27-Feb-2009: Burswood Dome, Perth, Australia - Tickets, Previews, Meetups, Reviews, Setlists, Photos/Videos

[Jenjie]

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Welcome to the thread for the above concert which can be used for all discussion prior to, during and after the gig.

One thread one concert - should hopefully keep everyone organised and up-to-date with Coldplay on the road.

Did you get tickets?
Are you looking for tickets?
Are you looking for ticket swaps?
Need help/directions on getting to the concert?
Not sure what the arrangements and rules are for the particular venue is?
Are you just bloody excited?
Do you have a review for the concert?
Did you take any pictures... share them here!

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Photos

Photos from this show can be found at Coldplaying.com in the Gallery thread for Perth. http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/1654


Fan Reviews

http://wiki.coldplaying.com/index.php/27_February_2009:_Burswood_Dome%2C_Perth%2C_Austra lia


Setlist & Videos

1. Life In Technicolor

YouTube - Coldplay: Concert Intro, Burswood, Perth {WA 27.02.09}

YouTube - Coldplay - Perth 27 Feb 09


2. Violet Hill

3. In My Place

YouTube - Coldplay: In My Place / Yellow {Perth, WA 27.02.09}

YouTube - Coldplay In My Place 2

4. Clocks

5. Yellow

YouTube - Coldplay Viva la Vida Tour live in Perth, Australia - Yellow balloons clip

6. Cemeteries Of London

7. Chinese Sleep Chant

8. 42

9. Fix You

YouTube - Coldplay Fix You Live

10. Strawberry Swing

11. God Put A Smile Upon Your Face (partial techno remix)

YouTube - Coldplay live in Perth, Australia - God Put a Smile Upon Your Face + Talk (Viva la Vida Tour)

12. Talk (partial techno remix)

13. The Hardest Part (Chris solo piano)

14. Postcards From Far Away (Chris solo piano)

15. Viva La Vida

YouTube - Viva La Vida Live - Coldplay (Perth)

YouTube - Viva La Vida - Coldplay - Perth 2009

YouTube - Coldplay live in Perth - Viva la Vida

16. Lost!

17. Speed Of Sound (acoustic)

YouTube - Coldplay - Perth 27 Feb 2008 - Burswood

18. Green Eyes (acoustic)

19. Death Will Never Conquer (acoustic, sung by Will)

20. Viva La Vida (remix interlude)

First Encore

21. Politik

YouTube - Coldplay: Politik / Lovers In Japan {Perth, WA 27.02.09}

22. Lovers In Japan

YouTube - Coldplay live in Perth, Australia - Chris Martin Lovers in Japan confetti clip (Viva la Vida Tour)

23. Death And All His Friends

YouTube - Coldplay: Death And All His Friends {Perth, WA 27.02.09}


Second Encore

24. The Scientist

25. Life In Technicolor ii

26. The Escapist (outro)


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Australian tour announced
November 22, 2008 8:40 pm
Seven shows in February and March 2009

Good evening (or morning, for our readers down under)

We're very pleased to announce that Coldplay are heading to Australia early next year to play seven shows. They are as follows:

Friday 27th February - Burswood Dome, Perth
Tuesday 3rd March - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Wednesday 4th March - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Sunday 8th March - Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Monday 9th March - Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Wednesday 11th March - Acer Arena, Sydney
Thursday 12th March - Acer Arena, Sydney

Here are the ticket details:

VISA Entertainment pre-sale
Starts Thursday 27th November, 9am (local time). Ends Saturday 29th November, 5pm (unless pre-sale sold out earlier). Any Visa card holder can buy during the pre-sale from visaentertainment.com.au or www.ticketek.com.au.

General on-sale
Starts 9am (local time) Thursday 4th December – tickets available through www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849.

Anchorman

[Jayzo]

WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!! :dance:

Thats all I have to say for now :P.

[Jenjie]

it speaks volumes :D

[Jayzo]

SQUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.

Thats all I got.

:D :D :D :D :D :D :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

[Cobalt]

15 days until the elusive Go-Time Jizo :wink:

[setipkecil]

hiii....i am definitely will fly to perth and watch our fave band!! yipppeeeeee!!!!!
hope i can contribute some great pictures!!!
love this forum very much! you guys are ROCKS!:dance:

[Jayzo]

hiii....i am definitely will fly to perth and watch our fave band!! yipppeeeeee!!!!!
hope i can contribute some great pictures!!!
love this forum very much! you guys are ROCKS!:dance:

Wooo!!! Another forumer going!! :D :D :D

Welcome to the site.

[setipkecil]

thank you Jizo!!!!
btw whats the meaning of "new show" ? busybee said that there will be a new show @ 28 feb ^ ^

:thinking:

[Jenjie]

where's all the excited people hiding? not long now folks!!!

[givelovesolong]

2 Days! I'm so excited for all you Perth people! :D

[Zeya]

omg omg u guys the time's coming real fast!!:D

[Cobalt]

If anybody's gonna hang around the side entrance to greet the band as the convoy drives in, if they find out what time they're coming in can someone please let me know about it? Many thanks :smiley:!

[givelovesolong]

Are you thinking that they may arrive at Rod Laver around the same time?

[Cobalt]

Why yes!

[givelovesolong]

Hehe, that makes me so giddy!

