September. Where do we start? I think all fans felt we were coming to an end of an era. The Viva La Vida era can be seen as a success. The last show of the tour signalled the end of what can be described as a mammoth carnival. The Viva La Vida tour was finishing.

As Coldplay fans what’s the one thing we have been looking forward to? A live tour DVD! And on the 4th of September, are good friends in Catalonia (Barcelona for you people who failed Geography at school) thought they were going to be the lucky ones. "Coldplay are apparently filming tonight's Barcelona concert for a live DVD, Spanish media newspapers are widely reporting this morning. 63,500 tickets for tonight's concert at Barcelona's Olimpic Stadium have been sold since April and the venue is now a total sell out."

According to the sources, the filming process will take place with a sophisticated camera system that includes a very high crane installed outside the stadium to capture aerial views of the show. It is as yet unknown whether this news will be officially confirmed or if the DVD will also include footage from other stadium shows, including Paris and Wembley.

So we come to the final gigs, Wembley stadium and take it from me...stunning. Coldplay can take great credit for their choice of support acts. In particular Jay-Z – he showed why he is the biggest rapper on the planet, he had the crowd to their feet, I saw old men making that famous diamond shape. The show on the 19th – well they were amazing, Chris was physically drained but he gave it everything, and one image which will stick in my mind forever as I looked at the big screen, Phil Harvey came onto stage and they got into a huddle which showed the togetherness of the group and bond that they have is matched by no other band on the planet...

Read the full September 2009 Coldplay review article in the Coldplay forum here [thanks cleeson7]

The final Wembley stage group huddle

Another year has passed and Coldplayer 'Chris's Nuts' is asking you to submit your top 25-50 Coldplay songs in ranked order in the new 2010 Top 50 Coldplay Song List mega poll which marks the end of the Viva La Vida era and of course the end of the noughties decade.

Your lists are being submitted until January 31st, 2010 in the Coldplay forum here - please also make sure that you are aware of the rules before posting your lists.

In 2006 The Scientist [pictured, top left] was voted Coldplay fans' favourite Coldplay song, and it wasn't knocked off number 1 spot until mid-2008 when the newly released Viva La Vida was voted the fans' favourite Coldplay song, after reaching top spot in the singles charts in the UK and US simultaneously. The question is, come the beginning of 2010 will it stay as fans' favourite?

The results of what was polled in mid 2008 are here - this was of course before the Prospekt's March EP and people have also had enough time to change their opinions on their prior songs, perhaps even drastically. If you did this back in 2008 then you might want to start with your old list from the original thread and make changes.

Here are the rules (same as previous polls):

1. Collaborations are ok, as long as the entire band was in on it (aka no Homecoming, All things come to, etc...)

2. Covers are allowed

3. Different versions of songs do not count (No Lost? Lost+ or Don't Panic Blue room edition etc...) This does mean that you count Life in Technicolor (both version 1+2) as one song. I know that might bug some but that's so people don't split votes between the 2 versions and both place poorly. If you like one over the other rank THAT version accordingly in your list. So if you put version 1 or 2 I'm throwing out the # indicator....

4. Remixes do not count.

5. The songs must be ranked in order. No exceptions.

6. Unreleased songs (but performed live) are ok.

7. You can do a minimum of 25 songs and a maximum of 50 songs in your list. So 25-50 songs on lists are ok.

8. If you want to edit your list later that's fine. Just do not reply post your edits into a new post. Use your original post.

If you have a list in the old thread that was ranked just re-post it (search with your username and a songtitle for quick results). If you had a loose list before that needs to be ranked please do so and drop it in the thread. If you are starting from scratch feel free to use any of the previous lists and then shuffle them around to make them your own.

Latest Coldplay photos from the studio:

Right now, the band are in the studio, sorting out/signing the items for the End of Decade Clearout

Still sorting the auction. This is Jonny's first pedal board!

In one of several end-of-the-decade mega polls underway at Coldplaying, we're asking you to choose between 20 and 100 of your favourite albums of the noughties in Coldplaying's Album Of The Decade poll.

It's been an action-packed ten years for the music industry and it's your opportunity to pinpoint your standout albums since 2000. For example, NME's top 50 albums of the decade list was topped by the Strokes album 'Is This It'. Meanwhile, Spinner honoured Amy Winehouse’s soulful 'Back To Black' as the top Album of the Decade. If you're a reader of the Observer Music Monthly you'll already know that their countdown was topped by The Streets - Original Pirate Material as the album that defined the noughties.

Compiling any top list is a tricky process. But how do you filter through the myriad musical delights of the past ten years to pick the defining sounds of the decade? When you think you've done it, please submit your ranked choices at the World Of Music forum. Please make a note of the rules before posting your lists...

Here are the current list of rules:

1. You must nominate in between 20 and 100 albums;

2. Your list must be ranked. UNRANKED LISTS WILL BE IGNORED;

3. The album's original release date must be between January 1st 2000 and December 31 2009;

4. Live Albums, EP's, Rereleases and Compilations are NOT ALLOWED;

5. Movie Soundtracks are allowed, as long as the majority of the tracks were original at the time;

6. Any questionable albums will be debated by a committee consisting of winigwl;

7. You can vote for in rainbows;

8. Nickelback albums are allowed, but looked down upon;

9. Any questions should be asked and your lists accepted in this thread up until February 1st, 2010.

[banner courtesy of the_gloaming09 and Space Cadet, organisation thanks to winigwl]

Another year has passed and Coldplayer 'Chris's Nuts' is asking you to submit your top 25-50 Coldplay songs in ranked order in the new 2010 Top 50 Coldplay Song List mega poll which marks the end of the Viva La Vida era and of course the end of the noughties decade.

Your lists are being submitted until January 31st, 2010 in the Coldplay forum here - please also make sure that you are aware of the rules before posting your lists.

In 2006 The Scientist [pictured, top left] was voted Coldplay fans' favourite Coldplay song, and it wasn't knocked off number 1 spot until mid-2008 when the newly released Viva La Vida was voted the fans' favourite Coldplay song, after reaching top spot in the singles charts in the UK and US simultaneously. The question is, come the beginning of 2010 will it stay as fans' favourite?

The results of what was polled in mid 2008 are here - this was of course before the Prospekt's March EP and people have also had enough time to change their opinions on their prior songs, perhaps even drastically. If you did this back in 2008 then you might want to start with your old list from the original thread and make changes.

Here are the rules (same as previous polls):

1. Collaborations are ok, as long as the entire band was in on it (aka no Homecoming, All things come to, etc...)

2. Covers are allowed

3. Different versions of songs do not count (No Lost? Lost+ or Don't Panic Blue room edition etc...) This does mean that you count Life in Technicolor (both version 1+2) as one song. I know that might bug some but that's so people don't split votes between the 2 versions and both place poorly. If you like one over the other rank THAT version accordingly in your list. So if you put version 1 or 2 I'm throwing out the # indicator....

4. Remixes do not count.

5. The songs must be ranked in order. No exceptions.

6. Unreleased songs (but performed live) are ok.

7. You can do a minimum of 25 songs and a maximum of 50 songs in your list. So 25-50 songs on lists are ok.

8. If you want to edit your list later that's fine. Just do not reply post your edits into a new post. Use your original post.

If you have a list in the old thread that was ranked just re-post it (search with your username and a songtitle for quick results). If you had a loose list before that needs to be ranked please do so and drop it in the thread. If you are starting from scratch feel free to use any of the previous lists and then shuffle them around to make them your own.

Latest Coldplay photos from the studio:

Right now, the band are in the studio, sorting out/signing the items for the End of Decade Clearout

Still sorting the auction. This is Jonny's first pedal board!

Another year has passed and Coldplayer 'Chris's Nuts' is asking you to submit your top 25-50 Coldplay songs in ranked order in the new 2010 Top 50 Coldplay Song List mega poll which marks the end of the Viva La Vida era and of course the end of the noughties decade.

Your lists are being submitted until January 31st, 2010 in the Coldplay forum here - please also make sure that you are aware of the rules before posting your lists.

In 2006 The Scientist [pictured, top left] was voted Coldplay fans' favourite Coldplay song, and it wasn't knocked off number 1 spot until mid-2008 when the newly released Viva La Vida was voted the fans' favourite Coldplay song, after reaching top spot in the singles charts in the UK and US simultaneously. The question is, come the beginning of 2010 will it stay as fans' favourite?

The results of what was polled in mid 2008 are here - this was of course before the Prospekt's March EP and people have also had enough time to change their opinions on their prior songs, perhaps even drastically. If you did this back in 2008 then you might want to start with your old list from the original thread and make changes.

Here are the rules (same as previous polls):

1. Collaborations are ok, as long as the entire band was in on it (aka no Homecoming, All things come to, etc...)

2. Covers are allowed

3. Different versions of songs do not count (No Lost? Lost+ or Don't Panic Blue room edition etc...) This does mean that you count Life in Technicolor (both version 1+2) as one song. I know that might bug some but that's so people don't split votes between the 2 versions and both place poorly. If you like one over the other rank THAT version accordingly in your list. So if you put version 1 or 2 I'm throwing out the # indicator....

4. Remixes do not count.

5. The songs must be ranked in order. No exceptions.

6. Unreleased songs (but performed live) are ok.

7. You can do a minimum of 25 songs and a maximum of 50 songs in your list. So 25-50 songs on lists are ok.

8. If you want to edit your list later that's fine. Just do not reply post your edits into a new post. Use your original post.

