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Venues Battle for U2 Concerts
Minneapolis (WCCO) On Monday, the Target Center announced one of the hottest bands in the world is coming to downtown Minneapolis this fall.
U2 is coming to the Target Center Sept. 23 as part of their “Vertigo” tour. The Target Center is not the only local venue that wanted the concert, though.
The Xcel Energy Center also put in a bid for the U2 show, which is sure to be a sell-out.
But, in the concert venue, the Target Center came out on top.
The Xcel Center wanted U2 and the general manger of the Xcel told WCCO-TV their venue made U2 “a favorable offer,” but, “the Band’s management made a final decision.”
That decision disappointed some U2 fans.
“I saw U2 play a year or two ago at the Target Center and it sounded ok, but it could have been better,” said Ryan Kirdida, a U2 fan. “I’d rather see them at the Xcel.”
The Target Center said it has recently made some changes that have helped to improve audio quality. One change was the seating arrangement. The arena has decreased the number of openings, saying fewer openings mean better sound quality.
On the ceiling, there are also new round acoustical fixtures to absorb excess sound.
The Target Center said it can draw top artists because they like the nearby upscale restaurants and amenities, like the Meridian hotel, where a suite can cost $5,000 a night. For the fans, there is plenty of nearby parking.
“We have gotten into that competitive situation where we have to sell the building, we have to sell the staff, we have to sell the city,” said Sandy Sweetser, with Target Center Marketing. “All those things combined made U2 and their management decide this is where we want to be.”
For most of the big name acts coming to town, there is usually a pretty fierce bidding war between the Xcel and Target Centers.
Ticket prices and when the tickets go on sale have not yet been announced. It was announced tickets will start at $49.50 for standing room general admission near the stage.
The band has days off before and after the concert, so it is possible additional concert dates in the Twin Cities could be added, if the first show sells out.
Minneapolis (WCCO) On Monday, the Target Center announced one of the hottest bands in the world is coming to downtown Minneapolis this fall.
U2 is coming to the Target Center Sept. 23 as part of their “Vertigo” tour. The Target Center is not the only local venue that wanted the concert, though.
The Xcel Energy Center also put in a bid for the U2 show, which is sure to be a sell-out.
But, in the concert venue, the Target Center came out on top.
The Xcel Center wanted U2 and the general manger of the Xcel told WCCO-TV their venue made U2 “a favorable offer,” but, “the Band’s management made a final decision.”
That decision disappointed some U2 fans.
“I saw U2 play a year or two ago at the Target Center and it sounded ok, but it could have been better,” said Ryan Kirdida, a U2 fan. “I’d rather see them at the Xcel.”
The Target Center said it has recently made some changes that have helped to improve audio quality. One change was the seating arrangement. The arena has decreased the number of openings, saying fewer openings mean better sound quality.
On the ceiling, there are also new round acoustical fixtures to absorb excess sound.
The Target Center said it can draw top artists because they like the nearby upscale restaurants and amenities, like the Meridian hotel, where a suite can cost $5,000 a night. For the fans, there is plenty of nearby parking.
“We have gotten into that competitive situation where we have to sell the building, we have to sell the staff, we have to sell the city,” said Sandy Sweetser, with Target Center Marketing. “All those things combined made U2 and their management decide this is where we want to be.”
For most of the big name acts coming to town, there is usually a pretty fierce bidding war between the Xcel and Target Centers.
Ticket prices and when the tickets go on sale have not yet been announced. It was announced tickets will start at $49.50 for standing room general admission near the stage.
The band has days off before and after the concert, so it is possible additional concert dates in the Twin Cities could be added, if the first show sells out.