I mean just the thought of the possibility of meeting them... getting a glimpse of them, even!

AH! :D

[Mimixxx]

BUMP!

Tour starting up again. Weeeee :dance:

[busybeeburns]

that reminds me. Time for a new banner :D

[Mimixxx]

Ooooooh :surprised:

[Jayzo]

24 hours away :dance: :D :D!!!

[givelovesolong]

LOVE the Banner! Who made it? :D

[givelovesolong]

*double post*

What time is the concert tomorrow (Perth time)? :)

[Jayzo]

Starts at 7pm, aimed to finish at 10:30pm (I think anyways :thinking:).

[Jenjie]

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9pm it must be concert time :D

[Jayzo]

9pm it must be concert time :D

You mean tomorrow right?! :confused:

[Jenjie]

You mean tomorrow right?! :confused:

boooooooo I got over-excited :cry: oh well, I know what time I have to be on the computer tomorrow now :laugh3:

[Jayzo]

Ahaha, I was like "shit I hope I haven't missed the concert :stunned:" :P :lol:.

I'll do my best to post an update from my phone providing the internet works inside.

[Jenjie]

Ahaha, I was like "shit I hope I haven't missed the concert :stunned:" :P :lol:.

I'll do my best to post an update from my phone providing the internet works inside.

that'd be awesome thanks! but don't spoil your enjoyment of the show for updating us, a great review afterwards is just as good :D

[Jayzo]

Nah haha, I am going on the 28th as well and am standing for that not tomorrow, so shall be happy to give an update at some point when they aren't playing :D!!

With a bit of luck there will be something interesting to tell :lol:!!

[Jenjie]

Nah haha, I am going on the 28th as well and am standing for that not tomorrow, so shall be happy to give an update at some point when they aren't playing :D!!

With a bit of luck there will be something interesting to tell :lol:!!

the possibilities are endless :laugh3:

new costumes, new setlist, new acoustic set......

[Jayzo]

the possibilities are endless :laugh3:

new costumes, new setlist, new acoustic set......

:bomb: Now you got me all excited and I won't be able to sleep!!! :P

After last time I saw them I expect nothing short of this:

http://i42.tinypic.com/2vsg8qx.jpg

:P

[Christa42]

have a great time everyone!

[twee123]

lol i havent been on this site forum since the 2006 concert.. which was by the way mind blowing and one of the best concerts ever been to.

Do any of you guys know when the gates open to get let in ?

[Jenjie]

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9pm it must be concert time :D

squeee its fri!!! only 5am though :angry:

[Jayzo]

Gates open just after 6pm.

Morning!! Nearly there :dance:.

[busybeeburns]

its morning in Aus :dance:

[givelovesolong]

CONCERT NIGHT!

I can't wait 'till Tuesday morning -- I am going to be psycho at school!

the possibilities are endless :laugh4:

new costumes, new setlist, new acoustic set......

Oh. My. God. = PLEASE! (Maybe not new costumes, but acoustic set and setlist...) :dance: :p *faints*

[busybeeburns]

http://images.theage.com.au/ftage/ffximage/2009/02/26/coldplay_narrowweb__300x396,0.jpg

Coldplay have shown they are open to change, writes Andrew Murfett.

FOR a band trading in supposedly inoffensive rock music, Coldplay have an extraordinary capacity to offend. There's the malarkey that goes with Chris Martin, the lively, idiosyncratic, tabloid-magnet frontman who is married to Gwyneth Paltrow. Then there's Coldplay's music. In a genre demanding risk and ingenuity, Coldplay have frequently been laden by rock critics and fans alike with the dreaded "safe" tag.

The band's biggest crime, according to naysayers, is they sell records. Tens of millions of them. If they are embraced by the masses who swallow Nickelback and Lady GaGa, they can't be any good then, can they?

Last year, that perception began to change slightly. By employing veteran musician and producer Brian Eno for their fourth album, Viva La Vida, Coldplay shifted their sound and delivered one of their best records, one that at least compensated for their bloated third album, X&Y.

This week they arrive in Australia for the first time in almost three years. More than 100 shows into a world tour, they have their 90-minute arena extravaganza down pat.

Although Viva is well represented, the set-list also embraces Coldplay's biggest hits: Clocks, Yellow, Speed of Sound, In My Place and The Scientist, which is performed on a mini-stage, up in the nosebleeds.

"We're better at designing shows and performances," says guitarist Guy Berryman. "We try and take a big space with a lot of people and make it feel as small as possible. We have different areas in the arenas we play. And we have a few production tricks up our sleeves."

Berryman admits employing Eno (and co-producer Markus Dravs, who has worked with the Arcade Fire) was an attempt to shift perceptions of the band and their overall sound.

"We wanted to have different songs and sounds," he says. "Nobody wants to hear a band churn out the same record over and over. It gets boring. We wanted to freshen it up and see where things would lead us. There was no game plan. We wanted to turn heads and we got about halfway there to doing that."

Was it difficult balancing the creative requirement for experimentation with the expectations of their enormous fan base?

"What we haven't left behind is songs and melody, which is what people like about us," he says. "It's how you dress those songs that makes a difference. We will always retain those elements, no matter what we do."

