Viva la Vida Tour explained

Concert Tour Name:Viva la Vida Tour
Artist:Coldplay
Album:Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends
Prospekt's March
Number Of Shows:166
Producer:Live Nation[1]
Attendance:3.02 million
Gross:$222.2 million
Last Tour:Twisted Logic Tour
(2005–2007)
This Tour:Viva la Vida Tour
(2008–2010)
Next Tour:Mylo Xyloto Tour
(2011–2012)

The Viva la Vida Tour was the fourth concert tour undertaken by British rock band Coldplay. It was launched in support of their fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008),[2] becoming a massive commercial and critical success. The tour visited Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas, further establishing the band as one of the biggest touring acts in the world.

The stage setup consisted of a stripped-down main stage and two catwalks; Coldplay also performed amongst audience members at the back of venues in a special acoustic set.[3] Instead of a giant video screen on-stage, the band opted for six hanging giant spheres that displayed images, video and streamed closeups. Lead singer Chris Martin dubbed the fixtures as their "magic balls".[4] During the introduction, "The Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss II was played before the band came into the stage.[5] [6] The tour visited arenas and stadiums in two separate phases: in London, they visited The O2 Arena in 2008 and the Wembley Stadium in 2009, with the latter show featuring a half-dome stage design.

Coldplay were accompanied by Oxfam and David Gibbin during the tour.[7] Volunteers were stationed at each venue to tell concert goers how to reduce poverty; the organization's logo and website was featured on one of the light ball fixtures during each show. On 23 July 2008 Coldplay performed their second in two shows at the United Center arena in Chicago. In each of the two shows, the band shot the music video for "Lost!" by performing the song twice. On 19 September 2008, Chris Martin was accompanied by A-ha pianist Magne Furuholmen in the encore at the Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, to play a cover of the A-Ha song "Hunting High and Low".

Visuals

The intro of the concert would begin in space before turning to show the Earth and zooming to aerial views of the continent, country, city and then stadium that the show would take place. The idea was to make each show being a spectacle in its own, rather than just part of the tour. The cosmic theme is repeated across a number of the visuals like "Speed of Sound" and "Glass of Water". This takes the gig-goers on a journey through a solar system where the stars coalesce to form an eye shape that goes supernova and engulfs the screen in flames. However, other sections of the show were completely different. "Lovers in Japan", one of the highlights in visual terms, uses a series of archive footage and animations across the screen at the back of the stage and in the end thousands of confetti butterflies would rain all over the venue. For the show's closing number, "Life in Technicolor II", the paintings created for the album artwork from Viva La Vida was treated with sprocket and projection effects to create a vibrant, immersive and colorful effect.[8]

Opening acts

There were 34 supporting acts for the tour.[9] [10] [11] They are:

Reception

In total, the tour grossed $222,256,153 from 3,022,635 tickets sold.[44] Coldplay also broke the attendance record of Sydney's Acer Arena, which was previously held by Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveShow (2007).[45]

