(stuff.co.nz) U2 super-fans in Auckland who are running a rogue ticket entry system have defended their line hack. Local fans earlier said they feared they would miss out on a prime spot up the front of the standing area, after international ticket holders set up the unofficial reservation system. A group of about 30 international superfans are administering […]
Read MoreWhat the Canuck?
Has video of cement in an empty Vancouver parking lot ever garnished more attention than it has this past week? Sure, the Pacific Coliseum is locked up tighter than Fort Knox, but did you really think that was going to stop U2 fans? Child, please. Put up your barricades, black out your windows, seal all […]
Read MoreWhat Makes a Real U2 Fan?
This is a question I’ve asked myself often over the years, and I’m guessing you have too – especially these last few chapters of their career. This may only be the case on the West Coast (at least I hope it is, since I’m going to finally experience my first East Coast U2 show this […]
Read MoreWhy U2 – Reason #21
Some of the happiest times of my life have been waiting in line to get in to U2 concerts. If they’re there hours before the show, saving their spot up-front, it’s a good bet that they’re pretty heavy into the band, and there’s something really special about being surrounded by people who (at least) approach […]
Read MoreU2 Fans Raise Over $34,000 in Honor of Bono’s Birthday
The African Well Fund’s 5th Annual “Build a Well for Bono’s Birthday” fundraising drive has raised over $34,000. All proceeds of the fundraiser will go directly to African Well Fund partner Africare, a leading non-profit organization assisting Africa, to fund clean water projects throughout the continent. Schenectady, NY (PRWEB) July 5, 2007 — The African […]
Read MoreWired U2 Fans Link on Tour
By PAOLO PONTONIERE AND KATHLEEN CRAUGHWELLAPRIL 28, 1997 12 AM As U2 fans from around the world descended on this town Saturday for the kickoff of the Irish band’s massive PopMart tour, it became clear that the Internet is taking on yet another role these days–that of party organizer. For months, wired U2 fans from all over […]
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