Behind the scenes at U2's Las Vegas Sphere residency

[@quokkapirquish6825]

Not your average rock star. Intelligent, respectful, a ferocious fighter of injustice, wise, funny and loves his wife like she is the rockstar. His ego is only in jest for the band, his heart remains humble. If you imagine the amount of temptations he must have had , to remain this grounded is quite astonishing.

[@nancydemoss2945]

All four of them are wonderful and so amazingly beautiful and talented. Love them much!!❤❤

[@adamfindlay7091]

He's fine, but lost my interest decades ago.

[@sharifchi]

I'm so excited I get to see my favorite band for 40+ years in the Sphere!💚💚💚💚

[@eweb4949]

Yes Leona!! Agree!! I’ll be there October 5 and 8. 🎶💚

[@joanneweiss3864]

YOU'RE SO LUCKY🎉 In NY & can't fly anymore 😢

[@michaellanderfelt9785]

That's awesome, hope you have a great time!!

[@sharifchi]

@@joanneweiss3864 Trust me someone will record it!

[@bobgas2001]

Me to Iam going to meet the band I have a relative working behind the scenes

[@heathermetz6576]

Larry Mullen, Jr is one of the nicest and most humble of musicians. Was fortunate enough to have met him in 2013.

[@eweb4949]

Hope he’s healing well. Wish him all the best.

[@gstevens6948]

Indeed, indeed.

[@alexkasper5029]

Awww that's so cool! I'm really sad he isn't going to be at these shows, but his recovery is the most important thing.

[@GaryBook]

Started the band.

[@bobgas2001]

i may know someone working there...

[@anthonysclafani3963]

Really cool venue. U2’s the perfect band to open it, they’re amazing live and their live show design has always been incredible

[@jasonlacroix6083]

20 years ago they did an interview, Edge says, "Some guys can sit on a stool with an acoustic guitar, we do it a little different.",

[@alexkasper5029]

Shoutout to show designer Willie Williams who is responsible for the visuals and set designs for all the incredible concert tours U2 have done! He was a fan from the beginning and approached them in 1983 asking if they needed a lighting designer and has been with them ever since. :)

[@luizmaranhao4824]

U2 is incredible! The best concert ever! And we have so many great Bands and musicians but U2 is always innovating. It’s the type of concert you never forget. And the music is fantastic! 🎸

[@michaelburke5942]

illuminate yes band U2 are always the first with the new technology

[@Caliche820]

I was at the 01/27/2024 show and what an epic concert and experience! It hits all your senses! And the drummer, Bram, sitting in for Larry, what a great drummer!!!

[@TheFlutecart]

As a regular working musician working on shabby stages for decades, I'm insanely jealous of whoever plays in that venue. That is the most incredible stage I have ever seen. Mind blowing, cool af.

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

Totally agree. That’s exactly how I felt as a musician similar to what you described. Its so different than anything else I’ve experienced that I can’t succinctly process what my eyes are seeing and my ears are hearing(if that makes any sense). People throw around phrases like “groundbreaking“ and “game-changing“ far too often when speaking of technology. But I feel this is perhaps the biggest jump in accessible tech we’ve seen since the introduction of the iPhone.

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

We are a long way from the standing ovation we used to give the Queen spotlight team when they climbed up.

[@carmel_kli.8]