Tour dates

List of 2008 concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, opening acts, attendance and gross revenue[46]
Date (2008)CityCountryVenueOpening actsAttendanceRevenue
14 JulyInglewoodUnited StatesThe ForumShearwater30,085 / 30,085$2,487,994
15 July
18 JulySan JoseHP PavilionJon Hopkins15,325 / 15,838$1,219,849
19 JulyParadiseMGM Grand Garden Arena14,058 / 14,058$1,262,926
22 JulyChicagoUnited Center29,815 / 31,056$2,425,592
23 July
25 JulyPhiladelphiaWachovia Center16,738 / 16,738$1,395,623
27 JulyPembertonCanadaMount Currie
29 JulyMontréalBell CentreJon Hopkins17,259 / 17,259$1,415,268
30 JulyTorontoAir Canada CentreShearwater33,908 / 33,908$2,954,646
31 July
2 AugustHartfordUnited StatesXL CenterJon Hopkins12,589 / 12,589$993,924
3 AugustWashington, D.C.Verizon Center15,760 / 15,760$1,354,878
4 AugustBostonTD Banknorth Garden14,445 / 14,445$1,229,417
9 AugustOsakaJapanMaishima Sports Islandrowspan="2"
10 AugustChibaChiba Marine Stadium
1 SeptemberStrasbourgFranceZénith de StrasbourgHigh Wire
Albert Hammond Jr.
11,074 / 11,074$673,108
2 SeptemberMannheimGermanySAP Arena12,441 / 12,441$906,935
4 SeptemberLyonFranceHalle Tony Garnier16,648 / 16,648$1,038,147
6 SeptemberBarcelonaSpainPalau Sant Jordi17,828 / 17,960$1,221,409
7 SeptemberMadridPalacio de Deportes15,499 / 15,548$1,058,986
9 SeptemberParisFrancePalais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy32,800 / 32,800$2,298,435
10 September
12 SeptemberCologneGermanyKölnarena16,105 / 16,105$1,180,183
14 SeptemberHamburgColor Line Arena12,558 / 12,558$918,045
15 SeptemberBerlinO2 World14,362 / 14,362$1,034,744
17 SeptemberStockholmSwedenStockholm Globe Arena28,043 / 28,510$1,873,058
18 September
19 SeptemberOsloNorwayOslo Spektrum8,064 / 8,213$671,173
22 SeptemberPragueCzech RepublicO2 Arena14,889 / 15,000$905,311
23 SeptemberBudapestHungaryBudapest Sports Arena11,159 / 11,466$780,851
24 SeptemberViennaAustriaWiener Stadthalle13,340 / 13,340$960,526
26 SeptemberMunichGermanyOlympiahalle11,805 / 11,805$910,652
28 SeptemberZürichSwitzerlandHallenstadionrowspan="2"
29 SeptemberBolognaItalyPalaMalaguti
30 SeptemberAssagoDatchForum11,218 / 11,218$700,365
2 OctoberRotterdamNetherlandsAhoy Rotterdam21,600 / 21,600$1,355,736
3 October
4 OctoberAntwerpBelgiumSportpaleis16,774 / 16,774$949,556
20 OctoberOttawaCanadaScotiabank PlaceSnow Patrol12,121 / 15,082$943,317
21 OctoberClevelandUnited StatesQuicken Loans Arena
26 OctoberEast RutherfordIzod CenterSnow Patrol32,460 / 32,460$1,382,442
27 October
29 OctoberBostonTD Banknorth Garden14,559 / 14,559$1,256,599
31 OctoberWashington, D.C.Verizon Center14,158 / 14,158$1,188,903
1 NovemberPhiladelphiaWachovia Center16,068 / 16,068$1,299,252
3 NovemberAuburn HillsThe Palace of Auburn Hills13,330 / 13,330$1,015,289
5 NovemberAtlantaPhilips Arena28,648 / 28,648$2,266,353
7 NovemberOrlandoAmway Arena
9 NovemberSunriseBankAtlantic Center15,096 / 15,096$1,258,098
11 NovemberAtlantaPhilips Arena
13 NovemberKansas CitySprint CenterPete Yorn
14 NovemberSaint PaulXcel Energy Center14,922 / 16,010$1,245,529
16 NovemberOklahoma CityFord Center
18 NovemberHoustonToyota Center13,981 / 13,981$1,192,576
19 NovemberDallasAmerican Airlines Center15,483 / 16,430$1,308,581
21 NovemberDenverPepsi Center11,656 / 11,656$1,019,790
22 NovemberSalt Lake CityEnergySolutions Arena11,598 / 11,598$935,607
