NEWS - july 2009

’Descended from Space’

'Descended from Space'

'Seeing our stage production in action, looming up over the wall of the stadium, made it look even more like it had just descended from space." Willie ventures outside the...

31 Jul 2009

'Descended from Space'

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'Seeing our stage production in action, looming up over the wall of the stadium, made it look even more like it had just descended from space." Willie ventures outside the...

U2

White Wave in Gothenburg (Part I)

Want to create waves at a U2 show ?

31 Jul 2009

White Wave in Gothenburg (Part I)

Want to create waves at a U2 show ?

Breathe in Gothenburg

Breathe in Gothenburg

It was a world in white for tonight's first show of two in Gothenberg. There were white flags everywhere in the dark Scandinavian night, making for a surreal and beautiful...

31 Jul 2009

Breathe in Gothenburg

It was a world in white for tonight's first show of two in Gothenberg. There were white flags everywhere in the dark Scandinavian night, making for a surreal and beautiful...

’New Year’s Day’

'New Year's Day'

What's the connection between Sweden, where the band play tonight, and Poland, where they arrive next week ?

31 Jul 2009

'New Year's Day'

What's the connection between Sweden, where the band play tonight, and Poland, where they arrive next week ?

Sweden on a Budget

Sweden on a Budget

'I wonder if it's going to be possible to spend three days in Sweden without needing any money?' Willie takes on a new challenge.

30 Jul 2009

Sweden on a Budget

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'I wonder if it's going to be possible to spend three days in Sweden without needing any money?' Willie takes on a new challenge.

So that was Dublin 2009.

So that was Dublin, 2009.

A long weekend in the band's home town. How was it for you ? New video.

29 Jul 2009

So that was Dublin, 2009.

A long weekend in the band's home town. How was it for you ? New video.

’Lumia Domestica’

'Lumia Domestica'

'In a world of techno-video-splodge, these little things feel highly eccentric and lo-fi.' Behind the screens of The Unforgettable Fire.

28 Jul 2009

'Lumia Domestica'

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'In a world of techno-video-splodge, these little things feel highly eccentric and lo-fi.' Behind the screens of The Unforgettable Fire.

U2

'Poetic Protest'

'It's one of those moments in the show which become an emotional highpoint...' Walk On with Aung San Suu Kyi.

28 Jul 2009

'Poetic Protest'

'It's one of those moments in the show which become an emotional highpoint...' Walk On with Aung San Suu Kyi.

Rainy Day in Dublin

Rainy Day in Dublin

'It had been a grey, chilly afternoon and started to rain right before show time which didn't do much for the party spirit.' Final day in Dublin in Willie's diaries.

27 Jul 2009

Rainy Day in Dublin

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'It had been a grey, chilly afternoon and started to rain right before show time which didn't do much for the party spirit.' Final day in Dublin in Willie's diaries.

U2

Aung San Suu Kyi, 'Ambassador of Conscience'.

On stage in Dublin tonight, Bono announced that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is to be awarded Amnesty International's most prestigious honour - the 'Ambassador of Conscience' Award for 2009.

27 Jul 2009

Aung San Suu Kyi, 'Ambassador of Conscience'.

On stage in Dublin tonight, Bono announced that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is to be awarded Amnesty International's most prestigious honour - the 'Ambassador of Conscience' Award for 2009.

U2

'I will be with you again...'

'We've got music in this country...sing!' And everyone did as the third and final night at Croke Park came to a close with Moment of Surrender and a never-to-be-forgotten residency...

27 Jul 2009

'I will be with you again...'

'We've got music in this country...sing!' And everyone did as the third and final night at Croke Park came to a close with Moment of Surrender and a never-to-be-forgotten residency...

U2

They Come From Everywhere

Japan, China, Venezuela, Brazil, India... Fans arrive from all over the world when U2 come home to Dublin.

26 Jul 2009

They Come From Everywhere

Japan, China, Venezuela, Brazil, India... Fans arrive from all over the world when U2 come home to Dublin.

