Allegations of a large-scale ticket scam have cast a shadow over Oasis’s much-anticipated reunion concerts at Wembley Stadium, with authorities launching an investigation into claims that up to 200 people were able to sneak into the venue without tickets. As reported by multiple sources, including The Sun, concertgoers say they were asked for £350 each to be smuggled into one of the band’s recent London shows via an accessible entrance, raising serious concerns about security at one of the UK’s most iconic venues.
The details of the alleged scam are both audacious and troubling. According to accounts provided to The Sun and corroborated by other news outlets, two women are suspected of orchestrating the operation. They allegedly told fans they had "ten groups of 20" people waiting to be ushered in. One concertgoer described the process: "We were given our tickets, which were all the same, and a woman drew a shape on our hands. We were told to go to the disabled door at entrance M, even though our tickets said entrance F. We showed our stamped hands to the person on the door, they scanned the tickets, even though we all had the same one, and let us in. Another member of staff then handed us a golden circle wristband and that was it. There were zero security searches. We just walked straight in."
Once inside, those who had paid for the illicit entry were reportedly handed wristbands granting them access to the coveted VIP area—the so-called "golden circle" at the front of the stage. This meant not only did they bypass standard ticket checks, but they also gained prime viewing spots, ahead of paying fans who had queued and followed official procedures. The scale of the operation, with up to 200 people involved and a ticket price of £350 per head, suggests the scam was highly organized and potentially lucrative for its perpetrators.
Wembley Stadium authorities have responded with concern and urgency. In a statement, a spokesperson for the stadium said, "Entering Wembley Stadium without a ticket is a serious offence and we are investigating these allegations. If they are substantiated, we will refer our evidence to the police." The investigation’s outcome could have wider implications for event security not only at Wembley but at major venues across the UK and beyond.
The timing of the scandal could hardly be more significant. Oasis’s run of concerts at Wembley between July 25 and August 3, 2025, marked the first time brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher shared the stage at the London venue since July 2009. Their reunion tour, announced in August last year, has been one of the most talked-about events in British music, coming sixteen years after the band’s dramatic split in 2009, which famously followed a backstage altercation at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris. Fans have flocked from across the country—and indeed the world—to see the legendary Britpop group perform together again.
The Wembley concerts were just the beginning of a packed tour schedule. After their London dates, Oasis headed north to play at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium from August 8 to August 10, with further shows scheduled at Croke Park in Dublin. The band is also set to embark on an international leg, with performances planned in Japan, South Korea, South America, Australia, and North America later in 2025. The sheer scale of the tour and the fervor surrounding the reunion have only heightened the scrutiny on concert security and ticketing protocols.
The allegations have sparked widespread debate among fans and industry insiders alike. Some have expressed frustration that security lapses allowed such a scam to occur, potentially at the expense of genuine ticket-holders. Others have pointed to the high demand and sky-high ticket prices as creating fertile ground for unscrupulous operators. As one concertgoer lamented to The Sun, "We just walked straight in," underscoring the ease with which the system was circumvented.
For Wembley Stadium, the incident is a wake-up call. The venue, which prides itself on state-of-the-art facilities and robust security measures, now faces questions about how such a large group could enter undetected and gain VIP access. The use of a disabled entrance, intended to ensure accessibility for fans with mobility needs, adds another layer of complexity and concern. If the allegations are proven, the incident could prompt a wholesale review of entrance procedures, staff training, and ticket validation technology at Wembley and possibly other major venues.
The broader implications for the live music industry are significant. With the return of large-scale concerts following pandemic disruptions, ticket fraud and security breaches remain persistent challenges. High-profile incidents like this not only undermine public confidence but can also impact the reputation of artists, promoters, and venues. The Oasis reunion tour, given its prominence and emotional weight for fans, is a particularly high-stakes case.
Meanwhile, the band themselves have not commented publicly on the ticket scam, focusing instead on delivering performances that have been widely hailed as triumphant returns to form. For many fans, the chance to see Liam and Noel Gallagher share a stage after so many years apart is a dream come true, and the atmosphere at the shows has been electric. Still, the knowledge that some attendees may have gained entry through illicit means has left a bitter aftertaste for some.
As the investigation unfolds, attention will turn to what measures can be put in place to prevent similar incidents in the future. Enhanced ticket scanning, stricter security checks, and better staff oversight are all likely to be on the agenda. For now, Wembley Stadium’s commitment to referring any evidence to the police signals a determination to get to the bottom of what happened—and to send a clear message that ticket fraud will not be tolerated.
Oasis’s reunion tour rolls on, with upcoming dates in Edinburgh, Dublin, and across the globe. The band’s return has reignited old passions and drawn new generations of fans into the fold. Yet, as this episode shows, the challenges of staging major live events in the modern era are as complex and unpredictable as ever. Concertgoers—and the industry at large—will be watching closely to see what lessons are learned from Wembley’s ticketing scandal.
For now, the music plays on, but the echoes of this controversy will likely resonate long after the final encore.
