Save U2s Hanover Studios
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Save U2's Recording Studios - Hanover Quay, Dublin
U2 are pleading with the Dublin Dockland Development Authority (www.ddda.ie) to stop the demolition of their recording Studios at Hanover Quay and a decision is expected shortly. U2 fans in Ireland and all over the world believe Hanover Studios are a valuable part of both Ireland and U2s music heritage, which have been used since the early 1980s and most recently the album All That You Can't Leave Behind.
The following article by Eithne Donnellan of The Irish Times http://www.ireland.com
U2 to fight purchase order on recording studio by Eithne Donnellan
A compulsory purchase order has been placed on the main recording studio used by the rock band U2 in Dublin.
The Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) wants to demolish the studio and a number of other buildings at Hanover Quay to create a public amenity at the quayside.
U2's manager, Mr Paul McGuinness, has reacted angrily to the proposal. He said the studio, referred to by the band as HQ, was its workplace, and where three albums, including their most recent, All That You Can't Leave Behind, were recorded.
"We moved into this area before it was fashionable or profitable, and U2 being there has affected the perception of the area. It's also a great place to work, and we have no wish to move," he said.
"I think it's outrageous that the DDDA should sweep in with a compulsory purchase order at this stage without taking account of our long-standing presence in the area," he added.
Both Mr McGuinness and the four members of the band who own the studio, and businessman Mr Harry Crosbie, who owns two adjoining studio warehouses, have indicated they will lodge objections to the plans with An Bord Pleanбla.
A spokesman for the DDDA said the CPO had been submitted to An Bord Pleanбla this week, and anyone with objections had 21 days, or until September 7th, to make submissions.
The spokesman described the buildings in question as a number of "old sheds" on the north side of the Grand Canal Dock. "Part of our master plan is to open up the dock edge so people can enjoy the water side," he said.
He confirmed that a warehouse nearby, converted into a house by Mr Crosbie, was a listed building and would not be affected.
"We contacted owners and tried to get them to sell their properties. Some people were not interested so compulsory purchase orders were the best way forward," he added.
Mr McGuinness said it was outrageous of the DDDA to describe the studio as a shed when it had not viewed the interior of the building.
"This is a fully equipped state-of-the-art recording studio and also a rather interesting modern building. It does not look much from the outside but the interior was designed by the architect Felim Dunne," he said.
"As far as I recall, we bought it in 1992-93 and rebuilt it and have been using it as U2's workplace and recording studio since. We sometimes use Windmill Lane if we need more capacity, but the primary recording place for all U2's work since 1994 has been this studio," he added.
Mr Crosbie said he would fight the CPO to the bitter end. "I feel it's stupid that a band of historic proportions like U2 should be treated like that given what they have done for this country. To remove their studios and put in more of that cursed red brick along the quays is outlandishly stupid," he said.
by Eithne Donnellan
Irish Times http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/ireland/2001/0817/hom7.htm
Please sign the petition to Save U2s Hanover Studios
If you wish to contact the Irish Planning Authority yourself you can at this address [email protected]
Also if you wish to contact the Dublin Docland Development Authority
Lar Bradshaw, Chairman, Dublin Docklands Development Authority - [email protected]
Please also contact the following with your plea to Save U2s Hanover Studios
Irelands Taoiseach/Prime Minister Mr Bertie Ahern - [email protected]
Dublins Lord Mayor, Mr Michael Mulcahy - [email protected]
Dublin City Manager Mr John Fitzgerald - [email protected]
U2 are pleading with the Dublin Dockland Development Authority (www.ddda.ie) to stop the demolition of their recording Studios at Hanover Quay and a decision is expected shortly. U2 fans in Ireland and all over the world believe Hanover Studios are a valuable part of both Ireland and U2s music heritage, which have been used since the early 1980s and most recently the album All That You Can't Leave Behind.
The following article by Eithne Donnellan of The Irish Times http://www.ireland.com
U2 to fight purchase order on recording studio by Eithne Donnellan
A compulsory purchase order has been placed on the main recording studio used by the rock band U2 in Dublin.
The Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) wants to demolish the studio and a number of other buildings at Hanover Quay to create a public amenity at the quayside.
