“They should put a price on tickets and stick to it!” David Gilmour slams Oasis promoters for dynamic ticket pricing
Ever tried to buy tickets to a concert, only to watch in disbelief as the price skyrockets to several times its original amount? Such was the unfortunate reality for many Oasis fans last week as they attempted to secure tickets for the band’s reunion shows next summer.
The practice, known as dynamic pricing, has come under fire from both fans and musicians alike. Employed by major ticketing platforms, dynamic pricing uses algorithms to raise prices as demand increases. While some say it’s a way to prevent scalping and ensure artists receive a fairer share of profits, others argue it unfairly punishes loyal fans and pushes live music out of reach for many.
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Among its critics is Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour, who admits that Oasis’s latest ticketing scandal has left him baffled.
“Oasis should put a price on tickets and stick to it,” the musician says in a recent chat with ITV News’ Nina Nannar.
And for those hoping that Oasis’s reunion might inspire a Pink Floyd comeback (because anything is possible when even the Gallagher brothers have buried the hatchet right?), Gilmour has some blunt words for you: “Dream on. I mean, it’s not going to happen. Three people left and we’re not talking and are unlikely to. So it’s not going to happen.”
Meanwhile, Oasis have released a statement in response to the backlash received after their ticketing price saga.
A representative for the band stated [via NME]: “It needs to be made clear that Oasis leave decisions on ticketing and pricing entirely to their promoters and management, and at no time had any awareness that dynamic pricing was going to be used.”
“While prior meetings between promoters, Ticketmaster and the band’s management resulted in a positive ticket sale strategy, which would be a fair experience for fans, including dynamic ticketing to help keep general ticket prices down as well as reduce touting, the execution of the plan failed to meet expectations. All parties involved did their utmost to deliver the best possible fan experience, but due to the unprecedented demand this became impossible to achieve.”
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