Oasis release statement after announcing 'invitation-only ballot process' for new gig tickets
Giving fans a new sprinkle of hope and, let’s be honest, a load of extra stress, Oasis have announced two new tour dates.
Yep, after the ticket nightmare over the weekend as millions of Brits tried to secure a spot at the reunion tour, the band have confirmed a ‘invitation-only ballot process’. But this has led to some confusion as fans aren’t totally sure just who will qualify for this extra round of tickets.
Announcing new shows in London on 27 and 28 September 2025, Oasis shared to social media: “UK. Two extra Wembley Stadium shows have been added due to phenomenal demand.
“Tickets will be sold by a staggered, invitation-only ballot process. Applications to join the ballot will be opened first to the many UK fans who were unsuccessful in the initial on sale with Ticketmaster. More details to follow.”
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When the general sale for the 17 dates across UK and Ireland went on sale on Saturday (31 August) millions of fans were held in online queues for hours, kicked out the queue and greeted by sky-high prices thanks to ‘dynamic pricing’.
But it seems these new tour dates should combat that as the band are offering ‘a small step towards making amends for the situation’.
A press release from Oasis explained the two extra Wembley dates will be using ‘a special invitation-only ballot ticket sale strategy’.
“Applications to join the ballot will be opened first to the many fans who were unsuccessful in the initial on sale with Ticketmaster,” it said.
“Inevitably interest in this tour is so overwhelming that it’s impossible to schedule enough shows to fulfil public demand. But this ticket sale strategy will make the process far smoother for fans by reducing the stress and time it takes to obtain one of the hottest tickets of our time.”
And in response to the backlash over Ticketmaster’s dynamic ticketing system, the statement said: “It needs to be made clear that Oasis leave decisions on ticketing and pricing entirely to their promoters and management, and at no time had any awareness that dynamic pricing was going to be used.
“While prior meetings between promoters, Ticketmaster and the band’s management resulted in a positive ticket sale strategy, which would be a fair experience for fans, including dynamic ticketing to help keep general ticket prices down as well as reduce touting, the execution of the plan failed to meet expectations. All parties involved did their utmost to deliver the best possible fan experience, but due to the unprecedented demand this became impossible to achieve.”
A representative for Ticketmaster previously told LADbible that the site doesn't set the prices for tickets and redirected us to an explainer webpage for 'in demand' and 'platinum' tickets.
The page said that 'promoters and artists set ticket prices and 'prices can be either fixed or market-based', with the latter including the options for 'in demand' prices.
It also added that 'in demand' and 'platinum' tickets are not part of a package and do not come with any extras.
Dates for this staggered invite-only ballot process are yet to be announced but if you’re hoping for a chance at tickets again, good luck lads.
Topics: Oasis, Music, Ticketmaster, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, UK News
Jess Battison