Coldplay News

UPDATE: Coldplay have now confirmed the two festivals below, as well as confirming their headline slot at the Rock in Rio festival in Brazil as was rumoured on Coldplaying two weeks ago. [thanks SarahSchimidt]   According to European radio and newspaper sources (and now the official site) today, Coldplay will be headlining the Rock Werchter and Pinkpop Landgraaf festivals in Belgium and Netherlands respectively, around June 2011. Pinkpop's organisers have set a date of Saturday June 11th, and ac

Coldplay are set to headline this summer's Roskilde Festival in Denmark on 5th July, it's been announced.   The performance will mark the first time the band have played at the festival since 2003. Additional acts at this year's Roskilde, which will take place from July 2nd-5th, are to be announced shortly.   Meanwhile, Belgium's EEN-website (national broadcasting service) have confirmed that Coldplay will headline Rock Werchter on 3rd July this year. Performing alongside Coldplay at the 35th e

Coldplay are set to headline a music festival at Spike Island, scene of an infamous concert by The Stone Roses, according to reports.   The band have apparently been approached to play the three-day event in Widnes (near Liverpool), as have Oasis and former Roses frontman Ian Brown. Apparently Halton Council have approved an application to put the festival on, with organisers scheduling the three-day event for this coming May.   Local councillor Rob Polhill commented: "This event is set to be th

Coldplay have today announced yet another festival headline slot of 2011 with the news that they are to play this year's T in the Park festival in Scotland on 9th July. Catch all the latest discussion and previews to this new festival date at the Coldplay Live forum now. [thanks mimixxx]   This brings the total number of 2011 festivals that Coldplay will play thus far to THIRTEEN. The confirmed festivals are spread two continents and twelve countries (Germany, Italy, Netherlands, England, Swede

Coldplay have today announced yet another festival headline slot of 2011 with the news that they are to play the very first RXP TĀKLIBERTY FESTIVAL at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey on September 18th. Catch all the latest discussion and previews to this new festival date at the Coldplay Live forum now [thanks _Tash]   This brings the total number of 2011 festivals that Coldplay will play thus far to TWENTY (including this, and the earlier iTunes festival announcement). The conf

Coldplay and ESPN have signed a marketing deal that will have the rock band promoting soccer and the sports network promoting the band's new album.   The marketing campaign announced Wednesday will use Coldplay's music in promotions for ESPN's coverage of the Euro 2008 soccer tournament, which is scheduled for June 7-29 in Austria and Switzerland. ESPN has also agreed to incorporate music from Coldplay's new release, "Viva La Vida," into game and studio production. The CD is due out June 12.  

Coldplay have announced that, on Saturday, 10th December 2011, they will host Under 1 Roof, a benefit concert in support of the charity Kids Company at the O2 Arena in London. Stars turning out for Under 1 Roof, featuring live music and comedy, include Coldplay, Tinie Tempah, Emeli Sandé, Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge. [Full discussion on this new show is at the Coldplay Live forum now (thanks hps & _Tash)]   Coldplay are long-term supporters of Kids Company and have pulled t

Coldplay will perform a concert in May 2009 at the Gland-based music and multimedia studio Dinemec, marking the first of a series of half a dozen shows a year for a very select group of spectators, reports website swisster.ch tonight.   The invitation-only events organised by the studio aim to team-up artists who are fighting for a cause with some of the decision-makers of humanitarian and environmental organisations.   Dinemec's main hall, where Coldplay are set to perform in May

Coldplay are to launch the all-new Q Radio as studio guests when the the station debuts its revamped schedule, it was confirmed today.   The band's appearance - on June 2- comes just days before the band release their fourth album Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends. Coldplay will be appearing on the new QPM show hosted by former XFM presenter Samanthi at around 7pm.   Coldplay will also be the cover stars of the July issue of Q, which is out on June 1. You can read the band's track by tra

After all the toing and froing by the Spanish media about whether to promote Coldplay's gig in Madrid on 26th October or not, it has finally been officially confirmed that the gig will go ahead - and apparently despite ticket presales only starting on Friday - some fortunistic fans have already got their hands on them. Says one Coldplayer on Thursday: "ServiCaixa put tickets for sale this afternoon, by mistake I suppose, while they were doing some tests for tomorrow presale, and some of us waste

Coldplay will be in the Radio 1 studios on Monday 7th March, making a 'special announcement'.   They will be interviewed on Zane Lowe's show this Monday from 7pm (GMT). You can listen live on Radio 1 via the streaming link here   If you can't listen then, we will have details for you here on coldplaying.com.

The latest edition of the Coldplay messenger is out now, and it has been announced that the official site will be following the band at both the Grammy and Brit awards, providing exclusive updates. Here is the messenger with more details:   Head over to Coldplay.com this coming Sunday (8th Feb) and on Wednesday 18th February, when we'll be offering live, behind-the-scenes updates from the Grammys and Brit Awards respectively. Join us to find out if the band win anything, who they're sitting next

Coldplay will open the Sydney Sound Relief event with a full band instead of the previously announced acoustic show.   In making the announcement, organizer Michael Chugg said: "We were thrilled when Coldplay first agreed to be a part of Sound Relief, even just with an acoustic set, considering they already have eleven shows to play while they are in Australia. But now with the news that they will be opening the day in full band/electric mode, well, what a way to kick off this massive event!"  

