UK exclusive: U2 on their Las Vegas show at new ‘Sphere’ concert venue

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But not this, not if rock giants U2, their opinions or their new concert venue are involved.
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The vast sphere, apparently the biggest spherical structure in the world, cost nearly two billion pounds to build, and seats an audience of 17,000 of whom 10,000 can feel the music in their specially vibrating seats.
Our correspondent Siobhan Kennedy went to meet Bono and The Edge for a UK exclusive interview in Las Vegas.
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[@dsuperhawk]

Me thinks the hemorrhoid cream they used for their baggy eyes has tainted their brains.

[@blackshirt5530]

What about carbon footprint of their multiple mansions and planes, etc….. when bono talks about anything besides music I start yawning

[@andrewsmith9776]

How much electricity does the sphere uses per hour?

[@Gurjitsd07]

This looks like it's going to be ridiculously amazing.

[@trevormarr8379]

We booked the Nov 1st concert in Vegas, it will be epic!!! I saw this awesome band in Vancouver, 1994, got the ticket last minute, it was a sold-out concert, i had a hunch, so i called in about tickets and sure enough, they moved the stage and new seats became available, so for $36 I got centre stage, 3rd row, it was amazing! And before the concert there was a MuchMusic video booth that we were told that Bono and the Boys would select the best video for in the show. The concert was great. High energy, great musical anchors that made up my life. When it ended, the crowd was cheering ‘encore, encore, encore’, and finally this HUGE screen lowered from the stadium roof and BOOM, there was ME on the screen talking! The girls on both side of me were excited and poked me saying, that’s YOU!, as U2 came back on! I can’t remember the song they played next, i wish i could. If any one remembers this and has a picture or better memory, I am all ears.

[@tomusic8887]

Bono looks so old for his age 🤷😮

[@scottzreality3061]

Such a political band🥱. The country has declined sharply since 2008. Think about it.

[@spankflaps1365]

Looks like Bono is as happy as Larry, Mullen over the situation.

[@crazyone61]

Can't wait to see it in person at the December 1st show!!

[@richsees8988]

You lucky duck you !

[@funteeclub9741]

Be prepared to get hypnotized by the devil. The whole concert is satanic.

[@Ocodango]

Fantastic interview

[@Clearwater2408]

There is no other band on planet earth who could put on a more visually stunning show than U2.

[@samuelerickson5176]

Cool that they're going back to the zoo tv version of "even better than the real thing". I haven't liked the more studio sounding version theyve been doing the last few tours. Sounds better in the lower key

[@andrew6978]

This is back to the studio version, they've been playing a remix for the last 15 years.

[@damienocallaghan3906]

Save your Money 500 Dollars for the cheapest Ticket Throw in Flights Hotels....... The 4K DVD will be out for Christmas......

[@philippepalmer2968]

I know she was doing her job and she's flipping good at it but it was so nice to see Siobhan Kennedy having fun as well and enjoying the moment

[@nadeemahmed36]

Amazing

[@MrMjolnir69]

More digital morw screens yea thats what humans need.

[@lynnebaker2735]

Cannot wait to see this show in November 🎉

[@paulthornton9941]

Can't beat U2 live shows

[@joecancer6013]

😂😅😂

[@lukej7758]

Can't wait to see it this December

[@xrp589baby]

not even an Irish band..they areall Ethnically from the UK/England

[@sharifchi]

It's gonna be so awesome, I see it in 2 weeks!

[@koboxing3582]

​@@xrp589babyBono and Larry are Irish, the edge is Welsh only one that's English is adam .

[@xrp589baby]

@@koboxing3582 they are tossers, out of touch with the working class. white working class are being demographically replaced

[@vimokkha]

​@xrp589baby Nationality according to ethnicity sounds a bit third reich.

[@IslandPhotoNews]

Get out! two acre wrap around screen and over 16,000 speakers.. Perfect excuse for a Vegas trip! Great vid..

[@mondogamer1426]

Wish I could be there!

