<p>When you think of Coldplay, tracks like ‘A Sky Full of Stars’, ‘Yellow’ and ‘Hymn for the Weekend’ instantly play in your head. Their concerts? They feel like ‘Paradise’. Earlier this year, the British rock band brought the same magic to India with three shows in Navi Mumbai and two in Ahmedabad. The January 26 gig at Narendra Modi Stadium was the biggest Coldplay concert ever. It was a blend of sports and entertainment with ace Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah marking his presence.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, Coldplay concerts aren’t just about the music. There’s something about the ‘Xylobands’,<i> </i>those glowing wristbands that sync with the rhythm, turning the entire stadium into a sea of ‘Yellow’. There are ‘Coldplay Balls’<i>, </i>the massive LED balls that bounce across the standing crowd, adding to the vibe.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read |</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/-are-you-engaged-to-each-other-another-couple-s-video-from-coldplay-concert-goes-viral-video-1752940660364"><strong> 'Are you engaged...to each other?': Another couple's video from Coldplay concert goes viral - Video</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And then there’s another part that sets them apart from almost every other concert. It isn't just 'Yellow' but 'Sustainable' too. That's the prominent feature of Coldplay concerts, they are sustainable in nature with an aim to reduce their CO2 footprints.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When Coldplay commenced their ‘Music of the Spheres tour’ in 2021, they made a big promise: to cut their carbon footprint by at least 50 per cent compared to their last stadium tour in 2016-17. With smart planning and eco-friendly systems, they’re reducing emissions by 59 per cent per show, according to data verified by the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Adding to it, here are some eco-friendly features they have added to the concert.</p><h2>1. Plant-based LED wristbands</h2><p>Wristbands fans wear during shows are made from plant-based materials. They light up with the music and are 100 per cent reusable and recyclable, making them both fun and planet-friendly.</p><h2>2. Kinetic dance floors and power bikes</h2><p>Fans dancing and pedaling for fun indirectly contribute to the generation of electricity. The energy from kinetic dance floors and bikes powers smaller parts of the concert, like the C-stage performances and charges crew gears like phones and tools.</p><h3>3. Greener travel</h3><p>Coldplay uses electric trucks and vehicles running on sustainable fuel to move their gear. For long distances, they use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) when flying, cutting down airplane emissions.</p><h3>4. Solar energy at venues</h3><p>Every venue is equipped with solar panels that generate clean electricity. On average, each show uses 15 kWh of renewable energy, enough to cover stage performances and behind-the-scenes power needs.</p><h2><strong>5. Rechargeable Concert Battery</strong></h2><p>Coldplay has introduced a powerful mobile, rechargeable concert battery that can run 100 per cent of their show using clean energy anywhere in the world. This innovative system is charged using multiple eco-friendly sources, such as solar power, renewable diesel made from used cooking oil and even kinetic energy from fans dancing at the venue.</p>

However, Coldplay concerts aren’t just about the music. There’s something about the ‘Xylobands’, those glowing wristbands that sync with the rhythm, turning the entire stadium into a sea of ‘Yellow’. 

