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Sorry, but European stadium shows just rock!!!!
Morgoth321 said:I don't have the book handy to check, but I know that there's some interesting comments in 'U2 by U2' on the issue of arenas vs stadiums. I think that Bono is described as loving the "gladiatorial" / confrontational aspect of playing in stadiums, but that maybe others in the band (and their manager) aren't quite so enthusiastic.
well that cant be right, U2 played arena's during the european leg of the elevation tour?Morgoth321 said:As long as U2 remain a 'working' band (ie not playing greatest hits shows), I don't think their approach is going to change. In other words, it'll remain what McGuinness would probably call a 'logical and economical business model' or some claptrap. In other words, it'll be:
a) Always release the new album in the autumn, sorry, 'fourth quarter', even if it's ready in the spring.
b) Always play large indoor arenas in N America, and play lots of shows (ideally in the spring and / or autumn).
c) Always play stadiums in Europe. If they can be arsed to venture further afield, always play stadiums there too, as it cuts down on the number of shows and (presumably) the travelling between venues.
I guess U2's management are still wary of US stadiums, even ten years after Popmart. The thing is, I've no doubt that they could sell out US stadiums no problem, but there's probably economic reasons for playing many arena shows instead (maybe this yields maximum publicity and revenue?).
I don't have the book handy to check, but I know that there's some interesting comments in 'U2 by U2' on the issue of arenas vs stadiums. I think that Bono is described as loving the "gladiatorial" / confrontational aspect of playing in stadiums, but that maybe others in the band (and their manager) aren't quite so enthusiastic.
Morgoth321 said:
I guess U2's management are still wary of US stadiums, even ten years after Popmart. The thing is, I've no doubt that they could sell out US stadiums no problem, but there's probably economic reasons for playing many arena shows instead (maybe this yields maximum publicity and revenue?).
KUEFC09U2 said:well that cant be right, U2 played arena's during the european leg of the elevation tour?
so they dont "always" play stadiums in europe
coolian2 said:A lot of people here basing their opinions on stadium gigs on the clusterfuck that was Hawaii....
unico said:i didn't quite feel any sort of lack of intimacy with the stadium show. i stood in the very same GA spot for both a stadium and an arena show (one person from the rail) and honestly i wouldn'tve even noticed whether or not there was a roof over my head.
now, that's obviously different for people in the seats. but for someone who always was, and always will be GA (tickets are cheaper and i love the reunions and community building that happens in line) i'd be content with either show.
coolian2 said:A lot of people here basing their opinions on stadium gigs on the clusterfuck that was Hawaii....
U2Fanatic4ever said:I will go thru whatever hell I have to for a stadium show.. Cuz it's nothing but GA for me baby..