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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Oasis fan spent £700 'on thin air' after waiting years for Noel and Liam Gallagher reunion
Nevile Root, 20, was due to see the two brothers perform at their third night at Heaton Park on Wednesday (July 16) along with his girlfriend An Oasis fan has expressed his disappointment after spending £700 on tickets for their gig that turned out to be 'essentially spent on thin air'. Nevile Root, 20, had planned to watch the Gallagher brothers perform at their third night at Heaton Park with his girlfriend. A devoted follower of the band, Nevile has seen Noel and Liam perform solo numerous times over the years and stated that 'money was no object' when it came to the rare opportunity to see the band reunite after many years. However, his excitement was short-lived when he discovered that the two tickets he had purchased via the re-sale website Twickets had actually been sold to another customer through Ticketmaster's resale option seven months prior, reports the Manchester Evening News. The couple had taken the day off work and were looking forward to travelling from Preston to Manchester for the much-anticipated concert. They received the disappointing news on the morning of the show, leaving them with no choice but to miss the gig and request a refund. Including booking fees, they paid £724. The original ticket seller, based in Australia, had secured two tickets before the band announced additional world tour dates, which include performances in Sydney and Melbourne later this year. Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, he said: "Having looked forward to a potential reunion for many years, I was desperate to get hold of two tickets. I've seen Liam and Noel's solo projects several times so was dismayed that I'd missed out on both the presale opportunity and also tickets in the general sale. "I persevered and followed the guidance to use the only 'official' resale site, Twickets. I was made up when I managed to secure two tickets in early January to see them in Heaton Park." Neville added: "For me, this was the one gig where money was no object. But over £700 is a whole month's rent. It's more money than most 20-year-olds can spare on gig tickets, but I didn't want to miss the opportunity. "I emailed back and forth with the seller, a man from Australia, who had bought the Manchester tickets prior to the announcement of the Australian leg of the tour. No alarm bells rang, and he forwarded me all the confirmation emails from the original ticket purchase." Neville talked with the initial ticket seller, who informed him that the Ticketmaster app wouldn't allow the tickets to be transferred until the event was closer, typically between 48 and 24 hours before the show. Neville was stunned on the morning of Wednesday's gig to discover from the seller that his long-awaited tickets, bought via Twickets, were marked 'sold' on Ticketmaster's app, revealing a breach of Twickets' reselling rules. Twickets said: "I am sorry to hear what has happened. If the tickets appear as 'sold' in [the seller's] Ticketmaster account, than that would indicate that they have also listed and sold them on Ticketmaster resale, in contravention of the terms and conditions of our site unfortunately. "We therefore have no alternative but to withdraw the sale and issue you with a full refund, which should show on your card account in the next 2-3 working days." Expressing his disappointment, Neville said: "The most frustrating thing now is just not being able to go. On one hand, I haven't lost out financially but its the fact that there isn't much safeguarding in place and that seller's can do this. "They had already been sold in January but I didn't find out until the day of the show. We are incredibly disappointed after making travel arrangements, booking annual leave and purchasing t-shirts in preparation for today only to be told the morning of the event that we wouldn't be able to go." Neville felt misled by processes that seemed secure: "I feel as though we have been led down the garden path with having instruction to be patient and purchase resale tickets only to then to find these weren't legitimate to begin with. "I've essentially spent over £700 on thin air, and left with no chance of sorting it now because it's all so last minute. Had I have known months ago, I may have had a chance. This wasn't just like buying a ticket for a band who comes round every year, this was a big deal."
