U2 360° Tour - General Tour Discussion Thread

**Sicy** · 03-09-2009, 02:38 PM

Please use this thread for general discussions about the tour that do not fit in any existing thread.

Previous thread:

http://www.u2interference.com/forums...ur-194832.html

You can find Tour Dates and Pre-Sale Information here:

http://www.u2interference.com/forums...th-194998.html

http://www.u2interference.com/forums...fo-194879.html

Pre-Sale Dates:
http://www.u2.com/tour/index/

You can also discuss specific tour dates in the Tour Dates forum:

Tour Dates & Fan Gatherings - U2 Feedback

Please use the appropriate threads/forums.

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 03-09-2009, 02:40 PM

I'm so glad the "Kiss The Future" part is gone now.

adypole · 03-09-2009, 02:40 PM

so, for the first page, will somebody sum up how pre-sale will work and wht's happened as of yet?

U2opra · 03-09-2009, 02:42 PM

Damn, I won't be able to go see them this time as all the stadiums are too far away.

MooMoo! · 03-09-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by U2opra

Damn, I won't be able to go see them this time as all the stadiums are too far away.

Trains!

mikal · 03-09-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adypole

so, for the first page, will somebody sum up how pre-sale will work and wht's happened as of yet?

you've really only missed me whining and venting because i decided to to not renew my subscription for a couple years and then just signed up again on Friday and now i'm probably screwed even though i was a member of Propaganda and U2.com for many years and i'm also pissed that i don't have an email yet so i don't even know if i'm getting screwed or not.

**Sicy** · 03-09-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adypole

so, for the first page, will somebody sum up how pre-sale will work and wht's happened as of yet?

http://www.u2interference.com/forums...om-194879.html

U2opra · 03-09-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MooMoo!

Trains!

Hmm perhaps. But knowing the way trains have been running lately, I wouldn't count on getting there on time or even there at all.

MooMoo! · 03-09-2009, 02:49 PM

Im kinda depending on trains, or at least buses to get to wherever I get tickets for (if any!).

Im hoping to hell theres a train from gatwick to wembley/glasgow equivelent.

Ive never been to Glasgow or London so I havent a clue where to start to make any sort of map.

Shouldnt count my chickens though, I havent even got tix yet.

And I might not!

pudgie_child · 03-09-2009, 02:52 PM

Assuming that they keep the dates that were announced and later retracted, these are, in my opinion, the best and worst venues on the tour in North America (which is more of a concern for people sitting in the upper stands):

BEST:

Sam Boyd Stadium (small college football stadium that seats <40,000, no suites in the seating bowl)

Scott Stadium (60,000 seats, very few suites in the seating bowl)

Rose Bowl (large capacity, but very narrow rows; no suites in the seating bowl)

WORST:

Rogers Center (stadium is very wide because it accommodates baseball; has many suites within the seating bowl)

FedEx Field (the largest stadium in the NFL; many suites within the seating bowl)

Cowboys Stadium (equivalent of 5 levels of suites within the seating bowl)

Not all stadiums are alike, and it's too bad that the band didn't seek out more intimate venues in some cities where alternatives are available.

popacrobat · 03-09-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikal

you've really only missed me whining and venting because i decided to to not renew my subscription for a couple years and then just signed up again on Friday and now i'm probably screwed even though i was a member of Propaganda and U2.com for many years and i'm also pissed that i don't have an email yet so i don't even know if i'm getting screwed or not.

Log in to U2.com and go here:

U2.com > No Line On The Horizon Tour Pre-Sale

do you see a code on the side/left?

mtnfox · 03-09-2009, 02:58 PM

I saw Pink Floyd at the Rose Bowl years ago - not a bad venue for stadium concerts but two gripes:

1) parking is absolutely HORRENDOUS - get there early, carpool, take a cab (but don't count on getting a cab back)

2) if you have seats in the stands, it can take a good 45 minutes roundtrip for a trip to the restroom/beer - the tunnels leading out to the concessions get jammed and I don't recommend them for anyone who's claustrophobic

mikal · 03-09-2009, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by popacrobat

Log in to U2.com and go here:

U2.com > No Line On The Horizon Tour Pre-Sale

do you see a code on the side/left?

yeah. it starts with U2A. but i've heard that it doesn't necessarily mean i'm "horizon".

**Sicy** · 03-09-2009, 03:00 PM

My GOD stadiums are HUGE.

diamond · 03-09-2009, 03:04 PM

I remember U2 not selling out some stadiums during PopMart.

I hope they find some dinky stadiums like where they have badminton championships or something.