25 NovemberAnaheimHonda Center13,649 / 13,649$1,115,426
26 NovemberGlendaleJobing.com Arena13,257 / 13,257$1,010,272
29 NovemberSheffieldEnglandSheffield ArenaBat for Lashes
Kilians
rowspan="7"
1 DecemberBirminghamNational Indoor Arena
2 December
3 December
6 DecemberGlasgowScotlandScottish Exhibition Hall 4White Lies
7 DecemberLiverpoolEnglandEcho Arena Liverpool
9 DecemberGlasgowScotlandScottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
11 DecemberManchesterEnglandManchester Evening News ArenaEugene Francis Jnr30,798 / 31,136$1,926,622
12 December
14 DecemberLondonThe O2 ArenaThe Domino State51,294 / 52,500$2,967,477
15 DecemberEugene Francis Jnr
16 December
19 DecemberBelfastNorthern IrelandOdyssey ArenaThe Flaming Lips8,400 / 8,532$542,752
21 DecemberDublinIrelandO2 Dublin16,280 / 16,280$1,087,926
22 December
23 DecemberBelfastNorthern IrelandOdyssey Centre
List of 2009 concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, opening acts, attendance and gross revenue
Date (2009)CityCountryVenueOpening actsAttendanceRevenue
11 FebruarySaitamaJapanSaitama Super ArenaSantigold
The Ting Tings
33,000 / 36,000$2,571,030
12 February
14 FebruaryKobeKobe World Kinen Hall12,000 / 12,000$1,202,040
15 February
27 FebruaryPerthAustraliaBurswood DomeDecoder Ring
Mercury Rev
29,004 / 32,908$2,519,941
28 February
3 MarchMelbourneRod Laver Arena37,385 / 38,901$3,244,512
4 March
5 March
8 MarchBrisbaneBrisbane Entertainment Centre22,692 / 22,950$1,940,206
9 March
11 MarchSydneyAcer Arena59,391 / 60,852$5,013,032
12 March
14 March
15 March
18 MarchAucklandNew ZealandVector ArenaHollie Smith
Mercury Rev
20,808 / 21,562$1,701,308
19 March
23 MarchSingaporeSingapore Indoor StadiumMercury Rev9,474 / 9,503$1,162,883
25 MarchHong KongChinaAsiaWorld–Arena11,371 / 11,550$1,430,719
28 MarchAbu DhabiUnited Arab EmiratesEmirates Palacerowspan="2"
15 MayWest Palm BeachUnited StatesCruzan AmphitheatreN/A
17 MayAtlantaLakewood Amphitheatre14,071 / 18,658$801,194
18 MayPelhamVerizon Wireless Music Center8,230 / 10,259$650,881
20 MayVirginia BeachVerizon Wireless Amphitheater15,877 / 20,055$447,086
21 MayBristowNissan Pavilion14,157 / 23,241$624,814
23 MayHartfordComcast Theatre13,877 / 24,713$705,687
24 MayHersheyHersheypark Stadium10,414 / 13,530 $755,940
26 MayCamdenSusquehanna Bank Center13,741 / 25,317$902,234
30 MayBurgettstownPost-Gazette Pavilion13,084 / 23,214$565,068
1 JuneDarienDarien Lake Performing Arts Center12,481 / 21,193$691,814
2 JuneClarkstonDTE Energy Music Theatre13,797 / 15,202$801,754
4 JuneCincinnatiRiverbend Music Center15,375 / 20,383$812,638
5 JuneNoblesvilleVerizon Wireless Music Center19,825 / 24,680$1,021,922
6 JuneNashvilleSommet Center13,130 / 13,130$1,242,039
9 JuneNew OrleansNew Orleans Arena11,574 / 12,247$898,682
10 JuneSan AntonioAT&T Center13,152 / 13,152$964,467
12 JuneDes MoinesWells Fargo Arena10,749 / 10,751$616,158
13 JuneOmahaQwest Center Omaha9,629 / 10,636$748,532
15 JuneWinnipegCanadaMTS Centre12,619 / 12,619$1,002,900
17 JuneCalgaryPengrowth Saddledome13,841 / 13,841$1,146,083
18 JuneEdmontonRexall Place14,413 / 14,413$1,126,333
20 JuneVancouverGeneral Motors Place29,923 / 29,923$2,382,026
21 June
2 JulyArrasFranceGrand-Place d'Arrasrowspan="3"
3 JulyWerchterBelgiumFestivalpark Werchter
5 JulyRoskildeDenmarkRoskilde Dyrskueplads
10 JulyRidgefieldUnited StatesThe Amphitheater at Clark CountyAmadou and Mariam
