Glastonbury organisers have laid down the law to U2 and banned the stars from bringing their giant screens and spectacular stage props to the festival this summer.
Bono and the band will enjoy one of their finest hours when they headline the world's biggest festival in June.
But the stars won't be able to use any of the jawdropping effects from their record-breaking 360 degree tour because Glasto organiser Michael Eavis is insisting they "keep it real".
Instead the Dubliner's will have to strip down their stage performance and use the same set as all the other acts.
And last night a source close to the band revealed the stars will be ditching their set list that has been touring the world for the past 18 months, and instead perform a "greatest hits" gig for Glasto.
A band insider revealed last night: "Michael Eavis told the band it will be almost impossible to bring any elements of their current stage set to Glastonbury.
"There won't be room for the big screens and all the props on the Pyramid stage, so the band are having to completely redesign their show for the Glasto gig.
"Bono has already suggested they completely change the set list and do a greatest hits set.
"It means they'll only play a couple of songs off their last album and instead focus on the glory days.
"Songs including Where The Streets Have No Name, Sunday Bloody Sunday and With Or Without You have already been put on the short-list."
U2 will be joining Coldplay and Beyonce as the main headline acts and play the Pyramid stage on Friday, June 24.
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