LA_0013 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 ALL SYSTEMS (VERTI)GO!U2 will kick off their 2005 world tour at the SAN DIEGO SPORTS ARENA on March 28.Kings Of Leon have also been announced as the support act for the first leg of the global trek, with tickets going on sale on January 29.The full dates for the Vertigo tour will be announced on Monday (January 24) and despite being two months away, it is likely to be the highest grossing jaunt of 2005.From as many as 110 shows, conservative estimates put the tour’s gross potential at $225-$250 million."One of the great privileges of working with U2 is you get to go on the road with them," manager Paul McGuinness told Billboard. "We are, I suppose, that rarest of things: a major touring attraction that is still having number one records all over the world after 25 years."The first leg of the tour will hit North America for two months, wrapping up in late May in Boston. The trek will then head to 30 European stadiums, kicking off in Brussels on June 10.The band will tour throughout Europe until mid-August, before returning to North America for another run of 30 arena dates.McGuinness said: "This tour will be not unlike the last production in that the lowest priced tickets will be on the floor. The best seats are the cheapest, and we want people to get excited."Talking about the distribution of floor tickets, he said: "Some will be on sale, some will be radio contest winners."McGuinness also revealed that some shows will be available as digital downloads, explaining: "We're exploring technology where it might be possible to download the show you've just seen. We've been talking to iTunes and the folks at Apple, with whom we have a great relationship, but it's not quite there yet. We're certainly looking at it."Source: NMELA B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampi Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Both Bonos will be pleased Id go but i bet it will cost a bomb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid snake 89 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Id go but i bet it will cost a bomb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes_5_and_Dime Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 This should be a fantastic tour. Hopefully I will be able to catch a show in Vancouver.I read yesterday that the mood of the shows will be kinda dark and the production promises some very memorable visual images. U2 are a class act. Not many bands like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RED Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Over here in the UK alot of false dates were leaked and adverts printed in the papers to buy tickets.Mr Bono was not impressed at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissen Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 10.06.2005 BEL Brüssel, Koning Boudewijn Stadion 12.06.2005 GER Gelsenkirchen, Arena Auf Schalke 14.06.2005 ENG Manchester, City Of Manchester Stadium 18.06.2005 ENG London, Twickenham Stadium 21.06.2005 SCO Glasgow, Hampden Park 24.06.2005 IRL Dublin, Croke Park 29.06.2005 WAL Cardiff, Millenium Stadium 02.07.2005 AUT Wien, Ernst Happel Stadion 05.07.2005 POL Chorzow/Kattowitz, Slaski Stadion 07.07.2005 GER Berlin, Olympiastadion09.07.2005 FRA Paris, Stade De France 11.07.2005 SUI Zürich, Letzigrund Stadion 13.07.2005 NED Amsterdam, Amsterdam Arena 19.07.2005 ITA Mailand, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza 23.07.2005 ITA Rom, Stadio Olimpico 27.07.2005 NOR Oslo, Valle Hovin Stadion 29.07.2005 SWE Göteborg, Ullevi 31.07.2005 DEN Kopenhagen, Parken 03.08.2005 GER München, Olympiastadion 05.08.2005 FRA Nizza, Palais Nikaïa / Parc Des Sports Charles Ehrmann 07.08.2005 ESP Barcelona, Nou Camp 09.08.2005 ESP San Sebastian, Estadio De Anoeta 11.08.2005 ESP Madrid, Estadio Vicente Calderón 14.08.2005 POR Lissabon, Estádio José De Alvalade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RED Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I find it very weird only one Dublin date,and no Belfast date.Not like U2 at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Slash Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I want to go to the manchester gig but none of my mates like U2. I also haven't got a clue how to get to the stadium and how much they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid snake 89 Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 18.06.2005 ENG London, Twickenham Stadium 29.06.2005 WAL Cardiff, Millenium Stadium Hmmm either one of them seems alright. I have a friend in Cardiff so I can stay there for a few days . And Londons much closer but I'd rather see my mate B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Scandar Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 no south america??? dammit...thats not a "world tour" then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawPower93 Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Are they going to have that heart runway around the stage like they did as the Boston 2001 show???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissen Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 U2 will begin the first leg of their Vertigo//2005 world tour in San Diego on March, 28th 2005.Vertigo//2005 will visit 13 cities in North America before arriving in Brussels on June 10th for the first of 24 scheduled European performances, finishing up in Lisbon in the middle of August.Here's the detail - get ready to book!NORTH AMERICA DATES AND TICKETING INFORMATIONMarch 28th San Diego, CA - Sports ArenaApril 1st Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead PondApril 5th Los Angeles, CA - Staples CenterApril 9th San Jose, CA - HP PavilionApril 14th Phoenix, AZ - Glendale ArenaApril 20th Denver, CO - Pepsi CenterApril 24th Seattle, WA - Key ArenaApril 28th Vancouver, BC - General Motors PlaceMay 7th & May 9th Chicago, IL - United CenterMay 14 Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia CenterMay 17 & May 18 East Rutherford, NJ - Continental Airlines ArenaMay 21 New York, NY - Madison Square GardenMay 24 & May 26 Boston, MA - Fleet CenterTickets for performances in Boston, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia and San Diego will go on sale this Saturday, January 29th.Tickets for performances in Los Angeles, Anaheim and San Jose go on sale this Sunday, January 30th and tickets for New York and East Rutherford go on sale next Monday, January 31st. (All additional on sale dates will be announced in the next few weeks.)Once again, U2 will offer General Admission floor tickets giving fans the best view in the house for the lowest ticket price. Reserved seat tickets in the stands will also be available. In North America, general admission floor tickets will be $49.50 (plus applicable service fees). Additional ticket prices will vary per market.EUROPEAN DATES AND TICKETING INFORMATIONJune 10th Brussels - King Baudouin StadiumJune 12th Gelsenkirchen - Schalke StadiumJune 14th Manchester - City of Manchester StadiumJune 18th London - Twickenham StadiumJune 21st Glasgow - Hampden ParkJune 24th Dublin - Croke ParkJune 29th Cardiff - Millenium Stadium2nd July Vienna - Ernst Happel Stadium5th July Katowice - Slaski Stadium7th July Berlin - Olympic Stadium9th July Paris - Stade de France11th July Zurich – Letzigrund Stadium13th July Amsterdam – Arena19th July Milan - San Siro23rd July Rome - Olympic Stadium27th July Oslo - Vallehovin Stadium;29th July Gothenburg - Ullevi Stadium31st July Copenhagen - Parken3rd August Munich - Olympic Stadium5th August Nice - Parc des Sports Charles Ehrmann7th August Barcelona – Camp Nou9th August San Sebastian - Anoeta Stadium11th August Madrid - Estadio Vicente Calderon14th August Lisbon - AlvaladeTickets for the UK shows go on sale at 9am Friday, January 28th; tickets forBrussels go on sale Saturday, January 29th and tickets for Dublin go on sale on Friday 4th February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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