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
17,526 / 17,526$1,030,852
11 JulyGeorgeThe Gorge Amphitheatre21,939 / 21,939$1,166,654
13 JulyMountain ViewShoreline Amphitheatre22,052 / 22,325$1,103,165
14 JulyWheatlandSleep Train Amphitheatre13,339 / 18,500$543,960
16 JulyChula VistaCricket Wireless Amphitheatre19,588 / 19,588$1,186,216
18 JulyCarsonThe Home Depot Center26,341 / 27,404$2,105,859
19 JulyIrvineVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre14,885 / 14,885$1,020,168
21 JulyDallasSuperPages.com Center19,878 / 19,938$1,109,879
22 JulyThe WoodlandsCynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion16,430 / 16,430$917,266
24 JulyMaryland HeightsVerizon Wireless Amphitheater19,055 / 21,000$997,943
25 JulyEast TroyAlpine Valley Music TheatreKitty, Daisy & Lewis
Elbow
27,123 / 34,883$1,300,838
27 JulySaratoga SpringsSaratoga Performing Arts Center15,200 / 25,277$816,097
30 JulyTorontoCanadaRogers Centre45,116 / 45,116$3,231,201
1 AugustMontrealParc Jean-Drapeaurowspan="2"
2 AugustJersey CityUnited StatesLiberty State Park
3 AugustMansfieldComcast CenterKitty, Daisy & Lewis
Elbow
19,846 / 19,953$1,509,579
6 AugustRaleighTime Warner Cable Music Pavilion19,422 / 19,422$905,170
7 AugustCharlotteVerizon Wireless Amphitheatre18,830 / 18,830$1,109,275
16 AugustHerningDenmarkMCH Outdoor ArenaWhite Lies
Moi Caprice
33,737 / 40,000$3,247,607
19 AugustBergenNorwayKoengenWhite Lies
Datarock
21,945 / 21,945$2,418,699
22 AugustStockholmSwedenStockholm Olympic StadiumWhite Lies32,651 / 33,137$2,335,422
25 AugustHanoverGermanyAWD-ArenaWhite Lies
Killians
35,007 / 39,118$2,605,296
27 AugustDüsseldorfLTU ArenaHowling Bells
Killians
41,859 / 44,991$3,494,278
29 AugustMunichOlympia-Reitstadion Riem30,000 / 30,000$2,228,420
31 AugustUdineItalyStadio FriuliWhite Lies
Ministri
41,042 / 42,549$2,350,340
2 SeptemberBernSwitzerlandStade de SuisseHowling Bells
Pegasus
4 SeptemberBarcelonaSpainEstadi Olímpic Lluís CompanysFlaming Lips
The Sunday Drivers
63,306 / 64,376$4,562,424
7 SeptemberParisFranceParc des PrincesFlaming Lips
Bat For Lashes
50,335 / 51,241$4,246,798
9 SeptemberNijmegenNetherlandsGoffertparkrowspan="3"
10 SeptemberWhite Lies
Miss Montreal
12 SeptemberManchesterEnglandOld Trafford Cricket GroundJay-Z
White Lies
14 SeptemberDublinIrelandPhoenix Park34,372 / 35,000$3,441,696
16 SeptemberGlasgowScotlandHampden Park35,011 / 35,011$2,452,358
18 SeptemberLondonEnglandWembley StadiumJay-Z
Girls Aloud
White Lies
rowspan="2"
19 September
19 DecemberExeterRougemont Castle
List of 2010 concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, opening acts, attendance and gross revenue
Date (2010)CityCountryVenueOpening actsAttendanceRevenue
26 FebruaryBuenos AiresArgentinaEstadio River PlateBat for Lashes
Banda de Turistas
Rosal
53,708 / 59,266$3,265,556
28 FebruaryRio de JaneiroBrazilPraça da ApoteoseBat for Lashes
Vanguart
26,821 / 34,960$2,947,627
2 MarchSão PauloEstádio do Morumbi53,060 / 63,842$5,257,415
4 MarchBogotáColombiaSimón Bolívar ParkBat for Lashes
Estados Alterados
32,356 / 33,000$3,458,594
6 MarchMexico CityMexicoForo SolBat for Lashes
Le Baron
94,005 / 112,320$5,400,944
7 March
9 MarchZapopanEstadio Tres de Marzo27,557 / 28,772$2,040,743
11 MarchSan NicolásEstadio Universitario34,091 / 37,766$2,414,466
Total2,247,811 / 2,440,464 (92.1%)$179,056,876

