Fans flock to FNB Stadium in Johannesburg for U2’s 360° Tour

Fans flooded into FNB Stadium to see U2's first ever concert in South Africa on Sunday, 13 February, 2011.

Even before the concert started, the atmosphere was electric. Said concert-goer Colin Ford before going into the stadium: "We're still in the car park and it's already humming! Can't wait for the rattle to kick in!"

On social networking site, Twitter, concert-goers tweeted their excitement with the hash tag #U2360.

Said Ford from inside the stadium: "I have never been in the same place as sooooo many happy people all at the same time. I friggin' loooooove being in Joburg right now!! Sorry for you if you're somwhere else.

"The last time I sat in this stadium was for the Netherlands Denmark game. This is way more exciting. And a lot warmer! And tonight there will be no losers (sorry, Denmark)."

As U2 came onto the stage to sing their first song, Beautiful Day, said Ford, "It was like that first goal of the World Cup. The crowd went ape and stayed ape! It's a beautiful day indeed!"

U2 concert-goers gather outside FNB Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg. Photo: Colin Ford

Crowds stream in to watch U2's 360° Tour in Johannesburg. Photo: Colin Ford

As the stadium began to fill up, crowds couldn't wait to see what U2's stage was going to deliver in terms of sound, sight and lights. Photo: Nic Dawes

Excitement builds as the FNB Stadium fills ahead of the U2 concert in Johannesburg, 13 February, 2011. Photo: Colin Ford

The FNB Stadium rocks, February 13, 2011. Photo: Colin Ford

The stage at the U2 concert. Photo: Colin Ford

U2 on stage in Johannesburg. Photo: Colin Ford

See also: Who is going to the U2 concert?

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