Oasis perform during their reunion concert on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Cardiff, Wales. SCOTT A GARFITT / SCOTT A GARFITT/INVISION/AP
The UK government on Wednesday, November 19, announced plans to ban the resale of tickets for concerts, sports matches and other events above their original price, targeting scalpers who profit from inflated prices. Resale platforms and ticket touts often list tickets at a huge mark-up on their face value price, sparking outrage from the music industry and fans alike. The issue was highlighted by widespread public anger over the exorbitant cost of some tickets to see the British leg of Britpop band Oasis's reunion tour this year.
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"The UK is home to a brilliant range of music, entertainers and sporting stars – but when fans are shut out – it only benefits the touts," Business Secretary Peter Kyle said in a statement. "That's why we're taking these bold measures to smash their model to pieces and make sure more fans can enjoy their favorite stars at a fair price."