When you think of Coldplay, tracks like ‘A Sky Full of Stars’, ‘Yellow’ and ‘Hymn for the Weekend’ instantly play in your head. Their concerts? They feel like ‘Paradise’. Earlier this year, the British rock band brought the same magic to India with three shows in Navi Mumbai and two in Ahmedabad. The January 26 gig at Narendra Modi Stadium was the biggest Coldplay concert ever. It was a blend of sports and entertainment with ace Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah marking his presence. However, Coldplay concerts aren’t just about the music. There’s something about the ‘Xylobands’, those glowing wristbands that sync with the rhythm, turning the entire stadium into a sea of ‘Yellow’. There are ‘Coldplay Balls’, the massive LED balls that bounce across the standing crowd, adding to the vibe. Also read | 'Are you engaged...to each other?': Another couple's video from Coldplay concert goes viral - Video And then there’s another part that sets them apart from almost every other concert. It isn't just 'Yellow' but 'Sustainable' too. That's the prominent feature of Coldplay concerts, they are sustainable in nature with an aim to reduce their CO2 footprints. When Coldplay commenced their ‘Music of the Spheres tour’ in 2021, they made a big promise: to cut their carbon footprint by at least 50 per cent compared to their last stadium tour in 2016-17. With smart planning and eco-friendly systems, they’re reducing emissions by 59 per cent per show, according to data verified by the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative. Adding to it, here are some eco-friendly features they have added to the concert. 1. Plant-based LED wristbands Wristbands fans wear during shows are made from plant-based materials. They light up with the music and are 100 per cent reusable and recyclable, making them both fun and planet-friendly. 2. Kinetic dance floors and power bikes Fans dancing and pedaling for fun indirectly contribute to the generation of electricity. The energy from kinetic dance floors and bikes powers smaller parts of the concert, like the C-stage performances and charges crew gears like phones and tools. 3. Greener travel Coldplay uses electric trucks and vehicles running on sustainable fuel to move their gear. For long distances, they use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) when flying, cutting down airplane emissions. 4. Solar energy at venues Every venue is equipped with solar panels that generate clean electricity. On average, each show uses 15 kWh of renewable energy, enough to cover stage performances and behind-the-scenes power needs. 5. Rechargeable Concert Battery Coldplay has introduced a powerful mobile, rechargeable concert battery that can run 100 per cent of their show using clean energy anywhere in the world. This innovative system is charged using multiple eco-friendly sources, such as solar power, renewable diesel made from used cooking oil and even kinetic energy from fans dancing at the venue.

<p>Coldplay concerts aren’t just about the music. There’s something about the Xylobands,<i> </i>those glowing wristbands that sync with the rhythm, turning the entire stadium into a sea of Yellow.&nbsp;</p>

Coldplay concerts are not just 'YELLOW' but 'GREEN' too: Here's why

<p>BTS member Jin made a special appearance during Coldplay&rsquo;s concert in Seoul, marking his first public performance since completing his mandatory military service in June last year. Coincidentally, his last stage appearance before enlistment was also with Coldplay during their 2022 concert in Argentina.</p>
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<h2>A surprise request and iconic performance</h2>
<p>Coldplay is currently touring as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour, with upcoming shows scheduled in Seoul on April 22, 24, and 25, before continuing on to the United States for the next leg of the tour.</p>
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<p>At the recent concert, Jin made a surprise entrance holding a sign that read, &ldquo;Pick me please. Can I sing The Astronaut with you?&rdquo; Coldplay frontman Chris Martin read the sign aloud, pointed at Jin, and respectfully knelt before him. Jin reciprocated the gesture, and the two went on to perform The Astronaut and My Universe together, to the delight of fans.</p>
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<h2>Jin shares a fun moment with the band</h2>
<p>During their time on stage, the duo shared a light-hearted exchange. Chris asked Jin for his name, to which Jin responded, &ldquo;My team is BTS.&rdquo; Chris joked, &ldquo;Oh... your team is BTS!&rdquo; Jin then asked, &ldquo;BTS, you know?&rdquo; prompting Chris to say, &ldquo;OK. I heard of you guys. And we are Coldplay, the second-best band in the world. BTS may be number one, I think!&rdquo; Jin humbly replied, &ldquo;Oh no! I don&rsquo;t think so.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>The two acts first collaborated in 2021 for the hit song My Universe, and reunited again for The Astronaut, a track co-written by Coldplay for Jin&rsquo;s solo debut.</p>
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BTS member Jin made a special appearance during Coldplay’s concert in Seoul, marking his first public performance since completing his mandatory military service.

