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U2 Australia Chat Room U23D Review 10.4.08

 

Hi All,

What a fantastic night!!  We thought it would be memorable enough to go the midnight premiere, but the pre-show performance by The Australian U2 Show made it absolutely unforgettable!  We were among the 100 or so people in the foyer at 9:00 and the atmosphere was pretty electric.  The foyer was decorated for the premiere with large U23D posters that groups of people used as back drops for their souvenir photographs.  A very lucky person who went to the test screening of U23D at Imax on Monday (!!) told me that the experience was like a trip in a time machine.  Bringing back so many fond memories of the Vertigo tour.   For me, the trip in the time machine started with Arcade Fire's 'Wake Up' immediately before The Australian U2 Show.  Their performance close to the bottom of the escalators was fantastic and quite a lot of new arrivals over the evening appeared to be really impressed.  We watched them as they joined the growing crowd, many of them pulling out their cameras to record the performance.  I think there must be several boot leg recordings out there, and hundreds of fantastic photos!!  During the second set Gary playfully disappeared up the escalator - I am pretty sure Bono himself could not have done better!!  The Australian U2 Show played right up to about 5 minutes before the movie started, and I think they were the best support act U2 has had for a while!   Thanks a lot Gary, Jeff, Luke and Robb!!

 

Kind Regards,

Robert and Barbara

 

Ben Price Comedian/Impersonator

“I’m a huge fan of U2 and Bono.  So getting Gary I thought would be the next best thing.  Not only is he a fantastic guy to work with but he is extremely talented.  I wanted people to see a great Bono impersonator as part of my Comedy Festival Show; I’ve had so many people say for a few moments they had to pinch themselves thinking it may have been.  You look and sound so much like him and on stage it really added to the show”

www.benpricecomedy.com

 
FHM (may/07)

www.fhm.com.au

-the bloke was a dead ringer for Bono, he could sing too. Fifteen years on (1992) The Australian U2 Show is still going strong and in the cadre of Bono impersonators, Gary is regarded as one of the best.

Gary's drink of choice throughout the day is Jameson Irish Whiskey. He demands a round immediately, but Fevela is all out! Desperate to keep their celebrity guest happy (thinking he was Bono!), they dispatch a waiter for a fresh case.

 

 

 

F.A.O. Entertainment Bookers / Agents
 
I have had the pleasure of touring The Australian U2 Show on two occasions in recent years.
My company Showcase 2000 promoted a 4 week tour for The Australian U2 Show throughout New Zealand in 2000, and I found Gary Morris and his band to be totally professional with all aspects of the tour both onstage and offstage. Gary's depiction of Bono was and still is the most scaringly close tribute in terms of looks, mannerisms, wardrobe and stagecraft, that I have ever seen to this day . Over 20 dates and 4 weeks he raised the bar in New Zealand in terms of quality tribute acts and I will definately look at booking a revisit at some point in the future.
In 2004 I booked through UK Entertainment Agents Henderson Management, The Australian U2 Show for a three show Middle East tour through Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Bahrain. The venue for each of the dates was The Rock Bottom Cafe chain who are market leaders for live music venues in the Middle East. The show recieved 5 star feedback from each of the venue managers and were welcome back anytime.
I have no hesitation in recommending Gary Morris and his Australian U2 Show to any bookers and agents internationally because when it comes to celebrating the legends that are U2, no one does it better.
 
Kind Regards
  
Layton Lillas
Assistant Promoter
The Flying Music Company Limited
FM House, 110 Clarendon Road, London, W11 2HR
Ph: 0207 221 7799 Fax: 0207 221 5016
E Mail: Layton@flyingmusic.com
Website: http://www.flyingmusic.com

 

To Whom It May Concern:

Pernod Ricard Australia entered into a commercial arrangement with

The Australian U2 Show in July 2006. Our contractual agreement grants us

exclusive naming rights to the bands shows through our brand Jameson Irish Whiskey.

Producing the biggest selling Irish Whiskey in the world PRA felt there was a particularly

good synergy with associating with the premier tribute band of the biggest rock act in the world.

I researched The Australian U2 Show and found that there reputation was impeccable, and the level of professionalism with which they conduct themselves is rare in my experience with dealing with musical acts. The live show is incredible, and is much more than a bunch of guys in costume, singing someone else’s songs. Having seen live U2 shows, the attention to detail, right down to the way Gary moves and holds himself whilst singing is haunting.

We have been re-focussing Jameson Irish Whiskey within the Australian market place

and our partnership with The Australian U2 Show has really helped us connect, and become more relevant with our target market.

I have to say, that the professionalism displayed from all the members, a long with their talent made it impossible for us to look at the other couple of U2 acts that are available.

We have some big plans moving forward with The Australian U2 Show, and are very confident that any prospective venue would benefit greatly from their services.

A big thanks to Gary, Jeff, Robb and Simon from all of us at PRA. It’s been great so far, and can only get bigger and better.

Richard Dabbs

State Account Manager

Pernod Ricard Australia

p 03 9564 2375 m 0407 512 650 f 03 9564 2390

e richard.dabbs@pernod-ricard-australia.com

w http://pernod-ricard-pacific.com

 


Limelight Events

The Australian U2 band performed at the Cadbury Schweppes Challenge 2007
dinner event held at Dreamwold, QLD.
We were so impressed with the professionalism and quality of the show.
It is honestly like seeing the real band, they look and sound so much
like U2.
Thank you guys for a brilliant performance, we will not hesitate to book
you again for future events.

Michelle Italia - Event Manager -

HC Marketing Group

Limelight Events

Unit 8, 9 -11 Rocklea Drive

Port Melbourne 3207

Ph: (03) 8698 6118

Fax: (03) 99236262

Mob: 0408073973

E: michellei@hc-group.com.au

W. www.hc-group.com.au

 

 

 

'Even Better Than The Real Thing'

Gary Morris's resemblance to Bono would make a plastic surgeon proud.  He shares the U2 frontman's angular, hawk-like features, the prominent chin and slicked back mane of black hair.  Throw in the customised leather jacket and the rock star mirage is complete.

THE SUNDAY AGE PREVIEW (Front cover appearance)