Coldplay News

Chris Martin went a bit over-the-top while out in New York with his daughter Apple recently.   We know it’s hard to resist when a cute toddler points and asks for something, but surely one balloon would have been enough?   With that much helium at hand, Chris, you’re in serious danger of floating up, up and away…   More on this here  

Tickets for this year's Isle of Wight Festival have sold out. The event takes place on the island between 10th and 11th June, and is set to include performances from the likes of Foo Fighters and Coldplay.   A statement from event organisers Solo reads: "We’re absolutely thrilled. Every year, the line up gets stronger and the tickets sell out faster. Now in our 5th year, we’re regarded as one of the biggest and best UK festivals, with many bands choosing to perform at The Isle of Wight Festival

WHAT: British songstress Natasha Bedingfield heats up Clear Channel Online Music & Radio’s stripped(TM )as the latest artist to join the exclusive in-studio performance series. Performing songs from her debut album, “Unwritten,” Natasha gets raw and real on the title track, as well as on “I Bruise Easily,” “These Words,” “Single” and a cover of Coldplay’s “The Scientist.” Her performance will be available exclusively on over 100 Clear Channel Radio station Web station sites.   WHEN: Tuesday

Pictures from Coldplay's last performance of the recent leg of the US tour have been posted.   You can see Coldplay at Ford Pavillion, Tampa, FL here   [Thanks clockpolitiks]

As reported two days ago, the official Coldplay site has confirmed that EMI Music Canada and Rogers Wireless have connected to offer Canadians exclusive access to Coldplay ring tunes. From March 1st - April 15th, Rogers Wireless is the exclusive carrier for RealTrax ring tunes from X&Y.   In addition, fans who purchase these ring tunes will be automatically entered into a draw for a chance to win an all expenses paid trip to Sydney, Australia to see the band live in concert on June 26th. Rog

After bringing the likes of Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Madonna and Elton John to Australia, promoter Michael Chugg has himself become a star.   Chugg's upcoming tours include Yellowcard, Coldplay, Beth Orton, Korn, Hothouse Flowers and Martha Wainright. He is rumoured to be close to finalising Robbie Williams' next tour and this week has met with agents for other big name acts. "We are talking to a few people," he said.   Chugg, who founded the Sydney-based Chugg Entertainment, today became t

Format: 12" Price: £3.99 Release date: 6-4-2006 Availability: available for pre-order from hmv.co.uk Number of Discs: 1 Catalogue Number: 12R6687 Label: PARLOPHONE   More on this here [thanks dsba05]

Nine UK acts nominated for the MTV Asia Awards 2006 in Thailand…   Franz Ferdinand and James Blunt are leading the British nominations charge at the MTV Asia Awards 2006 with two nods each.   In the international categories, the Scottish art-rockers are up for best rock act and best video (for Do You Want To) and Blunty has been nominated for best male and best breakthrough artist. It’s a good year for the UK contingent, picking up nine nominations in all.   Robbie Williams will compete with Ja

German music awards also for Robbie Williams, Madonna and Bob Geldof   Madonna, who didn't attend the event, won the best female artist award with Williams taking the male version. In a recorded video message Williams saluted his fans and looked forward to this summer's football World Cup which Germany will host. British rock group Coldplay, also absent, won the best international group award.   Among the other laureates were US metal group System of a Down and Argentinian singer Semino Rossi.

Wednesday 25 January saw the second leg of Coldplay’s USA tour begin. But with the band due to play the Grammys in Los Angeles on 5 February this caused logistical problems with the equipment. So, to help out Hiwatt was called upon by the band’s British based management team to provide another bass rig for Guy Berryman. According to his guitar tech, Hoppy, Guy wants to use nothing else but his Hiwatts.   A similar problem also occurred when the band performed at the Brits held in Earl’s Court Ar

EMI Music Canada and Rogers Wireless have connected to offer Canadians exclusive access to Coldplay ring tunes. From March 1 to April 15, Rogers Wireless is the exclusive carrier for RealTrax ring tunes from Coldplay’s multi-platinum X&Y album.   In addition, fans who purchase these ring tunes will be automatically entered into a draw for a chance to win an all expense paid trip to Sydney, Australia to see Coldplay live in concert on June 26. Rogers customers simply need to text COLDPLAY to

Coldplay (Music) Starting: 08:00 on Sunday 12th March. Duration: 15 minutes Showing on Q.   Top 10 (Music) Starting: 10:00 on Tuesday 14th March. Duration: 1 hour Showing on VH2.   Coldplay: MTV Live (Music) Starting: 22:00 on Wednesday 15th March. Duration: 1 hour Showing on MTV Hits.   Coldplay (Music) Starting: 14:00 on Thursday 16th March. Duration: 1 hour Showing on VH2.   Radio 1’s Chart Show with JK and Joel (Music)   JK and Joel count down the official chart, revealing the top twenty alb

