Sun Sep 15 12:40:04 UTC 2024: ## Oasis Fans Accuse Band of Discrimination in Accessible Ticket Ballot

**London, UK** – Fans with disabilities have accused Oasis of discriminatory practices in their recent ticket ballot for additional September 2025 shows at Wembley Stadium. The band created an invite-only ballot for the extra shows, with codes given to those who attempted to purchase tickets during the initial sale on August 31st.

However, disabled fans who relied on Wembley’s accessible phone line to purchase tickets were excluded from the ballot as they did not log into Ticketmaster during the initial sale. This has left many feeling frustrated and unfairly treated.

Olivia Hilliard, a fan with a spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis, called Wembley’s accessibility line over 1,000 times during the original sale, but was unsuccessful in securing tickets. She was then unable to participate in the ballot for the additional shows due to the lack of a Ticketmaster login. Hilliard claims that this is “pure and utter discrimination” against disabled people.

Similarly, Jack, a solicitor apprentice with cerebral palsy, also contacted Wembley repeatedly during the original sale and missed out. When trying to access the additional show sale, he was told he needed a code he did not have, due to not logging into Ticketmaster. He argues that this system unfairly disadvantages those who rely on accessible phone lines, highlighting the lack of understanding regarding disabled access.

Wembley Stadium maintains that they were not involved in the ballot process and that fans who were able to provide a code were allocated accessible tickets. They also stated that fans without a code could register their interest online and may be contacted if any accessible tickets remain. Ticketmaster confirmed they did not determine the ballot process and that all accessible tickets were sold by Wembley.

While Oasis representatives have been contacted for comment, the controversy over the ballot system highlights a concerning lack of accessibility and inclusivity for disabled fans. The situation raises questions about the fairness and transparency of ticket allocation processes for large-scale events.

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