(01-01-2005) U2 Set to Return to Australia in December -- Sun-Herald

dsmith2904 · 01-01-2005, 06:38 PM

U2 Set to Return in December

By Christine Sams
January 2, 2005
The Sun-Herald

Details of rock group U2's much-anticipated Australian tour have been leaked on the internet.

The Irish supergroup look set to arrive in Australia in early December and play in Brisbane and Melbourne before four concerts at the Sydney SuperDome at Homebush Bay on December 13, 14, 17 and 18.

They will be the final shows in U2's global tour which begins in Miami on March 1.

News of the Australian dates is likely to cause intense excitement among rock'n'roll fans who were upset three years ago when the band decided against bringing their Elevation tour to Australia.

This year's tour will centre on songs from the album How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, which went to No.1 when released in Australia.

Rumours are already circulating that the band members will take an extended holiday in Australia when their tour finishes.

U2 last played in Sydney during their PopMart tour back in 1998.

AussieU2fanman · 01-02-2005, 03:12 AM

oh awsome!! lets play four fucking shows in sydney and none in perth or more importantly Adelaide! BRILLIANT stuff!

mulletdave · 01-04-2005, 04:59 AM

I reckon! What the hell is with this? Play two in Sydney and venture over to Adelaide. We're not that small of a city. Over 1 million compared to Sydney's 6. Give us a break. If you're gonna make the effort to come all the way to Australia, go to every decent sized city. Down kick us in the balls again, as they've done on so many other tours.

jedi Larry · 01-04-2005, 04:32 PM

This is indicative of how crappy U2 management has booked tours the last ten years.

They overbooked POPmart in the states, underplayed Elevation everywhere, and now they're skipping places they haven't played in nearly a decade.

Lower the bar.

charbono · 01-13-2005, 06:35 PM

The last time they played Adelaide was in 93

So what are the fans from Perth supposed to do, catch a 4-hr plane ride?

roadtrip22 · 02-14-2005, 01:43 AM

you all sound pretty angry about the absence of the u2 tour comeing to your states, well at the moment im just hopefull they will even come no matter what state they go to. i can fully understand but im going no matter where they go this time if they come as ill never see them, brissy girl

Sibley · 02-19-2005, 05:05 AM

I have a five hour drive to get to Sydney, but my biggest problem will be getting tickets.
I don't know whether to go with Ticketec online or whoever is going to sell them. But that site is going to be jammed up ... or maybe go with one of the other online sellers.

Chizip · 03-10-2005, 01:36 AM

doesnt look good for australia now does it

Bad Templar · 03-10-2005, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chizip
doesnt look good for australia now does it

No, not while the Euro-North American beast is being fed.

I think a Rest of the World 4th leg is very unlikely unless they've got another album up their sleeve somewhere.

The only Australians to see U2 this tour will be the staff of luxury North Queensland resorts.

Chizip · 03-10-2005, 07:23 PM

i feel bad for you all, that really sucks

adambk · 03-10-2005, 11:25 PM

Great now your just getting me more worried.

hcbiggs2002 · 03-10-2005, 11:55 PM

How can U2 be playing gigs in Australia on thoughs dates mentioned in the article when their supposed playing gigs in St.Louis(14.12.05) and Salt Lake City(17.12.05) on the second leg of the US tour?

Someones got their info wrong!

beli · 03-10-2005, 11:59 PM

Its an old thread. Those were the original gossiped about Australian dates. Obviously the third leg has pushed the fourth leg dates back to 2006. (we hope)

fullautoreverse · 03-11-2005, 04:42 PM

they'll be here. i havnt heard this much U2 on radio for the last 5 years...and tv ad's are pushing ad's for the scissor sisters, i would like to bet thats our opening act...

beli · 03-11-2005, 04:52 PM

Scissor Sisters just toured, hence the ads.

