Fan sites and Fans

What is next for U2? The world has been a different place since the start of U2. Fans, most of them are now in their 50s plus, and life moves on—kids, wives, husbands, jobs, retirement, and covid. It's a different time for all of us. The music was considered an anthem for all that we wanted to say. Sure, Bono is a bit more political than the rest of the group; thus, we embraced the differences of each member of the band. It's been a while since we heard from the boys, management, or anyone related to U2.

Social media site has been pushing out content. Frankly, any staffer can do that. Now comes the extended fans sites. Have you noticed a few of them have already gone dark? Yes, off-line and wrapped up. Sure we have been thinking about it. We have other projects and now a busy tour season. We harken back to the days of fans connecting and sharing, and we think we could all use a reconnecting. Sure some fans have acted very childishly and as if they are the protectors of all that is U2. Heck, the world needs punters; yes, I said PUNTERS when you act a fool, the word fits. Fans are no different from the real world—anyway, enough of that—the question we face. Is it time for us to go dark as well? Wrap it up and call it a day. We have thousands of hours of concert videos, photos, and content. What should we do with all of that? What is next for us? Frankly, I have not a clue. I miss the connection, and I miss engagements, yet I know we are all moving in a different direction. Spring arrives in New York in a few weeks, and the world is opening up again. Maybe the next chapter is under development, and all we need to do is have faith. Meantime let's turn up some tunes and remember those great times when life was full of all that we loved. U2!

The Joshua Tree Tour 2019 band return to New Zealand and Australia

The Joshua Tree Tour 2019 will see the band return to New Zealand and Australia for the first time since the record-shattering 360° Tour in 2010; as well as the first Tokyo shows since the Vertigo Tour in 2006; plus what promises to be some very special concerts with the band's first ever visit to Singapore and Seoul. All tour dates on our Tour Page.

Ticket presales to U2.com subscribers begin on Tuesday 4 June and run till Thursday 6 June. There will be a 4 ticket limit for subscribers. (See FAQ’s). Information on Japan and South Korea shows below (date and venue information for Singapore coming soon).

The Joshua Tree Tour 2019 kicks off in Auckland on 8 November and will visit Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, before moving on to Singapore, Tokyo and Seoul. Tickets for the New Zealand /Australia shows go on sale starting Tuesday 4 June 2019. U2.com  subscribers will have first opportunity to purchase tickets starting Tuesday 4 June through Thursday 6 June. In a first for any artist performing in New Zealand and Australia, and to ensure fans have the best access, stadium floor tickets for all the band's NZ/AU shows will be paperless with delivery via mobile devices 72 hours prior to the applicable show. There will be a 4 ticket limit for subscribers.

In Japan reservations for U2.com subscribers will begin on Tuesday 4 June. The pre-orders for PIA and ePLUS begin Friday 14 June with final tickets for both performances on sale Saturday 20 July.

In Seoul, tickets for U2.com subscribers will be available starting Monday 10 June with tickets on sale Wednesday 12 June.

Australlia Closer

New York: Today in Australia, Richard Wilkins mentioned that he will be announcing tour news about one of the hottest bands on the planet on Monday.

U2 Sydney, Australia shows

Before you run out and get tickets, wait for the offical annoucement. According to Saturday's The Sydney Morning Herald, Irish group U2 are coincidentally looking to rent four '$10,000 a night mansions' at the same time. A real estate insider said that finding large-scale properties to cater to their families and entourage is tricky, as 'there just isn't that many' on the market. Also reports from Triple M suggested that the tour will in fact happen later this year. However its all rumor at this point. Suggestions that tickets will go on sale Apirl 12th. Fans that are part of the U2.com should watch for information about pre sale soon. Again this is a RUMOR until posted. So what else can you expect. Well this is not a JT or E&I Tour - this is a totatly new branded show just for fans downunder. No plans for 2020 tour date have been plannned or suggested.