Wow, I have so much to say about them💖💖💖, I have no idea where to start! I am a 16 year old girl and I loveeeeee U2💜💜, for 7 months now I hear their songs everyday all the time!! Before that I always knew they existed because my mom loves the 80’s music, but I never understood why they are so special! I started with 5 songs in my playlist😂, by that time I only began to actually understand why their music is so extraordinary and important to everyone and myself! Now I have about 50 songs in my playlists and I know each one of them by heart 💖, I love Bono’s voice and I find so much meaning in each song ! 🫶🏻🫶🏻 During those days the situation in my country is not easy, for 8 months people are protesting and trying to defend human rights and the idea of democracy and liberty! I try to protest whenever I can because those ideas and my country are so important to me!🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 I am sure that this is one of the reasons why I feel so connected to their music.💙 during this period U2 has always been one of the places I can escape to, and always makes me feel better🫶🏻🫶🏻. The fact that I haven’t met any other teenagers who love or even know U2 makes me really sad😢, because I really believe that anyone can learn something from their songs and ideas!!!!! Now I can’t wait to see them live for the first time! at the msg sphere in Las Vegas😱😱😱😱🤩🤩🤩🤩, I just arrived to Las Vegas yesterday, and saw the sphere! This venue is huge, I. Was shocked the first time I saw it 💖 Love U2❤️❤️❤️

[@antonnoverdin8452]

btw, what do you think of seeing Bono ..at his 30's yo....hahahaha he was the every girl dreamed of

[@howellbuzz]

Your words are heartwarming and I know U2 would be pleased 😃 Maybe they will pull you up onstage at The Sphere! Believe me, having followed U2 for 3 x your lifetime I can say that YOU are the one they are putting this show together for. Peace to you and your country and .. enjoy the show ✌🏼 ❤️‍🩹

[@Mr.Monster1313]

Its really cool that youre 16 and like U2 :) AWESOME...

[@Mr.Monster1313]

Shoot i still think the red rocks shows in colorado in the 80s were and still are awesome....they rule...

[@Mr.Monster1313]

People are gonna cry..lol like at all U2 shows..rad.

[@thewsonn]

I love U2 so much! Will be following the shows from Brazil. Long live U2!! ❤

[@gigif8566]

I saw them in Philly a few years back & they were AMAZING!!!

[@tinderbox218]

That looks fantastic! I hope Larry gets feeling better.

[@nickgeorgiou7770]

I’m so excited to be there on Opening Night.

[@markkindermannart4028]

It must have been awesome

[@nickgeorgiou7770]

@@markkindermannart4028 It was a great experience.

[@MAdDyMatt]

Band from the 80’s still rocking it in 2023 Las Vegas style

[@chrissmith4879]

CBS should have included a clip of U2’s 360 tour stage (the claw), that also was an astounding stage of megapixels and great music

[@michaelfaulkner3119]

You know what? U2 are my favourite band, but they do deserve this opening resedency, they created all this LED stuff at concerts in the first place, years ago, they took a gamble and won, put everything on the line, ❤❤❤

[@quemsoueu5136]

The debut gig of this showroom had everything to be epic....and that ended to happen, indeed

[@johnmccann8319]

Really strange that LARRY won't be there live with the rest of the boys.Good luck with the recovery!So so proud of U2 for all they have done for the people in our world and for all their achievements.❤

[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

Heading to see the sphere in a few weeks.

[@NicholasDominguez-r4w]

Forget the band... I would watch anyone play here.. this sphere is amazing... and apparently I live under a rock because I just learned about it. 😅

[@aleu2]

Things insanely great. U2 best ever

[@WorkforLove]

Insane! Can’t wait for tomorrow! I’m nervous for them 😂

[@amjh4lah809]

It will be absolutely INCREDIBLE 💯 👌🏻 ❤

[@pontificusvascillious5287]

it's stunning ... i'm stunned ...

[@kevinkeenan6078]

This band has always been at the forefront of technology...they had the first mobile satellite tour (Zoo TV) they had the first LED screen for a tour (POPMART tour) The first tour screen suspended from a claw crane (360 tour) The first 7K screen (the Joshua Tree 30th anniversary tour)

[@checkoutmyyoutubepage]

They’re okay. I think Kraftwerk were more of a forefront since they had to build their instruments to make sounds that didn’t exist yet.

[@danielceja3729]

2:11 2:40 look and listen carefully. 4th world. = 4th Riek

[@quentincrisp6933]

Who cares! I'm not there for a visual experience I'm there to listen to music! All this does is hide the deficiencies in a band's performance!