Cancelled shows

List of 2009 cancelled concerts, showing date, city, country, venue and reason
Date (2009)CityCountryVenueReason
29 MayScrantonUnited StatesToyota PavilionScheduling conflicts[47]
27 JulyWantaghJones Beach TheaterRescheduled Saratoga Springs date
9 AugustTampaFord AmphitheatreMedical reasons[48]

Personnel

Credits taken from the band's official tour book, which was sold exclusively on merchandise booths and their online store.[49]

Performing members
Main crew
Video
Video crew
Lighting crew
Sound technicians
Stage
Security
Merchandise
Catering
Management
Booking agents
Business management
Legal representative
Suppliers
77 Million Paintings
Website
Creative input
Tour book
Photos courtesy of
Others
Special thanks

Gear

Credits taken from Projection, Lights & Staging News, with product quantities being represented between parenthesis whenever possible.[50]

See also

Notes

Cities
Others

Notes and References

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  2. News: A free concert, with benefits, compliments of Coldplay. 24 June 2008. 24 June 2008. Gardner. Elysa. USA Today.
  3. Web site: Stevenson, Jane. Madison Square Garden, New York – June 23, 2008. https://archive.today/20130101021729/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/C/Coldplay/ConcertReviews/2008/06/24/5966931-sun.html. usurped. 1 January 2013. 24 June 2008. Canoe.ca.
  4. Web site: Coldplay's butterfly balls. 24 June 2008. ITV.
  5. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Web site: Coldplay backstage (Viva show). YouTube. 6 December 2021. 13 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210513001242/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0YXv4swlac. bot: unknown. : Web site: Coldplay backstage (Viva show) . YouTube.
  6. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Web site: Coldplay - Intro + Life In Technicolor. YouTube. 6 December 2021. 18 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210518031723/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMhoQMBhDdo. bot: unknown. : Web site: Coldplay - Intro + Life In Technicolor . YouTube.
  7. Web site: Oxfam Coldplay Tour Blog 2008 . . 15 July 2008.
  8. Web site: Coldplay goes interstellar. Digital Arts.
  9. Web site: 31 July 2008 . Concert Boxscore for the July 20, 2008 Issue . live . https://archive.today/20230115170739/https://www.reuters.com/article/chart-billboard-concert-boxscore-idUSN3134587020080731 . 15 January 2023 . 15 January 2023 . Reuters.
    • Web site: 28 May 2008 . Coldplay to Play Europe . live . https://archive.today/20230129042155/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/28/coldplay-to-play-europe . 29 January 2023 . 29 January 2023 . IGN.
    • Web site: 12 August 2008 . Coldplay Tour Adds Four US Concert Dates . live . https://archive.today/20230129030916/https://www.ticketnews.com/2008/08/coldplay-tour-adds-four-u-s-concert-dates/ . 29 January 2023 . 28 January 2023 . Ticket News.
    • Web site: 24 November 2008 . Jay-Z to Join Coldplay on Tour . live . https://archive.today/20230129031554/https://pitchfork.com/news/34109-jay-z-to-join-coldplay-on-tour/ . 29 January 2023 . 29 January 2023 . Pitchfork.
  10. Web site: 2009 . Coldplay Concert Schedule (February & March) . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090210123752/http://pollstar.com:80/resultsArtist.aspx?ID=68411&SortBy=Date . 10 February 2009 . 16 February 2023 . Pollstar.
