Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour is returning to Australia, but excited fans may already have a sneak peek of what to expect when the British supergroup takes the stage.
A leaked tracklist has been circulating online, revealing the possible line-up of tracks that Chris Martin and his bandmates (Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion) could bring to their sold-out shows in Australia.
Since Coldplay is known for adding a local flavor to their shows, Australian fans are eagerly speculating whether the band will give a nod to the country’s music scene.
The band adopted You’re the Voice, John Farnham’s beloved anthem, during their 2009 performance at the Sound Relief concert in Sydney, where Farnham himself joined them on stage.
More recently, when Coldplay played Perth last year, Martin delighted the crowd with two improvised numbers: Song For Australia and Song For Shane, the latter a moving tribute to his late friend Shane Warne.
“Friends come, friends go. There are some people you’re lucky to know. If I could, I’d do it all over again. Thanks for everything, Shane,” Martin serenaded the crowd during the heartfelt performance.
Fans are hopeful that Song For Shane will return when Coldplay takes over Marvel Stadium in Melbourne for their upcoming shows.
With the return of Coldplay, they are enjoying the success of their Music of the Spheres global tour.
Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour is returning to Australia, but excited fans may already have a sneak peek of what to expect when the British supergroup takes the stage.
A leaked setlist has been circulating online, revealing the possible line-up of songs that Chris Martin and his bandmates (Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion) could bring to their sold-out concerts in Australia.
Launched more than two years ago, the tour has become a juggernaut, selling around 10 million tickets worldwide and grossing more than $1.5 billion.
With the tour still going strong, some industry experts believe it could surpass Taylor Swift’s Eras tour as the highest-grossing tour of all time when it concludes in 2025.
Beyond the music, Coldplay concerts are famous for their immersive visual experiences.
The band pioneered the use of LED wristbands in their shows, turning entire stadiums into glowing seas of color.
For this tour, the technology has been updated with eco-friendly and compostable materials, reflecting the band’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.
Despite the large scale of his performances, Martin has been candid about the pressures of being a stadium-sized artist.
The 47-year-old frontman recently admitted to struggling with “confidence lapses” from time to time, but shared how touring has helped him find renewed joy in performing.
“Before it was all about us, now it’s not about us at all,” Martin revealed in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe.
‘Actually, we’re just there to facilitate a meeting. It restores my faith in humanity every day I see people singing together. We love it.’
The band adopted You’re the Voice, John Farnham’s beloved anthem, during their 2009 performance at the Sound Relief concert in Sydney, where Farnham himself joined them on stage.