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Oasis Fans Struggle for Tickets as Band Cracks Down on Reselling
Fans of Oasis are facing major challenges securing tickets for the band’s highly anticipated comeback tour, with widespread issues reported on ticketing websites. The band, which has recently reunited after a 15-year split, has urged against reselling tickets at inflated prices and warned that such tickets will be canceled.
Tickets for the UK dates, which include shows at Wembley Stadium and other major venues, went on sale at 09:00 BST, but fans encountered problems even before the sales started. Many found themselves in extensive queues, with over a million people ahead of them for popular London gigs. Reports of being redirected to a “queue for the queue” and being falsely flagged as “bots” further complicated the process.
Similar issues were noted for the Irish dates at Dublin’s Croke Park, with early ticket sales also facing access problems. Ticketmaster advised fans to be patient, avoid using multiple tabs, and clear cookies to improve their chances.
In the wake of the pre-sale, resale websites like StubHub and Viagogo have listed tickets for exorbitant prices, sometimes reaching up to £6,000 for a standing ticket at Wembley Stadium—about 40 times the original price. Official ticket prices range from approximately £150 for standing tickets to £506 for premium packages. Promoters have warned that tickets resold for more than face value on unauthorized platforms will be canceled.
The band’s reunion was announced earlier this week, marking a significant moment for fans and the music industry, as the band’s back catalogue has seen a resurgence in sales and streaming. Oasis, known for their hit albums such as “Definitely Maybe” and “What’s The Story Morning Glory,” is set to embark on a 17-concert tour across the UK and Ireland next summer.
Authorities Investigate Human Remains Found in Neighbor’s Concrete Bunker Amid Search for Missing California Couple
Authorities are working to identify human remains discovered in a concrete bunker beneath the mobile home of a 62-year-old neighbor, Michael Royce Sparks, at a nudist resort in Redlands, California. Sparks has been arrested on suspicion of killing Daniel and Stephanie Menard, a couple missing since August 24. The remains were found in bags following a search prompted by cadaver dogs detecting the presence of a body on the suspect’s property.
The Menards’ neighbor and concerned friend Irene Engkraf alerted the police after noticing the couple had not attended church and their unlocked car was abandoned near their home. Upon searching the Menards’ house, Engkraf found their phones and Stephanie’s purse, prompting further investigation. Police later received a tip connecting Sparks to the couple’s disappearance.
Authorities tore into Sparks’ home after lengthy negotiations, eventually finding him barricaded inside with a rifle. He attempted to take his own life, but his weapon misfired, leading to his arrest. As the investigation continues, authorities are using heavy equipment to secure the potentially unstable bunker while gathering evidence. Sparks, who had previously expressed animosity toward the Menards, will appear in court on Tuesday and remains in custody without bail.
Friends and neighbors expressed shock and confusion, describing the Menards as kind, churchgoing people who didn’t deserve such a fate. The coroner’s office is working to confirm the identity of the remains, while the community mourns the likely loss of their beloved neighbors.