X&Y, released in 2005, was a painstakingly methodical record that endured a protracted recording process and delayed release that shrunk the share price of the band's label, EMI. Although deemed a misstep for the band, it's a misstep that sold more than 10 million copies.

"We thought the third record was a little bit too long to listen to from beginning to end," says Berryman, when asked of its perceived faults.

So gratified are the band with the contrasting circumstances in making Viva La Vida, they are eager to repeat the process, and have already started work on a follow-up.

Although Berryman says "you can't be a popular band without having negative press or backlashes", there is no doubt the band has been stung.

In particular, The Case Against Coldplay, a stunningly disparaging New York Times essay written in 2005, hurt. The paper's music writer Jon Pareles called Coldplay "the most insufferable band of the decade".

Says Berryman wearily of the piece: "I can understand a lot of the reasons why people don't like our music. But I find it strange somebody would go to such a strong length to try and topple it. If you don't like it, fine. But why spend your days coming up with a plot to bring us down?"

http://www.theage.com.au

[Lore]

yayy concert today :D

have fun everyone!

[MartinFan]

Have a great time down under!!!
I get so mad, that it seems so many STILL don't like them, how
far do they have to go to prove themselves? I say EF them all!!
have fun people!!!

[KissesBirds]

Have fun everyone! :dance:

[but a dream]

Have fun :D

[givelovesolong]

7 more hours...

[marie/pims]

Says Berryman wearily of the piece: "I can understand a lot of the reasons why people don't like our music. But I find it strange somebody would go to such a strong length to try and topple it. If you don't like it, fine. But why spend your days coming up with a plot to bring us down?"


Totally agree.I like the New York Times but that guy was a complete jerk.He didn't have to be so mean.Plus, I think that even if you don't like Coldplay there is much much much worse.I mean who in the US these produces anything really good or lyrics that make sense? I can't think of a lot of bands (Arcade Fire = Canadian). I mean, come on, we hear so much about the Jonas Brothers.It just pisses me off a little.
Rant over

[lexi_dear]

concert time soon wheee!! very exciting :D my bestie is lining up there as we speak, gonna go meet her in a sec, SO EXCITED!!

[The Escapist]

Its getting close now

[crestingwaves]

If anyone who is going can get back quickly and update us asap, that'd be great!! Have an awesome time! :D

[Mimixxx]

Doors open in an hour :D

I love time differences in our favour. Hehe. :dance:

[Jayzo]

Hey guys!!

I am off in a second, I will be updating my twitter (via my iPhone) as much as I can before and after (and if theres a bit of break of them playing) and either you guys can check here:

http://www.twitter.com/thebakeryboy

And yellowtalk will post all updates.

[Jsalyers]

:dance:

[Jayzo]

Ok guys just did two tests and a photo upload, all looks ok to me :D!

[busybeeburns]

great stuff!! :D

[Zeya]

omgosh..cant wait to hear the updatessss!!!!!:D

[yellowtalk]

Yep, hopefully i'll be updating ya's all, but my internet is being heaps trippy today, so if i'm offline and not updating you'll know why! We might need a back up updater :P

[Jayzo]

I'm leaving right now, check for updates later! BYE!!

[yellowtalk]

On my way now woooo!!!9 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1257455950) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)

[anniea89]

YAY!!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

[yellowtalk]

Live Update:



Some douche I overheard asked someone "how many members are in the group?" - ****.2 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1257495922) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)
Un-Coldplay educated f****rs shouldn't be allowed to go to their gigs they are pissing me off!!!less than a minute ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1257498555) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)

[Jayzo]

Don't censor me bitch :P

[Jsalyers]

:laugh3:

[anniea89]

LOL!!! So true, so true.

[yellowtalk]

sorry, chris! how do you know theres not children reading this:laugh3:

[yellowtalk]

Live Update
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk230/rodjarB/CPlive.jpg
Entrance Picture

16 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1257536800) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)
*edit hopefully you can see it all now*http://twitpic.com/img/1q0zu-bfec1fc6f4eef629ae181b7d140276df.49a7bafb.jpg

[busybeeburns]

I don't think twitpics like being remotely linked, can you upload to somewhere? :)

[yellowtalk]

Live Update:

Support act is too loud :(half a minute ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1257551674) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)

[yellowtalk]

I don't think twitpics like being remotely linked, can you upload to somewhere? :)

Oh okay, i'll remove it...where were you thinking? I have photo bucket, is that alright?

[yellowtalk]

Live Update:

I'm actually excited haha my updates sound like I am moaning :pless than a minute ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1257565356) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)

[Jayzo]

An hour and half to go!!!

[yellowtalk]

An hour and half to go!!!

lol, that seems like ages away for me, that's like an hour and a half of homework:laugh3:

[givelovesolong]

I should be doing homework, but A) I'm way too tired, and B) I'm way too excited. :D

I'm kinda hoping for a setlist change -- I love, love, love the second half/ ending, but I'm not to sure I'm loving the first lot -- I mean I love it, but I think it can be better; I dunno, whatever. I'm not gonna complain, though -- I'll be happy with anything! :):):)

Out of curiousity (and to help pass some time), what are other people's thoughts on the setlists so far? Happy? Disappointed?

[Jenjie]

squeeee! I'll be back in an hour :D

[Chavi]

Live update ! Yay :D I love the time difference !

