U2 - PopMart Tour 1998 Original Concert Tour Program

DESCRIPTION
Vintage original official concert merchandise from the actual gig in 1998 - over 25 years ago. Printed for the fourth leg of the worldwide tour - Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Tokyo, Osaka and Johannesburg. This final leg ran from January through March 1998.

This is a stunning program featuring info, full colour photos, band members and tour personnel. It's in excellent condition.

Actual images of item have been used and form part of the item condition/description.  

THE TOUR
The PopMart Tour was a concert tour by the Irish rock band U2. It took place in 1997 and 1998 in support of their album "Pop," which was released in 1997. The tour was one of the most ambitious and extravagant in the band's history and was known for its massive stage setup and high-tech production.

Some of the notable features of the PopMart Tour included a 165-foot-tall golden arch, a 100-foot-wide video screen, and a giant lemon-shaped mirrorball that served as the band's entrance to the stage. The tour was designed to be a parody of consumerism and excess, with a theme that played on the idea of a massive, global, pop-culture extravaganza.

The setlist for the tour featured songs from the "Pop" album, as well as many of U2's classic hits. The tour spanned several continents, including North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, and it was one of the highest-grossing concert tours of the 1990s.

While the PopMart Tour was visually stunning and groundbreaking in terms of its production values, it was met with mixed reviews from both critics and fans. Some felt that the emphasis on spectacle overshadowed the music, while others appreciated the band's willingness to experiment and take risks.

In retrospect, the PopMart Tour is seen as a pivotal moment in U2's career, where they pushed the boundaries of what a rock concert could be. It set the stage for their subsequent tours, which continued to incorporate innovative stage design and technology.

COLLECTABILITY
Tour programs are highly collectable and sought after for several reasons. Firstly, they provide a tangible memento of a specific concert or event, allowing fans to relive the experience and cherish the memories associated with it. Tour programs often feature exclusive content like behind-the-scenes photos, interviews, and detailed information about the artists and their performances. Additionally, they serve as a snapshot of a particular era in an artist's career, making them valuable to both music enthusiasts and historians.  Whether you're a dedicated fan or a passionate collector, owning these programs offers a tangible connection to the music world and serves as a treasured piece of memorabilia.

Programs can also be framed together with other items we have on our website such as vinyl records, official stage guitar picks, autographs, backstage passes, concert tickets, drumsticks and photos and you can create a truly one-of-a-kind unique piece of memorabilia.