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I was wondering about this. If I remember correctly, in North America last tour, the start time noted on the ticket was 7:30. The opener went on then, till about 8:15, and then U2 at 9. This tour, it's 7:00. So that means that they've set aside a tiny amount of time for a second opener (unlikely), the one opener has longer to play (doubt it), or that U2 will play longer than the standard 2 hours (hopefully). What do you all think?
The N. American openers are arena headliners themselves - well, at least two of the three are (Muse and Black Eyed Peas) - so my guess for the earlier start is that the opener will get a bit more time, probably an hour instead of 40-45 minutes. I agree that there really isn't enough time for a second opener, although perhaps U2 will also have a bit more breathing room to go over the standard two hour line in addition to the extra time for the opener.
The N. American openers are arena headliners themselves - well, at least two of the three are (Muse and Black Eyed Peas) - so my guess for the earlier start is that the opener will get a bit more time, probably an hour instead of 40-45 minutes. I agree that there really isn't enough time for a second opener, although perhaps U2 will also have a bit more breathing room to go over the standard two hour line in addition to the extra time for the opener.
Or it could be, that in N. America some if not most states have noise laws that end stadium shows at 10:30 if I recall correctly. I guess it depends on how close to residential houses the stadium's are.
Or it could be, that in N. America some if not most states have noise laws that end stadium shows at 10:30 if I recall correctly. I guess it depends on how close to residential houses the stadium's are.
Muse, Black Eyed Peas, and Snow Patrol can all headline their own arena shows. Wern't Muse promoted as 'special guests' for the shows they were playing? I could definately see them getting at least an hour and a half to play as they are one of the best live bands on the planet right now.
Howie B was listed as an additional act on the Popmart shows in North America. Not sure how much he did, or if he got booted fromt he tour on the 3rd leg.
Vertigo Hawaii had 2 openers!!! Vedder and Rocko on the same stage!!