NEWS - february 2011

U2 Will Headline Friday Night Glasto

U2 Will Headline Friday Night Glasto

'We're so excited to get to play in front of the world's greatest festival audience.' U2 are heading to Glastonbury.

23 Feb 2011

U2 Will Headline Friday Night Glasto

'We're so excited to get to play in front of the world's greatest festival audience.' U2 are heading to Glastonbury.

Five Billion More Pixels...

Five Billion More Pixels...

Another spectacular 360° image, this one taken at the Cape Town show. FANCAM is back.

23 Feb 2011

Five Billion More Pixels...

Another spectacular 360° image, this one taken at the Cape Town show. FANCAM is back.

’Cold Grey Drizzle’

'Cold, Grey, Drizzle'

'"See you in Chile" is something I haven't said too many times before.' Willie back in London... until South America.

20 Feb 2011

'Cold, Grey, Drizzle'

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'"See you in Chile" is something I haven't said too many times before.' Willie back in London... until South America.

’Africa’s Future’

'Africa's Future'

Great reviews coming in for U2360° in South Africa, Bono talks to The Observer about 'Africa's Future'.

20 Feb 2011

'Africa's Future'

Great reviews coming in for U2360° in South Africa, Bono talks to The Observer about 'Africa's Future'.

’Accordion Ensemble’

'Accordion Ensemble'

'We even came across an accordion ensemble playing Supertramp covers which, I confess, I had not expected.' A fine day off in Cape Town for Willie before the flight home.

19 Feb 2011

'Accordion Ensemble'

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'We even came across an accordion ensemble playing Supertramp covers which, I confess, I had not expected.' A fine day off in Cape Town for Willie before the flight home.

’Magical Continent’

'Magical Continent'

'We are in awe of your magical, majestic continent.' The world followed the band to Africa tonight.

18 Feb 2011

'Magical Continent'

'We are in awe of your magical, majestic continent.' The world followed the band to Africa tonight.

Live Audio Tonight From Cape Town

Live Audio Tonight From Cape Town

Subscribers Special. We're hosting a live audio stream of tonight's show from Cape Town for U2.com subscribers worldwide.

18 Feb 2011

Live Audio Tonight From Cape Town

Subscribers Special. We're hosting a live audio stream of tonight's show from Cape Town for U2.com subscribers worldwide.

’And So To Bed...’

'And So To Bed...'

'It was 2.30am, the bed turned down, pillows plumped, lighting soft, and the giant plasma screen set to "ambient media."' End of another tour-leg for Willie.

18 Feb 2011

'And So To Bed...'

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'It was 2.30am, the bed turned down, pillows plumped, lighting soft, and the giant plasma screen set to "ambient media."' End of another tour-leg for Willie.

’Eureka Moment’

'Eureka Moment'

'After about a year of noodling with the 'Questions' segue, I finally had a bit of a 'Eureka' moment and realised exactly what we needed to do.' Creative breakthrough for...

17 Feb 2011

'Eureka Moment'

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'After about a year of noodling with the 'Questions' segue, I finally had a bit of a 'Eureka' moment and realised exactly what we needed to do.' Creative breakthrough for...

Follow The Show in Cape Town

Follow The Show in Cape Town

Got tickets for tonight's show in Cape Town ? Want to follow online ? Here's how.

17 Feb 2011

Follow The Show in Cape Town

Got tickets for tonight's show in Cape Town ? Want to follow online ? Here's how.

’Unplayed Classics’

'Unplayed Classics'

'There's a song the band want to rehearse which is an album track that they've never played live.' Rehearsing for rehearsals at the stadium in Cape Town.

16 Feb 2011

'Unplayed Classics'

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'There's a song the band want to rehearse which is an album track that they've never played live.' Rehearsing for rehearsals at the stadium in Cape Town.

’A Very Big High’

'A Very Big High'

'It was overwhelming for the band. A very big high that show...' Extended radio interview with Bono in South Africa.

16 Feb 2011

'A Very Big High'

'It was overwhelming for the band. A very big high that show...' Extended radio interview with Bono in South Africa.

Five Billion Pixels...

Five Billion Pixels... and You

Check out this extraordinary 360° image taken at Sunday's show in Jo'burg. Say hello to FANCAM.

16 Feb 2011

Five Billion Pixels... and You

Check out this extraordinary 360° image taken at Sunday's show in Jo'burg. Say hello to FANCAM.

