The long-awaited Oasis reunion tour is officially underway, with bassist Andy Bell confirming his involvement. Bell, who played with Oasis from 1999 to 2009 and later with Liam Gallagher’s post-Oasis project Beady Eye, told Austrian newspaper Oe24, “I’m in and I’m really looking forward to it. We’ll see each other on tour.” His extensive history with the Gallagher brothers is seen as ideal for navigating any potential tensions during their close proximity on tour. He is expected to be joined by fellow Beady Eye bandmate Gem Archer, Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs on guitar, and drummer Joey Waronker as part of the live band.

The tour for 2025 comprises 41 dates, kicking off in July with stadium shows across the UK and Ireland before expanding to multiple continents. Support acts confirmed for various legs of the tour include Cast, Richard Ashcroft, Cage The Elephant, and Ball Park Music. A significant highlight includes three sold-out shows at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on August 8, 9, and 12, for which 10 million people from over 100 countries reportedly attempted to purchase tickets, selling out in record time.

However, the highly anticipated comeback has been marred by controversy surrounding ticket sales. The UK competition watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has threatened legal action against Ticketmaster, citing “misleading” methods used during the sale of Oasis reunion tour tickets. The CMA had previously warned in March that Ticketmaster had “breached the law” and “misled fans,” launching an investigation following numerous complaints from fans who paid significantly over face value.

The watchdog's concerns primarily focused on two areas: the sale of 'platinum' tickets and the handling of standing tickets. Ticketmaster allegedly labeled certain seated tickets as ‘platinum,’ selling them for up to 2.5 times the price of equivalent standard tickets, without clearly explaining that they offered no additional benefits and were often in the same seating areas. This practice was deemed to have misled customers into believing these tickets were superior. Additionally, Ticketmaster reportedly failed to inform consumers that there were two categories of standing tickets at different prices, with all cheaper tickets being sold first before the more expensive ones were released, leaving fans waiting for extended periods without understanding the pricing structure.

Oasis management responded to the dynamic pricing fiasco, clarifying that the band was “not aware” that such a system would be used and that the decision was made in meetings between Ticketmaster, promoters, and management. A statement from the band indicated that while a positive ticket sale strategy aiming for a fair fan experience and reduced touting was intended, the execution failed to meet expectations due to unprecedented demand. Despite these issues, the band affirmed that all parties involved did their utmost to deliver the best possible fan experience.

Regarding the band's future, manager Alec McKinlay, also director of Ignition and Big Brother Recordings, has firmly stated that this reunion is “very much the last time around,” quashing rumors of new material or additional tour dates. This contradicts earlier social media hints from Liam Gallagher, who had claimed the band had “already finished” a new album and that he was “blown away” by Noel’s new material. McKinlay emphasized, “No, there’s no plan for any new music.”

During the Scottish leg of the tour, Liam Gallagher made headlines with his on-stage comments. He informed the Murrayfield crowd that he had been banned from throwing his tambourine and maracas into the audience, a long-standing tradition, after two individuals mobbed a female fan during a Wembley show to steal his maracas. He attributed the ban to unruly fan behavior, stating, “You keep pinching each other on your nipples and ears and f***ing s**t like that and kneeing each other in the bollocks.”

Gallagher also used the stage as a platform to criticize Edinburgh Council Chiefs, whom The Sun had revealed branded Oasis fans as “fat, drunk, and rowdy” in leaked documents. On the first night at Murrayfield, Liam retaliated, calling the Council “f****** slags.” He further took a swipe at the Fringe festival, dismissing it with comments like, “People juggling f*****g bollocks and that? Swallowing swords ...one-legged bicycles. What’s all that s*t about? S****y card tricks.” On the second night, he highlighted the economic impact, claiming the band would bring “two billion pounds... into this city over the next few days – two f*****g billion – and you’ll see none of it.”