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| Coldplay World Tour | |
|---|---|
| Concert tour name | Coldplay World Tour |
| Artist | Coldplay |
| Album | Music of the Spheres |
| Start date | 2021 |
| End date | 2024 |
| Number of shows | 150+ |
Coldplay World Tour Coldplay's global arena and stadium concert series supported the band's studio releases and expansive live ambitions, combining large-scale production with sustainability commitments and philanthropic partnerships. The tour connected venues across North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Oceania, and Africa, featuring collaborations with artists, designers, and environmental organizations. Critical and commercial responses engaged publications such as The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Billboard (magazine), and broadcasters including BBC and NBC.
The tour followed the release of the album Music of the Spheres (album) and built on the band’s previous campaigns like the A Head Full of Dreams Tour and Mylo Xyloto Tour. Announced via social media channels and official statements from Parlophone and Atlantic Records, the rollout referenced partnerships with Global Citizen and environmental groups such as ClientEarth and WWF. Promotional appearances included interviews on The Graham Norton Show, segments on Good Morning America, and features in NME (magazine) and Q (magazine). Management teams from Sparrow and agents at Creative Artists Agency coordinated logistics with production companies like Live Nation and AEG Presents.
Routing encompassed stadium residencies in cities such as London, Los Angeles, New York City, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Tokyo, Sydney, Cape Town, and Toronto. Legs were announced in phases aligned with festival appearances at Glastonbury Festival, Lollapalooza, Rock in Rio, and headline slots at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival-adjacent events. Ticketing partners included Ticketmaster and Eventim, while ticket resale and secondary markets like StubHub and Viagogo influenced availability. Tour scheduling navigated regulations from municipal authorities including Greater London Authority and national agencies such as Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
The production team integrated design firms and technical crews from companies like Skanska, Arup Group, and freelance designers associated with Es Devlin and Fiona Webster (set designer). Visuals employed LED wristbands inspired by prior collaborations with Xylobands technologies and interactive lighting engineered with software from MA Lighting and Philips Lighting. Pyrotechnics and rigging met standards set by Health and Safety Executive (United Kingdom) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Video content included animations by studios connected to Pixar alumni and motion graphics referencing collaborators such as Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars, Selena Gomez, and Kendrick Lamar who contributed guest spots on select dates.
Performances mixed tracks from Music of the Spheres (album) with hits from albums like A Rush of Blood to the Head, Parachutes (Coldplay album), Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, and X&Y (album). Staples included renditions of "Yellow (song)," "Viva la Vida," "Fix You," and "The Scientist." Guest appearances featured artists such as Beyoncé Knowles, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Shakira, Sting (musician), and Kendrick Lamar at select shows. Arrangements sometimes incorporated orchestral elements with contributions from ensembles like the London Symphony Orchestra and choirs affiliated with Gospel Music Workshop of America.
Box office reporting from Billboard Boxscore and data aggregators like Pollstar documented multi-million-dollar grosses and high-capacity sellouts at venues including Wembley Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Estádio do Maracanã, and ANZ Stadium. Sponsorship deals involved brands such as Apple (company), Spotify, and Coca-Cola while merchandise partnerships connected to retailers like H&M and Zara (retailer). Regional promoters like Live Nation Brasil and AEG Live Australia managed ticketing and local marketing; concert promoters cited strong demand in markets represented by Touring Professionals of America and British Phonographic Industry reports.
Reviews ranged across outlets including The New York Times, The Daily Telegraph, Los Angeles Times, The Independent, and Pitchfork (website). Critics praised ambitious production and showmanship, while commentary in The Guardian and Mojo (magazine) discussed artistic choices and set pacing. Awards recognition involved nominations at ceremonies like the Grammy Awards, BRIT Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards, with broadcast coverage from networks such as ABC (American Broadcasting Company) and ITV.
Coldplay incorporated sustainability measures with advice from United Nations Environment Programme affiliates and carbon offsetting through schemes linked to Gold Standard (organization) and Verified Carbon Standard. Initiatives promoted renewable energy vendors like Tesla, Inc. and public transit partnerships with city agencies such as Transport for London and New York City Department of Transportation. Philanthropic components supported causes including Oxfam, UNICEF, Amnesty International, and Save the Children, and collaborations with Global Citizen promoted ticketing campaigns for vaccine access and climate action. Local community outreach engaged with municipal arts councils such as Arts Council England and cultural institutions like the Southbank Centre.
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