Liam Gallagher has made a notable return to Twitter/X, resuming his witty repartee with fans just days after Oasis announced their highly anticipated reunion following a 16-year hiatus. Gallagher's return comes amid a chaotic ticket sale for the band’s upcoming shows, which ignited outrage among fans due to myriad technical issues and surging prices.
On September 5, 2024, Gallagher tweeted, "OASIS are back your welcome and I hear there ATTITUDE STINKS good to know something's never change LFUCKING x." This playful jab serves as a reminder of his carefree attitude, but it is also juxtaposed against the frustrations stemming from the ticket acquisition process that left numerous fans disappointed.
Tickets for the reunion went on sale over the weekend and promptly sold out during a tumultuous rollout that included crashes on Ticketmaster’s website, long waiting queues, and accusations of widespread glitching—from fans being mistaken for bots to failing accessible ticket lines. Compounding the situation, many who managed to purchase tickets reported shocking price hikes due to Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing policy. This unofficial tactic of adjusting prices based on demand sparked heavy backlash, with reactions filtering through social media and even drawing the attention of policymakers.
In response to the uproar, UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has called for a review of dynamic pricing in ticket sales, while the Competition and Markets Authority is reportedly investigating the practices surrounding the Oasis ticket saga. The band released a statement clarifying that they had no prior knowledge of the dynamic pricing implementation.
Among the comments, Gallagher humorously remarked that he had a ‘shit load’ of tickets, yet lamented that they were '100,000 pounds, kneeling only.' In light of the continuing fallout, Oasis has initiated an invitation-only ballot ticket sale for two new Wembley Stadium gigs scheduled for September 27 and 28. The initiative appears to be a gesture towards making amends with fans for the recent troubles experienced during the ticket sales.
As Gallagher continues to interact with fans on Twitter, the conversation has oscillated between playful banter and serious questions regarding ticketing ethics. One fan queried the vocalist about his mother Peggy's excitement for the reunion, to which he replied, "She's gutted she couldn't get a ticket."
As the dust settles on this ticketing debacle, Gallagher’s humor and sarcasm remain a focal point as fans both celebrate and lament the reunion of one of Britpop’s most iconic bands—a moment they have long awaited but are now grappling with amidst the complexity of modern ticket sales.