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Re: U2 in UAE
Originally Posted by Eva
(Post 8159916)
So they've priced themselves outta the market then?
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Re: U2 in UAE
Another thing I found quite pleasant about the concert last night was the merchadise wasn't too loaded.Some kids were buying pretty nice T'S for 100AED...seems fair to me. Apart from that, v. well organised I thought. |
Re: U2 in UAE
Originally Posted by NorthernLad
(Post 8161011)
A mate from here was in UK earlier this year and went to a party with The Edge. When asked if U2 were coming to Dubai (admittedly he did not say UAE or Abu Dhabi), the response was "They can't afford us".
There will come a day they will lower their price in exchange for reassurance they are still up there with the people.
Originally Posted by hawkhead
(Post 8161246)
Agree, but shame the piss-poor beer was bloody Dhs40 a pint and the bar staff didn't know their arses from their elbows.
Apart from that, v. well organised I thought. |
Re: U2 in UAE
No idea about beer.One of the very drinks I dislike |
Re: U2 in UAE
Originally Posted by Autonomy
(Post 8159875)
spot on. in a nut shell. very doubtful due to transport, talent fee, insurance....
Even Bono with a mic and The Edge with an accoustic would cost millions.... nevermind the most expensive staging ever.... Haven't U2, or Bono at least, commented on human rights issues in the UAE? That is allegedly a reason why they wouldn't appear. Mind you Chris Martin said the same for many years... - |
Re: U2 in UAE
Originally Posted by Meow
(Post 8161303)
Haven't U2, or Bono at least, commented on human rights issues in the UAE? That is allegedly a reason why they wouldn't appear. Mind you Chris Martin said the same for many years...
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Re: U2 in UAE
Originally Posted by hawkhead
(Post 8161298)
What do you like? Champers was Dhs120 a glass!!
I do like champers,Krug for specials and Bollinger for whenever else. |
Re: U2 in UAE
Originally Posted by Meow
(Post 8161303)
Haven't U2, or Bono at least, commented on human rights issues in the UAE? That is allegedly a reason why they wouldn't appear. Mind you Chris Martin said the same for many years...
- Everyone has their price imho anyway. |
Re: U2 in UAE
Oh dear, this will sound twattish.... I wouldn't/didn't bother as I hate plastic glasses. I do like champers,Krug for specials and Bollinger for whenever else. |
Re: U2 in UAE
Originally Posted by hawkhead
(Post 8161317)
No, I agree completely - that is exactly my point - why would anyone want to pay Dhs120 for warm, cheap (probably) champagne out of a plastic glass??
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Re: U2 in UAE
Originally Posted by Eva
(Post 8161288)
'...a party with The Edge'......oooooh, that's heaven!!.
There will come a day they will lower their price in exchange for reassurance they are still up there with the people. No idea about beer.One of the very few drinks I dislike:o |
Re: U2 in UAE
Originally Posted by Spugsy
(Post 8161340)
they stopped being relevant years and years ago, Bono is one of the biggest pricks in music and they haven't released anything half decent since Zooropa.
They will always be relevant but I agree their star is on the wain -which is only to be expected.When you are at the top of your game there is only one way to go.Emeerging bands continue to be influenced by them-indeed The Killers, well b.flow anyways is. Some decent tracks on All that you can't.......& How to Dismantle but thought Line on the Horizon was very disappointing.Very subjective though. For me Rattle & Hum is the superlative. |
Re: U2 in UAE
Originally Posted by hawkhead
(Post 8161246)
Agree, but shame the piss-poor beer was bloody Dhs40 a pint and the bar staff didn't know their arses from their elbows.
Apart from that, v. well organised I thought. |
Re: U2 in UAE
And i'm sure it was the smallest "pint" i've ever had..... |
Re: U2 in UAE
Originally Posted by Eva
(Post 8161377)
They will always be relevant but I agree their star is on the wain -which is only to be expected.When you are at the top of your game there is only one way to go.Emeerging bands continue to be influenced by them-indeed The Killers, well b.flow anyways is.
Some decent tracks on All that you can't.......& How to Dismantle but thought Line on the Horizon was very disappointing.Very subjective though. For me Rattle & Hum is the superlative. |
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