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U2 reunite with Brian Eno to launch ‘Carnaval De Luz’ at intimate London gig at The Modern for the BBC
U2 reunited with long-time producer Brian Eno at a surprise, intimate London concert recorded for the BBC, performing new songs alongside familiar tracks. The show offered an early look at the band’s forthcoming album and celebrated their musical history in a setting shaped by Eno’s artwork.
The gig took place in Tate Modern’s South Tank on 3 November before an invited audience that included artists, students and public figures. U2 debuted “Can’t Stop Us Now” and “The Greatest Show On Earth”, and ended with “With Or Without You”, bringing Eno onstage. The concert is due to air on BBC Two in late November and on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds on 30 November; the new album is scheduled for 13 November.
In short
- U2 played a surprise London gig recorded for the BBC.
- The set included two songs from their forthcoming album.
- Brian Eno joined the band onstage for the finale.