U2 fined in Barcelona for being too noisy

U2 fined in Barcelona for being too noisy
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By h.b. - Jul 3, 2009 - 7:24 AM

Bono on stage in Barcelona this week - EFE

The band also held rehearsals without permission from the City Hall

Bono and U2 may have been able to organise video conference calls to the International Space Station as part of their launch of their 360º World Tour in Barcelona this week, but it seems the Irish superstars have tripped up when it comes to local regulations in the city.

Diario El Punt reports Barcelona City Hall is to fine the band because their concert was too loud, above the 70 decibel limit, and also for holding a practice session at the Camp Nou stadium until midnight, when 10pm is the limit, without permission. The size of the fine has not been reported.

The measure comes despite Bono thanking local residents for their patience in supporting the noise from rehearsals, at the start of the first concert.

Almost inexistent public transport after the first gig in the city, which finished at 12,20am, have proved a problem for the 90,000 fans at each of the two gigs played in the city this week. Thousands of pedestrians trying to find their way home caused considerable disruption to drivers in the district, while local taxi drivers were charging 60 € to get back to the city centre.

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