Larry Lawson | Entertainment Co-ordinator Warrnambool
29-12-08
I have had the privilege to work with the Australian U2
show three times now as a stage and entertainment manager. Their reproduction of
U2 is second to none and there has not been one audience that has not got right
into the show. Their professionalism and easy going nature makes them a true
pleasure to work with. This is simply reinforced by the following experience:
After playing a two hour full production show to a 2000 strong racing crowd, one
lucky punter offered them some extra pocket money to play in his backyard to all
his friends and neighbours that night. The band arranged a sound system and
played another two hours under a pergola to about fifty very impressed punters.
They impressed me too.
I sincerely hope I get the opportunity to work with Gary,
Luke, Rob and Jeff again and in particular to see Luke’s forward pike from the
standing position off the stage steps. Degree of difficulty 9.5 and nearly
pulled it off had it not been for a poorly placed floor tom.
I would recommend the Australian U2 to anyone planning an
event. They are great both on and off the stage!
Kind regards,
Larry Lawson | Entertainment Co-ordinator Warrnambool.
M: 0417 561 505 | E: larrylawson@live.com.au
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Testimonial for Gary Morris & The
Australian U2 Show
On Saturday, September 20th, 2008, STAR FITNESS celebrated its first year in the fitness industry. We
decided to do something a little different and booked The Australian U2 Show.
Unsure of what we were about to see, we were pleasantly surprised by the level
of professionalism and authenticity of the band.
Gary Morris did an unbelievable job as "BONO" and matched the famous frontman not
only in appearance, but vocal and stage presence also. He was able to
relay the passion and energy of U2 to the crowd and had everyone singing
along to every song. He was able to create a fun and exciting atmosphere
and encouraged crowd interaction with his intense showmanship.
The band was also
great. All the songs were played with amazing accuracy with the projection
screen adding a stadium like feel to the performance.
Everyone had a
fantastic night and left wanting more. I would highly recommend The
Australian U2 Show for any future function.
Sincerely,

Michael Makris
Fitness Operations Manager

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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
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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”
Listen to the interview
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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.
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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.
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
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