[@jasonlacroix6083]

@@quentincrisp6933 Name one band that has no visual effects. Take your time.

[@checkoutmyyoutubepage]

@@quentincrisp6933 the best sound system in the world.

[@mariantonialima4556]

U2, a melhor banda do mundo ❤❤❤

[@velmex12]

Great promoters and showman.

[@patriciaegan7244]

U2 is well loved by everyone. Bono, U2 🥰 !. So just be yourself and have fun!

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Back in action oh yezzzzzz it's such a great fun...wish them our most beloved music stars, have fun performing and entertain us fans other hundred years more from now on, only watching the show...it feels like turning back young again ❤

[@gmamah9559]

Joshua Tree tour is still on my top 3 list. ❤

[@nolanohana]

1987?

[@gmamah9559]

@@nolanohana Cleveland Stadium.

[@roberthouston3809]

I hope they do a traditional tour so all the U2 fans get to see it ! ZOOTV 2 !!!!! :)

[@FredericoRoberto]

That set piece from Essex Devlin is truly magnificent!

[@dorisshoemaker8473]

It’s amazing looking

[@thekidcomn5938]

October 13. I can’t wait.

[@skip686]

Anthony, I've said it before, you have the best job in the world.

[@ScottHufford]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🎸 *U2's Bono and The Edge offer exclusive behind-the-scenes access ahead of their new Las Vegas Sphere residency.* 00:13 🌐 *The Sphere, described as a cutting-edge venue, is changing the Las Vegas skyline and the live music experience.* 00:55 🚀 *U2 is set to give the inaugural performance at the Sphere, featuring 160,000 speakers and over 260 million video pixels.* 01:24 🌅 *The Sphere's high-resolution screens can make the building visually "disappear" into the Nevada desert.* 02:05 📺 *U2 has a history of incorporating groundbreaking technology into their live shows, aiming to break the fourth wall and connect directly with their audience.* 03:32 🏗️ *The Sphere show's design process began while the venue was still under construction, merging talent, experience, and guesswork.* 04:20 🌵 *U2 first came to Vegas in 1987 and have returned to shoot a video for their new single "Atomic City," even as their drummer recovers from surgery.* 05:55 🎵 *The new music and the Sphere residency mark a period of rekindling U2's love for their core sound and the guitar's potential.* 06:23 💡 *Being the first act to perform at the Sphere comes with both the privilege and the pressure of pioneering this new performance space.* 07:32 🥁 *With drummer Larry Mullen Jr. out due to surgery, Bram van den Berg will fill in for the Sphere residency, adding to the band's pre-show nerves.* 08:00 🏟️ *The Sphere is designed specifically for music and video, not sports, offering unparalleled opportunities for immersive concert experiences.* Made with HARPA AI

[@nancydemoss2945]

Praying for you Larry Mullin, Jr.🙏 Get well, baby and come back if you can. U2 isn't you without you! Lots of love ❤❤❤❤

[@projectmoon13]

Reminds me of the imax at the science museum

[@keithfarrell4882]

U2 still pioneering after all these years.

[@WIFEABILITY]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@mareaheringer4169]

Magnifique ❤❤❤❤❤

[@michaelfaulkner3119]

Do not forget the pop mart tour in 97, it opened in Vegas at Sam Boyd stadium, i flew out to Paris with my sister to Paris from Manchester UK to Paris to see that show on Diana's funeral day, 6 September 97, parc des prance, amazing night.

[@SluTubeTV]

Living legends

[@ManuelMenchaca]

Still haven’t found what I was looking for was filmed in Downtown not the Strip

[@tripbreaker]

I saw the October tour when I was 14 and every tour since.

[@robinblackmoor8732]

U2 is excellant, but I would love it, if you could see RUSH in The Sphere. U2 was a great choice to be the first act in there. They are usually at the forefront of new things.

