Surrender Released

Bono has spent four decades telegraphing messages of love, longing, and activism to the masses, fronting one of the most successful acts in the world. But until now, he's channeled his faith and fury only through music. With his new memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, the rock star and social justice champion (real name: Paul David Hewson) unveils the origins and meaning behind some of U2's most enduring tracks.

Ushering fans from the '70s to the present, the singer sheds light on his fraught upbringing (born in Dublin to a Catholic father and Protestant mother, he grew up amid rising sectarian violence in Ireland); his lasting romance with his wife, Ali (whom he began courting soon after the band formed); and the secrets to keeping his lauded (22 Grammys and counting) group together despite creative differences and personal turmoil.

George Clooney, U2, Gladys Knight among next Kennedy Center honorees

U2, actor-filmmaker George Clooney, singers Gladys Knight and Amy Grant, and composer-conductor Tania León will be saluted for their achievements in the arts at the 45th annual Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 4 at the national arts center.

The Sunday night performance is the centerpiece of a weekend that includes a private dinner when the distinctive rainbow medals are presented and a fundraising gala for thousands following the Opera House show. The production, with its top-secret lineup of guests, will be broadcast later on CBS.

The 2022 honorees represent the best of the entertainment world, said Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter, but they have also used their talents to inspire change.

“In each case, these are artists who are doing more than being performers. They are artists as citizens who are giving back and making the world a better place through art,” Rutter said, citing the philanthropic, humanitarian and educational contributions made by each. “It’s about art for life’s sake. These artists are a mirror to who we are.”

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."