GA's won't get you in the 'circle' / on the red zones

Originally posted by longtimefan:I believe that you are right that RED zone not right in front of stage, but the circle outside the stage is, from some information I got from other long time U2 fan who got a chance to ask Willie some questions about the design of the stage, will be something the band utilizes much like in the Vertigo/Elevation tours. He stated there will be "bridges" from the main stage to this outer ring, but whats between the outer ring and the RED zone is not something I have heard yet. All the shows I have been to, always have a small space between the people and the walkways.

GA is still the best place to try and get really close, but the RED zones also will supposedly be close enough to get that up close and personal feel. If my health allowed me to do GA for every show and I could get through the pushing and such, I would always do that, but this affords me an opportunity to have a similar feel but be able to enjoy fully without getting crushed. 25 plus years as a fan, I am glad the band is willing to try new things and give new opportunities. I just hope everyone can enjoy themselves no matter where they might be as we all know U2 shows are beyond description and take us all to places most people never get to experience.

I guess we will just have to wait and see what the boys bring us this time around and hope that as usual they give us the show(s) we all dream of!!

Originally posted by jdoyle84:What are the rules GA standing in line like? Ive only been in seats on Vertigo and Elevation tour.

Originally posted by ukmofo:Longtimefan - thanks for the info

U2 to give (EU)9m of tour profits to charity

Belfast Telegraph, March 30, 2009

Rockers U2 will donate an estimated (EU)9m of their summer tour profits to charity, it was revealed last night.

The artists will give away 100pc of their income from VIP auction ticket sales at up to 100 worldwide concerts.

Up to 600 stage-front tickets per gig are being sold off via auction, with minimum starting bids of between (EU)95 and (EU)1,015.

Every cent band members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. earn from the sale of tickets in the "Red Zone" will go to charity.

The charity-style partnership Global Fund, which helps fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, will benefit from a large donation.

Other good causes expected to receive payouts are charities focusing on Africa, the core of Bono's campaigning.

U2's precise cut of their concerts' gross takings is a closely guarded secret, but is thought to be upwards of 75pc. Promoter Live Nation also takes a cut, along with the venue.

A U2 spokeswoman said: "All of U2's income raised from the auction of Red Zone tickets will be donated to charity."

Originally posted by Remy:Some positive news on a point where U2 is often critisized by non-fans:

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Originally posted by Remy:Some positive news on a point where U2 is often critisized by non-fans:

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You know I have always had a blast spending the day or night(s) in GA lines waiting to get in. We always meet new friends, most whom have lasted for years. Things generally stay pretty orderly and relaxed, but from my experience there has been staff whether U2 or stadium/arena letting you know where you can line up and ask to keep things in good spirits and relaxed.

Once the gates open though, I have found each place to be a bit different...........In Hawaii Vertigo, things stayed very well organized, at least for us and the folks who spent the night at the stadium, they allowed people to go in groups, and running pushing shoving wasn't a big issue, there was some, but not as bad as other places! We were up front at the B stage where Bono and Edge spent TONS of time, we have great photo's and video and had a fantastic night.

I don't know which show you are going to and how things will be organized there, but one thing you can count on is that once you get in and get your spot (up front whether stage or walkways)don't leave it!!! People get very pushy and come up with ANY excuse to try and make there way to the front, once you have established yourself, and you make friends with those around you, you should be good. Most of us look out for each other, especially if your a bit on the small side like me..... once your set plan on being on your feet for a long time most often, but when the show starts, you will have forgotten all the waiting, the sore feet, the fact you haven't peed in hours etc.....

Hope you have a blast, I have done GA frequently, but seats as well when thats all I could get, GA is worth it all!! Especially being up close and personal....