# Ticket Wars: How Fan Access Got Wild | Belfast News

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Published: 2026-09-18T13:31:31+00:00
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## Resource

Back in the day, fans camped overnight for Oasis tickets—now it’s virtual queues and cryptic presales. Loyalty cards? Credit card partnerships? VIP tiers? The ticketing game has turned chaotic, especially for non-tech-savvy fans. Those endless countdowns on screens? They’re designed to keep you glued—and maybe even push you into impulse buys. EU’s Digital Fairness Act might bring some transparency down the line, but implementation could take years. And despite all the complexity, prices keep soaring—Oasis tickets now sell for nearly 200 euros, up from 19. What’s the real fix when demand crushes supply? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.thejournal.ie/nobody-needs-this-7165905-Sep2026/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/77836de933978eec Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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