EXP
Active topics
2015-09-17 - Stockholm
 Tour: Innocence and Experience tour
Songs played: 27
Audio recordings: 2

  1. News This Second
    10 hours ago
    News This Second ‏@NewsThisSecond
    Reports: Police have arrested an armed male impersonating police officer. #u2stockholm

    Not sure how reliable it was
  2. If you think about smaller venues of around 1,500 to 4,000, they usually have security measure. Like the barriers you walk through that can randomly search you. I know that's the case in some Scottish venues like Barrowlands and Edinburgh Corn Exchange. Whereas in the Hydro, anyone could just walk in with a gun - there's no security.
  3. Meanwhile, in other news, first two bootlegs of Stockholm have surfaced. Will share soon.
  4. Originally posted by dieder:No matter who the threat was against, that a man can walk in with a gun is serious shit. This will have its impact on the rest of the tour.


    They didn't change their NA dates after the towers went down in 9/11, so I don't think much will change from the band's side. Venue security will definitely be beefed up though. Depending on how things are, I wouldn't try to sneak cameras/recording equipment in at this point.
  5. I would certainly welcome the implementation of stricter security measures, anything that would make me feel safer is a good thing.

    Can't remember exactly what it's like at the O2, but I'm pretty sure they search everyones bags.
  6. Originally posted by unknowncaller98:I would certainly welcome the implementation of stricter security measures, anything that would make me feel safer is a good thing.

    Can't remember exactly what it's like at the O2, but I'm pretty sure they search everyones bags.
    i fully agree
  7. Originally posted by unknowncaller98:I would certainly welcome the implementation of stricter security measures, anything that would make me feel safer is a good thing.

    Can't remember exactly what it's like at the O2, but I'm pretty sure they search everyones bags.
    I agree. If the best we get are cell phone recordings from now on I'd be able to live with it if it means the venue is more secure.
  8. Originally posted by dieder:No matter who the threat was against, that a man can walk in with a gun is serious shit. This will have its impact on the rest of the tour.


    It's INSANE that someone actually takes a gun to a concert, but it isn't strange that it is possible. At all the concerts I've ever been, the only thing they did was checking your tickets. And even if they would do body searches, it still would be possible to take in a little gun if you really want...

    Despite higher security checks, if someone really wants to do something bad, he will always find a way to do it...
  9. No its not when a person has it in for a bloke and whatever else!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  10. Originally posted by dylbagz:Security was more present at the shows on the east coast of the US, wands, metal detectors etc. But as all the iem tapers will (won't) say, there are ways to get around it.. Could happen anywhere in the world regardless of security, unless they go full on x-ray / airport / Chinese tourist attraction style. As it is, it's just a deterrent for people who aren't overly serious. If you really wanna do some damage, you'll find a way around concert security


    You are right - personally my civil rights are more important to me than "stricter" security searches (strip-searching, body scanner, etc.) in general and besides that I am seriously more concerned about the Divided States of America's state terrorism in the world today.

    Metall wands for e.g. will ensure only an apparent security, as it would be relatively easy to take a gun, etc. into a venue days before an event and then pick it up from your hide the right day - or some weapons made of carbon fibre you will not even find with them.

    Ok, one mental disturbed person ruins the day for 16.000 people, but he could have made a certain phone-call and the show would have been cancelled either, despite any proposed security measures.

    But if you are seriously concerned about your safety, then stay at home, because there are otherwise chances you might die in an road accident out in the wild instead of your own bed.

    Only two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the former. (A. Einstein)
  11. Originally posted by jennagirl:If the threat was indeed against Bono, which I so hope it was not, I fear for the future shows in terms of security nightmares, and the accessibility we have so enjoyed with Bono and the band all along. One crazy person can change so much, let's hope this wont. Feeling so sad now. Just want them all to be safe.


    Meeting fans at the hotels wont happen anymore, or they will have more security/bullet proof clothing
  12. is there a show on tonight if im reading right
    wont be listening to it though hehe
U2start is run by fans for fans. Help us reduce personal costs. Consider to make a donation to support us.
U2start is run by fans for fans. Help us reduce personal costs. Consider to make a donation to support us.
U2start is run by fans for fans. Help us reduce personal costs. Consider to make a donation to support us.
U2start is run by fans for fans. Help us reduce personal costs. Consider to make a donation to support us.