RUNCORN’S MP has reported Ticketmaster to the competition watchdog over what he called the 'great dynamic pricing rip-off' experienced by Oasis fans.

Labour MP Mike Amesbury said his wife was among millions waiting for hours on the Ticketmaster website in the hope of securing tickets for the 2025 Oasis reunion tour – only to be kicked out by the system.

But even some of those who reached the front of the queue were left raging after discovering the £150 advertised tickets had all gone – yet ‘in demand’ tickets were being offered for £350 and more.

The MP, who has reported Ticketmaster to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), said: “My wife and I love Oasis, as does our teenage son, so she tried to get tickets for Heaton Park in Manchester, where I last saw them in 2009.

“I know there is huge interest, but the £150 asking price for a standing ticket wasn’t cheap to start with.

“To spring ‘in demand’ £350 tickets on fans who had been queuing online for hours is exploitative of the situation.

“It is also exploitative of loyal music lovers, some of whom have supported Oasis and the Gallagher brothers from the beginning. It is the great dynamic pricing rip-off.”

Mr Amesbury added that he was pleased Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has now said the Government will include dynamic pricing in a forthcoming consultation into ticketing.

Explaining his submission to the CMA, the MP continued: “I believe consumers have been misled about the actual cost with insufficient information provided about dynamic supply and demand pricing.

“I expect the CMA to receive several complaints, and it will be duty-bound to investigate.

“Ticketmaster was undoubtedly acting on orders of the event organiser, but as the ticket vendor, it must be held to account.

“Paul Heaton of The Beautiful South makes a point of capping ticket prices at an affordable rate of around £35 so his music is more accessible to his fans.

“Perhaps other artists should take heed.”