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Culture secretary vows to end ‘rip off’ gig ticket sales and review surge pricing
Lisa Nandy says planned ticket resales consultation will now cover ‘dynamic pricing’ after Oasis prices more than double
On Sunday Nandy said: “After the incredible news of Oasis’s return, it’s depressing to see vastly inflated prices excluding ordinary fans from having a chance of enjoying their favourite band live. “Working with artists, industry and fans we can create a fairer system that ends the scourge of touts, rip-off resales and ensures tickets at fair prices.” Oasis tickets appeared on resale websites for thousands of pounds, while the primary sale point, Ticketmaster, had more than doubled the face value price.
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