U2 to stream concert on YouTube

YouTube is proving it is more than just a video sharing site for videos of kids and cats doing stupid things, and wannabe popstars singing in to their camera in hope of being discovered.

Following on from the big deal with Channel 4 that will see the channel's programme's available as an on demand service through the site, U2 have now announced its concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl in California on Sunday will be streamed live direct to the video sharing supersite.

The band's manager said that as the gig was already being filmed, it was "the perfect opportunity to extend the party beyond the stadium".

However, if you really want to catch U2's penultimate concert of the year, you'd better get stocked up on Red Bull - fans in the UK will have to stay up until 3.30am to catch the show.

You'll also be able to chat to other fans watching on the site via Twitter, and a "donate now" button will also be added to the stream for those wanted to donate to Bono's RED charity.

While YouTube has tried its hand at live performances before, this will also be the band's second streamed concert, offering their first 12 years ago in 1997 via Microsoft's MSN website.

So to all you U2 fans out there - will you be tuning in on Sunday? Let us know below.

Via: BBC