[yellowtalk]

I love the setlist, it ain't too bad, its Coldplay therefore i'm happy. But the thing I love about the setlist is its hit after hit after hit, which is very cool!!

[givelovesolong]

Yeah, yeah. I get that. I think it's just becoause at the moment, all the songs I've been continuously listening to, are right at the end of the set.

I just can't bloody wait 'till Tuesday (or Wedenesday, or Thursday) next week, lol -- going to be the best nights of my life. And to make do, I'm going to be living vicariously through all the updates for the next two nights! :D:D:D

[givelovesolong]

*Double Post*

But this from Phil; serious sunburn. why oh why didn't I use sunscreen??! band about to go onstage in burswood dome, Perth. phil

9 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/coldplay/status/1257606335) from Tweetie (http://www.atebits.com/software/tweetie/)

WOO HOO!

[busybeeburns]

Oh okay, i'll remove it...where were you thinking? I have photo bucket, is that alright?
Photobucket looks fine! :D Thanks for helping with the updates! :)

[Chavi]

The setlist is great. I'd rather have them playing something they're comfortable with, and really wanna play, than other songs that don't fit for them. Although, I'd love some oldies back.. Dont panic and shiver for example.

[Jayzo]

One hour people. Decoder ring were meh, mercury rev are good :D

[Chavi]

How's the crowd, Chris ? and where are you seated ? :dance:

[yellowtalk]

Photobucket looks fine! :D Thanks for helping with the updates! :)

No problem Ian! :)

[yellowtalk]

*Double Post*

But this from Phil; serious sunburn. why oh why didn't I use sunscreen??! band about to go onstage in burswood dome, Perth. phil

9 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/coldplay/status/1257606335) from Tweetie (http://www.atebits.com/software/tweetie/)

WOO HOO!

ha ha thats funny as! It was a lovely day today Phil, you must admit :laugh3:

Photobucket looks fine! :D Thanks for helping with the updates! :)

No problem Ian! :)

sorry, my second comment posted twice

[crestingwaves]

I predict that Spies will make a comeback in this tourleg.

[givelovesolong]

Ohhh, I hope so -- I was actually just thinking: "I need to find a Live Version of that on YouTube; I can't recall ever hearing one..." (I've been re-reading the 'Look At The Stars' book -- it has erupted an even more severe form of devotion... again! :D

[givelovesolong]

Looks like Burswood is still filling up... see BakerBoys Twitter (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy) -- I'm sure YellowTalk will have it up in two tics! ;)

[Jayzo]

hey chavi, crowd are old ppl mainly but it's a good atmosphere :) I am sorts looking down on stage but quite close

[crestingwaves]

i think spies will be played in the kinda b-stage/dance section of the set. If at all
.

[givelovesolong]

Jizo -- the stage isn't in that picture you just uploaded, correct?

[givelovesolong]

Also, can you see if there is a 'C-Stage' (?) in the crowd anywhere? :)

[Jayzo]

The stage was not in the pic. And there is no c stage apparent only the main stage has two ramps coming off it into the mosh pit.

[crestingwaves]

Where can we see all these pictures that people speak of?

[givelovesolong]

http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy -- Here you go, crestingwaves

Re: Jizo -- Ah, yep -- sounds like the set-up for Melbourne, too. I really hope they go into the crowd... :cry:

Any other concerts go-ers remember if the 'C-Stage' was marked on the Seating Plan for their venues...?

[yellowtalk]

Live Update:

20 mins to showtime.8 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1257701410) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)

And the crowd
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk230/rodjarB/CPlive1.jpg
15 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1257686664) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)

[crestingwaves]

how can we find out the seating plan for melbourne? i went searching for it but found nothing...or maybe i just searched too early...

[givelovesolong]

MELBOURNE; Rod Laver Arena -- COLDPLAY Seating Plan, 2009

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/ilovealias4ever/OTHER-ColdplayConcertSeatingPlan200.jpg

[crestingwaves]

Hurray for GA tickets!!!

[crestingwaves]

Ahh, that's just the same as the last concert last time they came. Except without the Bstage (and the non-existant Cstage).

[givelovesolong]

Which date are you going on, crestingwaves?

[givelovesolong]

Yeah, exactly. But I'm really hoping for the 'C-Stage'... :cry:

[Chavi]

http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy -- Here you go, crestingwaves

Re: Jizo -- Ah, yep -- sounds like the set-up for Melbourne, too. I really hope they go into the crowd... :cry:

Any other concerts go-ers remember if the 'C-Stage' was marked on the Seating Plan for their venues...?

no, it's never marked.
I can't see it on the left side, on that pic. It might be in the back area.
is there a separation in the floor area? :thinking:

[crestingwaves]

Oh, I'm sure they'll have the C-stage. They won't get rid of it just cos they're in Australia. It's all apart of their concept of 'making the arena as small a place as possible' - as mentioned in the Australia Tour Preview thing you mighta read somewhere.
I'm on for the 3rd of March gig. I'll be there in the front row :rolleyes:

[Christa42]

good morning! ah coffee and coldplay in Oz. It's a good day

[Chavi]

Hi Christa :hug: you're right on time for live party !