U2's manager, Mr Paul McGuinness, has reacted angrily to the proposal. He said the studio, referred to by the band as HQ, was its workplace, and where three albums, including their most recent, All That You Can't Leave Behind, were recorded.
"We moved into this area before it was fashionable or profitable, and U2 being there has affected the perception of the area. It's also a great place to work, and we have no wish to move," he said.
"I think it's outrageous that the DDDA should sweep in with a compulsory purchase order at this stage without taking account of our long-standing presence in the area," he added.
Both Mr McGuinness and the four members of the band who own the studio, and businessman Mr Harry Crosbie, who owns two adjoining studio warehouses, have indicated they will lodge objections to the plans with An Bord Pleanбla.
A spokesman for the DDDA said the CPO had been submitted to An Bord Pleanбla this week, and anyone with objections had 21 days, or until September 7th, to make submissions.
The spokesman described the buildings in question as a number of "old sheds" on the north side of the Grand Canal Dock. "Part of our master plan is to open up the dock edge so people can enjoy the water side," he said.
He confirmed that a warehouse nearby, converted into a house by Mr Crosbie, was a listed building and would not be affected.
"We contacted owners and tried to get them to sell their properties. Some people were not interested so compulsory purchase orders were the best way forward," he added.
Mr McGuinness said it was outrageous of the DDDA to describe the studio as a shed when it had not viewed the interior of the building.
"This is a fully equipped state-of-the-art recording studio and also a rather interesting modern building. It does not look much from the outside but the interior was designed by the architect Felim Dunne," he said.
"As far as I recall, we bought it in 1992-93 and rebuilt it and have been using it as U2's workplace and recording studio since. We sometimes use Windmill Lane if we need more capacity, but the primary recording place for all U2's work since 1994 has been this studio," he added.
Mr Crosbie said he would fight the CPO to the bitter end. "I feel it's stupid that a band of historic proportions like U2 should be treated like that given what they have done for this country. To remove their studios and put in more of that cursed red brick along the quays is outlandishly stupid," he said.
by Eithne Donnellan
Irish Times http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/ireland/2001/0817/hom7.htm
Please sign the petition to Save U2s Hanover Studios
If you wish to contact the Irish Planning Authority yourself you can at this address [email protected]
Also if you wish to contact the Dublin Docland Development Authority
Lar Bradshaw, Chairman, Dublin Docklands Development Authority - [email protected]
Please also contact the following with your plea to Save U2s Hanover Studios
Irelands Taoiseach/Prime Minister Mr Bertie Ahern - [email protected]
Dublins Lord Mayor, Mr Michael Mulcahy - [email protected]
Dublin City Manager Mr John Fitzgerald - [email protected]
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- I'm in Lubbock,Texas,USA,don't know if that matters..
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Cesar
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- Es patrimonio mundial... no se puede destruir !!!
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Dale H
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- Music communicates with the world, keep it open
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Easdale H
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- Hang on to the history of Dublin dont turn it into faceless skyscrapers.
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Charlene G
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- The City of Dublin will be kicking themselves for decades if they demolish this site of significant cultural & historical importance.
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Liz S
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- stuff like this never seems important until people look back and see what they've done. Then it's too late, and all that's left is regret.
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Megan D
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- Knocking down a building of such national cultural importance will be regretted when people want to see what Ireland has given to the world...U2's music is in effect being regarded as of no importance by this action.
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Vicente
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- Por el bien de la historia de la musica, salvaguardemos los lugares, fechas y elementos esenciales de eso tan imprescindible que es la Musica, es que no hay derecho!
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Margarita V
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- I was meant to go to Ireland years ago to see all off the U2 related sites and I would still like to go some day. Please keep this little part of history from demolishment.
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Miguel Antunes B
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- this building is extremly HISTORICAL!
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Honest C
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- please respect our demands
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Brian B
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- I'm a studio producer in NYC - and I know that this studio is an important landmark pertaining to Ireland's music history. Please do not demolish it!
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Daniel A
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- Please preserve a location that by it's history earned a world wide importance and a position in the cultural history of the the past and presente century . It left to be only an irish affair long ago and should be regarded as a symbol of the irish contribution to the world with pryde. (A Portuguese Fan).
