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Lisa McLoughlin

Oasis issue statement on pre-sale tickets amid fan panic

Oasis has addressed concerns from fans about securing pre-sale access for their upcoming UK and Ireland tour.

On Tuesday, the Britpop band announced that they will be performing on 14 dates around the British Isles after 15 years apart.

Details about the pre-sale were only confirmed on Tuesday evening, leading to anxiety among fans who were unsure if they would get early ticket access due to a lack of confirmation emails.

But the band has reassured fans that they are working to resolve the issue and will ensure that everyone who signed up will have the opportunity to participate in the pre-sale.

In a message to fans on Wednesday Oasis said: “We are aware that many of you are still waiting on a confirmation email.

“Rest assured they are on their way, as we process an unprecedented volume of entries.

Oasis pictured before their Knebworth shows in 1996 (PA Archive)

“Everyone who has filled out the ballot form by 7pm BST today, Wednesday 28th August, will receive an email where they can confirm their entry in the ballot.”

Oasis is offering fans a chance to enter a 24-hour pre-sale ballot for their upcoming tour, closing at 7pm on Wednesday.

Those entering the ballot are being asked who the band’s original drummer is, and are offered the options of Chris Sharrock, Alan White and the correct answer, Tony McCarroll, who drummed with the band from their formation until 1995.

In addition, hopeful concertgoers must indicate how many times they have seen Oasis perform and specify their preferred concert locations.

Successful entrants will gain early access to purchase tickets for the band’s shows at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, Manchester’s Heaton Park, London’s Wembley Stadium, Murrayfield in Edinburgh, and Dublin’s Croke Park.

Winning the ballot does not guarantee tickets, as they will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

General ticket sales will open at 9am on Saturday for UK dates and 8am for the Irish dates.

It comes after Spotify reported a 690 per cent increase in Oasis streams globally, along with a “significant increase” in UK streams.

The band’s album tracks and lesser known songs saw a “huge increase” in streams, with The Shock Of The Lightning, Bag It Up and Turn Up The Sun seeing some of the biggest increases.

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