Coldplay confirmed to play Australia's 'Splendour in the Grass'

Coldplay have been confirmed to play Australia’s 'Splendour in the Grass', which takes place July 19-20.

The festival, at Byron Bay on the New South Wales north coast, will also feature Placebo, Alpinestars and Goldfrapp. Aussie rockers Powderfinger will headline the Main Stage on Saturday July 19, with Coldplay closing the festival the following evening.

More acts are due to be announced in the coming weeks, with tickets going on sale May 2.