Yeah, exactly. But I'm really hoping for the 'C-Stage'... :cry:

dont worry. There will be a C-stage. :D

[crestingwaves]

Lol. Weird to think it's just gone morning for America.
Kinda cool though that for once I'm getting updates for a concert in my own timezones :smug:

[Chavi]

Jay-Z's on :dance: Have fun Chris and others !

[yellowtalk]

Live Update:

Camera has run out of batteries I forgot to charge lol, pic taking at tomorrows gig, just gonna enjoy tonight.4 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1257758488) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)

Jay-Z playing over the speakers. Any minute now I guess3 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1257761839) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)

[givelovesolong]

Chavi -- thanks. I thought that was the case. Yep, I think Perth has GA1 & GA2.

Crestingwaves -- my thoughts exactly. As if they'd get rid of it!

Christa1 -- Good Morning!

:D:D:D

[Chavi]

Come on Blue Danube :dance:

I wanna be there :bigcry: lucky bastards !

[anniea89]

*eeeek*

[givelovesolong]

Gotta be on sooooooooooooonnn.............

[crestingwaves]

They're playing now!!! Squueeeeeeee!!!!

[Christa42]

Hello Chavi, thanks everyone for the updates

waves hello to all here!!

[givelovesolong]

Oh my god -- is it normal that my heart is pounding!?

Too excited for the Perth People!!!!

[anniea89]

Omg.
I'm such a loser.
I totally forgot there was a time difference between Sydney and Perth. I'm looking at my clock thinking "why are they playing at 11?"

LOL!

[crestingwaves]

O man I'm busting to know how the setlist is going!!

[yellowtalk]

Come on Chris give us some more updates!!! :D Man he must be having a ball of a time!

[anniea89]

Please, please, let there be slight changes!

[crestingwaves]

"Squeee" for slight changes!!!

[givelovesolong]

ROFL, anniea89!

Setlist!!!?

[givelovesolong]

Yes, Slight Changes will make Bree Happy!

[Christa42]

ah some live Shiver would be nice

wants a new live cd

[crestingwaves]

Yeh, what happened with that free live DVD? Anymore news on that? I get the feeling if it does happen, we Australians are gonna miss out..

[Chavi]

a Kylie cover.. :rolleyes:

[givelovesolong]

^^^ And DVD!

[yellowtalk]

If they play rainy day tomorrow night I will be forever grateful. If they play Shiver tomorrow night I will go crazyl!!! :D :D :D

[givelovesolong]

crestingwaves -- I hope we don't miss out!

[givelovesolong]

I don't know if the setlist is gonna be changed...

What's everyone else's feelings?

[crestingwaves]

Hmm. Well, I doubt there will be massive changes.
Half of me says that they didn't change it for Japan, so why would they for Australia.
But then I think that they always talk about Australia as a special place to finally go in their tour, so maybe they'll treat us to something. Who knows? Time will tell I guess.

[Christa42]

mee too, just a little though, god something old please

[givelovesolong]

Yep -- totally agree.

I need some updates! :wink3:

[crestingwaves]

I wonder what they'll play for the Bushfire Aid concert thing..

[givelovesolong]

thebakeryboy (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy)
Fucking amazing so far.
less than 20 seconds ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1257836877) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)

[givelovesolong]

SOUNDS INCREDIBLE! :dizzy2:

[crestingwaves]

Lol. You can tell that just from "fucking amazing so far".

[givelovesolong]

Bloody oath.

I am so grateful for these live updates, but it makes the wait almost unbearable!

[eileenblue]

waiting for tonight's setlist~~hope to see more and more hits
gonna be fucking high tomorrow!

[anniea89]

a Kylie cover..
HEY! I missed out when they played "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" twice during the Twisted Logic Aus leg. I was so upset :(

[givelovesolong]

thebakeryboy (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy)
Amazing setlist.
less than 5 seconds ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1257887246) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)

[MartinFan]

I am in America, central standard time, what time is it exactly where the boy's are?

[crestingwaves]

Gah!!! He can't say that!! Way to leave us hanging!!

[crestingwaves]

MartinFan - just going 10pm over in Perth, Australia.

[givelovesolong]

I know, right!?

What does it mean -- there are changes? It's just better live? WHAT!? :wacky:

[Zeya]

HEY! I missed out when they played "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" twice during the Twisted Logic Aus leg. I was so upset :(

that was a-mah-zingggg!!
i even prefer their version instead of kylie's...:P
gosh..we need more updates!!

[anniea89]

that was a-mah-zingggg!!
i even prefer their version instead of kylie's...

Don't rub it in kpleasethanks :(

thebakeryboy
Amazing setlist.
less than 5 seconds ago from twitterrific

GAH! NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[yellowtalk]

Live Update from thebakeryboy:

Amazing setlist.6 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1257887246) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)

[thef1re]

http://twitpic.com/1q1sg

so does this mean the standing section is blocked into 2 sections? so the VISA presale for "GOLD" standing, actually means front??

btw , Perth stadium looks friggen tiny... ill be at Acer in sydney which unfortunatley will be massive.

[eileenblue]

here we got GOLD STANDING BACK and GOLD STANDING FRONT
actually 2 sections

[Chavi]

HEY! I missed out when they played "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" twice during the Twisted Logic Aus leg. I was so upset :(

Well, I'd love them to play it again. I love that cover, it's amazing!