If you have a list in the old thread that was ranked just re-post it (search with your username and a songtitle for quick results). If you had a loose list before that needs to be ranked please do so and drop it in the thread. If you are starting from scratch feel free to use any of the previous lists and then shuffle them around to make them your own.

Latest Coldplay photos from the studio:

Right now, the band are in the studio, sorting out/signing the items for the End of Decade Clearout

Still sorting the auction. This is Jonny's first pedal board!

Another year has passed and Coldplayer 'Chris's Nuts' is asking you to submit your top 25-50 Coldplay songs in ranked order in the new 2010 Top 50 Coldplay Song List mega poll which marks the end of the Viva La Vida era and of course the end of the noughties decade.

Your lists are being submitted until January 31st, 2010 in the Coldplay forum here - please also make sure that you are aware of the rules before posting your lists.

In 2006 The Scientist [pictured, top left] was voted Coldplay fans' favourite Coldplay song, and it wasn't knocked off number 1 spot until mid-2008 when the newly released Viva La Vida was voted the fans' favourite Coldplay song, after reaching top spot in the singles charts in the UK and US simultaneously. The question is, come the beginning of 2010 will it stay as fans' favourite?

The results of what was polled in mid 2008 are here - this was of course before the Prospekt's March EP and people have also had enough time to change their opinions on their prior songs, perhaps even drastically. If you did this back in 2008 then you might want to start with your old list from the original thread and make changes.

Here are the rules (same as previous polls):

1. Collaborations are ok, as long as the entire band was in on it (aka no Homecoming, All things come to, etc...)

2. Covers are allowed

3. Different versions of songs do not count (No Lost? Lost+ or Don't Panic Blue room edition etc...) This does mean that you count Life in Technicolor (both version 1+2) as one song. I know that might bug some but that's so people don't split votes between the 2 versions and both place poorly. If you like one over the other rank THAT version accordingly in your list. So if you put version 1 or 2 I'm throwing out the # indicator....

4. Remixes do not count.

5. The songs must be ranked in order. No exceptions.

6. Unreleased songs (but performed live) are ok.

7. You can do a minimum of 25 songs and a maximum of 50 songs in your list. So 25-50 songs on lists are ok.

8. If you want to edit your list later that's fine. Just do not reply post your edits into a new post. Use your original post.

If you have a list in the old thread that was ranked just re-post it (search with your username and a songtitle for quick results). If you had a loose list before that needs to be ranked please do so and drop it in the thread. If you are starting from scratch feel free to use any of the previous lists and then shuffle them around to make them your own.

Latest Coldplay photos from the studio:

Right now, the band are in the studio, sorting out/signing the items for the End of Decade Clearout

Still sorting the auction. This is Jonny's first pedal board!

Another year has passed and Coldplayer 'Chris's Nuts' is asking you to submit your top 25-50 Coldplay songs in the new 2010 Top 50 Coldplay Song List mega poll which marks the end of the Viva La Vida era.

Your lists are being submitted until January 31st, 2010 in the Coldplay forum here - please also make sure that you are aware of the rules before posting your lists.

In 2006 The Scientist [pictured, top left] was voted Coldplay fans' favourite Coldplay song, and it wasn't knocked off number 1 spot until mid-2008 when the newly released Viva La Vida was voted the fans' favourite Coldplay song, after reaching top spot in the singles charts in the UK and US simultaneously.

The results of what was polled in mid 2008 are here - this was of course before the Prospekt's March EP and people have also had enough time to change their opinions on their prior songs, perhaps even drastically. If you did this back in 2008 then you might want to start with your old list from the original thread and make changes.

Here are the rules (same as previous polls):

1. Collaborations are ok, as long as the entire band was in on it (aka no Homecoming, All things come to, etc...)

2. Covers are allowed

3. Different versions of songs do not count (No Lost? Lost+ or Don't Panic Blue room edition etc...) This does mean that you count Life in Technicolor (both version 1+2) as one song. I know that might bug some but that's so people don't split votes between the 2 versions and both place poorly. If you like one over the other rank THAT version accordingly in your list. So if you put version 1 or 2 I'm throwing out the # indicator....

4. Remixes do not count.

5. The songs must be ranked in order. No exceptions.

6. Unreleased songs (but performed live) are ok.

7. You can do a minimum of 25 songs and a maximum of 50 songs in your list. So 25-50 songs on lists are ok.

8. If you want to edit your list later that's fine. Just do not reply post your edits into a new post. Use your original post.

If you have a list in the old list thread that was ranked just re-post it (search with your username and a songtitle for quick results). If you had a loose list before that needs to be ranked please do so and drop it in the thread. If you are starting from scratch feel free to use any of the previous lists and then shuffle them around to make them your own.

The votes have been counted for your favourite albums from the past 12 months, culminating in today's countdown in the World Of Music forum at the Coldplaying messageboard.

The occasion will feature something different this year - the countdown will be made via uStream webcast and Twitter (click to join both channels!) and if all goes smoothly they will commence today at 2.30pm EST (7.30pm GMT).

Over the past weeks many of you have submitted personal lists of between 5 and 25 of your favorite original studio albums (not including live albums, eps, compilations, or rereleases) released between December 2008 and December 2009. All the album votes have been counted and the results will be hosted by extraordinaires Briggins and Space Cadet. More details and discussion on the forthcoming countdown can be found at this thread in the World of Music forum.

You can also see the archived discussion here where Coldplayers have sketched out their ideas and posted their shortlists. Also available at that thread are links to previous years' countdowns as well as explanation of how the ranking works.

The time has again come to have a good long look at the music world around us and ask ourselves: "What albums did we like this year?" [thanks Space Cadet]

We are now accepting your favourite albums from the past 12 months in preparation for the December countdown in the World Of Music forum at the Coldplaying messageboard. All you have to do is make a personal list of at least 5 and as many as 25 of your favorite original studio albums (no live albums, eps, compilations, or rereleases, sorry) released between December 2008 and December 2009. Eligibility is determined by the original release date. (Long list bonus: add 5 extra albums at 50 points each for a total of 30 albums.)

You can use this thread to sketch out some ideas, talk, or post your list. You can edit your list at any time up until the deadline. Also available at that thread are links to previous years' countdowns as well as explanation of how the ranking works. Please note that the deadline for entries is Sunday December 6th.

To help you make your choices, at Wikipedia there is a list of albums released this year (note the list is still being added to).

The time has again come to have a good long look at the music world around us and ask ourselves: "What albums did we like this year?" [thanks Space Cadet]

We are now accepting your favourite albums from the past 12 months in preparation for the December countdown in the World Of Music forum at the Coldplaying messageboard. All you have to do is make a personal list of at least 5 and as many as 25 of your favorite original studio albums (no live albums, eps, compilations, or rereleases, sorry) released between December 2008 and December 2009. Eligibility is determined by the original release date. (Long list bonus: add 5 extra albums at 50 points each for a total of 30 albums.)

You can use this thread to sketch out some ideas, talk, or post your list. You can edit your list at any time up until the deadline. Also available at that thread are links to previous years' countdowns as well as explanation of how the ranking works. Please note that the deadline for entries is Sunday December 6th.

To help you make your choices, at Wikipedia there is a list of albums released this year (note the list is still being added to).

As you will know by now, as a 'thank you' to the fans, Coldplay have been handing out LeftRightLeftRightLeft, a free nine-track CD to everyone who attended one of the band's concerts this summer. If you did not go to a Coldplay show in 2009 where CDs were being handed out or simply couldn't find the supplies and therefore not able to receive your very own physical copy of LeftRightLeftRightLeft, worry not!

We have a CD mailing exchange programme where you can sign up to receive a free CD from another member who will have spare copies from the shows they attend - go there for full details. If you have been to a Coldplay show in 2009 and have spare CDs that you are able to share with your fellow Coldplayers, please let us know in that thread also. [thanks Cobalt]

So far, the CDs have been handed out at 53 shows. The album, which mostly features cuts from Viva La Vida, contains 9 live tracks in all that had been recorded during different stops on the band's worldwide tours of the last few years. In the hope of collecting useful feedback from Coldplayers on the CD giveaway at all the shows as they progress through the 2009 tour, please leave your comments at the Coldplay Live forum on how you got a CD, how many you were given (how many you could have got), and whether you got one at all. It would be useful to mention which show you attended as well.

Coldplaying has been receiving more messages from concertgoers regarding receiving a CD after the show, and there have been a lot of happy punters out there, but it seems that there were still some problems at the most recent shows, in Glasgow, Manchester and London. Here are some of the latest comments...

