Plan to ban dynamic ticket pricing after Oasis sale

A group of Fianna Fáil senators and TDs in the Republic of Ireland are calling for legislation to ban dynamic ticket pricing, following public outcry over inflated ticket prices for Oasis concerts in Dublin. Dynamic pricing, a system where ticket prices rise with demand, has faced widespread criticism after the cost of standing tickets for Oasis’ Croke Park concerts surged from an initial €176 (£148) to over €400 (£337) on Ticketmaster.

Ticketmaster defended its pricing model, but many fans expressed frustration at the steep price hikes. The reunion tour, which includes two Dublin concerts on 16 and 17 August, along with 15 additional dates in the UK, has reignited the debate on ticket sales practices.

In response, some Irish lawmakers are pushing to expand existing legislation, such as the 2021 Sale of Tickets Act, which bans the resale of tickets above face value, to cover dynamic pricing. Meanwhile, the UK government has announced a review of dynamic pricing practices, including the queuing systems that encourage price increases.

The proposed changes aim to bring greater transparency and fairness to ticket sales, as music fans and lawmakers alike demand action to address the rising cost of attending live events.