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Oasis superfan saw £700 'essentially spent on thin air' after years waiting for reunion
Nevile Root and his girlfriend forked out the cash to see the Gallagher brother peform this week. An Oasis fan who waited for the band to reunite for years has said the £700 he splurged on tickets for the gig was 'essentially spent on thin air'. Nevile Root, 20, was due to see the Gallagher brothers on their third night at Heaton Park on Wednesday (July 16) along with his girlfriend. He has seen Noel and Liam individually multiple times over the years and said 'money was no object' when it came to the rare chance to see the pair perform together for the first time in years, reports the Manchester Evening News.. However, the excitement quickly came crashing down when he was told the two tickets he had bought, through re-sale website Twickets, had actually been sold to another customer seven months ago through the resale option on Ticketmaster. The couple had booked the day off work and were excited about travelling down to Manchester from Preston for the gig but they received the news on the morning of the show, leaving them with no other option but than to miss it and request a refund. With booking fees, they paid £724. The original seller, based in Australia, bought the ticket before the band announced their additional world tour dates, which include performances in Sydney and Melbourne later this year. Nevile said: "Having looked forward to a potential reunion for many years, I was desperate to get hold of two tickets. I've seen Liam and Noel's solo projects several times so was dismayed that I'd missed out on both the presale opportunity and also tickets in the general sale. "I persevered and followed the guidance to use the only 'official' resale site, Twickets. I was made up when I managed to secure two tickets in early January to see them in Heaton Park. "For me, this was the one gig where money was no object. But over £700 is a whole month's rent. It's more money than most 20-year-olds can spare on gig tickets, but I didn't want to miss the opportunity. "I emailed back and forth with the seller, a man from Australia, who had bought the Manchester tickets prior to the announcement of the Australian leg of the tour. No alarm bells rang, and he forwarded me all the confirmation emails from the original ticket purchase." After number of months passed, Neville got back in touch with the original seller of the tickets, who told him that they could not be transferred over within the Ticketmaster app until closer to the time. The transfers are usually carried out between 48 and 24 hours of the gig. It was not until the morning of Wednesday's show that the seller informed Neville that the tickets were showing as 'sold' within the Ticketmaster app, meaning he had listed the two tickets on both resale sites - which is directly against the Twickets' seller policy. A response from Twickets said: "I am sorry to hear what has happened. If the tickets appear as 'sold' in [the seller's] Ticketmaster account, than that would indicate that they have also listed and sold them on Ticketmaster resale, in contravention of the terms and conditions of our site unfortunately. "We therefore have no alternative but to withdraw the sale and issue you with a full refund, which should show on your card account in the next 2-3 working days." "The most frustrating thing now is just not being able to go," Neville added. "One one hand, I haven't lost out financially but its the fact that there isn't much safeguarding in place and that seller's can do this. "They had already been sold in January but I didn't find out until the day of the show. We are incredibly disappointed after making travel arrangements, booking annual leave and purchasing t-shirts in preparation for today only to be told the morning of the event that we wouldn't be able to go. "I feel as though we have been led down the garden path with having instruction to be patient and purchase resale tickets only to then to find these weren't legitimate to begin with. "I've essentially spent over £700 on thin air, and left with no chance of sorting it now because it's all so last minute. Had I have known months ago, I may have had a chance. This wasn't just like buying a ticket for a band who comes round every year, this was a big deal."
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Liam Gallagher Pokes Fun at Oasis Reunion Tour Ticket Prices During Opening Night Show: ‘Was It Worth' It?
Liam Gallagher joked about high ticket prices for Oasis' reunion tour on opening night in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4 Liam, 52, reunited with brother Noel Gallagher, 58, onstage for the first time in 16 years to kick off the Oasis world tour Oasis will continue the global tour for 40 more dates in the U.K., United States, Australia, Brazil and JapanLiam Gallagher made a cheeky reference about high ticket prices for Oasis' reunion tour during opening night in the U.K. Liam, 52, joked about the expensive tickets for the show onstage as he and his brother Noel Gallagher, 58, performed together for the first time in 16 years in Cardiff, Wales, on Friday, July 4. In a fan video from posted on TikTok, Liam can be heard asking the audience at Principality Stadium, 'You alright, yeah, [are] we having a good time, yeah?' He then joked, 'Was it worth the £40,000 you paid for the ticket?' as the crowd cheered loudly in response. Liam's remark comes after the controversial dynamic ticket prices sold for Oasis's reunion concert in the U.K. and Ireland, which exceeded more than £350 ($478) each, after being released in August 2024. Ticket prices also increased after concert tickets were put on resale websites. As a result, Oasis partnered with the platform Twickets to ensure fans could resell their tickets at face value per Billboard. An investigation was launched in March by the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on the ticket-selling website Ticketmaster after they accused the company of 'breaching the law' in their methods of selling tickets for the show, NME reported. Liam previously snapped back at fans for complaining about the prices. The singer wrote on X, 'SHUT UP' in response to a fan saying, ''Didn't expect them to rip fans off as much as they have done … shame,' per Daily Mail. According to the outlet, Liam wrote back when asked if he had spare tickets, 'S---loads but there really expensive 100 thousand pounds. Kneeling only.' In September 2024, Oasis said in a statement over the ticket prices, per the BBC, that they left pricing decisions up to "promoters and management, and at no time had any awareness that dynamic pricing was going to be used." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. At opening night, Oasis performed several of their iconic hits, including "Don't Look Back in Anger," "Wonderwall" and "Some Might Say." The band hit mega stardom in the 1990s and appeared to split for good in 2009 after a reported feud between brothers Liam and Noel, before announcing the Oasis reunion tour in August 2024. The band is set to perform 40 more dates in the U.K., U.S, Australia, Brazil and Japan. Read the original article on People
