Coverage dated September 1, 2024 to September 4, 2024

UK to probe Ticketmaster over Oasis ticket prices

Headline from Digital Journal, on the newest of 2 developments

The UK's competition watchdog said Thursday it has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster over how it handled ticket sales for next year's sold-out

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Sep 2, 2024
UK launches probe into Ticketmaster over Oasis shows
Headline from Al Jazeera ·
Sep 5, 2024Newest
UK to probe Ticketmaster over Oasis ticket prices
Headline from Digital Journal ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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Reports & sources

23 articles, oldest first.

Deutsche Welle
Oasis tickets: UK government to probe 'dynamic pricing' (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Sep 1, 2024
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Ministers have promised an investigation after fans complained of inflated ticket prices for Oasis' 2025 reunion tour. But industry experts insist that "dynamic pricing" is not illegal and based on supply and demand.
Rolling Stone
Ticketmaster's Dynamic Pricing Faces U.K. Government Investigation After Oasis Reunion Tour Sale (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Sep 1, 2024
Rolling Stone's feed description
Ticketmaster faces an investigation in the UK over its dynamic pricing after Oasis reunion tour ticket prices nearly tripled
Fortune
U.K. government steps in as Ticketmaster's 'dynamic pricing' fiasco triggers public outrage over surging Oasis ticket prices (opens Fortune)
Published Sep 1, 2024
Fortune's feed description
Fans who spent hours in online queues were dismayed to find their tickets had more than doubled in price.
Engadget
The UK government will investigate Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing model after Oasis chaos (opens Engadget)
Published Sep 1, 2024
Engadget's feed description
The UK government said it will investigate dynamic pricing after Oasis ticket costs skyrocketed on Ticketmaster.
Variety
Ticketmaster’s ‘Dynamic Pricing’ for Oasis Tickets Set to be Investigated by U.K. Government (opens Variety)
Published Sep 1, 2024
Variety's feed description
The U.K. Government is set to investigate Ticketmaster after thousands of Oasis fans were left disappointed when they failed to get tickets.
Al Jazeera
Oasis ticket prices skyrocket: Why are fans outraged by dynamic pricing? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 2, 2024
Al Jazeera's feed description
Ticketmaster comes under fire as reunion tour tickets are sold out amid spike in prices, angering fans.
Digital Journal
UK to probe Ticketmaster over Oasis ticket prices (opens Digital Journal)
Published Sep 4, 2024
Digital Journal's feed description
The UK's competition watchdog said Thursday it has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster over how it handled ticket sales for next year's sold-out
The Guardian
Watchdog to investigate Ticketmaster over Oasis ticket sales (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 4, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Competition and Markets Authority to look at how ‘dynamic pricing’ may have been used to increase prices
Insider
Oasis' reunion tour ticket sales were a mess. Now, authorities are zeroing in on Ticketmaster. (opens Insider)
Published Sep 4, 2024
Insider's feed description
The UK is investigating Ticketmaster's Oasis ticket sales, examining the dynamic pricing model and potential breaches of consumer protection laws.
Washington Times
Ticketmaster’s pricing for Oasis tickets is under investigation in the U.K. (opens Washington Times)
Published Sep 4, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
The U.K.'s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into the way tickets were sold for next year's reunion concerts from iconic 1990s Britpop band Oasis.
WUSA9
Ticketmaster's pricing for Oasis tickets is under investigation in the UK (opens WUSA9)
Published Sep 4, 2024
WUSA9's feed description
The watchdog said it would scrutinize whether the sale of Oasis tickets by Ticketmaster may have breached consumer protection law.
KVIA El Paso
Ticketmaster probed in the UK over Oasis concert sales (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Sep 4, 2024
KVIA El Paso's feed description
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Britain’s competition watchdog is investigating Ticketmaster over concerns the company treated customers unfairly when selling tickets to the upcoming Oasis reunion tour.
Variety
Oasis Tickets ‘Dynamic Pricing’: U.K. Competition and Markets Authority Launches Investigation Into Ticketmaster (opens Variety)
Published Sep 4, 2024
Variety's feed description
The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority has formally opened an investigation into Ticketmaster in relation to the sale of Oasis concert tickets.
Gizmodo
Chaos Over Oasis Concerts Prompts Ticketmaster Investigation (opens Gizmodo)
Published Sep 4, 2024
Gizmodo's feed description
The highly anticipated reunion tour started selling tickets over the weekend. It was a disaster and fans are blaming Ticketmaster.
Al Jazeera
UK launches probe into Ticketmaster over Oasis shows (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 4, 2024
Al Jazeera's feed description
British authorities say the official ticketing partner may have breached consumer protection laws.
Engadget
UK competition watchdog opens Ticketmaster probe after Oasis ticket debacle (opens Engadget)
Published Sep 4, 2024
Engadget's feed description
The UK's competition regulator is looking into whether Ticketmaster broke consumer law over its use of dynamic pricing for Oasis tickets.
Newsweek
Ticketmaster under investigation over pricing for Oasis tickets (opens Newsweek)
Published Sep 4, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
The investigation will review if Ticketmaster has "engaged in unfair commercial practices" in the sale of Oasis tickets.

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