Poll Archive 5: Support Groups

Poll Archive 5: Support Groups

Some stellar support acts have joined the band for U2360°. But which of the following acts, from earlier tours, would have have most loved to see with U2.

15 Feb 2011

Poll Archive 5: Support Groups

Some stellar support acts have joined the band for U2360°. But which of the following acts, from earlier tours, would have have most loved to see with U2.

’Feeling Human Again’

'Feeling Human Again'

'Determined to have some sort of tourist experience, we went instead to the aquarium.' Day off in Cape Town for Willie and the crew.

15 Feb 2011

'Feeling Human Again'

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'Determined to have some sort of tourist experience, we went instead to the aquarium.' Day off in Cape Town for Willie and the crew.

Bono at Breakfast

Bono at Breakfast

'I ran into Bono over breakfast, who was extremely happy about the gig last night, and the magical Hugh Masekela moment.' Willie reflects on the morning after the night before.

14 Feb 2011

Bono at Breakfast

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'I ran into Bono over breakfast, who was extremely happy about the gig last night, and the magical Hugh Masekela moment.' Willie reflects on the morning after the night before.

’Words Ring Out In A Jo’burg sky...’

'Words Ring Out In A Jo'burg sky...'

Legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela on stage for tonight's show in Johannesburg, and a powerful tribute to Nelson Mandela.

13 Feb 2011

'Words Ring Out In A Jo'burg sky...'

Legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela on stage for tonight's show in Johannesburg, and a powerful tribute to Nelson Mandela.

’Vibrating With Energy’

'Vibrating With Energy'

'The high, bowl-like shape of the stadium was perfect for our stage - it was intense, packed, and practically vibrating with the energy.' Willie celebrates a great first night of...

13 Feb 2011

'Vibrating With Energy'

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'The high, bowl-like shape of the stadium was perfect for our stage - it was intense, packed, and practically vibrating with the energy.' Willie celebrates a great first night of...

’Pure Magic’

'Pure Magic'

'Hugh Masekela and the band got talking about music - South African music, Irish music, their own journeys - and you could see them bonding instantly.' Final rehearsals before opening...

12 Feb 2011

'Pure Magic'

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'Hugh Masekela and the band got talking about music - South African music, Irish music, their own journeys - and you could see them bonding instantly.' Final rehearsals before opening...

Rehearsals Jo’burg

Rehearsals, Jo'burg

'Call from Bono: Mubarak has stepped down in Egypt so perhaps we should use photographs from the demonstrations in the intro to Sunday Bloody Sunday.' Willie and crew making last...

11 Feb 2011

Rehearsals, Jo'burg

Subscribers Special

'Call from Bono: Mubarak has stepped down in Egypt so perhaps we should use photographs from the demonstrations in the intro to Sunday Bloody Sunday.' Willie and crew making last...

Poll Archive 4: New Tracks

Poll Archive 4: New Tracks

On the road in 2010 the band debuted a series of new tracks. With the next leg coming up, which do you predict is the most likely to be in...

10 Feb 2011

Poll Archive 4: New Tracks

On the road in 2010 the band debuted a series of new tracks. With the next leg coming up, which do you predict is the most likely to be in...

Showtime 2011

Showtime 2011

On Sunday, in Johannesburg, U2360° takes off again. Will the set list change again in 2011 ? You tell us.

10 Feb 2011

Showtime 2011

On Sunday, in Johannesburg, U2360° takes off again. Will the set list change again in 2011 ? You tell us.

U2 360° Tour South Africa

U2 360° Tour, South Africa

U2 360° Tour Replies To Complaints by South African Roadies Association.

10 Feb 2011

U2 360° Tour, South Africa

U2 360° Tour Replies To Complaints by South African Roadies Association.

School Night

School Night

'The 'Soccer City' stands are very high so with the best part of 100,000 people in there it should be loud as hell.' Willie checks out the venue on the...

10 Feb 2011

School Night

Subscribers Special

'The 'Soccer City' stands are very high so with the best part of 100,000 people in there it should be loud as hell.' Willie checks out the venue on the...

Follow The Shows in South Africa

Follow The Shows in South Africa

Got tickets for the shows in South Africa ? Or want to follow online ? Here's how.

09 Feb 2011

Follow The Shows in South Africa

Got tickets for the shows in South Africa ? Or want to follow online ? Here's how.