Murphy & Rogers/Sounds Irish, Acts Global, 6. U2: Local and Global

U2’s global popularity elevated Ireland’s position on the pop music map. Key to the band’s success were the many forms of support that they received locally before they signed a record deal with island records. Local managers, band members, booking agents and promoters all provided the band with valuable assistance and advice. It’s vital to understand how local assistance enables any music act to survive and grow in its early stages.