BTS member Jin made a special appearance during Coldplay’s concert in Seoul, marking his first public performance since completing his mandatory military service in June last year. Coincidentally, his last stage appearance before enlistment was also with Coldplay during their 2022 concert in Argentina. Also Read: Kalamkaval: Mammootty's dark persona in the new poster fuels serial killer film rumours A surprise request and iconic performance Coldplay is currently touring as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour, with upcoming shows scheduled in Seoul on April 22, 24, and 25, before continuing on to the United States for the next leg of the tour. #JIN on Coldplay IG Story#JINxColdplay pic.twitter.com/9lFFApFq4y — BTS Charts Daily (@btschartsdailyc) April 19, 2025 At the recent concert, Jin made a surprise entrance holding a sign that read, “Pick me please. Can I sing The Astronaut with you?” Coldplay frontman Chris Martin read the sign aloud, pointed at Jin, and respectfully knelt before him. Jin reciprocated the gesture, and the two went on to perform The Astronaut and My Universe together, to the delight of fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jin of BTS (@jin) Also Read: Urvashi Rautela refutes temple claim, criticizes media of misquoting her Jin shares a fun moment with the band During their time on stage, the duo shared a light-hearted exchange. Chris asked Jin for his name, to which Jin responded, “My team is BTS.” Chris joked, “Oh... your team is BTS!” Jin then asked, “BTS, you know?” prompting Chris to say, “OK. I heard of you guys. And we are Coldplay, the second-best band in the world. BTS may be number one, I think!” Jin humbly replied, “Oh no! I don’t think so.” Also Read: Toy Story 5: Everything to know from cast, release date and more The two acts first collaborated in 2021 for the hit song My Universe, and reunited again for The Astronaut, a track co-written by Coldplay for Jin’s solo debut. Also Read: Emily in Paris season 5 to start production in Paris and Rome with this cast ensemble

BTS singer Jin joins Coldplay on stage at their Seoul concert, shares a hug with Chris Martin

<p><span>FIFA President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gianni-infantino" rel="dofollow">Gianni Infantino</a> has announced that the FIFA World Cup 2026 will see the first-ever halftime show take place at the Metlife Stadium during the final of the tournament. The decision to add the half-time show, alongside separate events at Times Square during the final weekend of the tournament, was announced at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/fifa">FIFA</a> Commercial &amp; Media Partners Convention in Dallas on Wednesday.</span></p>
<p><span>&ldquo;It was my pleasure to speak with friends and colleagues attending the FIFA World Cup 26: FIFA Commercial &amp; Media Partners Convention in Dallas, where we discussed some very exciting plans for the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup in 2026.</span></p>
<p><span>&ldquo;I can confirm the first-ever half-time show at a FIFA World Cup final in New York, New Jersey, in association with Global Citizen. This will be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world. We also spoke about how FIFA will take over Times Square for the final weekend of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, during both the bronze match and final&rdquo;, read the post on Instagram.</span></p>
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<p><span>With the tournament scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the football governing body has decided to follow in the footsteps of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/national-football-league">National Football League</a> (NFL) with a show similar to the Super Bowl halftime show, which is one of the major attractions of the final. American rapper Kendrick Lamar performed at the Super Bowl LIX on February 10.</span></p>
<p><span>Infantino went on to reveal that the governing body will be consulting with Chris Martin and Phil Harvey, members of the popular English band Coldplay for the show, and the events at Times Square.</span></p>
<p><span>&ldquo;These will be two incredible matches, featuring some of the best players in the world, and what better way to celebrate them than in the historic Times Square in New York City?</span></p>
<p><span>&ldquo;My thanks, of course, to Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans and his incredible team, for helping us put together these amazing shows. I also want to thank Chris Martin and Phil Harvey of Coldplay, who will be working with us at FIFA to finalise the list of artists who will perform during the halftime show, as well as at Times Square,&rdquo; he added.</span></p>
<p><span><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></span><span></span></p>

Sports, Football: Infantino went on to reveal that the governing body will be consulting with Chris Martin and Phil Harvey, members of popular English band Coldplay for the show

