Coldplay have announced huge stadium shows in London and Hull for next year.
“It’s fantastic to see them celebrating their own pathway to Wembley by giving back to the grassroots music venues that supported them and recognising the artists and promoters that are struggling more than ever to build their own careers".
The concerts’ promoters (SJM Concerts, Metropolis Music and Live Nation), the band’s booking agent (WME), the venues (Wembley Stadium and Hull Craven Park) and the official ticket agents (Ticketmaster, See Tickets and AXS) will make the donations available to the MVT.
Davyd added that proceeds will “go directly into work that ensures communities right across the country will continue to have access to great live music on their doorstep”.
“The band’s support really will stop venues closing, make tours happen and bring the joy of live music to thousands of people,” he continued. “After months of discussing Coldplay’s potential support around these UK shows with them, we’re so happy and grateful that the news is finally out there!".
Elsewhere, Coldplay also confirmed that their Wembley shows will be powered with 100 per solar, wind and kinetic energy. It will be collected at the venue and elsewhere in the UK, delivered by a specially-designed electric battery system.
Each show will also be powered by energy generated by the audience via power bikes and kinetic flooring.
Tickets going on sale on 27 September at 9am.
Earlier this month, Coldplay were joined on stage by Aslan in a sweet tribute to late singer Christy Dignam. More on this from Nova here.
