Oasis Roars Back: Reunion Rocked by Ticketmaster Feud and 'Free Rider' Slam!
Oasis has kicked off its highly anticipated reunion tour with bassist Andy Bell confirming his return, but the comeback is clouded by a major ticket sales controversy and a legal battle over their band's trademark. Manager Alec McKinlay confirmed no new music or additional tour dates are planned, marking this as potentially the band's final run. Meanwhile, the UK competition watchdog is threatening legal action against Ticketmaster for 'misleading' practices during ticket sales, and the Gallagher brothers are embroiled in a trademark dispute with a fashion brand also named Oasis.
Oasis, the iconic British band, has officially embarked on its highly anticipated reunion tour, with long-time bassist Andy Bell confirming his involvement. Bell, who previously played with Oasis from 1999 to 2009 and later with Liam Gallagher's post-Oasis project Beady Eye, expressed his excitement to Austrian newspaper Oe24, stating, “I’m in and I’m really looking forward to it. We’ll see each other on tour.” He is expected to be joined by fellow Beady Eye bandmate Gem Archer, Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs on guitar, and drummer Joey Waronker, forming the live ensemble.
The global comeback tour for Liam and Noel Gallagher’s band includes an extensive schedule of 41 dates in 2025, commencing in the UK and Ireland in July before spanning multiple continents. High-profile support acts include Cast, Richard Ashcroft, Cage The Elephant, and Ball Park Music. The demand for tickets was astronomical, with 10 million people from over 100 countries attempting to purchase them, leading to record-breaking sell-out times. Notably, the band is set to play three sold-out shows at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on August 8, 9, and 12.
Despite the excitement, the band's manager, Alec McKinlay, has firmly quashed rumors of new music or additional tour dates. McKinlay, also a director at Ignition and Big Brother Recordings, clarified that the extensive planning for the reunion was kept under wraps by a limited, trusted group. He described the public reaction as