Coldplay heads the list of Grammy nominees that will perform the songs of Neil Diamond at the MusiCares Person of the Year gala held during Grammy week. Adele, Foo Fighters, Josh Groban, Jennifer Hudson, Raul Malo, Tim McGraw and others will perform Feb. 6 at the Recording Academy fete at the Los Angeles Convention Center.   Luxury items, VIP experiences and celebrity memorabilia is auctioned to raise funds for MusiCares, the org that provides music people with financial, medical and personal as

Coldplay will perform the new single 'Violet Hill' at the MTV Movie Awards on June 1st.   The MTV Movie Awards will air live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. Angelina Jolie and Zac Efron are among the stars up for the coveted golden popcorn trophies – while the comedy Superbad leads in total nominations, five. Juno follows with four.   Comedian Mike Myers is onboard to host the annual ceremony.   More on this here [thanks bta5857]

Coldplay will be performing a duet performance of single Viva La Vida with Jay-Z, according to the Canadian Press today. They report:   Sir Paul McCartney played a couple of covers and indulged the small crowd on hand in a lengthy jam, while Coldplay frontman Chris Martin cracked jokes and hung around afterwards to pose for pictures the night before Sunday's show.   Chris Martin was good-humoured in his dealings with the crowd. Sitting at a piano on a circular stage in the middle of the Staples

Grammy-winning British band Coldplay will play at this year's Juno Awards, alongside Canadian rockers Nickelback and the crooning Michael Buble.   "Our celebration of the Canadian music industry and its talent continues to attract world-renowned artists to our stage," Melanie Berry, president of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, said in a statement Tuesday.   The academy organizes the event, and will be announcing more performers as the date draws closer.   "Wait until you se

Coldplay have been added to the line-up for this year’s iTunes Festival in London, as confirmed by the official Coldplay site. Playing at Camden's Roundhouse on July 22nd, tickets for the gig - as well as for other perforrmances during the month long extravaganza - are free to competition winners (UK only). Each live performance at the festival will be recorded and sold through iTunes.   You can read more and discuss this latest event involving Coldplay at the Coldplay Live forum now. Guy Berrym

As reported on Coldplaying.com three days ago, Coldplay have officially announced that the band are among the first acts to announce their impending performance at the 35th anniversay of the Juno Awards in Canada in April.   They will perform from Halifax, Nova Scotia, on the April 2nd broadcast. Nominations for the ceremony will be announced on February 15th, in Toronto.

Coldplay and 50 Cent are the latest acts set to appear at this year’s MTV Music Video Awards.   They join a star-studded list of performers already confirmed for the event including Green Day, The Killers, Ludacris, Kanye West and Shakira.   Coldplay are up for four gongs at the industry back-patting event, including Video of the Year for ‘Speed of Sound’. 50 Cent is up for two awards.   Joss Stone, Ashlee Simpson, Snoop Dogg, Orlando Bloom and Usher are amongst those handing out awards at th

Coldplay, Tony Bennett, Foo Fighters, Alicia Keys, Diana Krall, Alison Krauss, Norah Jones, Katy Perry, James Taylor, and Neil Young among artists added to performance lineup for GRAMMY Week MusiCares Person of the Year tribute, honouring Sir Paul McCartney, it has been confirmed via the official GRAMMYs twitter account.   The impressive star-studded cast will come together to honor 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Paul McCartney during a sold-out gala on Feb. 10 in Los Angeles, two day

Saturday 21st January sees the NRJ Awards to be held in France. Coldplay have been nominated in 2 categories, Best International Group and Best International Album.   Not only will the band be attending the ceremony, but they are all set to perform.   For more information click here

Coldplay will perform at NRJ Music Awards after being nominated in the two categories of Best international Album (X&Y) and Best International Band.   French first television channel TF1 will broadcast this event on Saturday January 21st at 20:50.   Guests include: Ingrid Chauvin, Aure Atika, Claire Keim, Jamel Debbouze, Michaël Youn, Tony Jaa, Mélanie Doutey, Natasha St Pier, K-Maro, Johnny Hallyday, Stomy Bugsy, Doc Gyneco, Passi, Robbie Williams, 50 Cent, Coldplay, Shakira, Ricky Martin,

Coldplay will be performing at Summer Sonic, their official MySpace has confirmed. The dates are as follows:   August 9th, Tokyo, Marine Stadium August 10th, Osaka, Maishima   On sale information coming soon.   More on this here [thanks fix_the_scientist & mimixxx]  

British rock activists Coldplay and New Jersey’s favorite son, Bruce Springsteen, will perform at this year’s Grammy Awards on February 8 at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, where a tribute to funk legends Sly and the Family Stone will put Maroon 5, John Legend, Will.I.Am and members of Aerosmith on the same stage.   The Boss and Chris Martin’s X&Y gang were added Thursday (January 26) morning to a list of Grammy performers that includes Mariah Carey, a collaboration between U2 and Mary J. Blige