U2 Among Honored Acts at Billboard Touring Awards

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The Bono-fronted band received Top Tour for their '360 Degree' trek while Lady GaGa took home the Breakthrough trophy for her 'Monster Ball' tour.

November 6, 2010

AceShowbiz - Rock acts including U2, Metallica and AC/DC were the toast of the Billboard Touring Awards in New York on Thursday, November 4, taking the night's top prizes. The Irish band's "360 Degree" trek was named Top Tour and Top Draw at the ceremony, while AC/DC's show at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Australia in February took the Top Boxscore honor.

Metallica landed the Eventful Fans' Choice, while Canadian rockers Rush were crowned Legend of Live. Pop acts were also honored at the prize-giving, with Lady GaGa receiving the Breakthrough trophy, while the "Poker Face" hitmaker's 'Monster Ball' tour scored an award for Concert Marketing & Promotion.

Editors' Pick

Britain's Download Festival was named Top Festival, while London's O2 Arena was picked out as Top Arena.

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