Devastating News!! U2 concert postponed!!!!

[Nuffs]

the reason why it has been postponed is because one of the members daughters, aged 7, has leukeamia

shattering news

 

[Eskimo Sharkie]

I've read on the U2 fan boards that it is more likely to be cancelled now than just postponed.

 

[Paul Hewson]

I've read on the U2 fan boards that it is more likely to be cancelled now than just postponed.

The word is that they will be playing here in October/November.

 

[Dr Crane]

The word is that they will be playing here in October/November.

Of all people, you'd know.

 

[stevo]

the reason why it has been postponed is because one of the members daughters, aged 7, has leukeamia

shattering news

Yes, it is. That's why i feel guilty for being disappointed. I now have even more admiration for U2 for doing this. It's always great to see people put family first!

 

[Agent Mulder]

lol @ all those dorks who camped out.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[brendothejet]

lol @ the people who payed exorbitant prices on Ebay and now cant get their cash back!

 

[B-dos]

Bono's Sydney sojourn

March 12, 2006

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Christine Sams

IT was Bono's lazy Sydney afternoon.

The rock superstar took advantage of one of the city's most exclusive harbourside homes to play dad with a brood of children, although the balcony wasn't an ideal playground.

Dressed in his trademark sunglasses at 1pm, he spent a quiet day yesterday relaxing with his family.

Bono and his wife, Ali Hewson, have rented the luxurious harbourside mansion Altona for a family holiday.

And having enjoyed the delights of the harbour last week, the singer spent much of his time indoors yesterday, still taking stock of the shock postponement of U2's Australian tour.

Bono had arrived in Sydney for a short break ahead of concert performances scheduled for New Zealand, Australia and then Japan.

But the sudden postponement of the tour last week has left the U2 camp reeling - let alone the tens of thousands of fans who had bought tickets.

It is believed the decision was taken because the band's guitarist, the Edge, has a seriously ill child.

U2 is yet to confirm speculation about which band member was unable to complete the tour. The two Sydney shows, scheduled for March 31 and April 1, may go ahead later in the year.

Bono and Ali enjoyed the luxury of Altona with their sons Elijah, 6, and John, 4. His daughters Eve, 14, and Jordan, 16, are also believed to be in Australia.

The family were visited by friends with young children. Bono's children played near the pool and boathouse, even jumping on a trampoline, as their mother kept a watchful eye.

Although the singer was relaxing, he is expected to explain some of the personal reasons behind the U2 postponement when he gives an interview to ABC presenter Andrew Denton tomorrow night.

An ABC spokeswoman confirmed the interview was due to be recorded this weekend, but without a studio audience.

At this stage, the band plans to honour the Vertigo tour commitment, but management has remained tight-lipped about timing.

Late yesterday, Bono and his Australian promoter Michael Coppel emerged from Altona before Mr Coppel announced the future of the Vertigo tour would be revealed on Tuesday.

Fair Trading Minister Diane Beamer advised U2 ticketholders: "Hang on to your tickets. However, if you do want your money back, then, in the first instance, you should go back to the seller."

A spokesman for eBay, Daniel Feiler, said fans who bought their tickets on the auction site should also go back to the seller for a refund.

The site also has buyer consumer protection policies that cover items valued up to $1500.

The promoters have contacted the major airlines to waive fees for fans who made non-refundable airline and accommodation bookings. Qantas and Virgin Blue passengers who want to transfer fares should contact the airlines by tomorrow.

When the tickets went on sale the shows were an instant sell-out.

But many fans were still coming to grips with the postponement yesterday, with website messages expressing concern for the Edge and his family.

Bono is expected to remain in Sydney for at least the next few days.

Despite his role as a political lobbyist - away from his rockstar duties - he is yet to arrange a meeting with Prime Minister John Howard.

(c) Sydney Morning Herald, 2006.

Well it looks like we'll just have to wait and see...

 

[Dr Crane]

Apparently on some show on the ABC Bono confirmed they were coming back, dates TBC/A.

 

[Eskimo Sharkie]

November apparently.

 

[Paul Hewson]

It was always going to be after the footy season as most of the venues are booked up to the first week in October.

 

[B-dos]

:lol:

How do you suppose they had the tour arranged for late March and early April then? The footy season will be going then wont it? Cmon, i think U2 could arrange a tour without being affected by the NRL season...

 

[Dr Crane]

Probably because they had dates/options on the stadiums before the NRL/AFL did.

Why would they play outdoor venues in winter anyway?

 

[B-dos]

U2 have announced the new dates for their Australian tour.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/music/u2-announce-australian-dates/2006/07/21/1153166552408.html

Excellent news!

 

[Dr Crane]

At long bloody last.


Can start getting re-excited again. The Buenos Aires DVD i have sure helps.

 

[Dr Crane]

02.08.2006
Third Vertigo Show For Sydney in November
U2 will play a third show at the Telstra Stadium in Sydney on Monday November 13th. Full details here.

U2 broke box office records when tickets went on sale for two Sydney shows in December 2005, the 150,000 tickets available sold out in less than one hour. The announcement of a third show should come as good news to those who missed out last time.

Manager Paul McGuinness said today, “We hope some of those fans that missed out last time will have the opportunity to get tickets for this third show. The band is ready to get back on the road and is looking forward to playing some fantastic live shows”.

Vertigo//2005 opened in San Diego on 28th March 2005 and has so far played to more than 3 ½ million people world wide. Vertigo//2005//2006 has already travelled through North and South America and Europe and will visit Australia, New Zealand and Japan before finishing up in Honolulu in December.

The Sydney shows will be Special Guest Kanye West’s biggest Australian audiences to date. With multi platinum selling, Grammy award winning artist Kayne West warming up the stage - this will be a night to remember for all Australian fans.

The new concert date is:

MONDAY NOVEMBER 13 - TELSTRA STADIUM
TICKETS FOR THE 3RD SHOW ON SALE FRIDAY AUGUST 11 AT 9.00AM!
Tickets will be available through Ticketek outlets or by phone on 132 849 or on line at: www.ticketek.com.au. There will be a 4 ticket limit per person.

As previously announced, rescheduled Sydney show information is as follows:

FRIDAY MARCH 31 becomes FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10 TELSTRA STADIUM
SATURDAY APRIL 1 becomes SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11 TELSTRA STADIUM

All tickets for the original performance are valid only for the new performance date indicated above, but without need for exchange.

Here's all the details on U2's rescheduled Vertigo Tour shows this November and December.

www.u2.com



Lucky buggers.