Noel Gallagher Taken Aback by Ticketmaster Chaos as Reunion Tickets Sell Out

"Taken Aback" by the Response

In an interview conducted by renowned Oasis photographer Kevin Cummins for his new book Oasis: The Masterplan, Noel revealed:

“I thought it’d be a big deal, but I was a bit taken aback by just how much of a big deal it was.”

His candid admission came after days of fan backlash and media headlines questioning the fairness and transparency of the ticketing process.

Fan Fury & Ticketing Turmoil

When tickets first went on sale last year, fans reported experiencing:

Endless online queues, server errors, and even being mistaken for bots just trying to buy tickets.

Frustration around dynamic pricing, with some fans complaining ticket costs surged unexpectedly—despite Oasis insisting pricing decisions were handled by promoters.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) also launched an investigation into Ticketmaster’s practices, raising concerns that fans may have been misled into overpaying for tickets marked as “platinum” without clear added value.

Noel’s reflection—"a bit taken aback"—offers an insider’s perspective on just how unexpected the intensity of fan demand and subsequent backlash turned out to be.

A Touch of Rock Nostalgia

Amid the chaos, Noel was also asked to pick his favourite Oasis tracks. He cheekily replied:

“Can I have more than one? ‘Supersonic’, ‘Some Might Say’, ‘Live Forever’ and ‘Rock ’n’ Roll Star.’”

Those selections hint at songs he still holds dear—perhaps foreshadowing them appearing in the setlists when the Live ’25 tour kicks off in July.