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that the FIFA World Cup 2026 will see the first-ever halftime show take place at the Metlife Stadium during the final of the tournament. The decision to add the half-time show, alongside separate events at Times Square during the final weekend of the tournament, was announced at the FIFA Commercial & Media Partners Convention in Dallas on Wednesday. “It was my pleasure to speak with friends and colleagues attending the FIFA World Cup 26: FIFA Commercial & Media Partners Convention in Dallas, where we discussed some very exciting plans for the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup in 2026. “I can confirm the first-ever half-time show at a FIFA World Cup final in New York, New Jersey, in association with Global Citizen. This will be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world. We also spoke about how FIFA will take over Times Square for the final weekend of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, during both the bronze match and final”, read the post on Instagram. Also Read: LeBron James achieves impossible feat, becomes first player to register 50,000 career NBA points With the tournament scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the football governing body has decided to follow in the footsteps of the National Football League (NFL) with a show similar to the Super Bowl halftime show, which is one of the major attractions of the final. American rapper Kendrick Lamar performed at the Super Bowl LIX on February 10. Infantino went on to reveal that the governing body will be consulting with Chris Martin and Phil Harvey, members of the popular English band Coldplay for the show, and the events at Times Square. “These will be two incredible matches, featuring some of the best players in the world, and what better way to celebrate them than in the historic Times Square in New York City? “My thanks, of course, to Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans and his incredible team, for helping us put together these amazing shows. I also want to thank Chris Martin and Phil Harvey of Coldplay, who will be working with us at FIFA to finalise the list of artists who will perform during the halftime show, as well as at Times Square,” he added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

FIFA announces first-ever half-time show for 2026 World Cup final

<p>Coldplay made day 2 of their concert even more enthralling when lead singer Chris Martin gave a shoutout to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.</p>
<p>On Sunday (Jan 18), Martin and his band returned to DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, performing their superhit tracks and getting the entire audience grooving. However, the highlight of the night came when he made a special mention about Khan.</p>
<h2><strong>Chris Martin calls him a 'Shah Rukh Khan' fan</strong></h2>
<p>During their performance in Mumbai on Sunday, Coldplay's frontman Chris suddenly gave a surprise shout-out to the actor, saying, &ldquo;Shah Rukh Khan forever.&rdquo; To this, the concertgoers cheered loudly.</p>
<p>This particular clip has gone viral across the internet and also caught Khan's attention.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sharing the clip on his social media handle, Khan hailed Martin and his entire band.</p>
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<p>Sharing the clip, Khan wrote, ''Look at the stars&hellip;look how they shine for you&hellip;.and everything you do! My brother Chris Martin you make me feel special&hellip;.like your songs!! Love you and a big hug to your team. You are one in a billion my friend. India loves u, @coldplay !!!''</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Look at the stars&hellip;look how they shine for you&hellip;.and everything you do! My brother Chris Martin you make me feel special&hellip;.like your songs!! Love you and a big hug to your team. You are one in a billion my friend. India loves u, <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coldplay</a> !!! <a href="https://t.co/6R6Dg8TeXe">pic.twitter.com/6R6Dg8TeXe</a></p>
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<p>SRK's daughter and actress Suhana Khan was one of the thousands of attendees at the Sunday night concert. She attended the event with her younger brother AbRam, and Navya Naveli Nanda, among other friends.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sharing a bunch of photos from the concert night, she wrote, "Take me back to the start 🥹"</p>
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<p>The <em>Archies </em>actor also shared the viral video of Martin, when he called him a SRK fan.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For the concert night, Suhana was dressed in a stylish and casual chic outfit comprising of a Prada crop top paired with blue high-waist jeans. She kept her hair open and accessorised her look with golden earrings.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This is not the first time Martin has expressed his fondness for the actor. In 2019, he shared a post on X mentioning movies and songs he liked, ending with "Shah Rukh Khan forever."</p>
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Entertainment | Bollywood: SRK's daughter and actress Suhana Khan was one of the thousands of attendees at the Sunday night concert. She attended the event with her younger brother AbRam, and Navya Naveli Nanda.

