Win VIP U2 Tickets…huh?
When @U2 received a press release today announcing an auction for U2 tickets, we immediately questioned it’s authenticity, as:
A) U2 aren’t on tour
B) It could be a while before they are
But digging deeper, we learned that the “Half Way to St. Patrick’s Day” celebration is a charity event, and the proceeds from that auction (and the event itself, which takes place in pubs across the US) will benefit childhood cancer research at the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
Furthermore, the charity contacted me and offered this link, which explains that Bono’s cousin Simon is actually one of the event organizers and offers the disclaimer that the tickets are “pending announcement of tour dates and locations.”
So…that said…happy bidding!
The auction ends September 17.
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You left out the best part: “Simon will personally attend the concert chosen along with the winner of the auction” although it does say there’s no guarantee you will get to meet Bono and the band afterwards.
Even so, I’d say the chances were pretty good, especially if you picked the first night of a multi-night gig.