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Ticketmaster forced to be more transparent - is it enough?

Ticketmaster is being forced to change how it advertises tickets after the dramatic Oasis dynamic...

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12.28 25 Sep 2025


Ticketmaster forced to be more transparent - is it enough?


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Ticketmaster is being forced to change how it advertises tickets after the dramatic Oasis dynamic pricing backlash.

They’ll have to tell fans 24 hours in advance if a “tiered” pricing system is being used as it was for Oasis standing tickets.

And they’ll have to provide more information during online queueing, so you'll know when the cheaper batch of tickets have sold out.

So, does this go far enough?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly, CEO of First Music Contact Angela Dorgan and listeners.


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