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- Daily Mirror
Oasis fans fume at latest ticket update - 'It's a massive let down'
Oasis Live 25 ticket anger as thousands miss out on front standing spots
Thousands of Oasis fans have been left disappointed after learning they won't be anywhere near the front at the band's Heaton Park gigs.
After the struggle to land tickets in the first place, Ticketmaster announced on May 23 plans to split the crowd for safety reasons. A total of around 80,000 people will watch Noel and Liam Gallagher each night. Now fans who opted into the draw have found out if they have won a spot in 'front standing' or are 'general admission'.
Last night on June 17 fans got emails back telling them the good or bad news. And whilst some people were happy, the majority of course could not be accommodated and some were upset or disappointed.
Sarah Rowe messaged Ticketmaster on twitter and said: 'There's lots of angry fans regarding Oasis front/ general admission allocations for Heaton Park - what is the capacity for front standing? And should this have been on the tickets prior to purchasing?'
Another disappointed fan wrote: "General admission for the nights of 11th and 16th. Definitely a let down.'
Oasis play Heaton Park on Friday 11th, Saturday 12th, Wednesday 16th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th of July.
Explaining the decision, Ticketsmaster previously said in an email: "The Safety Advisory Group for the Heaton Park shows have divided the concert arena into two areas: a general admission area and a front standing area each with a dedicated ticket and entry gate issued in advance. This is to ensure fan safety and improve the fan experience whilst entering the site.'
It is unclear exactly how big the front standing area is and the capacity, but the Mirror has contact the tour organisers to try to find out.
Liam Gallagher tried to calm fans and their reactions on X, formerly twitter. When one fan called Cesca moaned she was 'stuck at the back' and wanted to be sure his 'biblical vibes' would be projected that far, Liam replied: 'Oh they'll be all around.'
Another fan then joined the conversation and was less impressed. David Smith said 'They've f**ked it. Whatever happened to first come, first served idea we used safely for years.'
Oasis began their rehearsals on May 20 with the first sessions being without Liam who was resting his voice. Noel Gallagher was pictured alongside Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, Gem Archer, Andy Bell and new drummer Joey Waronker.
In April Noel broke his silence in a new book to talk about the Oasis Live 25 tour.
On the demand for tickets, Noel told photographer Kevin Cummins: "I thought it'd be a big deal, but I was a bit taken aback by just how much of a big deal it was.'
Liam then joined rehearsals with the rest of Oasis on June 3 and at the time Liam told fans he was feeling 'biblical' about being back with brother Noel performing for the first time in 16 years.
Earlier this year Noel was quizzed to name his favourite Oasis song but replied: "Can I have more than one? Supersonic, Some Might Say, Live Forever and Rock'n'Roll Star."
The UK shows will also feature special guests Richard Ashcroft and Cast, who are friends with the band. The full list of tour dates are:
Cardiff Principality Stadium -Friday 4th and Sat 5th July
Manchester Heaton Park - Friday 11th, Sat 12th, Wednesday 16th, Sat 19th, Sunday 20th July
London Wembley Stadium - Friday 25th, Sat 26th, Weds 30th, Sat 2nd August, Sunday 3rd
Edinburgh Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium - Friday 8th, Sat 9th, Tues 12th August
Dublin Croke Park - Sat Aug 16th, Sunday August 17th