[@RONNYMORRISMUSIC]

As much as I like technology, I think we are watching waaaaaaay to much TV today. I end up going to see a show, to connect with an artist but ending up watching a TV show instead. I think it is sad and has disconnected us with the human aspect of things. Yes the screen is amazing, I love watching shows about the universe, stars and planets, but I am missing the persona, the intimate feeling. I was lucky to see U2 years ago at a smaller venue, and it was mindblowing, to feel and see their energy almost ripping the roof off at the place. The way things are going it will be avatar bands performing, because it really does not matter if the artist is there or not, just see the latest ABBA show, and people still pay big bucks to see it and come out feeling entertained. It is the way things are going I know, I just like the other thing better.

[@nancydemoss2945]

I love U2!!!❤❤❤

[@calderas]

Tomorrow starts!!!❤

[@lub9144]

Hell yeah, and I wish I had seen this 2 years ago! I would have put money in then, both in the sphere and in real estate!!! This is absolutely a dream come true for someone who may not have the legs to do all the things I wanted to do- -Or maybe it will be the impetus to get me going! Either way, heaven sent!

[@kenRBoyle]

Got lucky and will be there opening night!

[@sharonharris9782]

I hope you have a fantastic time!!!

[@kenRBoyle]

@@sharonharris9782 It was so good! They sounded great and the Sphere is amazing.

[@sharonharris9782]

​@@kenRBoyleoh, you were so lucky! Glad to hear it was fantastic!

[@dougdoug9268]

2023 and beyond still the biggest band on earth

[@casdman200000]

Nope. Ticket prices are dropping. No one cares about them anymore

[@AquarianNomadic]

Are you serious? I'm 50 and don't even care about them anymore 😂😂😂😂

[@selena3863]

I saw the show, it was awesome

[@VA1ENTINX]

You know the subliminal program that show really was right?

[@MrsKuanInn]

I would like to see Coldplay in the Sphere. Their music is Cosmic!💕

[@lainefrazier768]

Love,Love U2

[@angelariebli4843]

The way U2 continues to push limits and reinvent their sound over the decades....it's truly amazing!

[@chuckdameron5626]

Watch a super bowl there or the play offs it will make you feel like you are on the field it looks amazing

[@Taycation]

Be there Saturday!!!!

[@davidbaise5137]

A great band. Vegas residency spells out has-been circuit. Touring is very difficult for players and families. So….

[@czaarekk]

I will be there next Thursday. 😀

[@lindash38]

First couple of shows could be rough! Hope they’re able to pull it off

[@dougsheridanmusic]

Yeah I’m glad I’m going a few shows in. They’ve always been a bit stiff for the first couple of shows on a tour understandably

[@wrldchamps04]

Amazing

[@anuradhamagee2775]

I hope I’ll get to see this at some point🎉

[@anthonypicardi4130]

I encourage anyone out there to check out bono's book called Surrender,...starts off a bit slow,but has some hilariously told events that the band went thru

[@calculus8219]

It's all about the numbers and the sequences on the sinking silicon sands of viva las vegas..

[@mattbosley3531]

They always say, bad rehearsal, good performance.

[@Sjrick]

The thing im curious about is, if im standing outside, can i hear anything from inside? with all those speakers, does any of it leak ?

[@테스트유튜브배우-x5c]

외관만으로도 주목적인데,안에서 공연도하고, 안에서 색다른 이미지 효과도 내고, 앞으로 더멋진 이미지 효과들이 추가되면 정말 재밌는 다른곳에서 절대 할수 없는 공연들 많이 할수있을듯, 관광효과도 있고, 진짜 잘 만든거같아.

[@quentincrisp6933]

Give me U2 in Radio City Music Hall any day of the week over the Sphere. Too many bells and whistles! It becomes more of an event than a musical performance.

