Friday the 23rd July I was at the U2 concert at Dublin’s Croke park. I have attended quite a few concerts over the years but nothing and I mean nothing compares to this. Over 80,000 attended, many travelling from all over the world to see U2 return to the city where they were born. Bono claimed that the previous concerts in Barcelona, Amsterdam and Munich where just warm ups for there home coming. The Irish newspapers the day after screamed: Triumph!!!
The stage known as the Claw (see photo): At 164 feet tall, the Claw, is twice as high as the previous largest stadium stage set, from the Rolling Stones’ A Bigger Bang tour. “Theirs would fit underneath this one,” Says Williams, U2 stage designer.
Sound System: Each of the Claw’s four sides have its own full-size sound system — each powerful enough for an entire arena. There is also be 72 separate subwoofers.
Logistics: Currently being assembled in pieces around the world, the set is made of solid steel — 120 trucks will cart it from show to show. If you haven’t seen the 360 Tour yet… GO!!!

This amazing painting was painted by my friend Vincent McKoy. Vincent who now lives on the Costa Blanca was commissioned to paint this by Michael himself and hung in Neverland Ranch. Controversy surrounded the painting when it and other important items including the front gates of Neverland were removed to Julian’s Auction House in Beverley Hills to be sold but this was vetoed by Jackson himself. Its not presently known where the painting is at this time. Vincent, like many artist, is struggling to make a decent living and I hope this interest in his work will boost his career. He really is a brilliant artist and I wish him luck for the future