Let’s talk tour
For months, we haven’t heard any news or rumors about the postponed Vertigo tour dates being rescheduled, but all of that is quickly changing. We finally have some tour information to share from a number of reliable sources.
Our friends at U2japan.com have learned that the Tokyo Dome has been reserved on December 14 and 15 for U2′s use. They report that the promoter and U2 management are locked on the issue of ticket price. U2 want to keep prices fair; the promoter wants to sell “premium” tickets. If U2 perform at the Tokyo Dome, it will likely be to fans all sitting in reserved seats because of Japan’s strict fire codes.
U2japan.com also has learned when and where U2′s stage set is to be delivered to their part of the world. An employee of the sea transportation company that will be handling U2′s set revealed the company expects U2′s set to arrive in Yokohama Port in September or October. If this information is true, it may mean U2 intend to rehearse in Japan before beginning the tour again in Australia and New Zealand in November (the current rumored tour commencement date) — or it may mean the first rescheduled dates will be in Japan — or it might mean nothing other than Yokohama Port is a common delivery point for sets and equipment.
We’ve heard from several sources that the tour route will be slightly different than originally planned, with Australia getting their rescheduled dates first, followed by New Zealand, Japan, and Hawaii. The show at Honolulu’s Aloha Stadium may be a New Year’s Eve show, which fits with the publication of a curious item at Ticketmaster.com on March 1. For a short time on that date, Ticketmaster.com listed an event at Aloha Stadium on December 31st for $1. When questioned about the event, Ticketmaster said it was a placeholder in the system for an event to be announced later. Even then, fans suspected it was for U2′s rescheduled show.
Perhaps the most interesting news we’ve heard is there may be additional concerts in countries that were not previously listed on the tour schedule and countries that have already been Vertigo-ed. Yes, that means the United States. Again.
Of course, we need to point out that all of this information could be rubbish, or it could be true for the moment and false tomorrow. Whatever the case, we like tour talk and are ready for more.
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I have a good feeling about this. And I do believe they will extend the tour. I do believe, I do believe…
I have a good feeling about this. And I do believe they will extend the tour. I do believe, I do believe…
The Sydney weekend papers mentioned rumours that the Hawaii show would be with Pearl Jam and Kings of Leon.
The Sydney weekend papers mentioned rumours that the Hawaii show would be with Pearl Jam and Kings of Leon.
A new album would be another piece of welcome news in the mix…which would a great justification to tour through NA again.
Wow, a New Years show in Hawaii…that would be a treat to attend..with Pearl Jam as well. It would be very cool if they set up a festival like show with all the opening acts/guests of the Vertigo Tour. Imagine this line-up:
Killers
Arcade Fire
Dashboard Confessional
Kings of Leon
Franz Ferdinand
Damien Marley
Kanye West
Bloc Party
The Bravery
Kaiser Chiefs
Mary J Blige
Patti Smith
Bruce Springsteen
Pearl Jam
U2
A new album would be another piece of welcome news in the mix…which would a great justification to tour through NA again.
Wow, a New Years show in Hawaii…that would be a treat to attend..with Pearl Jam as well. It would be very cool if they set up a festival like show with all the opening acts/guests of the Vertigo Tour. Imagine this line-up:
Killers
Arcade Fire
Dashboard Confessional
Kings of Leon
Franz Ferdinand
Damien Marley
Kanye West
Bloc Party
The Bravery
Kaiser Chiefs
Mary J Blige
Patti Smith
Bruce Springsteen
Pearl Jam
U2
But if there were such an end of the year blowout — would the boys play a full set? I think and worry they would not.
But if there were such an end of the year blowout — would the boys play a full set? I think and worry they would not.
Oh goody, just what the US needs. Another U2 tour.
Poor dears, I don’t know how they survived with such a layoff.
Oh goody, just what the US needs. Another U2 tour.
Poor dears, I don’t know how they survived with such a layoff.
From U2.com:
10.07.2006
Tour dates within the NEXT week!
News just in: the previously postponed Vertigo ’06 Tour dates are definitely being rescheduled and an announcement confirming all details will be made ‘within the next week’.
Word is that the final details on shows are just about in place and an announcement is on the way. As usual U2.Com will be the first place to have the full story.
From U2.com:
10.07.2006
Tour dates within the NEXT week!
News just in: the previously postponed Vertigo ’06 Tour dates are definitely being rescheduled and an announcement confirming all details will be made ‘within the next week’.
Word is that the final details on shows are just about in place and an announcement is on the way. As usual U2.Com will be the first place to have the full story.