The Oasis Reunion Tour Release Just Crashed The Ticketmaster App And People Are Furious
Ticketmaster isn’t fit for purpose. Eight hours queuing, numerous times in the checkout, been suspected as bot, session suspended, website crashed as placing order, put to back of queue many times, price jumps of over 300% how does this shitty website have a monopoly?! #Oasis pic.twitter.com/s0LxvWQFfP
— Vitt (@vitt2tsnoc) August 31, 2024
That feeling when you wait in a queue for four hours only to be told the price of the ticket has risen from £148 to… £355??? Because they’re ‘in demand’. How is this not illegal? @Ticketmaster @TicketmasterUK @oasis #Oasis #Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/jdmXWUkuBz
— Helen Barnett (@HelenFBarnett) August 31, 2024
How the fuck is this even allowed??? You said standing was £150 and upped them to £356 and called them ‘in demand’ you bunch of robbing fuckers @TicketmasterUK #ticketmasteruk #ticketmaster #oasis pic.twitter.com/RQgyJBXOYc
— EJT (@Elana9211) August 31, 2024
The highly anticipated Oasis reunion tour, announced after a 15-year hiatus, sent fans into a frenzy as they scrambled to secure tickets. Unfortunately, the overwhelming demand led to a major crash of Ticketmaster’s systems, leaving thousands of fans frustrated and disappointed.
The Ticketmaster Meltdown
As tickets went on sale at 9 AM on Saturday, August 31, 2024, Ticketmaster’s website and app quickly buckled under the immense pressure. Fans reported a variety of issues:
- Website crashes and error messages
- Long queues with hundreds of thousands of people waiting
- Users being kicked out of the queue and sent to the back of the line
- Accounts being erroneously suspended due to bot suspicions
- The site crashing at the final stages of purchase
Many fans who had been waiting in online queues since 6 AM found themselves unable to complete their purchases due to technical glitches.
Ticketmaster’s Response
Ticketmaster attempted to address the issues by providing advice to users, including:
- Clearing cache and cookies
- Avoiding VPN software
- Trying different browsers or devices
- Using mobile data instead of WiFi
However, these suggestions did little to alleviate the frustration of fans who had spent hours trying to secure tickets.
The Aftermath
Despite the technical difficulties, some lucky fans managed to snag tickets. However, thousands were left empty-handed and angry at the ticketing process. The issues weren’t limited to a single location – fans in both Ireland and the UK reported similar problems.
Resale Concerns
Adding to the frustration, reports emerged of tickets appearing on resale sites at inflated prices shortly after the sale began. Oasis issued a stern warning, stating that tickets resold through unauthorized channels would be cancelled by promoters.
Looking Forward
The Oasis reunion tour, set to take place in summer 2025, includes dates across the UK and Ireland. While the ticket-buying experience has been less than ideal for many fans, the excitement for the band’s return remains high.This incident serves as yet another reminder of the challenges faced by ticketing platforms in managing high-demand events. As the dust settles, many are left wondering if there’s a better way to handle such massive ticket sales without leaving so many fans disappointed.
