Coinciding with U2's Oct. 3 show at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina Central University will host U2: The Hype and the Feedback, an academic conference exploring the global reach of the internationally renowned rock band. From Durham Magazine:
U2: The Hype and the Feedback conference is Oct. 2-4. Featured speakers include Rolling Stone contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis, the UK’s Telegraph columnist (and classmate of the band members) Neil McCormick, Ugandan AIDS activist Agnes Nyamawaro and Matt McGee, founder of @U2, a Web site that follows the band, and author of “U2-A Diary”. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Curator Jim Henke will also speak via video. Registration opens Aug. 1.
“U2 and the Politics of Irony," “Bono Versus Nick Cave on Jesus” and “U2: An Elevated Brand” are among some of the topics that will be discussed.
For more information, check back at the conference's blog for updates.
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