[thef1re]

here we got GOLD STANDING BACK and GOLD STANDING FRONT
actually 2 sections

aare you sure?? im on ticketek's website now for tomrow's PERTH show and you can only buy 1 standing ticket "GOLD":

Gold Ga Standing
Gold Resv Seating
Gold Side View
Silver Resv Seating
Silver Side View
Bronze Resv Seating
Bronze Side/Rear Vw

.. doesnt mention front or back gold... so im assuming first there first served and they just barracde the back? but according to that Twitter pic, the front aint even full! not even half full!

[givelovesolong]

I'm pretty sure Perth has GA1 (Front Half) & GA2 (Back Half) -- I doubt it was dependent on whether or not you purchased your tickets via the VISA Pre-Sale. :)

[eileenblue]

aare you sure?? im on ticketek's website now for tomrow's PERTH show and you can only buy 1 standing ticket "GOLD":

Gold Ga Standing
Gold Resv Seating
Gold Side View
Silver Resv Seating
Silver Side View
Bronze Resv Seating
Bronze Side/Rear Vw

.. doesnt mention front or back gold... so im assuming first there first served and they just barracde the back? but according to that Twitter pic, the front aint even full! not even half full!

I'm 100% sure, coz I got GOLD STANDING FRONT (GA1) for tomorrow's concert.

[crestingwaves]

I want setlist updates!!!!

[anniea89]

Well, I'd love them to play it again. I love that cover, it's amazing!
As would I.
*crosses fingers*

[Texasluvsjonny]

Awww poor Phil. His cheeks must be extra red. We can't let this happen to Jonny. Offers to go to Oz and rub san tan cream all over Jonny's body. :sneaky:

[Christa42]

so has it started? i dont have twitter ( runs and hides)

[anniea89]

so has it started? i dont have twitter ( runs and hides)

Yep. :)

[givelovesolong]

PERTH SEATING PLAN
(Might clear it up...) ;)

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/ilovealias4ever/sfx34359.gif

[givelovesolong]

Concert would be almost over, I'd assume.

[Zeya]

Don't rub it in kpleasethanks :(

oh i'm sorry!
but i wasnt there too...so that made the two of us..;)

[Zeya]

i'm so sleepy right now but i cant sleep!
i need to know the details..
i guess the concert ends quite late..

[anniea89]

oh i'm sorry!
but i wasnt there too...so that made the two of us..
My bad, I thought you did.

[hooper68]

Set-list please!!!!!

[givelovesolong]

thebakeryboy (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy)
New jackets!!!
less than 20 seconds ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1258020198) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)

[anniea89]

YAY!!!!!!!!!

[Chavi]

thebakeryboy (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy)
New jackets!!!
less than 20 seconds ago (http://twitter.com/thebakeryboy/status/1258020198) from twitterrific (http://iconfactory.com/software/twitterrific)

cool.. but what about the songs ? :P

[eileenblue]

PERTH SEATING PLAN
(Might clear it up...) ;)

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n104/ilovealias4ever/sfx34359.gif

ACTUALLY NOT THIS ONE

ONLY GA1 AND GA2

NO SO MANY GAs...

[Zeya]

new jackets for aussie tour?
awww..the boys are just too sweet :kiss:

[givelovesolong]

^^^ I know -- I'm busting for them, too. :D

Oh, my bad -- that was the chart on the Ticketek website... :)

[yellowtalk]

cool.. but what about the songs ? :P

We're waiting on it, I expect it soon, they'd be finishing it up about now I reckon, its about that time:)

[givelovesolong]

Yep, shouldn't be too long now.

[anniea89]

I'm debating whether or not to stay up and wait for the setlist or go to bed and surprise myself in the morning.

[Chavi]

:dance: Pics, vids, setlist !! :dance:
Can you tell i'm excited ?

[MartinFan]

MartinFan - just going 10pm over in Perth, Australia.

Thank-You very much:)

[Jenjie]

meh! munching beansprouts waiting for more news :D

[givelovesolong]

Same here, anniea89 -- I'm so tired, but I will wait. :)

[Zeya]

i'm refreshing this page every minute :dance::dance:

[givelovesolong]

Hehe, me too, Zeya.

Waiting... ;)

[anniea89]

*makes coffee*

[Zeya]

*brushing teeth* :D

[givelovesolong]

*listening to The Scientist* ;)

[yellowtalk]

*sits completely still*

[Texasluvsjonny]

*cooks blueberry pancakes

[Zeya]

*browsing ebay*
random, i know..:P

[Chavi]

*refreshing the page* :bomb:

[yellowtalk]

*Follows in the path of Zeya*

[givelovesolong]

*rofls*

[Zeya]

*Follows in the path of Zeya*

:lol:

[yellowtalk]

ebay = epic thing to do while waiting...arrgh all this talk is wanting saturday night to be here already!!!

[eileenblue]

still refreshing the page now...

