The UK government has said it will investigate how concert ticket prices sold on official websites are inflated when demand increases.
The investigation comes after fans trying to get a seat at Oasis’ comeback shows were faced with hefty fees over the weekend.
Culture Minister Lisa Nandy said it was “depressing to see vastly inflated prices” on websites operated by authorised retailers, which she said would exclude some fans from concerts.
The government will include issues related to transparency and the use of so-called dynamic pricing – which increases costs when demand is high – in a planned review of ticket sales and consumer protection, she said.
“By working with artists, the industry and fans, we can create a fairer system that ends the scourge of street vendors, fraudulent resales and ensures fair ticket prices,” Nandy said in a statement late Sunday.
Another government minister, Lucy Powell, who is leader of the House of Commons, told the BBC she had bought two tickets for £350 each from an official reseller, more than double the original price.
Oasis have announced 17 shows across the UK and Ireland, with the first in Cardiff in July 2025, followed by nights in Manchester – where the band formed in 1991 –, London, Edinburgh and Dublin.
All UK tickets sold out in around 10 hours on Saturday after many fans spent the day queuing online.
This content was originally published in UK to investigate ticket prices for Oasis comeback shows on CNN Brasil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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