I thought the 'handing out' was not very well organized in the UK/Ireland as you literally had to go SEARCHING for the people with the CDs while in the Netherlands/Germany you just couldn't miss being given a CD. Didn't see anyone at Wembley on the 19th, handing out the CDs but I wasn't that desperate as I got my copy the night before ... [thanks LittleMissMessy]

Everything was arranged perfectly at Wembley, except for the handing out of the LRLRL cd's (although on the 18th it was quite easy to get one, didn't even have to wait, they were just standing outside) it seems. [thanks Stefan-C8]

I only got one on the second (Wembley) show, and I had to go around and search for it for quite a while until I found one. Didn't see anyone with a CD the first night, which was a bit weird, and obviously not any people handing it out either... It was very badly arranged indeed, it was very easy to get hold of one after the Stockholm show for example. On the other hand, that arena is a lot smaller, so that was probably why. [thanks Starlight Chaser]

Wembley the 2nd night there was even a guy given them out in a kebab shop in wembley! some girl just grabbed about 20 off him! Although i feel for those who didnt get a CD, i dont think people should be complaining, Coldplay probably put alot of money into giving these FREE Cd's away. [thanks Liam]

it was a nightmare at glasgow to find the cd people,they were handing them out from a small table a good bit away from the stadium and i had to go searchin,they were givin them out in bundles like they were just tryin to get rid of them so they could pack up n go,thats how i got 3,dont think Coldplay would've been happy bout the crap organization cos after all it was their gift to us fans. [thanks triciamcg]

They were SO many LRLRL cds at Wembley that they probably had to throw away full boxes ! I have like 6 albums since when I was walking in front of the stadium many guys who were holding them kept giving me some It was so sad, there were many albums on the floor the first day, totally smashed and everything... [thanks PePe57]

Manchester distribution was a joke (didn't see ANY) and Wembley Saturday was a joke (didn't see ANY). That's four CDs my group were promised that we never even had the chance to get, and some of us have only subsequently been able to get copies from the kindness of people here. An absolute farce of organisation, and it was clear right from the start of this leg that giving them out at the end wasn't working....why not give each person one CD as they entered??? I've made emails about this, but no answers yet. A complete fiasco from start to finish. [thanks Tonsu]

^ I completely agree! Being right at the front, I thought that they might have run out of them by the time I came to leave. At my gate I spoke to an "information" person who said I should go to gate M, where I went - there were none. I spoke to another info person who said I should go to gate J - there were none. I then spoke to a third "info" person who said - round the corner - there were none. I gave up, as I didn't want to miss the last tube. Organisation at Wembley was a joke, but befits the history of the modern stadium's re-birth! [thanks Long Live Life]

I went to both nights of the Wembley Stadium tour and I found it Extremley easy to find and obtain my cd!! there was a huge push on the friday night and I still managed to get all 5 cd's for the people in our party. Saturday night was less busy as if people didn't even want a cd! both nights I wasn't the first out the Stadium and stayed for the full show! and still got my copys. I also had a tube to catch. I am gald Coldplay went through the trouble and am extremley grateful, what a gift! Both shows were amazing and I will remember the memories forever. I was amazed at how well organised everything was! first in last out allday queing all of this will add to the memories! The Olimpic way was well manned at the end of both nights and i got my cd the tube a maccies and was back at the hotel for 12!!! Brilliant!! I do have spare cd's from london so if anyone hasn't received one you can message me! [thanks missyvik]

Previous comments:

I was at the Toronto show and I had an unfortunate time trying to get a CD. All of the exits were so clogged and painfully slow; my sister and I tried to find ways of getting out of there alive (it was really hot inside). We reached the exit to one of the gates and we saw a man (who works at the venue) and he was giving out the CDs but told us: "I have no more CDs, all of the boxes are empty" and I think a person in front of us said: "Well no wonder, I see people taking 5 or 6 CDs instead of just taking one". He replied to the man by saying there are tons on Ebay...it frustrated a lot of the people. So my sister and I thought that even though we didn't get a CD, we had the best time of our lives. We met up with our mum (who was in the 500s and had left a bit early) and she said she got us CDs because she knew something like this would happen since 45,000 people were trying to leave the gates! All in all, I think Rogers Centre could have done something differently so that each person got a CD. We saw a lot of people without CDs as well as others with 4 or 5 in their hands. [thanks Aunie]

At the Rogers Ctr. show in Toronto, people exiting were funnelled through sets of barriers to be given their CD by venue staff. Becasue it was so hot and humid that night, it made for a very uncomfortable, prolonged mass exit. At least one person passed out, causing congestion on either side of that line. The public areas between the stadium and the exits were not well ventilated and we were packed like sardiines. I know some people were quite claustrophobic and near panic, which was a little scary for a moment. The "handing out" involved a venue staffer holding a stack of CD's in one hand a a box of them in the other. One could have taken as many as they liked. In our party of 3, two of us each took one, and the 3rd person declined, preferring to download it to his MP3. LOVE the CD! It's like re-living the concert over and over! [thanks Ziggy]

I was an Oxfam volunteer at the Atlanta show. We were given the task of handing out the CDs at the end of the show... There were hands EVERYWHERE! For the most part everyone was very kind, took one CD and said thank you. Others were slightly greedy and would try to hide the one they already had and grabbed another one. It isnt easy to concentrate when you have 14,000 people coming at you with their hand out... I was able to keep one cd for myself. When the last box I had was down to 20 CDs and there were still a few hundred people comeing out I handed them out as quick as possible and then FLED THE AREA like OJ at a murder scene... [thanks mountainloafers]

I got one too, but there were tons of people being rude and grabbing at the people handing them out. I was embarrassed at my fellow Floridians. Bless the patient Oxfam people who put up with that crap. [thanks Steven]

At Lakewood in Atlanta it was very mellow. The crowd to leave was a bit ,well crowded. My wife and I walked up to the exit and got our CD and out of the venue quickly. They had other exits for those who did not care to stand in line as well. When you come in could be better and quicker I think, but it is the venues staff not CP's. So blame the personel of the venue not the band. [thanks johnding]

Here’s what happened - there were Oxfam volunteers at the gates, standing under butterfly balloons, handing them out. And I have talked to audience members who saw them - at this point, it’s only been people who went out the north exit, near the main entrance, who did - and saw that there was a mad dash for them. [thanks pbpulse]

i thought it went very smoothly in atlanta. if you didn't want a cd, you could exit on the sides. i got one cd and it's great. however, i wonder why they just didn't give people a download code or something for itunes or something. could have saved them tons of money and saved a lot of waste, as much as they are into saving the earth and all, you know? at least there's no plastic covers on them or anything. anyway, i didn't run into any problems and was near the middle of the pack exiting, although i was in the pit. we just ran to get out to make sure we got a cd [thanks librahi]

The CD's were being handed out by Oxfam volunteers and I felt VERY bad for them. They were being bombarded with people. People were even trying to take the boxes away from them, I wanted to stay and help them out but my friend was in a rush. I don't know how they'll arrange the CD giveaway at the next venue, but the way it was at West Palm Beach, you just have to look for where there is a crowd bombarding each other. Getting there early won't help, the hand out CD's after their performance. What I did was make sure not to leave without a CD. Yes, the volunteers handing out the CD's was a bit hard to find at first, but there were several volunteers. Look for one who isn't being completely bombarded. And be nice! Don't attack them! Get one CD and go, the reason for the chaos is people trying to get more than one CD. If you really want a CD be patient. [thanks AnaMars89]

I was able to grab a copy, but only after being shoved around a giant mosh pit by the north entrance. The CD is a great live album, but not quite worth the effort it took to get it. [thanks Tracy]

I could not find the free CD LeftRightLeftRightLeft that was supposed to be given away last night at Cruzan Amphitheatre in W. Palm Beach. I asked several Cruzan personnel in several different areas and they all responded that they had no information about a “supposed free CD from Coldplay” at that show. I asked some jocks at a radio station booth and they said the CDs would be given away as everyone exits. We were funneled out of the venue, past dozens of Cruzan staffers and none were giving away the CD. No one leaving had a CD.

We were promised this by Chris Martin and now it seems to be an empty promise. How can it be that the personnel in charge knew nothing of this giveaway? They were dismissive of my request for information. I even went back over to Cruzan this morning to speak with someone in authority and got nowhere. The woman at the ticket office was rolling her eyes over my request for information or help. She said they were not responsible and did not know anything about it and to call the front desk on Monday. I am being swept aside.

I want to know if Coldplay members have any idea of the thousands of fans that are now left with bitter feelings regarding the CDs. I will call Cruzan’s front office on Monday but a fat lot of good that will do me, and I know it. Why did this happen? I feel robbed now. If I find those employees horded the CDs that were supposed to be for ticket-buying fans and are selling them on eBay, I will be calling all the major newspapers and TV stations in the area. I want the CDs (one for my daughter and one for me). [name supplied]

Some greedy bastard obtained TEN copies of LRLRL and is selling them [edit: already sold for $100 not including P&P!] as a bundle on eBay. It was supposed to be 1 CD for 1 ticket, therefore some people missed out because of this guy! [thanks Benjamin]

LeftRightLeftRightLeft's track listing is as follows:

1. Glass of Water

2. 42

3. Clocks

4. Strawberry Swing

5. The Hardest Part/Postcards From Far Away

6. Viva La Vida

7. Death Will Never Conquer

8. Fix You

9. Death And All His Friends

Album artwork:

As you will know by now, as a 'thank you' to the fans, Coldplay have been handing out LeftRightLeftRightLeft, a free nine-track CD to everyone who attended one of the band's concerts this summer. If you did not go to a Coldplay show in 2009 where CDs were being handed out or simply couldn't find the supplies and therefore not able to receive your very own physical copy of LeftRightLeftRightLeft, worry not!

