TikTokers reveal their finest Oasis ticket hacks for reunion tour

Oasis fans have taken to TikTok to share their best tips for getting to the front of the queue for the Gallagher brothers’ long-awaited reunion tour next summer – as experts issued alerts on how to avoid falling victim to scammers.

This week’s announcement of the first Oasis shows in 15 years after Noel and Liam Gallagher made up has sparked global interest – with four million fans expected to vie for the 1,066,888 tickets available across the 14 gigs.

An official pre-sale registration site buckled under the strain of demand and prompted website admins to tell fans they could wait up to 24 hours for confirmation that they were on the waiting list.

And with box offices ready to put their briefs on sale at 9am this Saturday, die-hard fans have taken to social media to share their best tips on how to get to the front of the queue and avoid missing out on the long-awaited shows.

MailOnline has also consulted experts on how best to maximise your chances of getting to the front of the queue ahead of the pre-sale ballot closing at 7pm tonight – and what not to do to ruin your attempts at being front and centre for the show.

It comes as:

Fans’ Ticketmaster tips – from account checks to ‘queue jumps’

Fans looking to buy their Oasis tickets via global juggernaut Ticketmaster are advised to make sure their accounts are up to date.

As Ticketmaster only holds reservations on tickets for a limited period of time, the last thing fans will want is to have a last minute scramble to correct their name, address or payment details – lest they lose the briefs.

TikToker peter_fl9 advised: ‘The main one being make sure your account is up to date – make sure your name’s correct, make sure your personal details are correct and most importantly make sure your payment details are already on there. 

‘Make sure your cards are in your wallet for the Ticketmaster account, alright? You don’t want anything to minimise your chance of getting tickets at that payment wall. 

‘You want to make sure everything is there, everything is correct and that your account details are 100 per cent before you enter that queue.’

He has also advised Ticketmaster users to memorise their passwords in case, for any reason, they are required to log back in to complete the payment process.

The user also advised fans to only try to get tickets using a single tab on their browser – lest they be mistaken for a ‘scraper’ bot trying to illegally swipe tickets – and to turn off any VPN apps they might be using on their device.

Another fan claimed they had found a way to jump the queue on Ticketmaster – by sharing a link to the concert page from the Ticketmaster app. 

But when MailOnline tried visiting one of the links shared in the video, it took us to a general information page with the countdown to tickets going on sale – suggesting this isn’t actually a trick, but just a way of sharing the event page with friends. 

And a third TikToker, arediworld, had a handy tip for those looking to get family members involved in buying the tickets: make sure they’re for the real deal.

‘There’s going to be loads of bands that pop up with the word Oasis and they are tribute bands. They will be f****** drastically cheaper than what the Oasis tickets will be,’ she said.

‘Make sure you don’t get confused with tickets for an oasis tribute versus the actual Oasis tickets.

‘Don’t shoot the messenger. I’ve worked in the industry for 15 years and believe me, people mistake tribute bands for the real thing, okay? So here’s your warning.’

Fans are set to ‘go to war’ for tickets this weekend after Noel and Liam Gallagher put their 15-year feud behind them to announce a mammoth comeback tour across the UK and Ireland next summer.

The legendary Manchester rock band will reunite for 14 shows in Cardiff, London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Dublin between July 4 and August 17.

Tickets for the UK tour dates will go on sale at 9am on August 31, while Dublin tickets will be available from 8am on the same day. But fans can now register to be in a pre-sale ballot until 7pm today.

A ticket pre-sale will be held on Friday, ahead of Saturday’s general sale. Oasis say to give a fair opportunity to as many people as possible, applicants will be selected for the pre-sale via a ballot. Even if you are successful, this does not guarantee tickets.

Oasis fans have hailed it as the ‘ticket bloodbath of the century’ and have vowed ‘to go to war’ but there are ways to maximise your chances of getting them.

Those in the music industry say demand is set to rival or even exceed that of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’, which saw the global pop star sell out several concerts across the UK. 

The band’s official website has ‘strongly advised’ anyone hoping to purchase tickets must register in advance of the sale. Those who want the pre-sale link must correctly answer questions about Oasis’ history.

Ticket sellers have given a number of tips for how best to get a prized stub – and what to avoid.