[@boylecopperuk]

U2 : sponsored by World Economic Forum and managed by Klaus Schwab(sold weapons to apartied south african state)

[@joecancer6013]

Exactly 💯. U2'S drummer said he and Bono pray to different Gods

[@RobertFairweatherMusic]

It would be cool if it flooded in Vegas during the U2 concert and the ball just floated away in the valley. That would be cool.

[@xa9590]

I think they got the number of speakers wrong, I’ve read multiple places that there are 150,000+

[@herniva]

Why didn't they ask Paul and Dave about the $71 million they gave to Ukraine for a useless war, about the thousands of people who could never afford a ticket to see them play at the sphere, and about the thousands of people who live on the streets of Las Vegas without a home, and getting high on fentanyl every day. That is the real debate.

[@emilypound]

Because the media is right in there with them pushing their agendas. We all know why

[@LL-vk9zc]

Maybe more of a rant than a debate, perhaps.

[@hoisin75]

Channel 4 getting some political digs in naturally

[@alcyneidlinger7531]

This pond is too small for a dispute amongst frogs

[@richsees8988]

Absolutely amazing

[@doh-ray-meproductions4131]

What planet is Bono living on? The billionaire planet? I live in the south of Ireland and there's nothing fair about the system here, there's a raging housing crisis while a third of elected politicians are landlords, a hospital crisis where hundreds lay on trolleys in hospital corridors with consultant waiting lists out the door, an inflation crisis where small incomes struggle to cover the cost of living, while a select few cream off the top. Bono made a name for himself as altruistic in Africa, when it came and comes to his own country, his mouth was firmly shut, through decades of political corruption while U2 base their business abroad to avoid tax, so he's partly silenced himself on domestic politics in his own country to amass more millions in tax exile.

[@harryireland1935]

I tend to agree with you here. What he doesn't understand is that if you have almost a billion in wealth and had the most luxurious life, you lose the ability to tell other people how to think, act or who to vote for. I admire Bono, but please...shut the f**k up. And I feel you, I'm in the South too and the propertycrisis is just hopeless, it's disgusting, the sheer level of greed, corruption and collusion between politicians, bankers, central bankers, speculators and investmentfunds. But I promise you, eventually, something will break. Out of chaos, a better system will come.

[@memopadilla5931]

Many in the U.S. are calling to get Bono and Edge wasted drunk passed out and then put some permanent Trump tattoos on their foreheads.

[@harryireland1935]

@@memopadilla5931 I think in general, people are sick to their stomach with virtue signalling celebrities. U2 were always outspoken, but initially I never really had a problem with it. Of course, that's all changed since U2 became mouthpieces from global elites, the EU and were severely suffering from TDS. Over the last couple of years the mood has completely shifted from admiration to 'please shut the f*ck up'. Rich, overpaid narcissistic arseh*les lecturing the public from their private jets and multimillion dollar mansions.....people are rejecting this BS.

[@doh-ray-meproductions4131]

@@memopadilla5931 😂😂😂

[@doh-ray-meproductions4131]

@@memopadilla5931 Lock em in a shed forc2 weeks and torcher them with The Waltons theme tune full blast, a bag of snakes and no food and lsd!!

[@belinda0871]

Love it. Go Edge. It is about community. The idea of freedom is American, great interview Bono.

[@marcelososa7686]

Es increible esa pantalla cuando cantan una parte de "Even Better....."

[@straak]

What a dower interviewer.

[@petertownley7296]

hope more sphere venues are made & my son gets that big oneday he can play at one

[@oviside1124]

Pretty sure they are gonna build a few more around the world, one is definitely gonna be built in London that's for sure.

[@tonymc8268]

People voted for Trump because of eight years of the democrats. Bono shouldn't be so insulting to them.

[@tenderlovingcoolness]

Why are they playing on giant bedside table?

[@carlgemlich1657]

Correction: there are 160,000 speakers.

[@ingridllinas5612]

Totally right!

[@starvision5209]

"America comes back". Back to where? The days of Bush, Clinton, Obama and Biden? These four led to Trump the one name Bono won't mention.

