(07-31-2002) U2 lined up for September 11 gig - Evening Standard

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http://www.thisislondon.co.uk

U2 lined up for September 11 gig

Irish rockers U2 are being lined up to headline a massive concert in New York's Times Square days before the September 11 anniversary.

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Thousands of fans are expected at the event to celebrate the start of the American football season.

The concert on September 5 also aims to demonstrate the city's resurgence a year after the terror attacks, city officials told the New York Post. Other stars being lined up for the concert include Jon Bon Jovi.

If it gets the go-ahead, the event would take place a day before the US Congress is due to meet in New York City for a symbolic one day session.

U2 played at the Super Bowl in New Orleans in February.

 

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31.07.02 New York Concert Rumours

Just a note to correct a number of reports in the press and online: U2 will not be performing at New York's Times Square to mark the launch of the NFL season on September 5th.

There are no plans for any live dates this year - and you can be sure that in future any announcements will be made on U2.com just as soon as they are officially confirmed.

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