We have a CD mailing exchange programme where you can sign up to receive a free CD from another member who will have spare copies from the shows they attend - go there for full details. If you have been to a Coldplay show in 2009 and have spare CDs that you are able to share with your fellow Coldplayers, please let us know in that thread also. [thanks Cobalt]

So far, the CDs have been handed out at 53 shows. The album, which mostly features cuts from Viva La Vida, contains 9 live tracks in all that had been recorded during different stops on the band's worldwide tours of the last few years. In the hope of collecting useful feedback from Coldplayers on the CD giveaway at all the shows as they progress through the 2009 tour, please leave your comments at the Coldplay Live forum on how you got a CD, how many you were given (how many you could have got), and whether you got one at all. It would be useful to mention which show you attended as well.

Coldplaying has been receiving more messages from concertgoers regarding receiving a CD after the show, and there have been a lot of happy punters out there, but it seems that there were still some problems at the most recent shows, in Glasgow, Manchester and London. Here are some of the latest comments...

I thought the 'handing out' was not very well organized in the UK/Ireland as you literally had to go SEARCHING for the people with the CDs while in the Netherlands/Germany you just couldn't miss being given a CD. Didn't see anyone at Wembley on the 19th, handing out the CDs but I wasn't that desperate as I got my copy the night before ... [thanks LittleMissMessy]

Everything was arranged perfectly at Wembley, except for the handing out of the LRLRL cd's (although on the 18th it was quite easy to get one, didn't even have to wait, they were just standing outside) it seems. [thanks Stefan-C8]

I only got one on the second (Wembley) show, and I had to go around and search for it for quite a while until I found one. Didn't see anyone with a CD the first night, which was a bit weird, and obviously not any people handing it out either... It was very badly arranged indeed, it was very easy to get hold of one after the Stockholm show for example. On the other hand, that arena is a lot smaller, so that was probably why. [thanks Starlight Chaser]

Wembley the 2nd night there was even a guy given them out in a kebab shop in wembley! some girl just grabbed about 20 off him! Although i feel for those who didnt get a CD, i dont think people should be complaining, Coldplay probably put alot of money into giving these FREE Cd's away. [thanks Liam]

it was a nightmare at glasgow to find the cd people,they were handing them out from a small table a good bit away from the stadium and i had to go searchin,they were givin them out in bundles like they were just tryin to get rid of them so they could pack up n go,thats how i got 3,dont think Coldplay would've been happy bout the crap organization cos after all it was their gift to us fans. [thanks triciamcg]

They were SO many LRLRL cds at Wembley that they probably had to throw away full boxes ! I have like 6 albums since when I was walking in front of the stadium many guys who were holding them kept giving me some It was so sad, there were many albums on the floor the first day, totally smashed and everything... [thanks PePe57]

Manchester distribution was a joke (didn't see ANY) and Wembley Saturday was a joke (didn't see ANY). That's four CDs my group were promised that we never even had the chance to get, and some of us have only subsequently been able to get copies from the kindness of people here. An absolute farce of organisation, and it was clear right from the start of this leg that giving them out at the end wasn't working....why not give each person one CD as they entered??? I've made emails about this, but no answers yet. A complete fiasco from start to finish. [thanks Tonsu]

^ I completely agree! Being right at the front, I thought that they might have run out of them by the time I came to leave. At my gate I spoke to an "information" person who said I should go to gate M, where I went - there were none. I spoke to another info person who said I should go to gate J - there were none. I then spoke to a third "info" person who said - round the corner - there were none. I gave up, as I didn't want to miss the last tube. Organisation at Wembley was a joke, but befits the history of the modern stadium's re-birth! [thanks Long Live Life]

I went to both nights of the Wembley Stadium tour and I found it Extremley easy to find and obtain my cd!! there was a huge push on the friday night and I still managed to get all 5 cd's for the people in our party. Saturday night was less busy as if people didn't even want a cd! both nights I wasn't the first out the Stadium and stayed for the full show! and still got my copys. I also had a tube to catch. I am gald Coldplay went through the trouble and am extremley grateful, what a gift! Both shows were amazing and I will remember the memories forever. I was amazed at how well organised everything was! first in last out allday queing all of this will add to the memories! The Olimpic way was well manned at the end of both nights and i got my cd the tube a maccies and was back at the hotel for 12!!! Brilliant!! I do have spare cd's from london so if anyone hasn't received one you can message me! [thanks missyvik]

Previous comments:

I was at the Toronto show and I had an unfortunate time trying to get a CD. All of the exits were so clogged and painfully slow; my sister and I tried to find ways of getting out of there alive (it was really hot inside). We reached the exit to one of the gates and we saw a man (who works at the venue) and he was giving out the CDs but told us: "I have no more CDs, all of the boxes are empty" and I think a person in front of us said: "Well no wonder, I see people taking 5 or 6 CDs instead of just taking one". He replied to the man by saying there are tons on Ebay...it frustrated a lot of the people. So my sister and I thought that even though we didn't get a CD, we had the best time of our lives. We met up with our mum (who was in the 500s and had left a bit early) and she said she got us CDs because she knew something like this would happen since 45,000 people were trying to leave the gates! All in all, I think Rogers Centre could have done something differently so that each person got a CD. We saw a lot of people without CDs as well as others with 4 or 5 in their hands. [thanks Aunie]

At the Rogers Ctr. show in Toronto, people exiting were funnelled through sets of barriers to be given their CD by venue staff. Becasue it was so hot and humid that night, it made for a very uncomfortable, prolonged mass exit. At least one person passed out, causing congestion on either side of that line. The public areas between the stadium and the exits were not well ventilated and we were packed like sardiines. I know some people were quite claustrophobic and near panic, which was a little scary for a moment. The "handing out" involved a venue staffer holding a stack of CD's in one hand a a box of them in the other. One could have taken as many as they liked. In our party of 3, two of us each took one, and the 3rd person declined, preferring to download it to his MP3. LOVE the CD! It's like re-living the concert over and over! [thanks Ziggy]

I was an Oxfam volunteer at the Atlanta show. We were given the task of handing out the CDs at the end of the show... There were hands EVERYWHERE! For the most part everyone was very kind, took one CD and said thank you. Others were slightly greedy and would try to hide the one they already had and grabbed another one. It isnt easy to concentrate when you have 14,000 people coming at you with their hand out... I was able to keep one cd for myself. When the last box I had was down to 20 CDs and there were still a few hundred people comeing out I handed them out as quick as possible and then FLED THE AREA like OJ at a murder scene... [thanks mountainloafers]

I got one too, but there were tons of people being rude and grabbing at the people handing them out. I was embarrassed at my fellow Floridians. Bless the patient Oxfam people who put up with that crap. [thanks Steven]

At Lakewood in Atlanta it was very mellow. The crowd to leave was a bit ,well crowded. My wife and I walked up to the exit and got our CD and out of the venue quickly. They had other exits for those who did not care to stand in line as well. When you come in could be better and quicker I think, but it is the venues staff not CP's. So blame the personel of the venue not the band. [thanks johnding]

Here’s what happened - there were Oxfam volunteers at the gates, standing under butterfly balloons, handing them out. And I have talked to audience members who saw them - at this point, it’s only been people who went out the north exit, near the main entrance, who did - and saw that there was a mad dash for them. [thanks pbpulse]

i thought it went very smoothly in atlanta. if you didn't want a cd, you could exit on the sides. i got one cd and it's great. however, i wonder why they just didn't give people a download code or something for itunes or something. could have saved them tons of money and saved a lot of waste, as much as they are into saving the earth and all, you know? at least there's no plastic covers on them or anything. anyway, i didn't run into any problems and was near the middle of the pack exiting, although i was in the pit. we just ran to get out to make sure we got a cd [thanks librahi]

The CD's were being handed out by Oxfam volunteers and I felt VERY bad for them. They were being bombarded with people. People were even trying to take the boxes away from them, I wanted to stay and help them out but my friend was in a rush. I don't know how they'll arrange the CD giveaway at the next venue, but the way it was at West Palm Beach, you just have to look for where there is a crowd bombarding each other. Getting there early won't help, the hand out CD's after their performance. What I did was make sure not to leave without a CD. Yes, the volunteers handing out the CD's was a bit hard to find at first, but there were several volunteers. Look for one who isn't being completely bombarded. And be nice! Don't attack them! Get one CD and go, the reason for the chaos is people trying to get more than one CD. If you really want a CD be patient. [thanks AnaMars89]

I was able to grab a copy, but only after being shoved around a giant mosh pit by the north entrance. The CD is a great live album, but not quite worth the effort it took to get it. [thanks Tracy]

I could not find the free CD LeftRightLeftRightLeft that was supposed to be given away last night at Cruzan Amphitheatre in W. Palm Beach. I asked several Cruzan personnel in several different areas and they all responded that they had no information about a “supposed free CD from Coldplay” at that show. I asked some jocks at a radio station booth and they said the CDs would be given away as everyone exits. We were funneled out of the venue, past dozens of Cruzan staffers and none were giving away the CD. No one leaving had a CD.

We were promised this by Chris Martin and now it seems to be an empty promise. How can it be that the personnel in charge knew nothing of this giveaway? They were dismissive of my request for information. I even went back over to Cruzan this morning to speak with someone in authority and got nowhere. The woman at the ticket office was rolling her eyes over my request for information or help. She said they were not responsible and did not know anything about it and to call the front desk on Monday. I am being swept aside.

