSING as she counts down to Oasis gigs
Meg Mathews forced to deny she's back together with ex Noel Gallagher after posting a slew of throwback snaps including four of them KISSING as she counts down to Oasis gigs

Daily Mail​

time30-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Daily Mail​

Meg Mathews forced to deny she's back together with ex Noel Gallagher after posting a slew of throwback snaps including four of them KISSING as she counts down to Oasis gigs

Meg Mathews has been forced to deny she's back together with Noel Gallagher after posting a slew of loved-up snaps of the pair, including four kissing photos, in the run-up to the Oasis reunion gigs. The columnist, 59, famously wed the rocker, 58, in June 1997 in Las Vegas. However, their marriage was short-lived as they divorced just four years later. But Meg proved that the pair are still as close as ever as she took to Instagram over the past week to excitedly countdown to the shows, which kick off on July 4 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. However, fans of the blonde bombshell have questioned whether the duo had rekindled their romance 24 years after their divorce, as amid her nostalgic photos, were several of the pair locking lips. Amid the many comments on the numerous snaps, one fan wrote: 'So glad to see you guys are back together. Make a wonderful couple. Love like that never dies. The message caused Meg, who shares model daughter Anaïs, 25, with the singer, to respond: 'We are not back together.' Meg proved that the pair are still as close as ever as she took to Instagram over the past week to excitedly countdown to the shows, which kick off on July 4 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium [Noel, right, with brother Liam] While she was forced to write a firm 'no' when others asked if they were 'dating again' or 'back together'. However, amid the comments in the posts, Meg confirmed that she is still friends with Noel, while also revealing she would be attending a few of the upcoming gigs. Meg met Noel Gallagher in 1994 in London through her roommate MTV presenter Rebecca de Ruvo. Noel was dating Rebecca at the time, however, he eventually left her for Meg. The pair went on to separate in 2000, before confirming their divorce the following year. Noel met his next wife Sara in Ibiza in 2000. They went on to marry in June 2011 before divorcing in 2023 following 11 years of marriage. After his divorce from Meg was finalised, the Don't Look Back In Anger singer denied actually being unfaithful to her with Sara, but had only admitted to cheating in order to speed up the divorce process. Last week, Meg revealed she was doing a Oasis countdown after receiving hundreds of messages from fans urging her to share old photos. Amid the many comments on the numerous snaps, one fan wrote: 'So glad to see you guys are back together. Make a wonderful couple. Love like that never dies' In a post on Friday, alongside a throwback snap of her and Noel snogging, she penned: 'Throwback to the 90s when gigs were everything and my hair was questionable after 100'sof DM's asking for old photos I I decided to do a count down from my favourite oasis Gigs 6 to go.' She the proceeded to share daily throwback photos of herself and Noel throughout their years together as she took a trip down memory lane. While on Thursday, Noel's supportive ex reminisced on Noel preparing for his first ever gig with the band. Alongside a snap of the pair on holiday, she penned: 'Noel here getting ready for the first Gig… A week tomorrow Oasis are back. 'In 1996 During their legendary Knebworth performances August 10–11, they launched huge inflatable footballs into the audience as part of their upbeat intro before launching into songs like Columbia, Acquiesce, and Supersonic.' It comes after Oasis revealed they are releasing more tickets ahead of their eagerly anticipated reunion tour this summer. The iconic Britpop band have reunited for a series of stadium shows across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan , South Korea and North, Central and South America, commencing at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on July 4. A statement posted to the band's official website on Wednesday reads: 'As the shows are getting closer, Oasis promoters may be able to release a very limited number of additional tickets for sale once final sight lines are checked and the production is fine tuned. 'These final production releases will happen over the coming days.' Following their initial release, thousands of fans waited for hours in virtual queues to get their hands on highly coveted tickets for the band's reunion shows, only to find that prices had jumped in a 'dynamic pricing' scheme. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has since called for Ticketmaster to change how it labels tickets and informs customers. The CMA launched an investigation into Ticketmaster in September to examine if it had engaged in 'unfair commercial practices', whether fans were given 'clear and timely' information to explain tickets could be subject to 'dynamic pricing', and if people were put under pressure to buy tickets within a short period of time. The watchdog said it was concerned that Ticketmaster, which sold more than 900,000 tickets for the Oasis gigs, may have breached consumer protection law. Downing Street has said that 'everyone deserves a fair shot at getting tickets' for music and sport events. Ticketmaster UK said in a statement that it tries to provide a 'simple, transparent and consumer-friendly' experience. Certain tickets for shows were labelled as 'platinum' and sold for nearly 2.5 times more than the standard price. However, the company did not explain these tickets do not come with any additional benefits and are located in the same area of the stadium. The CMA said this risked consumers being mislead into thinking the platinum tickets were better. Another concern listed by the watchdog was that two categories of standing tickets were listed at different prices, with the cheaper tickets sold first before the more expensive ones were released. This caused fans to wait in long queues without realising they would have to pay a higher price than expected, the CMA added. Since the opening of the investigation, Ticketmaster has made changes to some aspects of its ticket sales process, but the CMA does not currently consider these changes are sufficient to address its concerns. Hayley Fletcher, Interim Senior Director of Consumer Protection at the CMA, said: 'Fans reported problems when buying Oasis tickets from Ticketmaster and we decided those concerns warranted investigation. 'We're concerned that Oasis fans didn't get the information they needed or may have been misled into buying tickets they thought were better than they were. 'All ticketing websites should check they are complying with the law and treating their customers fairly. When businesses get it right, consumers benefit – and that's the best outcome for everyone.'

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