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Oasis Ticket Sale May Have ‘Misled’ Fans, Says U.K. Consumer Watchdog
Oasis' reunion tour ticket sale on Ticketmaster may have breached consumer protection laws, says the CMA, the U.K.'s consumer watchdog agency.
LONDON — Following the controversial ticket sale for Oasis ’ reunion dates in the U.K. and Ireland this coming summer, the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) has said that Ticketmaster may have “misled” fans over pricing for the shows. Downing Street responded to the report (via the BBC) by repeating a quote given by culture, media and sport secretary Lisa Nandy following the news that the government announced plans to cap the value of resold tickets for live events like music. “The chance to see your favourite musicians or sports teams live is something that all of us enjoy… But for too long fans have had to endure the misery of touts hoovering up tickets for resale at vastly inflated prices.
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