I want to know if Coldplay members have any idea of the thousands of fans that are now left with bitter feelings regarding the CDs. I will call Cruzan’s front office on Monday but a fat lot of good that will do me, and I know it. Why did this happen? I feel robbed now. If I find those employees horded the CDs that were supposed to be for ticket-buying fans and are selling them on eBay, I will be calling all the major newspapers and TV stations in the area. I want the CDs (one for my daughter and one for me). [name supplied]

Some greedy bastard obtained TEN copies of LRLRL and is selling them [edit: already sold for $100 not including P&P!] as a bundle on eBay. It was supposed to be 1 CD for 1 ticket, therefore some people missed out because of this guy! [thanks Benjamin]

LeftRightLeftRightLeft's track listing is as follows:

1. Glass of Water

2. 42

3. Clocks

4. Strawberry Swing

5. The Hardest Part/Postcards From Far Away

6. Viva La Vida

7. Death Will Never Conquer

8. Fix You

9. Death And All His Friends

Album artwork:

As you will know by now, as a 'thank you' to the fans, Coldplay have been handing out LeftRightLeftRightLeft, a free nine-track CD to everyone who attended one of the band's concerts this summer. If you did not go to a Coldplay show in 2009 where CDs were being handed out or simply couldn't find the supplies and therefore not able to receive your very own physical copy of LeftRightLeftRightLeft, worry not!

We have a CD mailing exchange programme where you can sign up to receive a free CD from another member who will have spare copies from the shows they attend - go there for full details. If you have been to a Coldplay show in 2009 and have spare CDs that you are able to share with your fellow Coldplayers, please let us know in that thread also. [thanks Cobalt]

So far, the CDs have been handed out at 53 shows. The album, which mostly features cuts from Viva La Vida, contains 9 live tracks in all that had been recorded during different stops on the band's worldwide tours of the last few years. In the hope of collecting useful feedback from Coldplayers on the CD giveaway at all the shows as they progress through the 2009 tour, please leave your comments at the Coldplay Live forum on how you got a CD, how many you were given (how many you could have got), and whether you got one at all. It would be useful to mention which show you attended as well.

Coldplaying has been receiving more messages from concertgoers regarding receiving a CD after the show, and there have been a lot of happy punters out there, but it seems that there were still some problems at the most recent shows, in Glasgow, Manchester and London. Here are some of the latest comments...

I thought the 'handing out' was not very well organized in the UK/Ireland as you literally had to go SEARCHING for the people with the CDs while in the Netherlands/Germany you just couldn't miss being given a CD. Didn't see anyone at Wembley on the 19th, handing out the CDs but I wasn't that desperate as I got my copy the night before ... [thanks LittleMissMessy]

Everything was arranged perfectly at Wembley, except for the handing out of the LRLRL cd's (although on the 18th it was quite easy to get one, didn't even have to wait, they were just standing outside) it seems. [thanks Stefan-C8]

I only got one on the second (Wembley) show, and I had to go around and search for it for quite a while until I found one. Didn't see anyone with a CD the first night, which was a bit weird, and obviously not any people handing it out either... It was very badly arranged indeed, it was very easy to get hold of one after the Stockholm show for example. On the other hand, that arena is a lot smaller, so that was probably why. [thanks Starlight Chaser]

Wembley the 2nd night there was even a guy given them out in a kebab shop in wembley! some girl just grabbed about 20 off him! Although i feel for those who didnt get a CD, i dont think people should be complaining, Coldplay probably put alot of money into giving these FREE Cd's away. [thanks Liam]

it was a nightmare at glasgow to find the cd people,they were handing them out from a small table a good bit away from the stadium and i had to go searchin,they were givin them out in bundles like they were just tryin to get rid of them so they could pack up n go,thats how i got 3,dont think Coldplay would've been happy bout the crap organization cos after all it was their gift to us fans. [thanks triciamcg]

They were SO many LRLRL cds at Wembley that they probably had to throw away full boxes ! I have like 6 albums since when I was walking in front of the stadium many guys who were holding them kept giving me some It was so sad, there were many albums on the floor the first day, totally smashed and everything... [thanks PePe57]

Manchester distribution was a joke (didn't see ANY) and Wembley Saturday was a joke (didn't see ANY). That's four CDs my group were promised that we never even had the chance to get, and some of us have only subsequently been able to get copies from the kindness of people here. An absolute farce of organisation, and it was clear right from the start of this leg that giving them out at the end wasn't working....why not give each person one CD as they entered??? I've made emails about this, but no answers yet. A complete fiasco from start to finish. [thanks Tonsu]

^ I completely agree! Being right at the front, I thought that they might have run out of them by the time I came to leave. At my gate I spoke to an "information" person who said I should go to gate M, where I went - there were none. I spoke to another info person who said I should go to gate J - there were none. I then spoke to a third "info" person who said - round the corner - there were none. I gave up, as I didn't want to miss the last tube. Organisation at Wembley was a joke, but befits the history of the modern stadium's re-birth! [thanks Long Live Life]

I went to both nights of the Wembley Stadium tour and I found it Extremley easy to find and obtain my cd!! there was a huge push on the friday night and I still managed to get all 5 cd's for the people in our party. Saturday night was less busy as if people didn't even want a cd! both nights I wasn't the first out the Stadium and stayed for the full show! and still got my copys. I also had a tube to catch. I am gald Coldplay went through the trouble and am extremley grateful, what a gift! Both shows were amazing and I will remember the memories forever. I was amazed at how well organised everything was! first in last out allday queing all of this will add to the memories! The Olimpic way was well manned at the end of both nights and i got my cd the tube a maccies and was back at the hotel for 12!!! Brilliant!! I do have spare cd's from london so if anyone hasn't received one you can message me! [thanks missyvik]

Previous comments:

I was at the Toronto show and I had an unfortunate time trying to get a CD. All of the exits were so clogged and painfully slow; my sister and I tried to find ways of getting out of there alive (it was really hot inside). We reached the exit to one of the gates and we saw a man (who works at the venue) and he was giving out the CDs but told us: "I have no more CDs, all of the boxes are empty" and I think a person in front of us said: "Well no wonder, I see people taking 5 or 6 CDs instead of just taking one". He replied to the man by saying there are tons on Ebay...it frustrated a lot of the people. So my sister and I thought that even though we didn't get a CD, we had the best time of our lives. We met up with our mum (who was in the 500s and had left a bit early) and she said she got us CDs because she knew something like this would happen since 45,000 people were trying to leave the gates! All in all, I think Rogers Centre could have done something differently so that each person got a CD. We saw a lot of people without CDs as well as others with 4 or 5 in their hands. [thanks Aunie]

At the Rogers Ctr. show in Toronto, people exiting were funnelled through sets of barriers to be given their CD by venue staff. Becasue it was so hot and humid that night, it made for a very uncomfortable, prolonged mass exit. At least one person passed out, causing congestion on either side of that line. The public areas between the stadium and the exits were not well ventilated and we were packed like sardiines. I know some people were quite claustrophobic and near panic, which was a little scary for a moment. The "handing out" involved a venue staffer holding a stack of CD's in one hand a a box of them in the other. One could have taken as many as they liked. In our party of 3, two of us each took one, and the 3rd person declined, preferring to download it to his MP3. LOVE the CD! It's like re-living the concert over and over! [thanks Ziggy]

I was an Oxfam volunteer at the Atlanta show. We were given the task of handing out the CDs at the end of the show... There were hands EVERYWHERE! For the most part everyone was very kind, took one CD and said thank you. Others were slightly greedy and would try to hide the one they already had and grabbed another one. It isnt easy to concentrate when you have 14,000 people coming at you with their hand out... I was able to keep one cd for myself. When the last box I had was down to 20 CDs and there were still a few hundred people comeing out I handed them out as quick as possible and then FLED THE AREA like OJ at a murder scene... [thanks mountainloafers]

I got one too, but there were tons of people being rude and grabbing at the people handing them out. I was embarrassed at my fellow Floridians. Bless the patient Oxfam people who put up with that crap. [thanks Steven]

At Lakewood in Atlanta it was very mellow. The crowd to leave was a bit ,well crowded. My wife and I walked up to the exit and got our CD and out of the venue quickly. They had other exits for those who did not care to stand in line as well. When you come in could be better and quicker I think, but it is the venues staff not CP's. So blame the personel of the venue not the band. [thanks johnding]

Here’s what happened - there were Oxfam volunteers at the gates, standing under butterfly balloons, handing them out. And I have talked to audience members who saw them - at this point, it’s only been people who went out the north exit, near the main entrance, who did - and saw that there was a mad dash for them. [thanks pbpulse]

i thought it went very smoothly in atlanta. if you didn't want a cd, you could exit on the sides. i got one cd and it's great. however, i wonder why they just didn't give people a download code or something for itunes or something. could have saved them tons of money and saved a lot of waste, as much as they are into saving the earth and all, you know? at least there's no plastic covers on them or anything. anyway, i didn't run into any problems and was near the middle of the pack exiting, although i was in the pit. we just ran to get out to make sure we got a cd [thanks librahi]

The CD's were being handed out by Oxfam volunteers and I felt VERY bad for them. They were being bombarded with people. People were even trying to take the boxes away from them, I wanted to stay and help them out but my friend was in a rush. I don't know how they'll arrange the CD giveaway at the next venue, but the way it was at West Palm Beach, you just have to look for where there is a crowd bombarding each other. Getting there early won't help, the hand out CD's after their performance. What I did was make sure not to leave without a CD. Yes, the volunteers handing out the CD's was a bit hard to find at first, but there were several volunteers. Look for one who isn't being completely bombarded. And be nice! Don't attack them! Get one CD and go, the reason for the chaos is people trying to get more than one CD. If you really want a CD be patient. [thanks AnaMars89]

I was able to grab a copy, but only after being shoved around a giant mosh pit by the north entrance. The CD is a great live album, but not quite worth the effort it took to get it. [thanks Tracy]

I could not find the free CD LeftRightLeftRightLeft that was supposed to be given away last night at Cruzan Amphitheatre in W. Palm Beach. I asked several Cruzan personnel in several different areas and they all responded that they had no information about a “supposed free CD from Coldplay” at that show. I asked some jocks at a radio station booth and they said the CDs would be given away as everyone exits. We were funneled out of the venue, past dozens of Cruzan staffers and none were giving away the CD. No one leaving had a CD.

