Where should U2 play its shows and why?
To Stadium or To Arena: A Poll
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coolian2
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i'm not a whiny bitch, i'll take what i can get. thus, i'm not voting because i'd take either.
The Sad Punk
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I don't really care.
Galeongirl
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Stadium imo. The bigger the better.
Though it would depend on the stage setup. And the country. No offense but I think for Europe stadiums is the best, and for the US perhaps Arenas would be better.
Though it would depend on the stage setup. And the country. No offense but I think for Europe stadiums is the best, and for the US perhaps Arenas would be better.
Rob33
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or you can see them in Vegas Oct. 23 and experience something in between 
can't wait!
can't wait!
last unicorn
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Stadium!!!!
intedomine
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Arena only because I've already done stadium.
cinmell
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I'll take what I can get. However, I do prefer arenas.
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vaz02
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Its all about the roar of the stadium.
hatrickpatrick
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The 360 tour HAS to be in stadiums. They said somewhere that they can't play in any indoor venues because the Claw is too big...
kramwest1
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Stadiums!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rocking with 60,000 of my closest friends!!!
(Think Honolulu people!)
Mark
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Same here.
But if I had to choose, I would want Stadium on the first leg and Arena on the next.
I am just glad that we are seeing the band this year, in a couple of months for me anyway.
vjacqb
New Yorker
so if we vote, we're whiny bitches? the poll merely asks for what you prefer. it says nothing about picketing if we get the other instead.
I prefer indoor arenas. Climate control makes a difference.
elevated_u2_fan
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Interesting results so far.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages, I can't decide.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages, I can't decide.
corianderstem
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I prefer the arena shows, but am happy to see them at all.
trinx
Refugee
Both.
Irishteen
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If I can get tickets...U2 should play in clubs only but seeing as it's near impossible to get tickets, the bigger the better
jphelmet
Refugee
arenas, and its not even close for me. the size and how loud the crowd is adds absolutely zero to the experience for me. stadiums are a pain, i don't care about the huge spectacle, i go to hear the songs. i used to care somewhat about the spectacle, not at all anymore. i much preferred zootv indoors to the stadium version.
my ideal would be in a 2000 capacity theater, with no screens, no claw, none of it and just the band playing.
my ideal would be in a 2000 capacity theater, with no screens, no claw, none of it and just the band playing.
I'm in total agreement with you. The only possible advantage I can see to a stadium show is the greater availability of tickets.
Max_theHitman
Refugee
Nothing compares hearing a freindly 70,000 crowd go wild... but its also cool to play a small bar just for 300 friends.
I think U2 could play a stadium (or 2) in one big city. Then hang around for a few days and play local bars (with free beer for the band, of course), then just move on to the next town
I think U2 could play a stadium (or 2) in one big city. Then hang around for a few days and play local bars (with free beer for the band, of course), then just move on to the next town
strat88
The Fly
i would have liked to see the 360 tour in arenas,that would have been great.
talk about up close and personal.
talk about up close and personal.
Moser
Refugee
Stadium. Suck it up.
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I voted arenas, but will take whatever they want to play
MrsSpringsteen
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arenas
I hate stadiums for the sound and rain issues when they're not enclosed. And paying 40 bucks to park and the fact that it takes hours to get in and out of the place, when I can just take a train that goes literally right to the arena where I can see them. Not being "whiny", I've seen them in both-but in my opinion football stadiums were not designed for concerts. I don't need or want a claw or any other spectacle. One reason I'd never pay to go to more than one show of a stadium tour.
I hate stadiums for the sound and rain issues when they're not enclosed. And paying 40 bucks to park and the fact that it takes hours to get in and out of the place, when I can just take a train that goes literally right to the arena where I can see them. Not being "whiny", I've seen them in both-but in my opinion football stadiums were not designed for concerts. I don't need or want a claw or any other spectacle. One reason I'd never pay to go to more than one show of a stadium tour.
Thora
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I've never seen them play in a stadium before, so I'll get back to you on this after my shows.
As a general rule, I do prefer smaller venues just because large crowds make me very anxious. However, I'm very excited about seeing this tour with loads of other people. It should be fun! I think it helps that I have seats near the floor - being up in the nosebleed rafters of a stadium doesn't help with the anxiety and my fear of heights.
As a general rule, I do prefer smaller venues just because large crowds make me very anxious. However, I'm very excited about seeing this tour with loads of other people. It should be fun! I think it helps that I have seats near the floor - being up in the nosebleed rafters of a stadium doesn't help with the anxiety and my fear of heights.
Roland of Gilead
Gunslinger
I love arenas or smaller. Stadiums are okay.
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