Oi, this is how you do it, world! 🙌 The Victorian Government has officially declared Oasis Live ’25 at Marvel Stadium a major event under The Major Events Act 2009, making it illegal to sell or advertise resale tickets for more than 10% above face value.
Let that sink in — if you try to flog your ticket for silly money, you could be staring down fines up to $545,220 AUD. Yep, half a million. That’s not a typo, butt. 😅
This isn’t just about one gig; this is a massive win for music fans everywhere who’ve had enough of scalpers turning gigs into a rich man’s sport. The law means no more bots sweeping ticket sites, no more Viagogo listings at ten times face value, and no more heartbroken fans priced out of seeing their favourite bands.
💥 If Victoria can do it — why can’t everyone else? 💥
Fans in the UK, Europe, and the States have been screaming about this for years. Every major festival and arena show gets hijacked by resellers within minutes. We’ve seen it time and time again — Oasis, Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys, Metallica, you name it. The second tickets drop, the bots pounce, and within seconds, resale sites are stacked with inflated prices.
It’s daylight robbery with a digital mask. 💻💰
But down in Oz, they’ve had enough. The Victorian Government isn’t messing about — they’ve declared Oasis Live ’25 a “Major Event,” putting it in the same category as the AFL Grand Final and the Australian Open. That gives the state power to prosecute anyone profiteering from resale madness.
Imagine if the UK had the same rule for Cardiff Castle, Wembley, or Glastonbury tickets. No more £120 standing passes going for £800 on shady sites. No more fans queueing for hours just to be beaten by bots. Just fans, tickets, and tunes. 🎸
This needs to go worldwide, mun. 🌐
The Major Events Act 2009 proves that governments can protect fans — they just have to want to. Music shouldn’t be a luxury for those who can afford to get scalped; it should be for everyone who bleeds for the band.
So here’s The Riff Report’s message loud and clear:
👉 Make anti-scalping laws global. Protect the fans. Protect live music.
Because nothing kills the vibe faster than a £600 resale ticket to a £90 gig.
🏟️ Event: Oasis Live ’25
📅 Date: Saturday, 1 November 2025
📍 Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
💸 Resale Limit: No more than 10% above face value
⚠️ Fines: $908 – $545,220 AUD
Until then, we’ll raise a pint to Victoria for leading the charge — proper tidy job, mates. 🍻
Now, who’s starting the petition to make this law global? 👀
#OasisLive25 #EndTicketScalping #MusicForTheFans #TheRiffReport #Oasis #MarvelStadium #FairTicketsNow #CmonButt 🤘
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
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