Ticketmaster told to change sale
The company will have to give fans more information, after an investigation into Oasis ticket sales.
www.bbc.comHere’s the latest I can summarize based on current public reporting up to now.
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The UK competition regulator CMA launched a formal investigation into Ticketmaster in 2024 over Oasis ticket sales and dynamic pricing concerns, seeking to understand whether fans were given clear information and treated fairly. The CMA indicated it would gather evidence from various sources and invited fans to submit experiences. This investigation marked a high-profile scrutiny of Ticketmaster’s practices in the UK market.[1]
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In 2025, the CMA publicly secured changes from Ticketmaster as part of the Oasis tickets case, including improved price transparency, clearer descriptions of ticket types, and more upfront information on pricing and what buyers get. Ticketmaster also stopped using the “platinum” label in the UK as part of these undertakings. The CMA described the changes as voluntary undertakings, with ongoing monitoring and potential further action if needed.[2]
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Ticketmaster UK continues to publish general news and updates on its own Discover pages, with a stream of articles about live entertainment, events, and ticketing topics. This content base provides ongoing context about the company’s activities and positioning in the UK market.[3]
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For broader context, UK media and parliamentary coverage in 2024–2025 focused on pricing models, consumer protections in ticketing, and discussions about potential reforms to resale and pricing practices. This coverage reflects ongoing discussions about how tickets are sold and priced in the UK marketplace.[7][9]
If you want, I can pull the very latest articles from specific outlets (BBC, Guardian, CMA statements) and summarize any new developments with direct quotes. I can also provide a brief timeline of key regulatory actions and what fans saw operationally in UK ticket sales. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- CMA investigation into Ticketmaster and Oasis tickets.[1]
- CMA changes secured from Ticketmaster and “platinum” label cessation.[2]
- Ticketmaster UK news hub overview.[3]
- Additional UK coverage on pricing and consumer protections.[9]