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Daniela P
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- U2s Hanover Studios, represent for all u2 fans more that a building, for us represent history, and I consider that must be there for all the times, because is a part of the legend.
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Daniel M
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- Salvem a cultura musical de seu paнs ! Uma das maiores bandas de rock de todos os tempos !
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Chris B
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Bridgette R
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- You can not demolish a piece of music history, please save this building. It means too much to to many people, young and old. PLEASE SAVE THIS BUILDING. GO U2!!! :-)
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Thomas M
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- The Hanover studios must live forever!!!! - and NEVER die!
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Francesca D
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- Please, please, please, take into consideration what this means, to not just the 'one' view, but the entire 'world' view, and how much has been 'opened-up' from U2's music. So many lives have been touched with a fire that has led to the 'doors' and 'windows' opening up for the rest of the world to come 'home' to Ireland! With one sweep of the hand, you would wipe so much away??? Is there not a 'higher' and more far reaching understanding to be found on this, some way of forming 'mutually' sound solutions, that would be beneficial for all 'parties'? Perhaps we could start talking about other alternatives??? (I have been writing and rewriting my thoughts on this, for hours, and I feel so powerless way over here in the US. I have always longed to come to Ireland, even before I first 'felt' U2's music, and this has affected me more than words can say! I pray that a 'higher' understanding/solution will/can be worked-out!) My heart is there, and my thoughts and prayers as well....sincerely, Francesca Diehl
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David L
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- U2 have done so much for Ireland now its time Ireland did something for U2 by keeping THEIR studio alive. Anywhere and irish person goes in the world one thing is sure to come up in conversation with somebody and that is the music of U2! I can't belive the Fat Cats of Dublin want to destory the place where it all comes from!
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ADAM C
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- U2 is for Dublin what Oscar Wilde and Guinness are for the city. A monument !
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Nicole
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- If it's not going to be a studio...make it a U2 Museum, they deserve it
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Colleen K
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- For some people music is their only form of religion and spirituality. I really see U2's recording studio as being a sacred creative place. I hope it is saved. U2 Is such a beautiful force and has contributed so much to Ireland and the world. xox
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Jessica B
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- save them
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Denis V
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- Save U2s Hanover Studios
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david j
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- portugal fans are on it too...lets save the hanover studios
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Devianti I
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Forrest U
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- good work, but we want more!!!
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Clara F
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- this studio is important to milllions of u2 fans. it must be saved!
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Camille
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David E H
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Elke C
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- it is a part of Irelands music-culture - You do not pull down the Scala of Milan either
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Frans W
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- Don't destroy Irish cultural history!!
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Didier C
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Fredy P
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- We're one, but we're not the same...
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anibal
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- save the studio, until the end of the word
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- fuck you
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Michael G
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- I would request that An Bord Planбla respect the wishes of the people whom they claim to represent, the same people who also pay their wages...
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mrs.linda McComb b
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- studio should be saved for historical purpose u2 is such a remarkable band and has become so on a global level, that hanover studios is no different than the abbey road, and should be preserved as a historical landmark.
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Everton P
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- Please don't let them put down the culture! U2 have been doing its part on the world. What is the world doing back for U2? Salvem o estъdio, um simbolo da cultura musical.
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George J. Myers, J
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- In NYC buildings need only be 30 years old to be officially landmarked. (Electric Ladyland, Jimi Hendrix's studio should be) couldn't we wait a few years? U2 has had such a big affect on my cousin's husband, the lead singer now of "Journey" Steve Augeri and the rest of the world. They've even made a movie with Mel Gibson "The One Million Dollar Hotel" and met the Pope. Beatles ever meet the Pope? Nope.
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Dominic
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- I visited the studios in 1993,,hope that it hasnt been torn down in the name of industry.
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Gerard H
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- U can't be serious?Don't knock u lunatics, u might aswell knock the blarney stone and the GPO as well while ye are at it.Part of our culture.!!F*ckers!"!!!
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Franziska S
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- u2 is a must and there studio is legendary!!!
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Fabien R
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- Well, Ireland usually takes good care of its heritage. U2 is part of Ireland Heritage, only more modern. Keep it and you'll get even more benefits
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