When did U2 play Roundhay Park Leeds?

U2 Concert Setlist at Roundhay Park, Leeds on August 14, 1993 | setlist.fm.

What year did Bruce Springsteen play Roundhay Park Leeds?

1985
Bruce Springsteen Concert Setlist at Roundhay Park, Leeds on July 7, 1985 | setlist.fm.

When did Michael Jackson perform at Roundhay Park?

August 1988
When Michael Jackson celebrated his birthday at Leeds Roundhay Park | Yorkshire Evening Post. Enjoy these memories of Michael Jackson performing at Roundhay Park in August 1988.

Who supported U2 at Roundhay Park 1993?

Macnas
Two other DJs replaced him later on the tour: Paul Oakenfold, who became one of the world’s most prominent club DJs by the decade’s end; and Colin Hudd. For the 1993 concerts, U2 invited Irish theatre group Macnas to join the tour and perform between the support acts.

Who supported Michael Jackson at Roundhay Park?

Kim Wilde
Support for Jackson came from Kim Wilde, who put in a good performance; but everyone was of course waiting for the main man. It was Michael’s Jackson’s 30th Birthday on the day of this concert, so it was a special event.

When did Simple Minds play Roundhay Park?

July 23, 1989
Simple Minds Concert Setlist at Roundhay Park, Leeds on July 23, 1989 | setlist.fm.

What DJ opens U2?

Paul Oakenfold is an English music producer and DJ. He is the DJ behind the Perfecto Label. He first worked with U2 during the release of the single “Even Better Than the Real Thing” and was asked to produce remixes of that song for the single.

Did Public Enemy open for U2?

Public Enemy has opened at 23 U2 concerts. Hip-hop group Public Enemy originated in Long Island and formed in 1982.

What year did Michael Jackson play in Leeds?

Michael Jackson Concert Setlist at Roundhay Park, Leeds on August 16, 1992 | setlist.fm.

Why did Bono create MacPhisto?

Seeking to distance himself from the almost earnest morality of the band’s Joshua Tree era, Bono imagined the devil as an aging glam rocker who had long ago sold his soul, complete with gold suit, white pancake makeup and horns. MacPhisto performed as part of each set, waxing poetic about politics and morality.

What is U2’s Bono character MacPhisto?

MacPhisto is a stage character created by Bono for the Zoo TV tour as it wound through Europe in 1993. The name refers to Mephisto (sometimes written as Mephistopheles), a demon in German literature, who works for Lucifer.

What events are held at Roundhay Park in Leeds?

Roundhay Park hosts events ranging from brass bands to bonfire night. Find out more about organising events in Leeds if you want to host an event at Roundhay Park.

How many concerts has Roundhay Park had?

Roundhay Park has had 28 concerts Date Venue Aug 17, 2019 Roundhay Park Aug 17, 2019 Roundhay Park Aug 16, 2019 Roundhay Park Aug 16, 2019 Roundhay Park

What are the best gardens in Roundhay Park?

Chelsea Gold Medal award winning Leeds garden in Roundhay Park. The garden which won a historic first-ever gold medal for the city of Leeds at the Chelsea Flower Show is now permanently installed in the park. You can take a 360 degree virtual tour of the award winning speciality gardens here… FOR SALE: Carriage House, Roundhay Park.

Where is Roundhay Park and tropical world?

Roundhay Park is situated approximately 3 miles North of Leeds City Centre off the A58 Wetherby Road at Oakwood. Alternatively, Roundhay Park is accessible from the A6120 Leeds Ring Road. Roundhay Park and Tropical World are accessible to wheelchair users.