Preparation is the key to success

Oasis fans have been warned not to wait until Saturday morning to register to ensure you have an account set up with all the correct billing and delivery information.

Fans have also been urged to make sure their accounts are verified, which can be done by adding your phone number and confirming a one-time passcode.

Those hoping to secure a ticket for the comeback tour should also make sure their card details are already saved to avoid last-minute panic.

Your devices, such as phones and laptops, should be well charged in advance of the deadline. Meanwhile, ticket success could come down to how strong your internet connection is and what device you are using.

Experts have warned that devices tend to slow down if you have owned them for a long time. This can be for a range of reasons such as new applications are more demanding and therefore require more storage. They can also be more vulnerable to viruses.

The best way to ensure your devices are running as quickly as possibly is by having virus protection software installed and up-to-date devices. 

Do not use multiple devices 

Another tip is to avoid multiple devices being connected to your Wi-Fi while you are attempting to get tickets. Make sure no one else in your household is using the internet when you are trying.

Experts say you should sit near your router and restart it before tickets go on sale. Leave it off for at least a minute to help optimise the performance by allowing your devices to update to fix any bug issues. 

If your Wi-Fi is always slow, it might be a good option to switch to mobile data – especially if you have 5G. 

Alex Tofts, strategist at Broadband Genie, told MailOnline: ‘It’s been 15 years since the band last performed together, so thousands will be gearing up to get their hands on some tickets.

‘To give fans the most chance of securing tickets for a gig, one way is to try the pre-ballot. But you’ve got to be quick! It closes 7pm on Wednesday 28th August. All you need to do is to fill in some basic information with contact details and some general information about the band (psssttt…Tony was the drummer in the original Oasis line-up – but that’s all I’m giving you!).

‘If you’re successful in the ballot, it doesn’t guarantee you tickets. Successful applicants will receive a further email with access information on Friday morning. Switch your notifications on for your email to make sure you don’t miss anything.’

And when you’re finally in the waiting room – do NOT do this

Ticketmaster says that there is usually a waiting room which opens 15 minutes before the sale. Once the queue opens, you will be told exactly where you are in line.

Ticketing sites warn that refreshing the page won’t move you further up the queue and that the page updates itself automatically. 

Mr Tofts added: ‘When you’re in the virtual queue, it can be tempting to press the refresh button on your browser if it feels like you’re not moving forward in the queue or your order isn’t processing, but doing so could lose your place and take you back to square one.

‘With so many people on the ticket website at once, your order will just take more time to go through, so patience is a virtue in this situation.

‘If the website has crashed due to the volume of people on the site, a message will usually appear on your browser. Fans will be logging in from all over the world, and this could result in tickets appearing falsely unavailable. Don’t give up too soon!’

Don’t be greedy – others want to enjoy the show too 

Fans will be able to purchase a maximum of four tickets per transaction.

You will not be able to sell them for more than you bought them for as only tickets bought through approved agents will be valid.

The price of tickets has not been revealed but they are expected to exceed £100.

The UK dates will be sold through Ticketmaster, Gigs and Tours and See Tickets, all of whom will be bracing for a frenzy when tickets go on sale.

And finally… if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is

Oasis fans have also been warned about scams. Greg Hancell, head of fraud Prevention at Lynx, said: ‘Tickets for the Oasis UK tour will be a hot commodity and thousands of fans will be left without tickets following the official sale. 

‘This will leave people vulnerable to ticket scams, where the average victim loses £243.

‘Oasis fans need to stay vigilant when purchasing tickets for the upcoming gigs and keep an eye out for common scam signs, so they don’t look back in anger. For example, if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. 

‘If a seller is offering a large discount that you wouldn’t expect to see, it could be a sign of a scam.

‘Another well-used technique by scammers is creating fake websites, that look genuine. 

‘These sites often use similar names or URLs to legitimate sites, but fans should keep a sharp eye out for subtle changes in the URL that might indicate fraud. 

‘Additionally, criminals may pay money to ensure google returns a scam website as a top hit when searching online.

‘My recommendation is to only buy tickets from trusted sources and have a Masterplan when looking for re-sale options, remaining fraud-aware at all times.’