- play an additional b-side towards the beginning, like Pour Me or Proof - for a nice moment to add to the DVD, they should play the original version of Talk - of course, can't close the DVD show without Life is for Living -------------------------------------------------------------- In: Shiver, Trouble (electric), Rush Of Blood, Amsterdam, Low Out: X&Y, How You See The World, Ring Of Fire, Green Eyes/Trouble in acoustic set, just have Til Kingdom Come, Swallowed/Hardest Part (Please!) ----

Coldplay gave an exclusive performance of 'What If', pre-recorded for CD:UK, which was shown on UK television earlier today.   You can download an audio [video to follow] of the performance here

Ashley Best has made a dance remix of Chris Martins 'Cornflake Door' as sung last month on the Radio 1 show.   I got a house with some cheese windows...   Full details and download links here

Good news for UK fans, the video for 'The Hardest Part', as filmed in St Petersburg, will be shown on Wednesday 22nd March at 11:05 on Channel 4 [uK].   Other Coldplay TV listings:   Gonzo with Zane Lowe [featuring Coldplay] Fri 10. March 2006 19.00 on MTV 2   CD:UK (Music) Starting: 12:30 on Saturday 11th March. Duration: 1 hour Showing on all ITV Regions/Scottish. Coldplay have pre-recorded ‘What If’ for ITV’s CD:UK and it will be transmitted on Saturday 11th March. Please note that the show i

British rock star Chris Martin leapt onto the Washington stage, driving screaming fans wild as he belted out one crowd-pleasing hit after another.   As dazzling lights and glitter burst around the charismatic Coldplay frontman, captivated fans could have been forgiven for missing the "Make Trade Fair" logo inscribed on the singer's piano at the concert.   But if the hundreds of signatures collected by Oxfam volunteers during the Washington show this month were any measure, the message was not lo

From Coldplay's latest gig at the Ford Pavilion, Tampa, FL - (rescheduled date for postponed 14th September 2005 concert), watch a 10 minute clip featuring all the gig favourites, including Yellow, The Scientist, Talk, Swallowed In The Sea, Clocks, Politik, Square One, Fix You and more... here   [Thanks ISawSparks06]

With her supporting run on Coldplay's current tour recently wrapped, Fiona Apple has begun rolling out dates for another headlining tour, with three shows announced thus far. The dates are:   May 6th in West Palm Beach, Florida May 7th in Orlando, Florida May 9th in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina   Read more general music news here

In case any of you havent heard this yet, they filmed the video last friday in the Florida city of St Petersburg. I live in st pete, and I work only blocks away from where they filmed it. If ony I knew they were there last friday. I would have tried to see them.   Tour Journal: "Hardest Part" Video Shoot. "Making the Video" "Hardest Part Video Shoot" 3rdMarch, 2006   The guys are making the video for "The Hardest Part" today. We arrive at the shoot early in the afternoon. The "Talk" video was s

The sensitive rockers from the other side of the pond are playing March 19th at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. Even if school starts up the next day, don’t worry about a late night. Remember, this is Coldplay we’re talking about. The concert should be pretty chill, and songs like “Clocks” and “The Scientist” will help ease you back into a scholastic frame of mind.   Seats still are available, but they could go quick if you don’t get some friends together pronto. Tickets are $37.50 to $77.50, p

The Pub that launched rock sensations Coldplay and Suede is set to be turned into flats - to the dismay of local residents.   The Falcon Pub, Royal College Street, Camden, which had held rock gigs on its premises since the early 1970s, closed down three years ago to make way for a community centre - but locals had hoped that it would one day be reverted back to its former glory.   Coldplay had their breakthrough there on December 7 1998, after being spotted by record producer Simon Williams and

Halifax native Buck 65, R&B newcomer Divine Brown and indie soul star Massari are the final acts announced for the April 2nd Junos in Halifax.   The group joins previously announced performers Coldplay, Black Eyed Peas, Bryan Adams, Michael Buble, Nickelback, Bedouin Soundclash, Broken Social Scene and Hedley.   The Junos will be broadcast (7-9 p.m., CTV) from the Halifax Metro Centre with Pamela Anderson as host. There is also an eTalk red carpet pre-show beginning at 6:30 p.m.   More on

Festival fever is already setting in as our summer diaries start to fill up, report mirror.co.uk.   The line-up for Carling 24 in London on April 28 and 29 was announced yesterday with Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight, Ordinary Boys, Dir ty Pretty Things and Ian Brown already confirmed. Log on to carling.com at 10am next Tuesday for tickets.   Meanwhile, Coldplay have announced they will play their only live show in Europe this summer at the Isle of Wight Festival on June 11, with the Foo Fighters head

Music show debut to be highlight of expanded festival   One of the highlights of next month’s Red Stick International Animation Festival will be the debut of SonicVision, a groundbreaking digitally animated alternative music show featuring music from Radiohead, U2, David Bowie and Coldplay, at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum.   A video-game segment will target gaming enthusiasts and those looking to develop careers or businesses in animation. Panels of experts in both animation and video g