DESCRIPTION
Vintage original official concert merchandise from the actual gig in 1984 - over 39 years ago. Printed for the worldwide tour of Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

This is a fabulous program filled with great photos, discography and tour credits. The front cover folds out to reveal the Scandinavian, European and UK tour dates and the back fold-out lists the Australian and New Zealand dates.

The program is in excellent condition and has been well-preserved over the years. Its interior pages are perfect, with no signs of wear, marks, or tears. However, the front cover has some tearing along the spine. This tearing is limited to about 2 cms both top and bottom of the front cover. 

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

THE TOUR

U2 is an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1976. The band's lineup consists of:

1. Bono (Paul Hewson) - Lead vocals and guitar
2. The Edge (David Howell Evans) - Guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals
3. Adam Clayton - Bass guitar
4. Larry Mullen Jr. - Drums and percussion

U2 is known for their distinctive sound, which combines rock, post-punk, and elements of alternative and stadium rock. They are equally recognized for their socially and politically conscious lyrics, and Bono's often impassioned and poetic vocal delivery.

The Unforgettable Fire Tour was a tour that took place in 1984/85 in support of the band's album The Unforgettable Fire. Beginning in August 1984 with the band's first tour to Australia and New Zealand, the tour spanned four further legs which included 43 concerts in Europe and 50 in North America.

For the first time, U2 consistently played in arenas instead of smaller halls and theatres, and sometimes for multiple nights. The group had reached the level of popularity where this was possible, but had not yet broken out into widespread fame and familiarity among the general rock and pop audience; that would come in 1987 with the release of The Joshua Tree. 

Dubbed the leg "Under Australian Skies", the band's first tour of Australia and New Zealand took place between The Unforgettable Fire's completion and its release. Although it had taken years to build up an audience through constant touring in Europe and North America, the band started playing sports arenas straightaway in Australia and New Zealand. The first show was on 29 August 1984 at the Town Hall Auditorium in Christchurch.

Six shows were added when the first nine sold out. 60,000 tickets were sold for five sell-out shows at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, which was the band's largest audience to date in a single city. Not having had time to rehearse the new album's songs for live performance, and as they had never played the two countries before, the band played a setlist based on the previous "War Tour". New songs from the album were rehearsed during soundchecks, and "Pride (In the Name of Love)"—which was released as the album's first single in August—and "The Unforgettable Fire" were played from the fourth date onwards. The final Australian show was on 24 September 1984 at Perth Entertainment Centre, and The Unforgettable Fire was released on 1 October 1984.

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.