U2 Tour "Still Not In Profit"
Despite massive ticket sales the 360° shows are still not in the black...
It's generated £205 million in ticket sales so far - but U2’s 360° Tour still hasn't made a profit.
The band’s manager Paul McGuinness says the tour's not broken even yet - because it costs more than £500,000 a day to run.
"The engineering problems are enormous and costly," he told The Sun. "Whether we're playing or not, the daily overhead is about £470,000. That's just to have the crew on the payroll, rent the trucks and all that. There are about 200 trucks in total, including merchandise and catering."
The band have extended the tour to September 2010.
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So where in all these is environmental and political correct U2 and Bono I know?
How does this works now? 360° Tour is a stage designers masterpiece but "There are about 200 trucks in total, including merchandise and catering" - and how?? on Earth it works with being friendly for the planet Earth? How much fuel does they need to move from A to B? Is my beloved U2 is no more than a money machine now? C'mon guys ! I grew up in Poland. In 1993, when You released "New Year's Day" I was so proud of a recognition of my old country fight for a freedom by one of the most greatest artists. This dedication was a lot for me!
And now? My dear BONO, You are a political figure - fighting for a good case. Where is the environment and the Earths climate friendly U2 with all of that? 200 trucks?? Hundreds concerts ?Perform less, fly less. You will be still the best!
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