We were promised this by Chris Martin and now it seems to be an empty promise. How can it be that the personnel in charge knew nothing of this giveaway? They were dismissive of my request for information. I even went back over to Cruzan this morning to speak with someone in authority and got nowhere. The woman at the ticket office was rolling her eyes over my request for information or help. She said they were not responsible and did not know anything about it and to call the front desk on Monday. I am being swept aside.

I want to know if Coldplay members have any idea of the thousands of fans that are now left with bitter feelings regarding the CDs. I will call Cruzan’s front office on Monday but a fat lot of good that will do me, and I know it. Why did this happen? I feel robbed now. If I find those employees horded the CDs that were supposed to be for ticket-buying fans and are selling them on eBay, I will be calling all the major newspapers and TV stations in the area. I want the CDs (one for my daughter and one for me). [name supplied]

Some greedy bastard obtained TEN copies of LRLRL and is selling them [edit: already sold for $100 not including P&P!] as a bundle on eBay. It was supposed to be 1 CD for 1 ticket, therefore some people missed out because of this guy! [thanks Benjamin]

LeftRightLeftRightLeft's track listing is as follows:

1. Glass of Water

2. 42

3. Clocks

4. Strawberry Swing

5. The Hardest Part/Postcards From Far Away

6. Viva La Vida

7. Death Will Never Conquer

8. Fix You

9. Death And All His Friends

Album artwork:

WHERE: Absolute Radio Live Stories Competition

WHO: David Sheppard (coldplaying.com)

WHEN: Now!

WHAT: Please vote for David Sheppard (coldplaying.com) now!

Coldplaying.com has made it to the final of Absolute Radio's Live Stories competition where the prize up for grabs is a special live festival-themed radio show for Coldplaying on Absolute Radio with songs hand picked by you, the Coldplayers! We are voting for David Shepperd and his excellent review of U2 at Wembley last month. So grab some Coldplay Karma and please cast your vote for David at http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/livestories now! (no registration required)

Voting ends on Friday 2nd October, so you have only another day to gather your Coldplay friends and make those votes count! Please help spread the word about this competition, tell people to vote Coldplaying and help win a radio show for everyone associated with Coldplay!

Chris Martin at Absolute Radio studios, 30th January 2009

WHERE: Absolute Radio live stories mini-competition

WHO: "Jenny: Coldplay"

WHEN: Now!

WHAT: Go vote for Jenny!

A reminder that the forthcoming Coldplaying Awards 2009 just got a little tastier! Our admin person Jenjie has submitted a personal entry into the Absolute Radio Live Stories mini-competition that closes this Friday 25th September at 5pm. Here's the interesting part - if Jenjie (Jenny) comes FIRST in the online voting competition, all winners of the Coldplaying Awards 2009 categories will go into a prize draw to win a share of £500! Five lucky category winners drawn out at random will each win £100 - but once again... ONLY if Jenjie wins the Absolute competition! So to be in with a chance of winning cash, vote for Jenny before this Friday!

VOTE FOR "JENNY: COLDPLAY" - http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/live/stories/voting_new.html

The winners of the following categories will be eligible for entry into the prize draw:

Mr Coldplaying of 2009

Miss/Mrs/Ms Coldplaying of 2009

Most Interesting Poster of 2009

Friendliest User of 2009

Funniest poster of 2009

Biggest Chris fan 2009

Biggest Jonny Fan 2009

Biggest Will fan 2009

Biggest Guy fan 2009

Best "Newcomer to Coldplaying.com" of 2009

Best Forum Staff Member of 2009"

Best "Signature award of 2009"

Best avatar of 2009

Biggest Smiley user of 2009

Biggest Coldplaying Perv 2009

Northern Europe Ambassador 2009

Western Europe Ambassador 2009

Eastern Europe Ambassador 2009

Southern Europe Ambassador 2009

Asian Ambassador 2009

North American Ambassador 2009

Latin American Ambassador 2009

African Ambassador 2009

Oceania Ambassador 2009

Most likely to scare coldplay into early retirement 2009 award

Most Sexy User 2009

The award for biggest spammer of 2009

Best Fan-Fiction Writer 2009: (for the best fan-fiction writer)

Administrators are exempt from this competition. Each person who wins these categories will be automatically entered to win an equal share of the £££ cash. All you have to do, as well as campaign yourself for a category above, is to vote for Jen: Coldplay! If Jen doesn't win the competition, the category winners above get nothing!!

Below is an copy of Jenny's story - you can read also the full review at Absolute Radio's website:

I would have to choose Coldplay. Whether they play small venues or huge stadiums, you can’t help but be drawn into the intimate atmosphere, finding yourself singing & dancing along. The first time I saw the band live was in Liverpool in 2002. I had no idea who they were, and was just there to keep my then boyfriend company. They played a small hall, and were testing their equipment for Glastonbury - I was blown away for more than one reason! Most of that gig remains a blur, but I was hooked from then. I’ve seen them a few times at the M.E.N Arena since, and every time is better than the last.

There’s always something different going on at one of their gigs to enhance the experience. Where else would you expect to hear the Blue Danube belted out, before the arena plunges into blackness signalling the start of the show? There’s the huge yellow, glitter-filled balloons which appear during “Yellow”, the butterfly confetti for “Lovers In Japan”, the lasers in Clocks, and the tiny acoustic set performed in the middle of the crowd. On every occasion, I am left in no doubt that the band love what they do and want to share the best with their fans.

More than just the band and the gig, there is the involvement of the Coldplay family and their interaction with the fans. The live experience is enhanced in the days before and after the show. Anchorman sends Twitter updates & photos to keep you on tenterhooks and Roadie #42 posts blogs providing a behind the scenes perspective. I’m now counting the days to my next Coldplay experience - Wembley! Its going to be ace, not least because of all the great people from Coldplaying.com who I’ll be meeting up with!

Chris Martin at Absolute Radio studios, 30th January 2009

Coldplayers (Mich, Mel and Kara) spotted Chris Martin at the Roundhouse in Camden after leaving the pre-Wembley meet up in yesterday! See the pictures below and read all the discussion on this at the Coldplay forum here onwards.

Don't forget, ColdplayingHQ and Vivacrew will be tweeting live from Wembley stadium throughout the day, with hopefully more podcasts to come and definately lots of pictures.

Meanwhile, we will have a reminder soon about the South Bank show. Coldplay's profile on Sunday will see the band talk for the first time about almost splitting up. Chris Martin says they sacked drummer Will Champion, 31, after they were signed because they blamed him when a producer said that they weren't good enough.He was rehired a few days later because they felt "really miserable" without him. More discussion on the forthcoming show here at the forum.

Weather in Wembley - low 20's (celsius), and not a cloud in the sky! And yes, sunscreen has alreaby been applied!

Chris Martin with Coldplayers in Camden, 17th September 2009:

Further to the Italian balloons and crowns we told you about ahead of the Coldplay concert in Udine on Monday, and the yellow Coldplaying t-shirts that will be donned by over 100 people inside Wembley stadium, we have news of a new choreographed event in collaboration with Coldplayzone and Coldplayitalia that will turn Wembley into something never seen before - a stadium full of yellow glowsticks.

In the hope of distributing the glowstick bracelets in the queues before the venue we are asking you if you are attending either/both Wembley concerts to help out by purchasing a bulk supply of yellow glowsticks online and bring them with you. International Coldplayers may wish to order within the UK and delivery address to your hotel for collection. Online prices are cheap - only around £3-5/$12 for 100 bracelets. eBay is currently cheapest - check out the following purchase links:

UK LINK 1 (free shipping), UK LINK 2 or UK LINK 3, US residents can purchase them at US LINK 1 or US LINK 2 (free shipping).

Right from the beginning of the concert we hope to create a very special sea of luminous yellow, from the intro to Life In Technicolor right through to Death and All His Friends, including the Viva La Vida interludes! Please help if you can by purchasing glowsticks/bracelets, and spread the word amogst friends and family about this idea. If you have any questions, queries or comments to make on this new idea, please let us know at the Coldplay forum here or Coldplay Live forum here. Thankyou!

