Rod Laver or Vodafone for Melbourne?

cobl04 · 01-16-2007, 07:04 PM

Just a thought I had, what would Rod Laver or Vodaphone Arena been like for U2? Obviously there woudl have been less seats, but I haven't been there to see a concert, as I missed Split Enz. But for anyone who has been there to see a concert, would it have worked as an arena for the Vertigo Tour? Are either bigger than where they performed in Brisbane, Syndey, Adelaide or NZ?

Earnie Shavers · 01-16-2007, 07:14 PM

Umm, are you asking if Rod Laver/Vodafone Arenas are bigger than the venues U2 played in Sydney/Brisbane/Adelaide on this tour? Rod Laver holds I think about 16,000 for a concert. Telstra Stadium, where U2 played in Sydney, held close to 80,000 for each of the concerts.

As far as arena size goes, I think the three largest in Australia are the SuperDome in Sydney (20,000), Rod Laver & the Burswood Dome in Perth (both about 16,000). Brisbane Ent Cent holds about 12,000. I think Vodafone holds about 8,000. The Sydney Ent Cent holds about 10,000 and I have no idea what Adelaide has.

coolian2 · 01-16-2007, 10:40 PM

I'd be guessing that U2 would go for Rod Laver as i'm led to believe its larger.

Most of the arenas mentioned in Earnies post probably would have been alright for U2 arena shows (although towards the very very small lets play stadiums instead end of the scale)

Adelaide has the Distinctive Homes Dome (aka the Powerhouse - i don't know which is worse).

blueeyedgirl · 01-17-2007, 05:41 AM

Uh, Adelaide does have an Entertainment Centre, where Split Enz, Coldplay and REM have played in the last couple of years. I dunno what the capacity is, 5-8,000?

Anyway, hasn't U2 played Rod Laver already? Lovetown? It was called something else then.

Bella05 · 01-17-2007, 06:10 AM

It was called the National Tennis Centre all those years ago...and yep, U2 did several shows there during the Lovetown tour.

I saw Split Enz there recently but I'd have to say that Melbourne's Telstra Dome suited U2 so much more...just my humble opinion though!

adambk · 01-19-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally posted by blueeyedgirl
Uh, Adelaide does have an Entertainment Centre, where Split Enz, Coldplay and REM have played in the last couple of years. I dunno what the capacity is, 5-8,000?

Anyway, hasn't U2 played Rod Laver already? Lovetown? It was called something else then.

5,000

lol we are not that bad. Its about 11,000-12,500 depending on stage and seat configurations.

dazzlingamy · 01-24-2007, 08:34 AM

Nah its smaller then that in adelaide! Tiny! compared to others. don't you think?

Firstly, rod Laver would not have fit that stage in, its too wide!

Anyway, i love the outdoor stadium gigs, having 80,000 people is just rocking amazing!

bono_man2002 · 02-04-2007, 04:32 PM

Well PopMart was squeezed into the Burswood dome....so anything is possible!

01-16-2007, 07:04 PM	#1
cobl04 acca dacca m8 Premium Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 2010 AFL THREAD Posts: 13,628 Local Time: 03:01 PM	Rod Laver or Vodafone for Melbourne? Just a thought I had, what would Rod Laver or Vodaphone Arena been like for U2? Obviously there woudl have been less seats, but I haven't been there to see a concert, as I missed Split Enz. But for anyone who has been there to see a concert, would it have worked as an arena for the Vertigo Tour? Are either bigger than where they performed in Brisbane, Syndey, Adelaide or NZ?

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01-16-2007, 07:14 PM	#2
Earnie Shavers Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4,180 Local Time: 04:01 AM	Umm, are you asking if Rod Laver/Vodafone Arenas are bigger than the venues U2 played in Sydney/Brisbane/Adelaide on this tour? Rod Laver holds I think about 16,000 for a concert. Telstra Stadium, where U2 played in Sydney, held close to 80,000 for each of the concerts. As far as arena size goes, I think the three largest in Australia are the SuperDome in Sydney (20,000), Rod Laver & the Burswood Dome in Perth (both about 16,000). Brisbane Ent Cent holds about 12,000. I think Vodafone holds about 8,000. The Sydney Ent Cent holds about 10,000 and I have no idea what Adelaide has.

01-17-2007, 05:41 AM	#4
blueeyedgirl Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bottom of the earth Posts: 5,914 Local Time: 02:31 PM	Uh, Adelaide does have an Entertainment Centre, where Split Enz, Coldplay and REM have played in the last couple of years. I dunno what the capacity is, 5-8,000? Anyway, hasn't U2 played Rod Laver already? Lovetown? It was called something else then.

01-17-2007, 06:10 AM	#5
Bella05 The Fly Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 56 Local Time: 02:01 PM	It was called the National Tennis Centre all those years ago...and yep, U2 did several shows there during the Lovetown tour. I saw Split Enz there recently but I'd have to say that Melbourne's Telstra Dome suited U2 so much more...just my humble opinion though!

01-24-2007, 08:34 AM	#7
dazzlingamy Refugee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: where the desert meets the mountains... Posts: 2,218 Local Time: 02:01 PM	Nah its smaller then that in adelaide! Tiny! compared to others. don't you think? Firstly, rod Laver would not have fit that stage in, its too wide! Anyway, i love the outdoor stadium gigs, having 80,000 people is just rocking amazing!