[@roberthouston3809]

Ok do your thing and play around in Vegas...BUT PLEASE take a version of this on the road do all the fans can see it. ANOTHER ZOOTV !!!! 😉

[@nadeemahmed36]

❤

[@lovelyskull3483]

At last something to smile about. Bravo U2.

[@mandydaly8940]

Amazing 🇮🇪🎼🇮🇪🎼🇮🇪

[@thetruthmessenger6358]

Nah............GIVE US another RAW true ROOF TOP performance..... LETS GO U2

[@TheGerkuman]

'Even Better than the Real Thing' is a pretty amusing song to feature when showing off their Neural Network/Algorithmically Generated content (I don't like using the term AI as it's a misnomer)

[@aliayub5475]

Carbon footprint U2 have travelled the world so many times FOR 40 years with so many people working for them lorries to carry there equipment THIS BAND HAS DEFINITELY DAMAGED THIS BEAUTIFUL PLANET .Bono what is you carbon footprint it’s extremely high

[@harryireland1935]

Word of advice, stop talking about politics and just play some music. JFC, people want to escape this endless political grandstanding.

[@belinda0871]

I loved the Elvis. Wish I was there.

[@kelzuya]

Who stole Bongo's trousers?

[@kirstihampton8445]

Thank God Bono has had some skincare work . I miss The Fly / Elvis era !

[@Leprosita80]

Elvis era???? 😂😂WTF?

[@NoticiasDeBoliviaYdelMundo]

I LOVE U2...

[@NicolasVanhove]

When you say America is the best idea, how about guns Bono?

[@orlab7745]

Lucky she knew the words, I was nervous for her 😁

[@Refulgent_Rascal]

They are so cringe. Even with the woman singing at the end. The establishment try to be cool but they are utter cringe.

[@verily360]

Its generational. Who would the millennial s like to see there?

[@danielvella2549]

Las Vegas is incredible but it is the last place to pontificate about the environment and social issues.

[@TheRollthedice]

digging at trump again!

[@manbearpig7521]

Do they tax in Ireland or even Europe?

[@dougdoug9268]

2023 and beyond still the biggest band on earth

[@thru_and_thru]

It’s them and the stones, nobody else close. Springsteen I guess is up there too, he sells out a ridiculous amount of arenas worldwide. But yeah U2 are definitely giants!

[@joecancer6013]

Dude... it's a musicians joke that when your career in music is over, you do a residency in Vegas.😂😂😅

[@mattunderwood2677]

Clueless and complicit …..

[@salubrious]

This is what U2 are reduced to? Really?

[@RobertFairweatherMusic]

Trump vs. U2 - Rumble in the desert.

[@Ludicanti]

Love it ❤

[@zacstarkey1369]

Looks like rob from its always sunny on the left

[@hasinurrahman4952]

Great interview !! These concerts will be next level good

[@jazbond007]

I hope that Bono's brain comes back from this rather low ebb it is at presently.

[@emilypound]

It won't. His adrenochrome supply has been cut off

[@joecancer6013]

It won't. He is part of the World Economic Forum

[@brianmmacu]

Just a reminder that Bono bought a first class plane ticket for his hat

[@fitycalibre7555]

Ikr…So freakin cool. Sure showed em

[@jackbauer5455]

Yes that was pretty silly in my book but hey maybe his hat has a very strong sentimental value although I can’t imagine doing that even if I was rich like him 😂

[@tastypymp1287]

​@@jackbauer5455Don't you understand the hypocrisy?

[@jackbauer5455]

@@tastypymp1287 I do get your point but as far as I know he never shamed the public on climate change he has asked governments to do more to save the planet which I think as public figure it’s something people should do which lead by example however it doesn’t mean humans are not flawed and they make mistakes but from what I know the hat went on a public BA flight so not a private jet so I don’t see a hypocrisy that flight would of gone regardless if asked to have his hat on the flight or not.

[@tastypymp1287]

@@jackbauer5455 Seems like you see what you want to see. Biased.

