When did U2 play Slane?
2001
This was to be the first of two shows at Slane Castle for U2 in 2001 as part of their Elevation Tour with the second taking place the following week on 1 September….
Title: | U2 at Slane |
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Series Title: | RTÉ News |
Information: | An RTÉ News report on the U2 concert at Slane Castle on 25 August 2001. |
How much does U2 make per concert?
That’s about $1.7 million more than current 2nd-place holders U2, who are grossing $8.2 million per show on their current tour. While U2 sells more tickets per night, the average price is only about $115.
How much did U2 make on Joshua Tree tour?
U2 grossed $73 million from 15 shows on the The Joshua Tree Tour 2019.
How much did the U2 360 stage cost?
The band’s 360° tour has had a 200-ton arachnid forming the stage, a million-piece video wall, 300 crew and a budget of $750,000 a day.
Who supported U2 at Slane?
Thin Lizzy
Concert History U2, uniquely, have performed three times at the venue – playing support to the renowned Irish band, Thin Lizzy, who headlined Slane with their first show in 1981.
Who supported U2 at Roundhay Park 1993?
Macnas
Two other DJs replaced him later on the tour: Paul Oakenfold, who became one of the world’s most prominent club DJs by the decade’s end; and Colin Hudd. For the 1993 concerts, U2 invited Irish theatre group Macnas to join the tour and perform between the support acts.
What is the largest live concert audience?
List of the most crowded music concerts in history
- ROD STEWART AT COPACABANA BEACH, 1994.
- 3.5 million. Stewart staged the concert at the beach as a gift to poor people of Rio.
- JEAN MICHEL JARRE, 1997.
- 3.5 million.
- AC/DC, PANTERA, THE BLACK CROWES, METALLICA, 1991.
- 1.6 million.
- NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC, 1986.
- 800,000.
Who played the first Slane concert?
On August 16, 1981, music history was made – with the first ever rock concert at Slane Castle. Attended by 18,000 music fans from across the country, the gig was headlined by Thin Lizzy, with support from U2, Hazel O’Connor and more.