Oasis say they have received “an unprecedented volume” of entries to a ballot for tickets to their reunion tour. The Manchester band on Tuesday announced their first run of gigs in more than a decade, since they broke up backstage at French music festival Rock en Seine in 2009. Advertisement The band have told fans they will receive a confirmation email if they entered the ballot, which launched on Tuesday night.

A post on their page on social media platform X read: “We are aware that many of you are still waiting on a confirmation email. “Rest assured they are on their way, as we process an unprecedented volume of entries. “Everyone who has filled out the ballot form by 7pm BST today, Wednesday, August 28, will receive an email where they can confirm their entry in the ballot.

” Advertisement Advertisement Those entering the ballot are being asked who the band’s original drummer is, and are offered the options of Chris Sharrock, Alan White and the correct answer, Tony McCarroll, who drummed with the band from their formation until 1995. We are aware that many of you are still waiting on a confirmation email. Rest assured they are on their way, as we process an unprecedented volume of entries.

Everyone who has filled out the ballot form by 7pm BST today, Wednesday 28th August, will receive an email where they can...

— Oasis (@oasis) August 28, 2024 Advertisement Entrants are also being asked how many times they have seen the band. It comes after Spotify reporte.