[@Ludicanti]

I cant believe it

[@robertmusil5831]

What’s the difference between God and Bono? God doesn’t strut around Dublin all day thinking he’s Bono. Bono. Neoliberal tax evader extraordinaire, willing servant of political power, friend of Bush and Blair, self-serving Company Man and part-time singer. To quote Dave Marsh: "‘Bono as that little boy in man’s boots, surrounded by forces he fathoms no more than a five-year-old fathoms the perils of the sea… not so much a huckster as a sucker; not a con man so much as a victim of the world’s greatest con artists; not an egomaniac but someone so insecure he has found ways to be shielded from almost all harsh realities’" Read "The Frontman: Bono (In the Name of Power)" by Harry Browne instead of this nauseating piece of sycophantic client churnalism by Channel 4.

[@joecancer6013]

U2'S drummer said he and Bono pray to different Gods

[@tianyinjia]

Time to retire boys

[@Johnny_Doe]

Bono underwent some skin and hair work just in time for another concert.

[@JimmyTimmy-wh8dz]

Carbon wasn't involved in this whole project..what is carbon?..first question I'd have asked at school.

[@Baz09]

Good man yerself bono.

[@tedyboy41]

Only a multimillionaire could think the south of ireland is 'freer and fair'

[@kevinmccarthy4794]

U2 are still very Irish in their ways. Able to talk double speak and not offend nobody.

[@theangryplumber8907]

TRUMP 2024 TRUMP 2024

[@nettiewolverinethunderbird8341]

Money grab from poor people..what keeps me up is $1000 times 4 hundred seats and all the money I get for being a play boy fake position. Freedom..for $1000 a seat.

[@bobbyperu1000]

rubbish, very cheap tickets, i got GA for 267 dollars.

[@JimmyTimmy-wh8dz]

U2 on message which is nice.

[@tomgreen1721]

Didnt understand a word he said , complete gibberish

[@floydian2007]

Don’t care what anyone says but U2 are legends. So many love to knock them, but just don’t understand. If you e seen U2 live, you know how good they are.

[@Been.Here.Since.2007]

I'm sure they're awful in 2023. This isn't 1987 anymore.

[@floydian2007]

@@Been.Here.Since.2007 Rubbish. Have you watched the above video and the review of this show is resounding success. They’ve still got it and we’re great for much longer than after 1987.

[@Been.Here.Since.2007]

@@floydian2007 Bro, they're old and tired. Give it a rest. I was there in the 80s. There's no way they are worth the money anymore.

[@floydian2007]

@@Been.Here.Since.2007 No I won’t. You know nothing.

[@Been.Here.Since.2007]

@@floydian2007 You know even less than I do. ❤

[@darrenkoglin3423]

I'm a mega fan of U2 there 2nd only to Elvis bit seriously leave Mr T alone he's the best thing that's happened to good ol USA and I'm from down under and can c this

[@joecancer6013]

U2'S drummer said Bono prays to a different God than him.

[@Shalanaya]

Youre crazy, the best thing? Then why is he supporting an actual fascism?

[@RobertFairweatherMusic]

This looks like 2016 2020 2024 TRUMP THREE-PEAT/ can't wait

[@selfpreservationsociety]

I wish I could have multimillionaire problems and wear Cuban heels and worry about Donald Trump, but credit due u2 are one of the best bands of all time period

[@StratsRUs]

Let it go maaan. There are far worse people to denounce. You can always go back to Kid Rock. 😅

[@selfpreservationsociety]

@@StratsRUs is that you bono , if it is send me your gulf stream jet to the uk and rename it greta thunberg with just love oil sprayed on the side and a couple of vip tickets for me and my dog

[@joecancer6013]

They were ok in the 80s. Definitely not to the level of musicianship as Journey, toto, Van Halen, Metallica

[@selfpreservationsociety]

@@joecancer6013 yea i agree, 80s 90s , I don't know about comparing with the bands you mention but there also excellent bands,

[@joecancer6013]

@@selfpreservationsociety I mentioned them because of musicianship. U2 are not the best players. They are great song writers. Then Bono joined the dark side. Started hanging out with the World Economic Forum

[@Ludicanti]

Luna????