01-01-2005, 06:38 PM	#1
dsmith2904 Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Premium Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tempted to keep the car in drive Posts: 9,156 Local Time: 10:35 PM	(01-01-2005) U2 Set to Return to Australia in December -- Sun-Herald U2 Set to Return in December By Christine Sams January 2, 2005 The Sun-Herald Details of rock group U2's much-anticipated Australian tour have been leaked on the internet. The Irish supergroup look set to arrive in Australia in early December and play in Brisbane and Melbourne before four concerts at the Sydney SuperDome at Homebush Bay on December 13, 14, 17 and 18. They will be the final shows in U2's global tour which begins in Miami on March 1. News of the Australian dates is likely to cause intense excitement among rock'n'roll fans who were upset three years ago when the band decided against bringing their Elevation tour to Australia. This year's tour will centre on songs from the album How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, which went to No.1 when released in Australia. Rumours are already circulating that the band members will take an extended holiday in Australia when their tour finishes. U2 last played in Sydney during their PopMart tour back in 1998. __________________ Don't you know it's gonna be alright?

01-04-2005, 04:32 PM	#4
jedi Larry The Fly Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 271 Local Time: 06:35 AM	This is indicative of how crappy U2 management has booked tours the last ten years. They overbooked POPmart in the states, underplayed Elevation everywhere, and now they're skipping places they haven't played in nearly a decade. Lower the bar. Last edited by jedi Larry; 01-04-2005 at 04:34 PM..

03-10-2005, 11:55 PM	#12
hcbiggs2002 Just call me MsBono! Premium Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: "Greatest Bonolover in Finland"! Posts: 6,277 Local Time: 08:35 AM	Confused How can U2 be playing gigs in Australia on thoughs dates mentioned in the article when their supposed playing gigs in St.Louis(14.12.05) and Salt Lake City(17.12.05) on the second leg of the US tour? Someones got their info wrong!

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01-02-2005, 03:12 AM	#2
AussieU2fanman Refugee Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,595 Local Time: 05:05 PM	oh awsome!! lets play four fucking shows in sydney and none in perth or more importantly Adelaide! BRILLIANT stuff!

01-04-2005, 04:59 AM	#3
mulletdave Babyface Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6 Local Time: 06:35 AM	I reckon! What the hell is with this? Play two in Sydney and venture over to Adelaide. We're not that small of a city. Over 1 million compared to Sydney's 6. Give us a break. If you're gonna make the effort to come all the way to Australia, go to every decent sized city. Down kick us in the balls again, as they've done on so many other tours.

01-13-2005, 06:35 PM	#5
charbono The Fly Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 47 Local Time: 06:35 AM	The last time they played Adelaide was in 93 So what are the fans from Perth supposed to do, catch a 4-hr plane ride?

02-14-2005, 01:43 AM	#6
roadtrip22 Babyface Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3 Local Time: 06:35 AM	you all sound pretty angry about the absence of the u2 tour comeing to your states, well at the moment im just hopefull they will even come no matter what state they go to. i can fully understand but im going no matter where they go this time if they come as ill never see them, brissy girl

02-19-2005, 05:05 AM	#7
Sibley The Fly Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 104 Local Time: 04:35 PM	I have a five hour drive to get to Sydney, but my biggest problem will be getting tickets. I don't know whether to go with Ticketec online or whoever is going to sell them. But that site is going to be jammed up ... or maybe go with one of the other online sellers.

03-10-2005, 01:36 AM	#8
Chizip Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2001 Location: love not hate Posts: 17,471 Local Time: 10:35 PM Images: 47	doesnt look good for australia now does it

03-10-2005, 07:23 PM	#10
Chizip Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2001 Location: love not hate Posts: 17,471 Local Time: 10:35 PM Images: 47	i feel bad for you all, that really sucks

03-10-2005, 11:25 PM	#11
adambk The Fly Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 214 Local Time: 04:05 PM	Great now your just getting me more worried.

03-10-2005, 11:59 PM	#13
beli Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a frock in Western Australia Posts: 15,223 Local Time: 01:35 PM	Its an old thread. Those were the original gossiped about Australian dates. Obviously the third leg has pushed the fourth leg dates back to 2006. (we hope)

03-11-2005, 04:42 PM	#14
fullautoreverse Acrobat Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gold Coast - Australia Posts: 405 Local Time: 04:35 PM	they'll be here. i havnt heard this much U2 on radio for the last 5 years...and tv ad's are pushing ad's for the scissor sisters, i would like to bet thats our opening act...

03-11-2005, 04:52 PM	#15
beli Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a frock in Western Australia Posts: 15,223 Local Time: 01:35 PM	Scissor Sisters just toured, hence the ads.