Oasis Cancels 50,000 Tickets for British Tour Over Resale Violations
LONDON (WKRC) – Oasis is canceling approximately 50,000 tickets for its British tour dates that were sold by resellers.
A Live Nation and SJM representative stated that reselling the tickets on secondary sites broke the terms and conditions of the Oasis tour. The canceled tickets will be made available again on Ticketmaster, a platform owned by Live Nation.
“We want to reassure fans buying tickets on Viagogo that we are fully compliant with the law and guidelines set out by relevant regulators. Threats from promoters to cancel tickets unfairly target fans who chose to buy on a secure, transparent, and highly regulated resale marketplace. Such actions are clear examples of anti-consumer and retaliatory behavior,” a Viagogo spokesperson commented.
Discussion with Industry Experts
Guests:
- Dr. Emily Carter, Event Economics Expert
- Mark Johnson, Entertainment Industry Analyst
- Sarah Lee, Consumer Rights Advocate
To delve deeper into this issue, we gathered some experts in the field:
Dr. Emily Carter: “It is essential for artists to protect their fanbase against scalpers, but how far can promoters go without impacting genuine concertgoers?”
Mark Johnson: “This decision reflects a growing trend of live entertainment promoters taking a stand against resellers. However, the implications for fans could be serious, especially those already holding these tickets.”
Sarah Lee: “Viagogo is correct in pointing out that consumers should have safe options to obtain tickets. The debate surrounding this could encourage a reassessment of resale laws.”
As the conversation unfolds, it raises vital questions about the balance between protecting artist revenue and ensuring fair access for fans.
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