2011 tour rumours/discussion/timothius memorial thread, part III

[robbrecon72]

U2 might inaugurate the new Lia Manoliu stadium of Bucharest in September 2011. This stadium is much larger than other stadiums in Romania with a capacity of 55,200 and expandable up to 63,000. Hey at least we got a new rumor finally..lol

Concerts in Bucharest in the first half of 2011

 

[paulrg]

U2 might inaugurate the new Lia Manoliu stadium of Bucharest in September 2011. This stadium is much larger than other stadiums in Romania with a capacity of 55,200 and expandable up to 63,000. Hey at least we got a new rumor finally..lol

Concerts in Bucharest in the first half of 2011

Thanks. Well found and very exciting news rumour!

 

[4U2Play]

Concerts in Bucharest in the first half of 2011

Good for Romania getting that new stadium finally built.

Can't wait to buy my 350 Euro ticket for the Roxette concert there

 

[NewKillerStar]

Thanks. Well found and very exciting news rumour!

Haha, u2Italia.com is saying now too, that U2 will possibly inaugurate that new stadium

Shame Bucharest is so far from here... well actually it's only 800 km for me but they haven't even got proper motorways

 

[Halup]

Are there any more dates expected for South America?

I want to book my flight for Sao Paolo while the fares are manageable, but would like to tack on a few days at the end for a possible Rio or PA show.

Changing the ticket after booking would negate the savings of booking early

There are rumors in Brazil of a 4th show for Sao Paulo, to happen in between nights 2 and 3, which would mean it would have to happen on April 12, as they won't do 3 nights in a row.

From a financial standpoint, it makes more sense for them to do a 4th show there, on a date where they are already paying the stadium for renting it while their stage sits there, than to transport this stage to another city. They won't draw a bigger crowd in another city than they would for a 4th night at Morumbi and their expenses would be so much lower than if they played in another city.

 

[prbiker15]

@U2 brings up rumors that there might be one more North American date after all.

Rumors: U2 to Add Show in Moncton, NB Canada

Taking this with a grain of salt, as always. This might have lots of people going to see the Pittsburgh show upset, if all comes true of course.

 

[beershack]

@U2 brings up rumors that there might be one more North American date after all.

U2 360 Tour News Article from U2tours.com

Taking this with a grain of salt, as always. But seriously - Moncton, New Brunswick?

They can just load up the ship there and sail over to the real last show in Dublin

 

[ryancoke71]

OMG, I love this rumour!

 

[corianderstem]

PlTTSBURGH???? PITTSBURGH???????????

MONCTON? MONCTON????????????????????

 

[ryancoke71]

It makes me laugh. Remember how it felt when Minneapolis lost what was supposed to be the last date? It just keeps going and going.....

 

[coolian2]

they're doing it on purpose.

just you wait. the real last date will be gander.

 

[ryancoke71]

 

[kramwest1]

@u2 brings up rumors that there might be one more north american date after all.

rumors: U2 to add show in moncton, nb canada

taking this with a grain of salt, as always. This might have lots of people going to see the pittsburgh show upset, if all comes true of course.

Like

 

[secretly alone]

This is actually not too far from me!! But seriously, U2.com...make up your minds and stop confusing us plz.

 

[corianderstem]

they're doing it on purpose.

just you wait. the real last date will be gander.

I look forward to the announcement of their show in Brainerd.

 

[ryancoke71]

OMG!!!! *dies*

 

[DRay9911]

:: walks through thread ::

:: doesn't see boston ::

:: walks out of thread skipping & whistling ::

 

[secretly alone]

 

[popacrobat]

last show should obviously be East Hartford.

 

[gvox]

I for one am ECSTATIC that there may be a show added in Moncton.

I'm way overdue for a summer trip out east to see the family, for starters.

Secondly, it would likely be the only way I'll get to experience a U2 show with my father, who's never been, and who ain't gettin any younger.

I'm really hoping this is true. REALLY HOPING.

 

[sniggirb]

I hope the moncton rumors are true, but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[secretly alone]

I for one am ECSTATIC that there may be a show added in Moncton.

I'm way overdue for a summer trip out east to see the family, for starters.

Secondly, it would likely be the only way I'll get to experience a U2 show with my father, who's never been, and who ain't gettin any younger.

I'm really hoping this is true. REALLY HOPING.

I hope it's true then, just for you

 

[daygloeyes2]

It's about 10 hours north from where I am....

 

[trojanchick99]

Last show. Fresno. Bank on it.

 

[subnet]

arcade fire should open in moncton

 

[HBK-79]

@U2 brings up rumors that there might be one more North American date after all.

Rumors: U2 to Add Show in Moncton, NB Canada

Taking this with a grain of salt, as always. This might have lots of people going to see the Pittsburgh show upset, if all comes true of course.

Is there even a stadium there?

I've always assumed that that part of Canada was all igloos.

 

[4U2Play]

I'm printing hundreds of "Where The Hell Is Moncton?" t-shirts as we speak....

 

[KEVIN051269]

Magnetic Hill - It is a gravity hill optical illusion, where the local topography gives the impression that you are going uphill when in fact you are going downhill.

 

[paulrg]

Magnetic Hill - It is a gravity hill optical illusion, where the local topography gives the impression that you are going uphill when in fact you are going downhill.

U2 shows can be mind-altering enough without magnetic hills

 

[U2FanPeter]

A very curious rumour. I guess Pittsburgh is still the "last US show" and last show with full production.

What's interesting is that the venue has very little(small platforms for VIP and wheelchairs?) in the way of seating. I think for other shows it was usually a flat priced GA. Stones and ACDC(McCartney too?) did very well there. I think even the Black Eyed Peas show there did business. I wonder how the stage and walkways would look on a hill....

Respect is due for U2 for potentially booking a show in a region they haven't played before. I think another strong seller will occur, mostly because 90% of tours skip the region.