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Competition and Markets Authority opened investigation into Ticketmaster over Oasis concert sales

On 5 September 2024, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation into Ticketmaster regarding the sale of Oasis tickets for the band’s reunion tour, including how the “dynamic pricing” system was used. In particular, the …

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority

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2024-09-05
under deliberation

On 5 September 2024, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation into …

2025-03-24
under investigation

On 24 March 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued a consultation letter to Ticke…

2025-09-15
in force

On 15 September 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) secured undertakings from Ticketm…