As you will know by now, as a 'thank you' to the fans, Coldplay have been handing out LeftRightLeftRightLeft, a free nine-track CD to everyone who attends one of the band’s concerts this summer. If you are not going to a Coldplay show in 2009 and therefore not able to receive your very own physical copy of LeftRightLeftRightLeft, worry not!

We have a CD mailing exchange programme where you can sign up to receive a free CD from another member who will have spare copies from the shows they attend. For full details, go to the Coldplay forum here. If you have been to a Coldplay show in 2009 and have spare CDs that you are able to share with your fellow Coldplayers, please let us know in that thread also. [thanks Cobalt]

So far, the CDs have been handed out at 39 shows. The album, which mostly features cuts from Viva La Vida, contains 9 live tracks in all that had been recorded during different stops on the band's worldwide tours of the last few years. Coldplaying has been receiving more messages from concertgoers regarding receiving a CD after the show, and there have been a lot of happy punters out there, but it seems that there are still people willing to help nobody but themselves. Here are some of the latest comments...

I was at the Toronto show and I had an unfortunate time trying to get a CD. All of the exits were so clogged and painfully slow; my sister and I tried to find ways of getting out of there alive (it was really hot inside). We reached the exit to one of the gates and we saw a man (who works at the venue) and he was giving out the CDs but told us: "I have no more CDs, all of the boxes are empty" and I think a person in front of us said: "Well no wonder, I see people taking 5 or 6 CDs instead of just taking one". He replied to the man by saying there are tons on Ebay...it frustrated a lot of the people. So my sister and I thought that even though we didn't get a CD, we had the best time of our lives. We met up with our mum (who was in the 500s and had left a bit early) and she said she got us CDs because she knew something like this would happen since 45,000 people were trying to leave the gates! All in all, I think Rogers Centre could have done something differently so that each person got a CD. We saw a lot of people without CDs as well as others with 4 or 5 in their hands. [thanks Aunie]

At the Rogers Ctr. show in Toronto, people exiting were funnelled through sets of barriers to be given their CD by venue staff. Becasue it was so hot and humid that night, it made for a very uncomfortable, prolonged mass exit. At least one person passed out, causing congestion on either side of that line. The public areas between the stadium and the exits were not well ventilated and we were packed like sardiines. I know some people were quite claustrophobic and near panic, which was a little scary for a moment. The "handing out" involved a venue staffer holding a stack of CD's in one hand a a box of them in the other. One could have taken as many as they liked. In our party of 3, two of us each took one, and the 3rd person declined, preferring to download it to his MP3. LOVE the CD! It's like re-living the concert over and over! [thanks Ziggy]

In the hope of collecting useful feedback from Coldplayers on the CD giveaway at all the shows as they progress through the 2009 tour, please leave your comments here on how you got a CD, how many you were given (how many you could have got), and whether you got one at all. It would be useful to mention which show you attended as well.

Don't forget, if you missed out on a CD at the Cruzan Amphitheatre yesterday you can still download the music from the Coldplay site. Go here directly for the download page.

Previous comments:

I was an Oxfam volunteer at the Atlanta show. We were given the task of handing out the CDs at the end of the show... There were hands EVERYWHERE! For the most part everyone was very kind, took one CD and said thank you. Others were slightly greedy and would try to hide the one they already had and grabbed another one. It isnt easy to concentrate when you have 14,000 people coming at you with their hand out... I was able to keep one cd for myself. When the last box I had was down to 20 CDs and there were still a few hundred people comeing out I handed them out as quick as possible and then FLED THE AREA like OJ at a murder scene... [mountainloafers]

I got one too, but there were tons of people being rude and grabbing at the people handing them out. I was embarrassed at my fellow Floridians. Bless the patient Oxfam people who put up with that crap. [steven]

At Lakewood in Atlanta it was very mellow. The crowd to leave was a bit ,well crowded. My wife and I walked up to the exit and got our CD and out of the venue quickly. They had other exits for those who did not care to stand in line as well. When you come in could be better and quicker I think, but it is the venues staff not CP's. So blame the personel of the venue not the band. [johnding]

Here’s what happened - there were Oxfam volunteers at the gates, standing under butterfly balloons, handing them out. And I have talked to audience members who saw them - at this point, it’s only been people who went out the north exit, near the main entrance, who did - and saw that there was a mad dash for them. [pbpulse]

i thought it went very smoothly in atlanta. if you didn't want a cd, you could exit on the sides. i got one cd and it's great. however, i wonder why they just didn't give people a download code or something for itunes or something. could have saved them tons of money and saved a lot of waste, as much as they are into saving the earth and all, you know? at least there's no plastic covers on them or anything. anyway, i didn't run into any problems and was near the middle of the pack exiting, although i was in the pit. we just ran to get out to make sure we got a cd [librahi]

The CD's were being handed out by Oxfam volunteers and I felt VERY bad for them. They were being bombarded with people. People were even trying to take the boxes away from them, I wanted to stay and help them out but my friend was in a rush. I don't know how they'll arrange the CD giveaway at the next venue, but the way it was at West Palm Beach, you just have to look for where there is a crowd bombarding each other. Getting there early won't help, the hand out CD's after their performance. What I did was make sure not to leave without a CD. Yes, the volunteers handing out the CD's was a bit hard to find at first, but there were several volunteers. Look for one who isn't being completely bombarded. And be nice! Don't attack them! Get one CD and go, the reason for the chaos is people trying to get more than one CD. If you really want a CD be patient. [AnaMars89]

I was able to grab a copy, but only after being shoved around a giant mosh pit by the north entrance. The CD is a great live album, but not quite worth the effort it took to get it. [Tracy]

I could not find the free CD LeftRightLeftRightLeft that was supposed to be given away last night at Cruzan Amphitheatre in W. Palm Beach. I asked several Cruzan personnel in several different areas and they all responded that they had no information about a “supposed free CD from Coldplay” at that show. I asked some jocks at a radio station booth and they said the CDs would be given away as everyone exits. We were funneled out of the venue, past dozens of Cruzan staffers and none were giving away the CD. No one leaving had a CD.

We were promised this by Chris Martin and now it seems to be an empty promise. How can it be that the personnel in charge knew nothing of this giveaway? They were dismissive of my request for information. I even went back over to Cruzan this morning to speak with someone in authority and got nowhere. The woman at the ticket office was rolling her eyes over my request for information or help. She said they were not responsible and did not know anything about it and to call the front desk on Monday. I am being swept aside.

I want to know if Coldplay members have any idea of the thousands of fans that are now left with bitter feelings regarding the CDs. I will call Cruzan’s front office on Monday but a fat lot of good that will do me, and I know it. Why did this happen? I feel robbed now. If I find those employees horded the CDs that were supposed to be for ticket-buying fans and are selling them on eBay, I will be calling all the major newspapers and TV stations in the area. I want the CDs (one for my daughter and one for me). [name supplied]

Some greedy bastard obtained TEN copies of LRLRL and is selling them [edit: already sold for $100 not including P&P!] as a bundle on eBay. It was supposed to be 1 CD for 1 ticket, therefore some people missed out because of this guy! [thanks Benjamin]

LeftRightLeftRightLeft's track listing is as follows:

1. Glass of Water

2. 42

3. Clocks

4. Strawberry Swing

5. The Hardest Part/Postcards From Far Away

6. Viva La Vida

7. Death Will Never Conquer

8. Fix You

9. Death And All His Friends

Album artwork:

2009 Concert Volunteer Application - Support Oxfam at the US Coldplay shows!

Oxfam America are looking for volunteers to help out at the new Coldplay shows in the US during May, June, July and August. Fill in the form here for your application. If you wish to apply to more than one concert please fill out one application per concert. An Oxfam America organizer will respond to you as soon as possible and will send more exact schedules along with other instructions to those volunteers who are selected and reconfirmed. Spaces are limited to 20 per show. Volunteers typically arrive 1-2 hours before the concert and stay about an hour after the concert.

There is more information on this at the Coldplay Live forum here onwards (keep checking back for more information as it gets posted). Read more for a full list of shows you can volunteer for...

COLDPLAY 15/05/09: West Palm Beach, FL - USA

COLDPLAY 17/05/09: Atlanta, GA - USA

COLDPLAY 18/05/09: Birmingham, AL - USA

COLDPLAY 20/05/09: Virginia Beach, VA - USA

COLDPLAY 21/05/09: Washington, DC - USA

COLDPLAY 23/05/09: Hartford, CT - USA

COLDPLAY 24/05/09: Hershey, PA - USA

COLDPLAY 26/05/09: Philadelphia, PA - USA

COLDPLAY 27/05/09: Saratoga Springs, NY - USA

COLDPLAY 29/05/09: Scranton, PA - USA

COLDPLAY 30/05/09: Pittsburgh, PA - USA

COLDPLAY 01/06/09: Buffalo, NY - USA

COLDPLAY 02/06/09: Detroit, MI - USA

COLDPLAY 04/06/09: Cincinnati, OH - USA

COLDPLAY 05/06/09: Indianapolis, IN - USA

COLDPLAY 06/06/09: Nashville, TN - USA

COLDPLAY 09/06/09: New Orleans, LA - USA

COLDPLAY 10/06/09: San Antonio, TX - USA

COLDPLAY 12/06/09: Des Moines, IA - USA

COLDPLAY 13/06/09: Omaha, NE - USA

COLDPLAY 10/07/09: Portland, OR - USA

COLDPLAY 11/07/09: George, WA - USA

COLDPLAY 13/07/09: San Francisco, CA - USA

COLDPLAY 14/07/09: Sacramento, CA - USA

COLDPLAY 16/07/09: San Diego, CA - USA

COLDPLAY 18/07/09: Carson, CA - USA

COLDPLAY 19/07/09: Irvine, CA - USA

COLDPLAY 21/07/09: Dallas, TX - USA

COLDPLAY 22/07/09: Houston, TX - USA

COLDPLAY 24/07/09: Maryland Heights, MO - USA

COLDPLAY 25/07/09: East Troy, WI - USA

COLDPLAY 30/07/09: Toronto - Canada

COLDPLAY 03/08/09: Mansfield, MA - USA

COLDPLAY 06/08/09: Raleigh, NC - USA

COLDPLAY 07/08/09: Charlotte, NC - USA

COLDPLAY 09/08/09: Tampa, FL - USA

Absolute Radio has launched an initiative to engage online music communities and attract listeners to the rebranded music station.

