U2 announce new “immersive” concert film from Sphere Las Vegas residency

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U2 have announced a new concert movie that was filmed during their residency at the Sphere Las Vegas – find out more below.Titled V-U2, the concert film was directed by the band’s guitarist The Edge and Morleigh Steinberg over the course of their historic residency at the Sphere Las Vegas.

The film is being described as an “immersive concert film” that was “created specifically for Sphere, and will utilize the venue’s technologies to create an experience that is only possible at this next-generation entertainment medium.”“The goal was to give the immersive moviegoers as close to the live U2:UV concert experience as possible — and then some,” The Edge said in a statement. “I’ve never seen a U2 show.

I’m so relieved I caught a great one.”The band have also released a trailer for V-U2, which includes a clip of The Edge telling viewers: “After all these years, I get to see a U2 show.” Watch the trailer below.V-U2 will be screened exclusively at the Sphere Las Vegas from September 5 onwards.

U2 Fan Club members can access pre-sale tickets from today (August 22) at 10am PT until Friday (August 23) 9am PT. General tickets will go on sale on August 23 at 10am PT.