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pudgie_child · 03-09-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtnfox

I saw Pink Floyd at the Rose Bowl years ago - not a bad venue for stadium concerts but two gripes:

1) parking is absolutely HORRENDOUS - get there early, carpool, take a cab (but don't count on getting a cab back)

2) if you have seats in the stands, it can take a good 45 minutes roundtrip for a trip to the restroom/beer - the tunnels leading out to the concessions get jammed and I don't recommend them for anyone who's claustrophobic

That's a good point. Much of the original stadium is literally an earthen "bowl," so it can take a while to exit out of the tunnels, depending on where you are sitting.

mikal · 03-09-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamond

I remember U2 not selling out some stadiums during PopMart.

I hope they find some dinky stadiums like where they have badminton championships or something.

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like a local VFW?

MissVelvetDress_75 · 03-09-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikal

yeah. it starts with U2A. but i've heard that it doesn't necessarily mean i'm "horizon".

good lord you are still waiting for your email?

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 03-09-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sicy

My GOD stadiums are HUGE.

mikal · 03-09-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissVelvetDress_75

good lord you are still waiting for your email?

yes. i'm starting to lose my mind, lol!

03-09-2009, 02:38 PM	#1
Sicy Sizzlin' Sicilian Forum Administrator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 71,047 Local Time: 11:10 PM	U2 360° Tour - General Tour Discussion Thread Please use this thread for general discussions about the tour that do not fit in any existing thread. Previous thread: http://www.u2interference.com/forums...ur-194832.html You can find Tour Dates and Pre-Sale Information here: http://www.u2interference.com/forums...th-194998.html http://www.u2interference.com/forums...fo-194879.html Pre-Sale Dates: http://www.u2.com/tour/index/ You can also discuss specific tour dates in the Tour Dates forum: Tour Dates & Fan Gatherings - U2 Feedback Please use the appropriate threads/forums. __________________ __________________

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03-09-2009, 02:40 PM	#3
adypole Refugee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: I live where I don't wanna drown, but god I'm going down...(/UK/) Posts: 1,539 Local Time: 07:10 AM	so, for the first page, will somebody sum up how pre-sale will work and wht's happened as of yet?

03-09-2009, 02:42 PM	#4
U2opra War Child Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 615 Local Time: 08:10 AM	Damn, I won't be able to go see them this time as all the stadiums are too far away.

03-09-2009, 02:49 PM	#9
MooMoo! New Yorker Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MUTANT SPIDER THING. D=< Posts: 3,090 Local Time: 08:10 AM	Im kinda depending on trains, or at least buses to get to wherever I get tickets for (if any!). Im hoping to hell theres a train from gatwick to wembley/glasgow equivelent. Ive never been to Glasgow or London so I havent a clue where to start to make any sort of map. Shouldnt count my chickens though, I havent even got tix yet. And I might not!

03-09-2009, 02:52 PM	#10
pudgie_child War Child Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 520 Local Time: 12:10 AM	Assuming that they keep the dates that were announced and later retracted, these are, in my opinion, the best and worst venues on the tour in North America (which is more of a concern for people sitting in the upper stands): BEST: Sam Boyd Stadium (small college football stadium that seats <40,000, no suites in the seating bowl) Scott Stadium (60,000 seats, very few suites in the seating bowl) Rose Bowl (large capacity, but very narrow rows; no suites in the seating bowl) WORST: Rogers Center (stadium is very wide because it accommodates baseball; has many suites within the seating bowl) FedEx Field (the largest stadium in the NFL; many suites within the seating bowl) Cowboys Stadium (equivalent of 5 levels of suites within the seating bowl) Not all stadiums are alike, and it's too bad that the band didn't seek out more intimate venues in some cities where alternatives are available.

03-09-2009, 02:58 PM	#12
mtnfox Refugee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SoCal, but far enough away from everything for it to be a pain in the ass Posts: 2,437 Local Time: 11:10 PM	I saw Pink Floyd at the Rose Bowl years ago - not a bad venue for stadium concerts but two gripes: 1) parking is absolutely HORRENDOUS - get there early, carpool, take a cab (but don't count on getting a cab back) 2) if you have seats in the stands, it can take a good 45 minutes roundtrip for a trip to the restroom/beer - the tunnels leading out to the concessions get jammed and I don't recommend them for anyone who's claustrophobic

03-09-2009, 03:04 PM	#15
diamond ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Az USA Posts: 12,856 Local Time: 12:10 AM	I remember U2 not selling out some stadiums during PopMart. I hope they find some dinky stadiums like where they have badminton championships or something. <>