The influence of Taylor Swift’s devoted fanbase, known as “Swifties,” is spreading beyond the world of pop music. Now, Swiftie daughters are using their hard-earned expertise navigating Ticketmaster’s tricky systems to help their dads secure coveted tickets to the Oasis reunion tour. The famous British rock band, which disbanded in 2009 after years of producing iconic hits like "Wonderwall" and "Don’t Look Back in Anger," announced their highly anticipated reunion on August 27, sparking a ticket-buying frenzy that led many fans—especially older ones—into familiar territory: Ticketmaster queues, fluctuating prices, and high-pressure purchases.
In a heartwarming trend, young women, many of whom learned the ins and outs of Ticketmaster during Taylor Swift's chaotic Eras Tour ticket sales, are now using their knowledge to help their dads secure tickets for what could be the concert event of a lifetime. Videos capturing the victorious moments are flooding TikTok, where proud daughters share their fathers' joy upon snagging tickets to Oasis’ first shows in over a decade.
@ellaannable Ticketmaster daughter x Oasis dad combo was strong this morning 🫶🏼🤝🏼 #thegreatwar #ticketmaster #oasis ♬ Roll With It - Oasis
Swiftie Lessons Applied: A Father-Daughter Mission
Ella Annable, a 25-year-old from London, is one such daughter who stepped up to the challenge. Her father, Mitch, is a lifelong Oasis fan who has been eagerly awaiting the band’s return to the stage. “Dad absolutely loves Oasis—he saw them live in Manchester before I was born,” Ella explains. “He doesn’t get obsessed with many things, but he’s hardcore about Oasis and football. So, when Oasis announced their reunion tour, he basically launched a military-style operation to find tickets.”
However, like many older fans, Mitch isn’t exactly tech-savvy, especially when it comes to Ticketmaster’s complex system. While he’s purchased tickets before, Ella notes that “he’s not used to the depth of strategy Swifties have developed.” Enter Ella, a veteran of the Ticketmaster battleground, having secured tickets for three of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concerts—including one during the notorious ticket fiasco that made headlines in 2022.
Back in November 2022, Taylor Swift fans experienced a rollercoaster of emotions as they tried to purchase tickets to her record-breaking Eras Tour. With Ticketmaster’s website crashing under unprecedented demand, long virtual lines, and dynamic pricing that made tickets soar in price within minutes, fans quickly learned how to navigate the system. Many took meticulous notes on strategies like pre-registering, using multiple devices, and staying calm during long waits. For many Swifties, the experience was like a battle—one that left them with invaluable ticket-buying skills.
Teamwork and Tech Troubles: The Annables' Quest for Oasis Tickets
When Oasis announced their reunion tour, Mitch turned to Ella for help, knowing her Ticketmaster expertise would be essential. On August 31, the entire Annable family—Mitch, Ella, her mother, and two brothers—huddled together in front of their devices, logging into Ticketmaster from multiple laptops, tablets, and phones to increase their chances of success. Ella, FaceTiming her dad from another location, coached him through the process, while her brothers sat by his side to offer technical support.
“The pressure was definitely on,” Ella recalls. “In the ’90s, apparently you would just stand in line for tickets. My dad said, ‘This is so new,’ and he was getting really anxious, trying to calm himself down by saying, ‘This isn’t a big deal.’ But it was! He’s been waiting for this reunion for years.”
As the clock ticked and lunchtime approached, Ella’s familiarity with Ticketmaster paid off. After hours of waiting in the digital queue and refreshing the page to avoid timeouts, she was finally able to secure seats for Oasis' opening night at Wembley Stadium. She immediately captured the moment on her phone, recording her family’s excitement as Mitch realized they had succeeded.
“He was like Charlie Bucket finding a golden ticket,” Ella laughs, referencing the famous scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She later posted the video on TikTok, captioning it with a playful nod to the Swiftie community: “The girlies walked (finessed Ticketmaster during Eras) so the dads could run (buy Oasis tickets).” The video quickly went viral, racking up over 1 million views.
From Swiftie Strategies to Oasis Triumphs: The TikTok Trend
Ella’s TikTok video is just one of many that have surfaced as part of a heartwarming trend where daughters, empowered by their experience in buying Taylor Swift tickets, are helping their parents—often their fathers—score seats for the Oasis reunion tour. These viral posts typically feature fathers' ecstatic reactions to securing tickets, with many dads expressing disbelief that they actually got in, given the notorious difficulty of purchasing high-demand concert tickets on Ticketmaster.
Commenters on TikTok are loving the trend. “There were Eras Dads, now there’s going to be Oasis Daughters. Can’t wait to see the bracelets and outfits,” one user wrote, referencing the friendship bracelets and fan-made outfits that became iconic at Taylor Swift’s concerts. Another comment read, “I wish my dad was still here to experience Oasis coming back with me,” highlighting the nostalgic connection many people have with the band. Others chimed in with similar sentiments, celebrating the intergenerational bonding the tour has sparked.
For many of these dads, the Oasis reunion tour is more than just a concert—it’s a trip down memory lane. The band, fronted by the famously contentious Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, was a defining sound of the ’90s, with albums like Definitely Maybe and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? becoming the soundtrack to a generation. Fans who grew up with Oasis are now bringing their children into the fold, and in many cases, those children are playing a crucial role in ensuring their parents can relive those glory days.
The Swiftie Impact: Navigating the Ticketmaster Battlefield
The Taylor Swift fandom’s ability to navigate Ticketmaster has become legendary. The difficulties fans faced while trying to buy tickets for Swift’s Eras Tour in late 2022 were so significant that it prompted investigations into Ticketmaster’s practices by lawmakers in the U.S., who questioned the company’s monopoly on ticket sales. Swift herself addressed the situation, expressing her frustration with how the sale had been handled and vowing to work toward a better system for future events.
Despite the chaos, Swifties learned how to manage the system’s quirks, from preparing multiple devices to refreshing pages and even teaming up with other fans to maximize their chances. This experience has given them a unique edge in situations like the Oasis reunion tour, where demand far exceeds supply.
Ella’s story is just one example of how Swiftie knowledge has transcended fandoms, allowing young women to help their parents navigate the modern ticket-buying experience. “I saw an opportunity to help,” says Ella. “It’s not every day you get to help your parents with something like this, and when you see your parents happy, it makes you happy inside.”
A New Era for Concert-Going: Fathers and Daughters Unite
As more daughters help their fathers and mothers secure tickets to the Oasis reunion, a new sense of connection is forming between generations. The concert-going experience has evolved dramatically over the past few decades, from the days of waiting in line at box offices to the high-tech, high-pressure world of online ticket sales. But at its core, the love of live music remains unchanged, and the joy of sharing that experience with family is timeless.
For fans like Mitch, the upcoming Oasis tour is more than just a chance to hear his favorite songs live again—it’s a moment of nostalgia, a reminder of the band’s heyday, and an opportunity to share that passion with his daughter, who may not have grown up with Oasis but has certainly come to appreciate their importance. Meanwhile, for daughters like Ella, helping their dads relive their youth through music has become a meaningful and memorable experience.
With Oasis set to kick off their reunion tour at iconic venues like Wembley Stadium, fans young and old are gearing up for what promises to be a legendary event. And thanks to the tech-savvy Swifties who honed their skills during the Eras Tour ticket fiasco, many dads will be right there in the crowd, singing along to their favorite anthems with the daughters who helped make it happen.