The Point Theatre – The O2 is situated on the north side of Dublin on the North Wall Quay of the River Liffey, in the port area of the city. The point, as it is commonly called, is a makeover and will reopen in December 2008.
This was again the place of art is a high-quality sound. In addition to the new theater will be a capacity increase of 13,000 compared to last year's capacity of 8,500 seats. Historically, the point has been found forVariety of entertainment, not only featured the cream Irish and international musical talent of U2, David Bowie, REM, Kylie Minogue and Beyonce, but in the past in an ice rink, a boxing arena, has transformed a Fair , a wrestling ring, a theater, opera and a circus!
In addition to the highly innovative new event and sat outside the center, which is also to be an underground car park, a cinema, a shopping center, a2,000-seat theater and a smaller hotel with outl retail, offices and residential units in the vicinity of the place.
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Worldwide chart toppers Coldplay have their amazing show Sunday 21 and Monday December 22 to play. The band is currently on tour with their seminal fourth album "Viva la Vida" and fan favorite "Yellow", "Clocks", "Speed of Sound" to exercise their diehard fans. Unfortunately, these dates are sold out.
TheKings of Leon, who has inspired the masses of oxygen this summer, on Friday, December 19 run. Tickets for this concert are still available. The hard-rock indie band the U.S. has an army of fans around the world, and are currently recording their fourth album "Only the night" was released in September 2008. Fans are required to classics such as "Molly's Chambers", "The Bucket", "fan" and "The Charmer", only to hear a few. Tickets are still visible are the three for this wonderfulBrothers and first cousin, who make up the group.
Counting Crows perform on Saturday, December 20. The popular American band to tour their new album "Nights Saturday and Sunday morning." Best tracks for their "chance in Love" and "Mr. Jones", lead singer Adam Duritz and his band in a show of immense power and unquestionable passion. Tickets are still available.
Location of O2 …
The O2 at North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 is only 20 minutes awayA walk from O'Connell Bridge in the north. From O'Connell Street, go down the Northside Quays, past the IFSC Centre, where the seat. The 02 is positioned in front of the port of Dublin, overlooking the East Link Toll Bridge.
If you are traveling by bus, take the number 53 to the O2 Arena.
Management of the O2 Arena …
All events at The O2 by "Live Nation", a company in Beverly Hills, Calif., who runs the New York Stock ExchangeExchange.
History of the O2 Arena …
The site was originally built as a railroad depot in 1878 to service Dublin port. At the end of 1980, after years of neglect and decay, was bought by property developer Harry Crosbie and transformed into an area of offices and factories. U2 recorded part of their million seller, as here, "Rattle and Hum" album, along with some movies.
The point, as we knew it before it was renovated in 2007, opened in 1988 asConcert and event venue. U2 ended their "Love Town" tour there in 1989 to end the eighties and announce the beginning of the nineties. It is likely to remember in the nineties, the Point Depot was almost a year, the seat of the Euro Vision Song Festival, Ireland won the competition three times in 4 years. He has held the contest in 1994, 1995 and 1997 and millions of viewers could see these majestic theater itself on television. In fact, the wonderful Irish music"Riverdance" has been set for the first time an enthusiastic audience during the Euro Vision Song Festival 1994.
In 1999 the MTV Europe Music Awards was held in the Point Theatre.
The Local Point has hosted some of the most famous acts and solo artists in the world today, he played yesterday and today. Maybe some of them have ever seen! Just to name a few, to Def Leppard, Oasis, David Bowie, REM, U2, David Gray, Velvet Revolver, Beyoncé, Kylie Minogue, Pearl Jamdelighted the audience with brilliant performances. Westlife recently sold out 12 live shows at the site in 2007.
The last high-profile event to the function of a point, before its major renovation, a boxing event, Irish boxer Bernard Dunne has presented, in August 2007.
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