13-01-2010 - Gigs to come in the summer sun…

Saturday, 13th Februrary sees us performing at ‘Escape’ in Swansea after the Swansea vs Carmarthen Quins match at St Helens. So whether you’re drowning your sorrows or celebrating in style, why not come and enjoy some thumping U2 after the match to set you up for the rest of a roaring night out in Swansea.

On Monday, 5th July and Saturday, 17th July – we will be kicking off the post race entertainment at Royal Windsor and Lingfield Park in true Irish Day style with a late evening’s performance of your favorite U2 songs. No doubt the leprechauns will be out in force and the champagne will be flowing as we play to the glorious summer sunsets; if we haven’t gambled all of edges guitars on the last race that is…

We return to the Artrix in Bromsgrove on Friday, 9th July. A fantastic theatre venue in the west midlands, we are really looking forward to playing back here again. We hope you will join us there for our full theatre set, including our first half journey through the famous Rattle and Hum years and a celebration of U2’s recent 360 tour with tracks from no line on the horizon.

We are very excited to have been asked to return to ‘The Marvellous Festival’ on Saturday, 24th July. The last time we performed here it was a glorious summers evening full of first-class music from a wealth of artists. It’s a great opportunity to find a patch on the grass in the sunshine and indulge in plenty of beer, barbeques and bands.

For more information on these and all venues we will be playing at, links to venues websites and multimap directions can be found on the TOURDATES page.

We’ll keep you updated as more gigs become finalized over the next few months.

- Nathan

06-01-2010 - U2UK, a brand new decade, a brand new website…

It’s been 8 years since the birth of our band, originally called U2POP, and it’s thanks to our former drummer (2004 – 2007) Simon Jemmett whose wife Vicky came up with the name U2UK instead. Here we are, Tony, Simon, Nathan and myself 8 years later in 2010 with a new decade to look forward to, proud to be known as U2UK, and proud too of the awesome stage show that has earned us the reputation of one of the best tribute shows on the circuit today. The band grows from strength to strength and the desire to change and improve continues to drive us to recreate the best U2 Show that we can.

Still not forgetting those members who have played a massive part in getting the band to where it is today: Paul Collier, Bono, original and founding member of U2UK, Simon Dodwell, original drummer from the birth of U2POP, Simon Jemmet, drummer 04-07 – these guys I’m sure you will remember, they’ve graced the face of U2UK, shared some brilliant times with us, and I’m sure put smiles on your faces too over the years. We’d like to wish them well and all the best in 2010 along with you guys, our supporters, who help to make this an exciting place to be and the best job to do!

- Ady.

06-01-2010 - Where and When in 2010?

On to U2UK – Unfortunately the economy has had an adverse effect on ticket sales across the board for all entertainments and we have learned from many theatres themselves that they are being forced to close as a result, sad news we know. Times are hard for everyone so we really do appreciate all the support you offer us by continuing to come and see the U2Show where ever and when ever you can.

We’ve decided to show six months of tour dates and to add to them as we progress throughout the year so you should have an idea of what is coming your way! You’ll see that the diary is smaller than it has been in recent years but we are trying to ensure that we bring the show to as many places as we can without overplaying any region during these difficult times. That said, the pound is pretty level with the euro and that has created a lot of interest in U2UK from across the water. You’ll find some European dates on the tour page and again we hope more will be confirmed as the year progresses. If any of you guys fancy a weekend away take a trip over with us and have a weekend in Malta, Spain, and Belgium, catch some sun and the band at a European festival that sounds great to us!

- Ady.