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Dienstag, 11. Mai 2004
electronicintifada.net: "BONO: We appeal to you, and to all the music world, to speak out now and say: 'STOP THE OCCUPATION!'"

So begins an online appeal - addressed to Bono Vox, leader of the rock group U2 - that asks the music world to organize a global "Concert for Palestine". [arrow more]

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theglobeandmail.com: Bono, the lead singer for Irish rock band U2 who founded the group DATA -- which stands for Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa -- to combat AIDS and promote development in Africa, issued a statement giving glowing kudos to Mr. Martin. The rock star had spoken at last November's Liberal leadership convention, where Mr. Martin took over the governing party.

"Wow. A politician who doesn't break his promises. This is real leadership," Bono said in the statement. "I hope Canadians will know what this means in the rest of the world." [arrow more]


madisonus-irelandalliance.org: The US-Ireland Alliance announces an upcoming fundraising auction using the popular online site, eBay, beginning on May 17, 2004 and lasting for ten days. Two tickets to the next U2 show at Madison Square Garden in New York City and a private concert with Maura O’Connell are among the items to be auctioned.

Two Concert Tickets for U2 and Pre-Show Dinner in NYC
Donated by U2 manager, Paul McGuinness, win two premiere seating admission tickets for a U2 show at Madison Square Garden, New York City, during the band’s next tour, (dates yet to be determined) as well as a pre-concert dinner at New York's hip new restaurant, The Spotted Pig. Tickets will be sent once dates have been confirmed. Minimum bid - $500
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bono_unicnn.com: Bono brings passion to issues and music. U2 lead singer Bono is just as comfortable meeting with the pope or world leaders to lobby for social causes as he is being onstage fronting the enduringly successful Irish rock band.

"Rock stars are good at making noise," Bono said, explaining his talent for publicizing issues important to him. [arrow more]


 
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