Oasis Reunion Faces Immediate Troubles as Fans Remain Skeptical
Tickets Skyrocket Over One Million Yen
The reunion of the British band Oasis has generated excitement worldwide. The longstanding feud between members Noel and Liam Gallagher has lasted for 15 years, but on August 27, the band’s official social media announced a live concert series. They revealed 17 performances scheduled for next summer in the UK and Ireland.
“The level of fan enthusiasm is unprecedented, and as soon as presale tickets become available online on August 30, they started appearing on resale sites. Due to overwhelming demand, Oasis announced two additional shows in the UK on September 4 via X. Tickets for these additional shows will be sold through a ‘tiered and invitation-only lottery.’
This decision comes after the initial ticket sale saw a flood of buyers, leading to a rapid increase in prices due to the implemented ‘dynamic pricing’ system. Local reports indicate that tickets, initially priced around $100 each, have skyrocketed to as high as $7,800 (approximately 1.12 million yen).”
“Dynamic pricing” is a pricing strategy that adjusts the price of products or services based on the balance of supply and demand. Fans have expressed criticism, saying things like, “It was obvious that the demand wouldn’t match the supply with fans from all over the world rushing in,” and, “There’s no guarantee the brothers won’t have a falling out before the concert date, and if the show gets canceled, we probably won’t get a refund anyway. They’re just trying to make money while they can.”
“However, the members of Oasis clarified on the night of September 4 that they were not informed about the implementation of dynamic pricing, but it is clear that this has cast a shadow over their reunion,” said the aforementioned editor.