    • Web site: 9 February 2009 . Hong Kong, Singapore and Abu Dhabi Shows Announced . live . https://archive.today/20230129040914/https://www.coldplay.com/hong-kong-singapore-and-abu-dhabi-shows-announced/ . 29 January 2023 . 29 January 2023 . Coldplay Official Website.
    • 17 March 2009 . Coldplay's Summer Tour Dates Revealed . live . Billboard . https://archive.today/20230129035300/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/coldplays-summer-tour-dates-revealed-269192/ . 29 January 2023 . 29 January 2023.
    • Web site: 6 February 2009 . Coldplay Reveal North American Summer Tour . live . https://archive.today/20230129032415/https://pitchfork.com/news/34560-coldplay-reveal-north-american-summer-tour/ . 29 January 2023 . 29 January 2023 . Pitchfork.
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  12. Web site: No longer 'Lost,' Coldplay set to rock Oklahoma City . 14 November 2008 . 5 November 2022. The Oklahoman.
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  14. Web site: Coldplay recruits Shearwater, Santogold for tour . Young, Alex . 19 June 2008 . . 26 February 2011.
  15. Web site: Coldplay Reveal North American Summer Tour . Breihan, Tom . 6 February 2009 . Pitchfork Media . 26 February 2011.
  16. Web site: Coldplay keeps crowd guessing . Iwasaki, Scott . 23 November 2008. . 26 February 2011.
  17. Web site: Duffy Unveils U.S. Tour, Plus Dates With Coldplay . Coscarelli, Joe . 8 October 2008 . . 26 February 2011.
  18. Coldplay Kick Off New "Viva la Vida" Tour With Grand Gestures . 18 May 2009 . Rolling Stone . 26 February 2011.
  19. News: Coldplay taps Pete Yorn for tour opener. 3 April 2009. 7 April 2009. Prince. David J.. Sheri Linden . Reuters. Thomson Reuters.
  20. Web site: Coldplay Give Away Free Live Album . https://web.archive.org/web/20110629171958/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1610460/coldplay-give-away-free-live-album.jhtml . dead . 29 June 2011 . Kaufman, Gil . 1 May 2009 . MTV News . 26 February 2011.
  21. Web site: Elbow to join Coldplay on North American jaunt . 13 May 2009 . . 26 February 2011.
  22. Web site: Mercury is rising for our sensitive songbird . Powers, Ed . 25 July 2009 . . 26 February 2011.
  23. Web site: Coldplay actúa en Barcelona y en Madrid . Coldplay performs in Barcelona and Madrid . 6 September 2008 . . 26 February 2011 . es . https://web.archive.org/web/20110720141756/http://www.laregion.es/noticia/67950/BARCELONA/ . 20 July 2011 . dead . dmy-all .
  24. Web site: Band of the Week: The High Wire . Dowling, Stephen . 24 November 2009 . Spinner . . 26 February 2011 . 16 July 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110716120246/http://www.spinner.com/2009/11/24/band-of-the-week-the-high-wire/ . dead .
  25. Web site: SXSW Thu: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Matt and Kim, Suckers, Primal Scream, Eugene Francis Jnr and the Juniors . Dombal, Ryan . 20 March 2009 . . 26 February 2011 . 20 February 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110220083522/http://pitchfork.com/news/34867-sxsw-thu-pains-of-being-pure-at-heart-matt-and-kim-suckers-primal-scream-eugene-francis-jnr-and-the-juniors/ . dead .
  26. Web site: The Domino State album launch . Kamara, Rachael. 23 August 2010 . . 26 February 2011.
  27. Web site: Chris Martin steht auf die Kilians . Chris Martin on the Kilians . 23 June 2009 . . 26 February 2011 . de . 19 July 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110719022811/http://www.focus.de/kultur/musik/musik-chris-martin-steht-auf-die-kilians_aid_410604.html . dead .