Meatime we are checking our sources, serveral blogs have been posting updates to the rumor we strongly adivse that you do not make any plans until you see the offical annoucement posted via U2.com

U2 is kicking off its tour in Berlin

The multi-millionaire front man was mocked after he claimed celebrating the EU is "transgressor" and "a radical act".

The bizarre gesture is intended as a statement of support for Brussels in the wake of Brexit and Eurosceptic movements around the continent. Bono, who is known for his political activism and charity work, revealed his plans in an article for German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. He wrote, "I'm told a rock band is at its best when it’s a little transgressive: when it pushes the bounds of so-called good taste, when it shocks, when it surprises "Well, U2 is kicking off its tour in Berlin this week, and we’ve just had one of our more provocative ideas: during the show we’re going to wave a big, bright, blue EU flag."

Experience Power, Anger and Bravery U2 Wakens Tulsa

Tulsa:  U2 heads out on the road again leaving behind Joshua Tree as the past breaks free from the future. Bono, The Edge, Adam, and Larry opened the BOK Center in Tulsa Oklahoma with a few surprises. Bono was not as outspoken as we have come to know if fact some might say he approached the stage with a rage that was ready to burst.  

Photo credit : Danny North

The show was filled with images to spark the mind to think about how mankind has been treated. Going all the way back to 1984, Pride defined the evening, on the screen images of Charlottesville, KKK, and White Nationalists The U2 message was clear HATE is WRONG, Love Is BETTER. The screens filled with messages of Equality, #METOO, empower women.

The core U2 fans remember MacPhisto who made his appearance last night on the big screen, with a speech on the nature of evil and rolling into Acrobat. Bono singing: “If you just close your eyes/You can feel the enemy."

Quickly we move on to You're The Best Thing with was a very scaled back acoustic set, driving us right into Pride.  

The Experience "Get Out Of Own Way" leads us into "American Soul" and the set-closing out with "City of Blinding Lights"

The venue was packed to 19,000 (estimate) Ending the evening with "There is A Light" which as the emotions flood over the crowd it was clear that U2 came to give you an experience that brings you forward. 

As Bono walked down the stage and within seconds he was gone.

Show Time ! U2 Kicks Off Experience + Innocence World Tour

Tulsa:  U2 about the launch the Experience part of the Experience + Innocence world tour tonight in Tulsa. What can the core U2 fan expect? What will be different from Innocence tour? Will songs from Joshua Tree appear on the set list? What's Bono's political thoughts as the band ready for another summer tour season?

So as you head into the show initially it will seem very familiar to the fans that saw the Innocence tour. The stage pretty much is the same, of course, new features have been added and as the evening progresses those features will emerge.  

AR! Augmented-Reality will be a part of the show. At one point the idea was floated that people should put their phones away and enjoy the show. It's about the music and connected with people. The people in the audience.  The band starts off the evening with you and your phone. Be sure to download the application prior to your arrival.

The music. The band has been rehearsing the following albums

• Boy

• October  

• War  

• The Unforgettable Fire

• Rattle & Hum  

• Achtung Baby  

• Pop  

• All That You Can't Leave Behind

• How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb  

• Songs of Innocence  

• Songs of Experience

 

 

 

Streets has been left off the list and so far it looks like this song will not be making an appearance this tour.  As far as the list goes it's a gift to those hardcore U2 fans. Sit back and enjoy the music. Tonight the show will be streamed by some fans so that the rest of the world can take a few minutes to enjoy the experience. We will be posting updates and concert photos as well as videos as soon as possible. Meantime. Welcome Back U2 fans. Enjoy the evening .

VENUE DETAILS

The concert starts at 8:00 Wednesday night but doors open at 6:30 p.m. The BOK Center urges anyone going to the show to leave plenty of time to get to the venue, saying it make take a little longer than normal to get there due to construction.

There is no opener for the show and the BOK Center said U2 will take the stage right at start time. No tablets, selfie sticks or professional cameras are allowed inside, only small cameras.

Small, collapsible umbrellas will be allowed in the area as severe weather could develop. And, if the weather does get dangerous, the staff and on-site security personnel are trained to shelter guests.