Coldplay made day 2 of their concert even more enthralling when lead singer Chris Martin gave a shoutout to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. On Sunday (Jan 18), Martin and his band returned to DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, performing their superhit tracks and getting the entire audience grooving. However, the highlight of the night came when he made a special mention about Khan. Chris Martin calls him a 'Shah Rukh Khan' fan During their performance in Mumbai on Sunday, Coldplay's frontman Chris suddenly gave a surprise shout-out to the actor, saying, “Shah Rukh Khan forever.” To this, the concertgoers cheered loudly. This particular clip has gone viral across the internet and also caught Khan's attention. Sharing the clip on his social media handle, Khan hailed Martin and his entire band. Also read: Chris Martin says 'Jai Shri Ram' during Coldplay concert in Mumbai | Watch viral video Sharing the clip, Khan wrote, ''Look at the stars…look how they shine for you….and everything you do! My brother Chris Martin you make me feel special….like your songs!! Love you and a big hug to your team. You are one in a billion my friend. India loves u, @coldplay !!!'' Look at the stars…look how they shine for you….and everything you do! My brother Chris Martin you make me feel special….like your songs!! Love you and a big hug to your team. You are one in a billion my friend. India loves u, @coldplay !!! pic.twitter.com/6R6Dg8TeXe — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 20, 2025 SRK's daughter and actress Suhana Khan was one of the thousands of attendees at the Sunday night concert. She attended the event with her younger brother AbRam, and Navya Naveli Nanda, among other friends. Sharing a bunch of photos from the concert night, she wrote, "Take me back to the start 🥹" Also read: Coldplay tickets in trash! Woman misses concert after maid throws them in garbage The Archies actor also shared the viral video of Martin, when he called him a SRK fan. For the concert night, Suhana was dressed in a stylish and casual chic outfit comprising of a Prada crop top paired with blue high-waist jeans. She kept her hair open and accessorised her look with golden earrings. This is not the first time Martin has expressed his fondness for the actor. In 2019, he shared a post on X mentioning movies and songs he liked, ending with "Shah Rukh Khan forever."

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<p>&quot;Fifty Shades&#39;&quot;&nbsp;actress Dakota Johnson and rumoured beau Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay were spotted indulging in PDA on Tuesday evening when the couple was out on a date.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pair who have been rumoured to be dating since October last year made their way to Stella&nbsp;McCartney&rsquo;s Autumn 2018 Collection in Los Angeles, skipping the red carpet and cameras.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While they skipped the paparazzi waiting for them to arrive, the couple did show affection inside the event.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Onlookers saw the couple &quot;holding hands throughout the event&quot; with Dakota being &quot;super into PDA&quot;.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The onlooker added,&nbsp;&ldquo;They had their arms around each other during Bruno Mars&rsquo; song &lsquo;Finesse.&rsquo; Chris bobbed his head around as she leaned into him.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Dakota wore a sparkly, plunging neckline dress while the singer was spotted in casuals, baseball cap and scarf.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The &quot;Fifty Shades&quot;&nbsp;actress was previously linked to model-rocker Matthew Hitt before being paired up with Chris Martin after the two started hanging out together too much. The dating rumours spiralled after the two went out on a sushi date in October in Los Angeles. They were also seen only last month vacationing in Malibu, cuddling with each other on the beach.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chris Martin was previously married to actress Gwyneth Paltrow and shares two children with her,&nbsp;13-year-old daughter Apple and 11-year-old son Moses.</p>

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There are rumours that the two have been dating each other since October 2017

"Fifty Shades'" actress Dakota Johnson and rumoured beau Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay were spotted indulging in PDA on Tuesday evening when the couple was out on a date. The pair who have been rumoured to be dating since October last year made their way to Stella McCartney’s Autumn 2018 Collection in Los Angeles, skipping the red carpet and cameras. While they skipped the paparazzi waiting for them to arrive, the couple did show affection inside the event. Onlookers saw the couple "holding hands throughout the event" with Dakota being "super into PDA". The onlooker added, “They had their arms around each other during Bruno Mars’ song ‘Finesse.’ Chris bobbed his head around as she leaned into him.” Dakota wore a sparkly, plunging neckline dress while the singer was spotted in casuals, baseball cap and scarf. The "Fifty Shades" actress was previously linked to model-rocker Matthew Hitt before being paired up with Chris Martin after the two started hanging out together too much. The dating rumours spiralled after the two went out on a sushi date in October in Los Angeles. They were also seen only last month vacationing in Malibu, cuddling with each other on the beach. New couple #DakotaJohnson and Coldplay front man #ChrisMartin cozy up in Malibu, Calif! #Coldplay #FiftyShadesFreed A post shared by Hollywood's Most Beautiful Men (@most_beautifulmen) on Jan 16, 2018 at 2:03pm PST × Chris Martin was previously married to actress Gwyneth Paltrow and shares two children with her, 13-year-old daughter Apple and 11-year-old son Moses.

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