  28. Web site: 6 October 2009 . Coldplay Picks Bat for Lashes to Open 2010 Latin America Tour . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091009202335/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/coldplay-picks-bat-for-lashes-to-open-2010-latin-america-tour-1798364.html . 9 October 2009 . 29 January 2023 . The Independent.
    • Web site: 8 November 2015 . Vienen Grandes Grupos . Big Groups are Coming . live . https://archive.today/20230129040419/https://www.noroeste.com.mx/entretenimiento/espectaculos/vienen-grandes-grupos-ODNO209241 . 29 January 2023 . 29 January 2023 . Noroeste . es.
    • Web site: 5 January 2010 . Vanguart Abrirá Shows do Coldplay no Brasil . Vanguart Will Open Coldplay's Shows in Brazil . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706154215/http://www.rollingstone.com.br/secoes/novas/noticias/7235/ . 6 July 2011 . 29 January 2023 . Rolling Stone Brasil . pt.
  29. Web site: Coldplay support slot for White Lies . 28 July 2009 . . 26 February 2011.
  30. Web site: I COLDPLAY e LIVE NATION scelgono i MINISTRI per aprire la data di Udine . Bergomas, Stefano . 27 August 2009 . Il Giornale del Friuli Libero . 26 February 2011 . it . Coldplay and Live Nation choose Ministri to open date in Udine . https://web.archive.org/web/20110723154221/http://www.ilgiornaledelfriuli.net/udine-cron/i-coldplay-e-live-nation-scelgono-i-ministri-per-aprire-la-data-di-udine/ . 23 July 2011 . dead .
  31. Web site: White Lies og moi Caprice supporter Coldplay. Whites and Moi Caprice support Coldplay. 23 June 2009. Gaffa. 26 February 2011. da. Svidt, Ole Rosenstand. 19 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110719124043/http://gaffa.dk/nyhed/33235. dead.
  32. Web site: Miss Montreal: Amerikaans goed! . Miss Montreal: Good American! . 6 October 2009 . . . 26 February 2011 . nl . https://web.archive.org/web/20110724172143/http://3voor12.vpro.nl/artikelen/artikel//42565827 . 24 July 2011 . dead . dmy-all .
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  34. Web site: Girls Aloud confirmed as Coldplay support for their new Wembley date . Thompson, Jody . 3 December 2008 . . 26 February 2011.
  35. Web site: Jay Z To Support Coldplay . https://web.archive.org/web/20090517081749/http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/90771-jay-z-to-support-coldplay . dead . 17 May 2009 . 25 November 2008 . . 26 February 2011.
  36. Web site: Lily cancels charity gig . 19 December 2009 . . 13 August 2015 .
  37. Web site: Decoder Ring deliver double . Murfett, Andrew . 17 July 2009 . . 26 February 2011.
  38. Web site: Decoder Ring To Play With Coldplay . Chasmere, Paul . 1 February 2009 . Undercover FM . 26 February 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120403043052/http://www.undercover.fm/news/7420-decoder-ring-to-play-with-coldplay . 3 April 2012 . dead .
  39. Mercury Rev Confirmed To Support Coldplay . Blackout Music Management . 19 February 2009 . 26 February 2011.
  40. Web site: Mercury Rev To Support Coldplay . Chasmere, Paul . 17 February 2009 . Undercover FM . 26 February 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120403043101/http://www.undercover.fm/news/7560-mercury-rev-to-support-coldplay . 3 April 2012 . dead .
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