Belfastmick

In 2015 McHughs had a DJ playing U2 before the concerts. I know they have ‘December’ on tonight playing after the concert but not sure what they have pre-show.

No support act on this tour. They have been scheduled to come on at 8.30 at most European venues so not sure why the earlier start in Belfast.

I appreciate that this is non Manchester related but I’m writing in response to the periscope debate in the thread. I broadcast from Belfast in the i and e tour but you do get cramp holding your phone up. I’m going both nights next weekend and might broadcast a few songs from one of the nights depending on wi fi. Would anyone recommend a selfie stick as a way to avoid an overdose of lactic acid in my biceps? Cheers

Tickets still available for both Belfast shows on ticketmaster.

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BBC2 on the 27th December

Colm, Apparently it's on RTE on Christmas night. Not sure about BBC2

Cheers Dermo

Some people don't get U2. Their loss

Any word on RTE and BBC2 showing the re-scheduled concert?

I'm sure they could find some solution to this, but unlikely I'd say until the next leg of the tour. Ironically I was in GA for Belfast 1, in which I had more space to move in and got within two rows from the E stage. I know it was for charity, but it feels that I was somewhat short changed in paying nearly 4x times the price for a GA ticket, but with no apparent benefits. I know what you mean. In Belfast MGZ, you had to join the main queue that was extremely long due to security checks. Then when you got to the building you had a separate door for MGZ that probably saved you about a minute getting in. The Oddysey has two VIP entrances but these must have been reserved for actual VIPs ;-)

Move the wheelchair section to the front of the raised MGZ area? As you say, maybe there are logistical reasons preventing it. I'm not going myself unless I can get a cheaper ticket (have been able to find a €198 ticket on two occasions over the last few days) Just trying to think of solutions. I saw them both nights in Belfast. MGZ there wasn't great but at least it was in contact with the main stage and allowed for a good view of the main screen

If anyone reading this has any say, would it be too much trouble to insert a platform into the music gear zone to address this problem?

McHughs started to get very busy last night around 6.30. After the concert there was a queue at the bar so we went to the duke of York which was also fairly busy but had live music. McHughs have a dj playing U2 before and after the show