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Fans love Aussie acts but spend on gigs by global stars

Aussie music fans express strong support for local musicians but spend their cash seeing "once-in-a-lifetime" global tours instead, according to new research.

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“I was like ‘Wow, Coldplay were definitely listening to Radiohead and trying to make their version of it’": Porter Robinson says that he only recently discovered that Coldplay used to sound a bit like Radiohead

“I found tons of forum debates from 2004 from people saying, you know Radiohead fans being like, ‘Coldplay's trash’”

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“Chris, that’s not how it goes”: Chris Martin does his best Bruno Mars impression as Rosé joins Coldplay on stage to perform APT in South Korea

They enjoyed themselves so much they played it twice

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Coldplay draws 200,000 fans as Hong Kong bets big on concert tourism boost

The British band were the first major international act to perform at the newly-opened Kai Tak Sports Park

The Independent UK

Coldplay’s Chris Martin opens up about depression in candid video to help others

Coldplay’s Chris Martin has opened up about his personal experience with depression in a bid to help others.

The Independent UK

Travis Scott, and Not Taylor Swift, Set to Adorn Barcelona Jersey vs. Real Madrid

Travis Scott is set to feature in Barcelona's jersey in the upcoming La Liga El Clásico vs. Real Madrid.

Sports Illustrated

Chris Martin shares tips to manage depression

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has shared he is "struggling a bit with depression", and he decided to share some tips that are helping him to manage it.

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'I thought I was going to die!' Coldplay's booed singer reveals truth behind disastrous show

The artist suffered one of music's biggest public humiliations and misfires

Evening Standard

“If it wasn’t for that song, that would have been the end of the band”: How one track’s sudden gear-switch led Coldplay into their imperial phase

In one blinding moment, Coldplay emerged from a creative rut

MusicRadar

Taylor Swift Favorite to Appear on Barcelona Jersey for Real Madrid El Clasico

Reports indicate Taylor Swift is the favorite to appear on Barcelona's jersey for their upcoming El Clásico against Real Madrid.

Sports Illustrated

Elton John backs Ed Sheeran’s call for UK to put £250m into music education

Coldplay, Harry Styles and Stormzy also join Suffolk songwriter in campaigning for music funding in schools

The Guardian - UK

Coldplay join calls to overturn Kids Company report ahead of legal challenge

Supporters of late founder Camila Batmanghelidjh say Charity Commission’s findings were unfair

The Guardian - UK

11 of the best closing tracks for testing your headphones or hi-fi system

Sometimes you have to wait until the end of an album to find the best tracks.

What Hi-Fi?

“Coldplay come on stage to that piece - who’s not going to like it when 20,000 people get up to your song?”: Our re-discovered classic interview with Jon Hopkins catches him on the verge of his most successful decade

At the end of the 2000s, the IDM titan spoke to us about tech, his terrifying sessions with Coldplay and his desire to go somewhere new in the looming 2010s

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Who Could Perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show?

The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first-ever time in 2026. Find out who could take to the stage, including Drake, Calvin Harris, and more.

MusicRadar

“Coldplay bashing has got to stop. There are so many amazing Coldplay songs. And Chris Martin is clearly a melodic genius”: James Blake says that "it’s not cool anymore to just be like ‘Coldplay’s not cool’"

Comments come after Jack Whitehall’s Brits swipe

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James Blake calls for 'Coldplay bashing' to stop

Singer/songwriter James Blake has called for the "Coldplay bashing" to stop because he wants the band to be appreciated for their "amazing" songs.

Evening Standard

'Rihanna loves me!': Ayra Starr on fame, faith, and having the most fabulous fans

It’s hard for the Nigerian singer and double Mobo winner to stay humble with fans like these

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Arne’s XI: Liverpool pull off heist of the season to leave PSG reeling

In today’s Football Daily: Evening-light robbery in Paris

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2026’s USA-hosted World Cup final will have a Super Bowl-style half-time show… and Coldplay’s Chris Martin is in charge

An extended half-time? And Coldplay picking the bands? Has FIFA dropped the ball? The fans are certainly kicking off…

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino announces groundbreaking change to World Cup 2026 final - but it could prove hugely controversial

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has made clear that the 2026 World Cup final will not be just about the football...

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 final to get half-time show with planning input from Coldplay

The 2026 World Cup final is to feature a half-time musical show, imitating the Super Bowl tradition, with artists set to be chosen by Coldplay

The National (Scotland)

FIFA World Cup 2026 set to be ‘Americanised’ with Super Bowl-style half-time show

Chris Martin of Coldplay will assist FIFA in planning the half-time show for the 2026 World Cup final.

Evening Standard

Coldplay’s Chris Martin to help Fifa plan World Cup final half-time show

The Super Bowl-style event will be the first in the competition’s history.

Evening Standard

FIFA announce half-time show for 2026 World Cup final as Gianni Infantino reveals Coldplay involvement

Super Bowl-style show planned for the World Cup for the first time

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