[anniea89]

*rubs eyes*

[Chavi]

*giggles at the thread*

[yellowtalk]

From the West.com.au

27th February 2009, 22:22 WST
Coldplay kicked off their Viva tour of Australia before 17,000 fans at Perth's Burswood Dome on Friday night.At the first of two concerts in the west before moving on to Melbourne, the British band still had plenty of their old favourites to complement hits off their Viva La Vida album.
Led by vocalist Chris Martin, the four-piece, alternative rock band waved sparklers as they moved onto the stage before a huge backdrop of the Liberty cover from their Viva La Vida release.
They opened with a brief rendition of Life in Technicolor before moving onto another of the Viva songs, Violet Hill, and then delighting the crowd with one of their old favourites, Clocks, from their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head.
They then turned to the biggest selling album in the world last year, launching Cemeteries of London, 42, and Strawberry Swing.
Among the older numbers from the band were In My Place, Fix You, Yellow, The Scientist and Speed of Sound.
In a 20-song playlist, the band kept Life in Technicolor for the final number of the night and included all the songs off the new album.

oops, heres the link: http://www.thewest.com.au/aapstory.aspx?StoryName=554720

[givelovesolong]

My eyes are sooo itchy!

*reads ALIAS fanfiction* teehee

[Zeya]

ebay = epic thing to do while waiting...arrgh all this talk is wanting saturday night to be here already!!!

ebay is addictive.once i start nobody can actually stop me..lol.
and hey, be positive..
it's 12.17am over there...it's already saturday!:D

[givelovesolong]

Sounds like a pretty similar setlist... :)

[Chavi]

From the West.com.au

27th February 2009, 22:22 WST
Coldplay kicked off their Viva tour of Australia before 17,000 fans at Perth's Burswood Dome on Friday night.At the first of two concerts in the west before moving on to Melbourne, the British band still had plenty of their old favourites to complement hits off their Viva La Vida album.
Led by vocalist Chris Martin, the four-piece, alternative rock band waved sparklers as they moved onto the stage before a huge backdrop of the Liberty cover from their Viva La Vida release.
They opened with a brief rendition of Life in Technicolor before moving onto another of the Viva songs, Violet Hill, and then delighting the crowd with one of their old favourites, Clocks, from their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head.
They then turned to the biggest selling album in the world last year, launching Cemeteries of London, 42, and Strawberry Swing.
Among the older numbers from the band were In My Place, Fix You, Yellow, The Scientist and Speed of Sound.
In a 20-song playlist, the band kept Life in Technicolor for the final number of the night and included all the songs off the new album.

oops, heres the link: http://www.thewest.com.au/aapstory.aspx?StoryName=554720

I could have written that, even though I wasnt there to watch.. :P

[Zeya]

From the West.com.au

27th February 2009, 22:22 WST
Coldplay kicked off their Viva tour of Australia before 17,000 fans at Perth's Burswood Dome on Friday night.At the first of two concerts in the west before moving on to Melbourne, the British band still had plenty of their old favourites to complement hits off their Viva La Vida album.
Led by vocalist Chris Martin, the four-piece, alternative rock band waved sparklers as they moved onto the stage before a huge backdrop of the Liberty cover from their Viva La Vida release.
They opened with a brief rendition of Life in Technicolor before moving onto another of the Viva songs, Violet Hill, and then delighting the crowd with one of their old favourites, Clocks, from their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head.
They then turned to the biggest selling album in the world last year, launching Cemeteries of London, 42, and Strawberry Swing.
Among the older numbers from the band were In My Place, Fix You, Yellow, The Scientist and Speed of Sound.
In a 20-song playlist, the band kept Life in Technicolor for the final number of the night and included all the songs off the new album.

oops, heres the link: http://www.thewest.com.au/aapstory.aspx?StoryName=554720

no politik?
i'm a bit disappointed :(

[yellowtalk]

ebay is addictive.once i start nobody can actually stop me..lol.
and hey, be positive..
it's 12.17am over there...it's already saturday!:D

Haha! it's 11:19, therefore still Friday:laugh3::laugh3:

Ahh well i'm gonna stay up til the new day!

[eileenblue]

It seems the set list hasn't been changed so far

[Chavi]

no politik?
i'm a bit disappointed :(

Politik was played I'm sure. this article doesnt give the whole setlist.

[anniea89]

I'm gonna check for photos on gettyimages.

[givelovesolong]

Unfulfilling article; although, what can we expect when it was written before the concert even ended... :rolleyes: (I assume).

[I_saw_sparks_87]

ALL the songs off the new album? Does that include "Yes"??? :o

[Zeya]

Politik was played I'm sure. this article doesnt give the whole setlist.

yea i thought so..
it wont be complete without politik..

[Zeya]

ALL the songs off the new album? Does that include "Yes"??? :o

if i'm not mistaken they played yes for the japan concert.

[yellowtalk]

doesn't look like a greatly researched article...

[Jayzo]

politik was played
Amazing gig
I am just getting food lol
Best song was viva by far
Give proper update when I get home

[anniea89]

Ugh.... no pics yet on getty or newspix.

[Zeya]

politik was played
Amazing gig
I am just getting food lol
Best song was viva by far
Give proper update when I get home

good lord...at last!!!!!
cant wait to hear from u Jizo!!!

[Chavi]

politik was played
Amazing gig
I am just getting food lol
Best song was viva by far
Give proper update when I get home

:dance: you're back !!! Glad you had a fantastic time! but boo for not charging your battery :angry: :P

[anniea89]

politik was played
Amazing gig
I am just getting food lol
Best song was viva by far
Give proper update when I get homep

Everyone can let out a deep breath now, lol!!!