Sore heads and ’wine flu’

Sore heads and 'wine flu'

'Dublin is such a hospitable city and there was more than a touch of 'wine flu' going round.' Willie enjoys a day off between the second and third Dublin shows.

25 Jul 2009

Sore heads and 'wine flu'

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'Dublin is such a hospitable city and there was more than a touch of 'wine flu' going round.' Willie enjoys a day off between the second and third Dublin shows.

Dublin Goes Crazy (Part II)

Dublin Goes Crazy (Part II)

Second Night in Dublin, mixing up the set list, here's what they played - and what you thought of it.

25 Jul 2009

Dublin Goes Crazy (Part II)

Second Night in Dublin, mixing up the set list, here's what they played - and what you thought of it.

U2

Mystery Tour

You've seen the band on the stage and followed them backstage...

25 Jul 2009

Mystery Tour

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You've seen the band on the stage and followed them backstage...

’Simply Blistering.’

'Simply Blistering.'

Some great reviews in the Irish media of last night's first Dublin show. Here's a few highlights.

25 Jul 2009

'Simply Blistering.'

Some great reviews in the Irish media of last night's first Dublin show. Here's a few highlights.

’The Auld Triangle’

'The Auld Triangle'

'I didn't get to bed til about 3am, at which point the U2 covers band which was playing in the corner of my room was still going at it full...

24 Jul 2009

'The Auld Triangle'

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'I didn't get to bed til about 3am, at which point the U2 covers band which was playing in the corner of my room was still going at it full...

Magnificent in Dublin (Video)

Magnificent in Dublin (Video)

Far more than a sort of homecoming at Croke Park tonight. Eighty thousand fans, many of whom had travelled from all over the world, were in Dublin for a show...

24 Jul 2009

Magnificent in Dublin (Video)

Far more than a sort of homecoming at Croke Park tonight. Eighty thousand fans, many of whom had travelled from all over the world, were in Dublin for a show...

Load-Out Like No Other

Load-Out Like No Other

A day off involves a video shoot and then it's the second show in Barcelona. 'Being completely surrounded by 90,000 people singing their hearts out creates an enormously focussed energy.'...

23 Jul 2009

Load-Out Like No Other

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A day off involves a video shoot and then it's the second show in Barcelona. 'Being completely surrounded by 90,000 people singing their hearts out creates an enormously focussed energy.'...

U2

Ships Passing in the Night

It's the day before the first of the three Dublin shows but the road crew don't look entirely familiar to Willie. Latest road diaries.

23 Jul 2009

Ships Passing in the Night

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It's the day before the first of the three Dublin shows but the road crew don't look entirely familiar to Willie. Latest road diaries.

U2

U2 Go Home

Ten dates in and tomorrow the band arrive in Dublin for the opening night at Croke Park.

23 Jul 2009

U2 Go Home

Ten dates in and tomorrow the band arrive in Dublin for the opening night at Croke Park.

Wide Awake in Amsterdam

Wide Awake in Amsterdam

Elevation, Until The End of the World and Bad are in the set for the first time tonight.

21 Jul 2009

Wide Awake in Amsterdam

Elevation, Until The End of the World and Bad are in the set for the first time tonight.

U2

Theatrical Reflections

'I have come to love the disciplined structure of theatre production, which starts with a script and is designed to cope with a large number of performers being on stage...

21 Jul 2009

Theatrical Reflections

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'I have come to love the disciplined structure of theatre production, which starts with a script and is designed to cope with a large number of performers being on stage...

U2

'From a very organic place'

The Edge was a guest on Gerry Ryan's 2FM show this morning, talking about this weekend's Dublin shows and the band's support for a new scheme to offer young people...

21 Jul 2009

'From a very organic place'

The Edge was a guest on Gerry Ryan's 2FM show this morning, talking about this weekend's Dublin shows and the band's support for a new scheme to offer young people...

’Glass Roof’

'Glass Roof'

'This is an unusual venue for the 360 tour in that it has a glass roof.' Willie's diaries reach Amsterdam.

20 Jul 2009

'Glass Roof'

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'This is an unusual venue for the 360 tour in that it has a glass roof.' Willie's diaries reach Amsterdam.