Donnerstag, 17. Februar 2005
xtramsn.co.nz: Rock star Bono is among 166 nominees for the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize, with relief groups helping victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami among the favourites. [
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Dienstag, 15. Februar 2005
orf.at: 180 Kartenbestellungen für das U2-Konzert am 2. Juli in Wien konnten bei der BA-CA wegen einer "totalen Systemüberlastung" nicht erfüllt werden. Die Betroffenen bekommen nun einen Gutschein. [ more]
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news.ch: Das Konzert der Rockband U2 im Zürcher Letzigrund ist auf den 18. Juli verschoben worden. Wie die Konzertagentur Good News mitteilte, beginnt der Vorverkauf neu am 14. Februar. [ more]
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musikmarkt.de: Wie berichtet, beginnt am Samstag, 12. Februar, um 9.00 Uhr der Vorverkauf für die Tickets der drei deutschen U2-Konzerte. Der Ausverkauf scheint vorprogrammiert, die spannende Frage ist: Vergehen Minuten oder Stunden bis zum "Sold-Out"? Veranstalter Ossy Hoppe erwartet einen neuen Rekord, wie er im "Musikmarkt"-Exklusivinterview verriet. [ more]
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fr-aktuell.de: Wenn er auf der Bühne Songs wie "Sunday Bloody Sunday" oder "Bullet The Blue Sky" ansagt, wird aus dem Rock-Star Bono gern ein leidenschaftlicher Redner. Da steht er dann mit seiner überdimensionalen Sonnenbrille, wischt sich den Schweiß von der Stirn und prangert an. In der Vergangenheit waren es der Terror in Nordirland, der Völkermord in Bosnien, die Waffenlobby in den USA oder die Fremdenfeindlichkeit in Deutschland. Er warb für die Freilassung der burmesischen Friedensnobelpreisträgerin Aung San Suu Kyi, für Amnesty International und Greenpeace sowieso und in jüngster Zeit vor allem um Unterstützung im Kampf gegen Aids in Afrika. Nein, es gab in den vergangenen 25 Jahren kaum ein tagespolitisches Reiz-Thema, das der Sänger der irischen Rock-Band U 2 nicht auch zu "seinem" Thema gemacht hätte. Von den Kritikern ist er als missionarischer Eiferer und pathetischster Prediger des Rock gescholten worden. [
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Mittwoch, 9. Februar 2005
belfasttelegraph.co.uk: U2 fans hoping to snap up tickets for their sold-out gigs at Croke Park this summer were warned last night not to buy tickets on the internet that could be fakes.
Ticketmaster, the official ticket agent for the two upcoming Dublin dates, said all 160,000 tickets sold out in 50 minutes when they went on sale on Friday. [ more]
Ticketmaster, the official ticket agent for the two upcoming Dublin dates, said all 160,000 tickets sold out in 50 minutes when they went on sale on Friday. [
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Dienstag, 8. Februar 2005
tirol.com: Karten für ausverkauftes Konzert bei Online-Auktionen heiß begehrt - Rechtsexperte warnt "Profi-Verkäufer" vor möglichen FolgenIn kürzester Zeit war das U2-Konzert, das am 2. Juli im Wiener Ernst-Happel-Stadion über die Bühne gehen wird, restlos ausverkauft. Hannes hätte nichts Besseres passieren können: Der 23-jährige Student hat im Vorverkauf acht Karten erworben. "Zwei für mich und meine Freundin. Mit den anderen hab' ich mir den Skiurlaub finanziert", grinst der angehende Betriebswirt.
Die restlichen Tickets hat der findige junge Mann nämlich über das Internet-Auktionshaus eBay versteigert. Zwei Stehplatzkarten, die ihn zusammen 129 Euro gekostet haben, fanden am Mittwochnachmittag um 320 Euro einen Abnehmer. Bereits mit der ersten Versteigerung hatte der Student einen Gewinn von mehr als 100 Euro eingestreift: "Die zwei Karten, die ich noch hab', werd' ich erst in ein paar Wochen anbieten. Vielleicht ist da ja noch mehr drinnen." [
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belfasttelegraph.co.uk: A third Irish U2 concert is not off the cards yet with the four band members actively considering whether to play another date in Dublin.
Speculation about a third date has been rife since the 160,000 tickets for the first two shows sold out in a record 50 minutes.
But it is believed that the decision is now down to the band, who are considering personal reasons before committing to playing June 26. [ more]
Speculation about a third date has been rife since the 160,000 tickets for the first two shows sold out in a record 50 minutes.