Rhyl Journal
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Oasis setlist for reunion tour revealed after Cardiff show
After 16 years, Oasis is finally back! Noel and Liam Gallagher took to the stage at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday (July 4) in what was their first gig together in 16 years. The performance was the first show in their long-awaited reunion tour (Live '25) - which will also see them perform in locations including London, Manchester and Edinburgh. The brothers, who had not performed together since their dramatic split in 2009, blasted through their setlist, kicking off with Hello, from their second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? During the gig, Liam apologised to fans for how long it had taken for them to reunite. He spoke to the audience several times throughout the set, but before Oasis played their final song of the night, fan-favourite Champagne Supernova, Liam said: 'Right you beautiful people, this is it. 'Nice one for putting up with us over the years, we know we've been difficult. 'Champagne Supernova, nice one.' Oasis performs "Champagne Supernova" after 16 years While the brothers shared no banter on stage throughout the gig, they very briefly high-fived and half-hugged each other's shoulders after their closing track. Oasis was supported by fellow 90s group Cast and former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft. NIGHT ONE Cardiff 🏴 04.07.25#OasisLive25 Oasis performed all their classic hits during their Cardiff show, including Supersonic, Roll With It, Stand By Me, Don't Look Back in Anger and Wonderwall. The full setlist for the Oasis reunion tour shows, according to The Guardian, is as follows: Encore Oasis performs "Wonderwall" at the reunion tour While these are the setlists for support acts Richard Ashcroft and Cast: Richard Ashcroft Cast Richard Ashcroft (pictured) and Cast are the support acts for Oasis on their reunion tour in the UK and Ireland. (Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire) Oasis will be bringing its reunion tour (Live '25) to venues across the UK during July, August and September, including in Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester and London: Oasis will also perform two shows at Croke Park in Dublin on August 16 and 17, while also taking their tour overseas to the likes of Australia, Canada and the US. Spare tickets? @Twickets are the official ticket resale partner for Oasis Live '25 👉 Wanting to buy? Be aware of fraudulent sellers on social media… Tickets can ONLY be resold legally, at face value, through Twickets or Ticketmaster. Fans trying to find last-minute tickets to see Oasis on their reunion tour in the UK and Ireland are in luck, with resale tickets available via Twickets and Ticketmaster (at the time of writing). There is currently "low availability" for several UK shows on both websites, with prices ranging from around £148 to more than £3100. RECOMMENDED READING: 'Best night of my life': Watch as Oasis reunite after 16 years at Cardiff concert What is Liam and Noel Gallagher's net worth? Oasis brothers' fortune revealed When did Oasis last perform? Exact date Liam and Noel went their separate ways How much Liam and Noel Gallagher are set to earn from the Oasis Live 25 UK tour Oasis has previously warned fans that Twickets and Ticketmaster are the "ONLY" sites where tickets to their shows can be sold and bought legally. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), the band said: "Spare tickets? @Twickets are the official ticket resale partner for Oasis Live '25 "Wanting to buy? Be aware of fraudulent sellers on social media… Tickets can ONLY be resold legally, at face value, through Twickets or Ticketmaster."
Daily Mirror
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Oasis tickets spotted on sale for £72 despite Liam Gallagher's claim
Oasis ticket prices have dropped to a jaw-dropping £72 for their Cardiff seats as more tickets are issued to allow fans to witness the Gallagher brothers reunite The long awaited reunion of Oasis has kept fans on the edge of their seats since the announcement was made last year. And while many at the time complained that tickets to the UK leg of their world tour were hard to come by due to issues with the ticket sales website, or in fact the price was too high - it now seems the band have listened to their fans. Tickets for their Cardiff gig tonight, held at the Principality Stadium, have now been dropped to £72.15 for tonight's show on the resale site Twickets. And this is for U34 Row 32. This was noticed when the filters for the price section of the website changed to "low to high". It comes after Liam shouted out to the crowd at last night's show in Cardiff: "Are you having a good time? Is it worth the £40,000 you paid for a ticket?" The rock band who took the nineties by storm with hits including Wonderwall, kick started their reunion tour Oasis Live '25 in Cardiff. This is the first location of many as they then make their way around the rest of the UK and the world. Liam and Noel Gallagher were last seen on stage together 16 years ago before their well publicised fall out which resulted in the brothers not speaking to each other for many years. But it looks as though the hatchet has been well and truly buried as the brothers came out on stage last night (July 4) hand in hand. The pair treated fans to their iconic hits including Supersonic and Champagne Supernova.
