Topic: Tour
Samstag, 11. Dezember 2004
examiner.ie: U2 last night said it will not perform as part of Cork’s European Capital of Culture - dashing hopes the super-group would be one of the highlights of the year-long celebrations. [
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u2.com: U2 will begin a ten month world tour on March 1st in the US, manager Paul McGuinness has told U2.Com.
The band are set to play 115 shows beginning in Florida in the Spring, reaching Europe in June, heading back to North America in the Autumn before finishing up in Japan and Australia in November and December.
In an interview with U2.Com, Paul McGuinness revealed that two different productions were underway for the tour as it would open indoors in the US and then play outdoors through the summer in Europe. ‘Willie Williams and Mark Fisher are already at work on designing the shows.’
Some dates and venues are still being finalized - no official announcement will be made until the New Year. [ more]
The band are set to play 115 shows beginning in Florida in the Spring, reaching Europe in June, heading back to North America in the Autumn before finishing up in Japan and Australia in November and December.
In an interview with U2.Com, Paul McGuinness revealed that two different productions were underway for the tour as it would open indoors in the US and then play outdoors through the summer in Europe. ‘Willie Williams and Mark Fisher are already at work on designing the shows.’
Some dates and venues are still being finalized - no official announcement will be made until the New Year. [
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Dienstag, 30. November 2004
musikmarkt.de: Das Warten auf die Ankündigung der ersten Tourneedaten der kommenden Welttournee von U2 regt die Phantasie der Branche an: Schon jetzt wird die Tour auf Platz eins der umsatzstärksten Tourneen des kommenden Jahres gesehen.
Wie die Fachzeitschrift "Billboard" berichtet, hat U2 mit der bislang letzten Welttournee im Jahr 2001 mit 106 Konzerten Einnahmen in Höhe von 104 Millionen Dollar erzielt. Die Zahl der der am 1. März beginnenden aktuellen Welttournee wird auf mindestens 120 geschätzt. [ more]
Wie die Fachzeitschrift "Billboard" berichtet, hat U2 mit der bislang letzten Welttournee im Jahr 2001 mit 106 Konzerten Einnahmen in Höhe von 104 Millionen Dollar erzielt. Die Zahl der der am 1. März beginnenden aktuellen Welttournee wird auf mindestens 120 geschätzt. [
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femalefirst.co.uk: Irish rock newcomers THE THRILLS are torn between supporting REM and U2 on their tours - or having a well-earned break.
The WHATEVER HAPPENED TO COREY HAIM? fivesome are opening for REM in the new year (05), but have recently been approached by BONO to warm up for his supergroup. [ more]
The WHATEVER HAPPENED TO COREY HAIM? fivesome are opening for REM in the new year (05), but have recently been approached by BONO to warm up for his supergroup. [
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Donnerstag, 25. November 2004
showbizireland.com: When the biggest band in the world plan to take on America you know they are going to need some homegrown back-up, that's why U2 are taking Snow Patrol to the US... [ more] noch kein Kommentar - Kommentar verfassen
Samstag, 20. November 2004
reuters.co.uk: With about 115 dates already slotted, U2's 2005 world tour will likely surpass its last outing in capacity and money.
The group's 2001 tour grossed 56 million pounds ($104 million) from 106 shows worldwide, according to Billboard Boxscore. The top gross was 3.4 million pounds ($6.4 million) from four sellouts at Chicago's United Centre. [ more]
The group's 2001 tour grossed 56 million pounds ($104 million) from 106 shows worldwide, according to Billboard Boxscore. The top gross was 3.4 million pounds ($6.4 million) from four sellouts at Chicago's United Centre. [
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Samstag, 13. November 2004
billboard.com: Look for U2 to start its world tour on March 1 in Florida in support of its new Interscope album, "How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," the band's manager Paul McGuinness tells Billboard.
"We'll play approximately 35 shows in the arenas in the spring in the U.S., McGuinness says. U2 will then play 30 stadium shows across Europe, return to North America for another 35-date arena swing and the proceed to Japan and Australia. [ more]
"We'll play approximately 35 shows in the arenas in the spring in the U.S., McGuinness says. U2 will then play 30 stadium shows across Europe, return to North America for another 35-date arena swing and the proceed to Japan and Australia. [
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Donnerstag, 21. Oktober 2004
undercover.com.au: U2 will tour the world to promote their new album 'How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb" and Australia is being considered for late 2005.
The tour will kick off in the USA in March, 2005. [ more]
The tour will kick off in the USA in March, 2005. [
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Montag, 18. Oktober 2004
xfm.co.uk: U2 have ended months of speculation by ruling themselves out of a headline slot for next year's Glastonbury Festival. But could it be Eminem, Prince, or Madonna instead? [ more]
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Freitag, 8. Oktober 2004
u2.com: Paul McGuinness has confirmed that U2 will tour next year but urged fans not to buy tickets until details are confirmed.
U2 manager Paul McGuinness today confirmed that the band will set out on a major tour next year but urged the band's fans not to part with any money for concert tickets until the tour details are confirmed.
"We are still very much in the planning stages of our tour for next year which will visit the US, Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia, and the band is really looking forward to getting out on the road."
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U2 manager Paul McGuinness today confirmed that the band will set out on a major tour next year but urged the band's fans not to part with any money for concert tickets until the tour details are confirmed.
"We are still very much in the planning stages of our tour for next year which will visit the US, Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia, and the band is really looking forward to getting out on the road."
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