U2 BECOME VICTIMS OF SPAIN’S GENERAL STRIKE

Irish rock band U2 have become one of the first casualties of Spain’s planned general strike after they decided to change the concert dates of their 360º tour to avoid industrial action planned for September 29.

U2’s promoters have postponed the concert until the following day, expressing on their official website that the strike would have affected “security services, public transport, cleaning and medical and hospital services,” all of which are integral to guaranteeing that an event on this scale — for up to 70,000 people — takes place without a mishap.

Before arriving in Seville, U2 will visit San Sebastián on September 26. Interpol is the support act in both cities.