[@proverbialmind_spread9421]

Imagine talking about inclusion and then saying he won't even speak Trump's name and exclude millions of people who support Trump. The hypocrisy and lack of awareness is comical.

[@andrew6978]

Keep crying. Artists call out tyrants.

[@angelagelene]

@@andrew6978 Well said, musicians especially are gifted with the right and left hemispheres being in balance which gives them a unique higher perspective that prevents them from being divided, but instead see things for what they are. Conservatives/fascists have always been authoritarian, it is there where religions are rooted, many of us out there have been awakened enough to see the truth.

[@pereldh5741]

Never mind AI, watch out for U2

[@AeroDude73]

160,000* Speakers, not 16,000. Good grief. Fact Checker!! 🤨🙄🤦‍♂️

[@David-K-NY]

Sorry U2, but you have become the very thing you were against... Bono, you talk in riddles. You just make no sense anymore. What a shame 😢

[@Annonymousoctopus]

👋 Just to say I don’t care what Bono have to say about AI or climate change. They’re celebrities. We over value the opinions of “famous people” and their opinions mean very little

[@StratsRUs]

Great impartial journalism 😂

[@nettiewolverinethunderbird8341]

Holy face lift Bono..

[@user-db6wv4rd9m]

Wow. U2 is a Vegas Act? Well, just Wow.

[@fitycalibre7555]

Super common for bands to do Vegas residencies lol. What’s your point

[@user-db6wv4rd9m]

@@fitycalibre7555 you must not understand U2’s origin story. But, even the “outliers” need money, I suppose. What is your point?

[@janniks2998]

​@@user-db6wv4rd9mMoney is the last thing these guys need. They are interested in pushing boundaries and setting new bars. They would have also played the sphere if it was anywhere else.

[@harryireland1935]

Yeah, that happens when a band becomes a corporation. To a certain extent, I can understand having to pay 1000 employees is a big responsibility, but an entire month in Vegas? That's a bit much. And sadly, being a political mouthpiece for any 'current thing' is too much as well. I've been a fan of their music for 40 years!!!! But I just can't deal with the speeches, the lecturing....particularly the idealizing of the EU with the EU flag and stars during New Years Day (videos of that here on YT). At that point, you overstep your purpose as musicians to entertain your audience and you become a tool of propaganda. That's crossing a line.

[@XxTheAwokenOnexX]

I can not wait not to see it!

[@FredericoRoberto]

A show that can become up to par to the best tour ever ZOO TV.

[@roberthouston3809]

I read they are releasing the 1993 zootv Dublin show officially!

[@joecancer6013]

Bono is a Luciferian controlled by the World Economic Forum

[@TheAngeyMovieCritic]

I hope U2 dont go the AI route with songs

[@MikeL-7]

Could you pay some more tax? Preferably in Ireland?

[@bid84]

They pay millions of tax in Ireland, personal tax, employ staff, and generate employment and in some cases tourism. They earn their money around the globe, so why should they pay all the taxes to there.

[@MikeL-7]

Ha ha you should get the Perrier award for that.

[@oviside1124]

Tv licences are being made mandatory by the government and your more worried about bono paying taxes..... Your outta touch jus sayin.

[@hosoiarchives4858]

U2 has a carbon footprint beyond anything you can imagine

[@johmharding520]

ONE.DAY BONEO WILL PAY FOR HIS TREACHERY

[@user-oz4vr5wh8p]

Come on U2 get real your long standing fans can't afford that money for your concert. Very sad time for your working class fans

[@belo1971]

Very ecological in Vegas 🤨!!!! Bravo U2 😬

[@whalerine9588]

america is doomed lad

[@docohm50]

Pink Floyd would have been a better choice to really showcase The Sphere.

[@joecancer6013]

They love Trump also! Go Pink Floyd