[@howellbuzz]

I found myself having same reaction to all the phone video... like, WOW..but.. is the performance getting lost amongst all the eye candy? I can recall thinking the same thing during the heyday of the original Achtung Zoo TV tours... like, c'mon, guys what about the U2 of old from Red Rocks or Joshua Tree era with zero video support and just four guys with an amazing sound and a clamouring enigma for a front man? Turns out I needn't have feared. The Zoo Tour changed history for them and for live music. This Sphere residency is likely to do the same. Looks amazeballs. Watch more TV.

[@SethMethCS]

Wonder when the first EDM artist plays here.

[@kdpowers]

I'd be more than happy if Dolan moved to Vegas and just stayed there

[@mjphoto45]

To be there on opening night would blow my mind

[@zeffie100]

Go Bram !!!

[@Mujcanal]

I wish U2 would do this Zoo TV world tour again

[@paulwisham5943]

Looks great

[@fainejohn]

Got my tickets

[@ruk2023--]

They're kind of the best aren't they U2.

[@hutchhutchins]

The 1987 music video was shot downtown on Fremont Street, not The Strip.

[@MrKarmapolice97]

Nothing will ever top ZooTV that changed the modern concert

[@brucestewart7371]

Ach Tung baybee so glad I reside in Vegas- there’s a baseball stadium and basketball arena g TV hat may have a roof that opens up….

[@danielceja3729]

2:11 2:40 look and listen carefully.

[@danielceja3729]

"THE 4th world" = 4th Riek. Moving sand with sound frequencies. Now your brain.

[@mjphoto45]

Wow

[@annettecantu3126]

Nice🕊

[@griam7641]

Sure wish you’d have shown more about the sphere…..

[@Nancoman]

Sinead O'Conner was right about Bono and U2.

[@selena3863]

They did a tribute to O’Connor before the concert on Saturday.

[@markyncole]

Sucks that Larry's not there,who sitting in for him? I saw them 3 times in the 80s and favorite part of those shows was watching Larry Mullen play drums,especially during the song Bad.

[@zeffie100]

Bram van den Berg

[@Peregrine101]

@@zeffie100 Bram van den Berg is a Dutch drummer for the band Krezip. This band has had several hits in the Netherlands. When the band went on hiatus from 2009 to 2019 he played for other bands and as a session drummer. Most notably is his work for Dutch artists Roel van Velzen and Janne Schra. He is partially responsible for the return of the band Krezip in 2019. During a dinner with his former bandmates he proposes to go work together again. It is dj Martin Garrix who introduced Bram van den Berg to U2. Garrix knows van den Berg from the Herman Brood Academy, where van den Berg was one of his teachers.

[@zeffie100]

@@Peregrine101 Weet ik Peregrine, dit moet ook aan Markyncole zeggen😄

[@davidmckelvey2601]

It feels like a music venue from the future...but it's now.

[@colin-nekritz]

No Larry, no U2

[@zeffie100]

So youre not going?😂

[@jude999]

Everything to distract from the music. "Soon we will be so distracted with images we won't be able to see anything anymore."

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

Quality craic from the lads. Wish there was some Boy in the set.

[@Mr.Monster1313]

Ive loved U2 since the early 80s..but id hate to see what the prices are for these tickets...

[@honeypie784]

Look them up. Saw a few available a day ago - eye-popping prices, and that's an understatement. Yegads!

[@rsenior7140]

FYI: valet parking will cost you 125 bucks

[@timothygouldjr8384]

I’m goin in late October

[@izasanocka5676]

❤❤❤❤

[@MrChuckdog89]

I hope they do another US world tour so

[@peacefulpoate5613]

🎉🎉🎉 , MANESKIN NEXT !!

[@robertgroff2105]

October 8th I will be there...

[@thoughtfulprofessor4198]

Would love to see Depeche Mode and their visuals there

[@conorfurlong]

U2 is a band of four people. U2 is not performing at Sphere.

[@GS-nb3oq]

Great job repoting on the news Yea this is what's up in America. 😅