Friday, May 25, 2012

Bono to appear on stage with Suu Kyi at concert


BONO will appear on stage with Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi when she attends a special concert in her honour in Dublin next month.

A theatrical celebration has been planned for Ms Suu Kyi in the Bord Gais Theatre in Dublin's docklands on June 18. Ms Suu Kyi will attend the event as part of a whistle-stop visit to Dublin.

While U2 will not appear as a band, Bono has not ruled out making a musical contribution on the evening, according to sources close to the group.

The singer campaigned for many years on behalf of Ms Suu Kyi (66) and prominently featured her 15 years of house arrest in Burma during the band's performances.

The visit is being organised by Amnesty International and Art for Amnesty founder Bill Shipsey has promised a "special event to mark the occasion".

Ms Suu Kyi will be presented with Amnesty International's most prestigious award -- Ambassador of Conscience -- at the concert.

http://www.independent.ie

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