But it is believed that the decision is now down to the band, who are considering personal reasons before committing to playing June 26. [
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rte.ie: Snow Patrol have announced that they will be supporting U2 on a series of their European dates, including one of the Croke Park shows. [ more]
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Montag, 7. Februar 2005
contactmusic.com: Singer Bono cites U2's appalling sense of fashion as the main reason fans at their early gigs dismissed them as an "awkward" band destined for a disappointing music career.
The Irish rockers had tried on "various guises" during the early 1980s before acquiring the look they felt most comfortable with, much to the shock of their followers who expected U2 to adopt a look similar to that of their extravagantly-dressed contemporaries. [ more]
The Irish rockers had tried on "various guises" during the early 1980s before acquiring the look they felt most comfortable with, much to the shock of their followers who expected U2 to adopt a look similar to that of their extravagantly-dressed contemporaries. [
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sundaylife.co.uk: Ulster concertgoers - wondering if they will be 'With or Without U2' in the province this summer - can wonder no more.
For Sunday Life can exclusively reveal that the rock superstars will definitely NOT be visiting in Belfast - despite lead singer Bono's past promises to include the city on its upcoming world tour. [ more]
For Sunday Life can exclusively reveal that the rock superstars will definitely NOT be visiting in Belfast - despite lead singer Bono's past promises to include the city on its upcoming world tour. [
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u2.com: Vote now for U2 - and U2.Com - in the annual NME Awards.
U2 and U2.Com are nominated for a clutch of gongs in the annual 'ShockWaves NME Awards'.
U2 are up for 'Best International Band' - and facing hot competition from The Killers, Kings of Leon, Scissor Sisters and The Strokes. [ more]
U2 and U2.Com are nominated for a clutch of gongs in the annual 'ShockWaves NME Awards'.
U2 are up for 'Best International Band' - and facing hot competition from The Killers, Kings of Leon, Scissor Sisters and The Strokes. [
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oesterreich.orf.at: Seit Montag um 9.00 Uhr ist das Konzert von U2 am 2. Juli im Wiener Ernst-Happel-Stadion endgültig "ausverkauft". Die letzten Ticketkontingente wurden heute vergeben. [ more]
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thesun.co.uk: The best classic song to drive along to is U2’s Beautiful Day, according to a poll of motorists.
The anthem — sung by Bono — pipped Queen’s We Are The Champions and Eric Clapton’s Layla. [ more]
The anthem — sung by Bono — pipped Queen’s We Are The Champions and Eric Clapton’s Layla. [
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Sonntag, 6. Februar 2005
nachrichten.at: Im Online-Auktionshaus eBay werden die Tickets bereits hoch gehandelt. Gestern Mittag waren für Tribünen-Sitzplätze im Sofort-Verkauf 299,90 Euro auszulegen, bei den Versteigerungen überschritten manche Gebote für je zwei Stehplätze die 300 Euro-Grenze. [ more] noch kein Kommentar - Kommentar verfassen
examiner.ie: Entertainment promoters MCD has moved to quell rumours U2 will play a third concert in Croke Park this summer. [ more]
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undercover.com.au: U2's Larry Mullen was so worked up about the pre-sale ticket debacle on U2.com that he has written an apology to fans.
"There was a mess up in the way the tickets were distributed through U2.com for the Vertigo pre-sale. Some of it was beyond our control, but some of it wasn't" Mullen writes at u2.com. [ more]
"There was a mess up in the way the tickets were distributed through U2.com for the Vertigo pre-sale. Some of it was beyond our control, but some of it wasn't" Mullen writes at u2.com. [
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sbpost.ie: Croke Park has written to more than 10,000 premium ticket holders telling them that U2 will be playing at the stadium on three nights in June, despite the fact that promoter MCD insisted last week that the band would play only two gigs.
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prweb.com: Some cities had up to 4 shows but tickets still sold out in minutes. David Boitano CEO of Ticketfinder.com states “Even we were taken back by the huge demand and speed at which the tickets were sold”. U2 has stated that the main floor will be all general admission standing and sold at a face value of $49.75 which was the lowest price ticket. First elevation tickets in most cities carried a face value of $165.00 with the upper level seats at $90.00 each. There were additional charges which include service fee, city or state taxes were applicable and delivery. [ more]
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livedaily.com: Another strong week for U2 ticket sales indicates demand hasn't abated for the first leg of shows on their 2005 tour.
Quick sell-outs in Phoenix, Seattle and Vancouver prompted the addition of a new show in each of those markets. Combined with the previously-announced addition of a second Denver date, U2's North American itinerary now stretches to 28 shows across 13 markets. [ more]
Quick sell-outs in Phoenix, Seattle and Vancouver prompted the addition of a new show in each of those markets. Combined with the previously-announced addition of a second Denver date, U2's North American itinerary now stretches to 28 shows across 13 markets. [
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