Its 'rock-off' targets online communities for core Absolute artists such as Oasis, Kings of Leon and Coldplay, encouraging them to create playlists in the hope of winning a radio show dedicated to their favourite singer or band. The ten-track playlists will be judged by Absolute Radio's online community as the participating forums compete in a knock-out.

The originator of the winning playlist will get their own radio show within a themed day on Absolute Radio and will be able to use the time to promote its forum. The rock-off, which will run throughout November and December, is a bid to attract both new and lapsed listeners to the radio station.

Currently, Coldplaying.com are staging two seperate polls - one to find 6 Coldplay songs and one to find 6 non-Coldplay songs for the playlist. Vote now - last day of voting is tomorrow!

Absolute Radio has launched an initiative to engage online music communities and attract listeners to the rebranded music station.

Its 'rock-off' targets online communities for core Absolute artists such as Oasis, Kings of Leon and Coldplay, encouraging them to create playlists in the hope of winning a radio show dedicated to their favourite singer or band. The ten-track playlists will be judged by Absolute Radio's online community as the participating forums compete in a knock-out.

The originator of the winning playlist will get their own radio show within a themed day on Absolute Radio and will be able to use the time to promote its forum. The rock-off, which will run throughout November and December, is a bid to attract both new and lapsed listeners to the radio station.

Currently, Coldplaying.com are staging two seperate polls - one to find 6 Coldplay songs and one to find 6 non-Coldplay songs for the playlist. Vote now - last day of voting is tomorrow!

Chris Lawson, brand director of Absolute Radio, said the initiative is the first time the brand has strived to engage music forums; those being targeted have active audiences of 1.5m who are a close fit for the brand. "We're really passionate about music as is our target audience," he said. "We want them to discover new music and rediscover great tracks they haven't heard for ages, and we want them to tell us about it."

The rock-off is part of an ongoing strategy by Absolute Radio to engage online users. It recently invited members of its online VIP community to take part in meetings to determine which music is played on the station.

(NMA)

The voting for this year's Coldplaying.com Awards 2008 is now open, and will end on Saturday 15th November.

If you haven't already, and if you are a registered member of the messageboard, you can vote by private messaging this template to the Awards2008 account. The award ceremony will take place at the end of November... more details nearer the time. Watch out - it could get messy.

Guidelines:

1. Copy and paste the template below, and pick one forum member for each section (or a band, album, thread etc as appropriate)

2. Please then send your forms to Awards2008 via the PM option.

3. You arer not allowed to vote for yourself.

4. You are not allowed to create a new member in order to fix the votes.

5. It is not compulsory to vote for every section, but it would be more fun if you did.

6. Voting will end on the 15th November, and the winners will be announced late November.

7. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask, but please send your questions to 'Awards2008'.

Template:

Mr Coldplaying of 2008:

Mrs Coldplaying of 2008:

Most Interesting Poster of 2008:

Friendliest User of 2008:

Biggest Spammer of 2008:

Funniest poster of 2008:

Biggest Chris fan 2008:

Biggest Jonny Fan 2008:

Biggest Will fan 2008:

Biggest Guy fan 2008:

Best Thread of 2008:

Best "Newcomer to Coldplaying.com" of 2008:

Best "Moderator of 2008":

Biggest Moaner/Trouble Maker of 2008:

Best "Signature award of 2008":

Best Avatar of 2008:

Best Album of 2008 which isn't viva la vida:

Best New Group/Singer of 2008:

Best Live Act 2008:

Biggest Smiley user of 2008:

Biggest Coldplaying Perv 2008:

European Ambassador 2008:

Asian Ambassador 2008:

North American Ambassador 2008:

South American Ambassador 2008:

African Ambassador 2008:

Oceania Ambassador 2008:

Most likely to scare coldplay into early retirement 2008 award:

Most Sexy User 2008:

The voting for this year's Coldplaying.com Awards 2008 is now open, and will end on Saturday 15th November.

If you haven't already, and if you are a registered member of the messageboard, you can vote by private messaging this template to the Awards2008 account. The award ceremony will take place at the end of November... more details nearer the time. Watch out - it could get messy.

Guidelines:

1. Copy and paste the template below, and pick one forum member for each section (or a band, album, thread etc as appropriate)

2. Please then send your forms to Awards2008 via the PM option.

3. You arer not allowed to vote for yourself.

4. You are not allowed to create a new member in order to fix the votes.

5. It is not compulsory to vote for every section, but it would be more fun if you did.

6. Voting will end on the 15th November, and the winners will be announced late November.

7. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask, but please send your questions to 'Awards2008'.

Template:

Mr Coldplaying of 2008:

Mrs Coldplaying of 2008:

Most Interesting Poster of 2008:

Friendliest User of 2008:

Biggest Spammer of 2008:

Funniest poster of 2008:

Biggest Chris fan 2008:

Biggest Jonny Fan 2008:

Biggest Will fan 2008:

Biggest Guy fan 2008:

Best Thread of 2008:

Best "Newcomer to Coldplaying.com" of 2008:

Best "Moderator of 2008":

Biggest Moaner/Trouble Maker of 2008:

Best "Signature award of 2008":

Best Avatar of 2008:

Best Album of 2008 which isn't viva la vida:

Best New Group/Singer of 2008:

Best Live Act 2008:

Biggest Smiley user of 2008:

Biggest Coldplaying Perv 2008:

European Ambassador 2008:

Asian Ambassador 2008:

North American Ambassador 2008:

South American Ambassador 2008:

African Ambassador 2008:

Oceania Ambassador 2008:

Most likely to scare coldplay into early retirement 2008 award:

Most Sexy User 2008:

The voting for this year's Coldplaying.com Awards 2008 is now open, and will end on Saturday 15th November.

If you haven't already, and if you are a registered member of the messageboard, you can vote by private messaging this template to the Awards2008 account. The award ceremony will take place at the end of November... more details nearer the time. Watch out - it could get messy.

Guidelines:

1. Copy and paste the template below, and pick one forum member for each section (or a band, album, thread etc as appropriate)

2. Please then send your forms to Awards2008 via the PM option.

3. You arer not allowed to vote for yourself.

4. You are not allowed to create a new member in order to fix the votes.

5. It is not compulsory to vote for every section, but it would be more fun if you did.

6. Voting will end on the 15th November, and the winners will be announced late November.

7. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask, but please send your questions to 'Awards2008'.

Template:

Mr Coldplaying of 2008:

Mrs Coldplaying of 2008:

Most Interesting Poster of 2008:

Friendliest User of 2008:

Biggest Spammer of 2008:

Funniest poster of 2008:

Biggest Chris fan 2008:

Biggest Jonny Fan 2008:

Biggest Will fan 2008:

Biggest Guy fan 2008:

Best Thread of 2008:

Best "Newcomer to Coldplaying.com" of 2008:

Best "Moderator of 2008":

Biggest Moaner/Trouble Maker of 2008:

Best "Signature award of 2008":

Best Avatar of 2008:

Best Album of 2008 which isn't viva la vida:

Best New Group/Singer of 2008:

Best Live Act 2008:

Biggest Smiley user of 2008:

Biggest Coldplaying Perv 2008:

European Ambassador 2008:

Asian Ambassador 2008:

North American Ambassador 2008:

South American Ambassador 2008:

African Ambassador 2008:

Oceania Ambassador 2008:

Most likely to scare coldplay into early retirement 2008 award:

Most Sexy User 2008:

2008 Concert Volunteer Application - Support Oxfam at the US Coldplay shows!

Oxfam America are looking for volunteers to help out at Coldplay shows in the US - there are still spots available for most Coldplay US shows - including (but not limited to) the following ones where there is a shortage of applicants:

21 October 2008: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, OH

31 October 2008: Verizon Center, Washington DC

1 November 2008: Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, PA

5 November 2008: Phillips Arena, Altanta, GA

16 November 2008: Ford Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Fill in the form here for your application. If you wish to apply to more than one concert please fill out one application per concert. An Oxfam America organizer will respond to you as soon as possible and will send more exact schedules along with other instructions to those volunteers who are selected and reconfirmed. Spaces are limited. Volunteers typically arrive 1-2 hours before the concert and stay about an hour after the concert.

There is more information on this here (Oxfam America have posted an update here on Coldplaying.com regarding the US shows.)