[yellowtalk]

politik was played
Amazing gig
I am just getting food lol
Best song was viva by far
Give proper update when I get home

You better Chris or there will be trouble!!! Just Joking:laugh3::laugh3: Enjoy it while you're there...should I wait up for an update or go to sleep and check tomorrow?

[givelovesolong]

Woo Hoo; can't wait to hear from you! :D

[Zeya]

cant wait to see their new outfit!! :dance::dance:

[yellowtalk]

Hahahaha, the Sunday Times posted the exact same article:

COLDPLAY kicked off their Viva tour of Australia before 17,000 fans at Perth's Burswood Dome last night.
At the first of two concerts in the west before moving on to Melbourne, the British band still had plenty of their old favourites to complement hits off their Viva La Vida album.

Led by vocalist Chris Martin, the four-piece, alternative rock band waved sparklers as they moved onto the stage before a huge backdrop of the Liberty cover from their Viva La Vida release.

They opened with a brief rendition of Life in Technicolor before moving onto another of the Viva songs, Violet Hill, and then delighting the crowd with one of their old favourites, Clocks, from their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head.

They then turned to the biggest selling album in the world last year, launching Cemeteries of London, 42, and Strawberry Swing.

Among the older numbers from the band were In My Place, Fix You, Yellow, The Scientist and Speed of Sound.

In a 20-song playlist, the band kept Life in Technicolor for the final number of the night and included all the songs off the new album.

I guess they both got it form the same source AAP

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,,25117924-5005962,00.html

[crestingwaves]

Gah its 1am Saturday here. Im sooo tired!!!
But want to hear more!!! Poo! I'm gonna go to sleep, and check in the morning! Night all! Yay for new jackets (something new at least!)!!!

[Zeya]

night crestingwaves!!

[yellowtalk]

Night Night Crestingwaves, sleep well :)

[Jenjie]

From the West.com.au

27th February 2009, 22:22 WST
Coldplay kicked off their Viva tour of Australia before 17,000 fans at Perth's Burswood Dome on Friday night.At the first of two concerts in the west before moving on to Melbourne, the British band still had plenty of their old favourites to complement hits off their Viva La Vida album.
Led by vocalist Chris Martin, the four-piece, alternative rock band waved sparklers as they moved onto the stage before a huge backdrop of the Liberty cover from their Viva La Vida release.
They opened with a brief rendition of Life in Technicolor before moving onto another of the Viva songs, Violet Hill, and then delighting the crowd with one of their old favourites, Clocks, from their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head.
They then turned to the biggest selling album in the world last year, launching Cemeteries of London, 42, and Strawberry Swing.
Among the older numbers from the band were In My Place, Fix You, Yellow, The Scientist and Speed of Sound.
In a 20-song playlist, the band kept Life in Technicolor for the final number of the night and included all the songs off the new album.

oops, heres the link: http://www.thewest.com.au/aapstory.aspx?StoryName=554720

awesome ty :D


politik was played
Amazing gig
I am just getting food lol
Best song was viva by far
Give proper update when I get home

squeeee! forget eating & go home :P eat when you get home :D

[givelovesolong]

Night, crestingwaves. Might have to follow you... I'm falling asleep at the keyboard :D

[Zeya]

squeeee! forget eating & go home :P eat when you get home :D

brilliant suggestion! :P:lol:
nah, eat your food Jizo...u'll need all the energy to tell us all about it! :D

[anniea89]

LOL!
The Aussies are dropping off like flies.

[givelovesolong]

So. Tired.

My eyes are seriously falling shut, lol. But I'm busting to hear all about it... :cry:

[yellowtalk]

LOL!
The Aussies are dropping off like flies.

haha, i just turned some techno music on and i'm alright!:laugh3:

[Zeya]

thought people will stay up a bit longer since tomorrow is saturday..

[anniea89]

Same. I'm gonna need matchsticks to keep them open.

[anniea89]

haha, i just turned some techno music on and i'm alright!

I'm the only one awake in my house, I can't do that!

[Zeya]

I'm the only one awake in my house, I can't do that!

you can use your earphones ;)

[yellowtalk]

I'm the only one awake in my house, I can't do that!

the reason they invented headphones :laugh3:...i know what you mean...its the same here.

[anniea89]

right, I'll go get my ipod then.

[yellowtalk]

right, I'll go get my ipod then.

it's gonna benefit, especially seeing its so late for the Eastern States already, you must be very tired?

[givelovesolong]

I didn't do techno, I did Coldplay -- it works for a bit, but then you just get annoyed or something.

Tiredness consumes.

Damn Melbourne for being two hours ahead...

[anniea89]

I'm exhausted. But I'm still here!

[anniea89]

This is like an endurathon.

[yellowtalk]

I didn't do techno, I did Coldplay -- it works for a bit, but then you just get annoyed or something.

Tiredness consumes.

Damn Melbourne for being two hours ahead...

I'm listening to Cut Copy they're good for this time of the night, gonna listen to Evermore's new tracks, that should really do the trick. Tiredness does consume. I should be wide awake still, but i had a long day and feel like i could sleep for hours. Yeah time differences can make it awfully difficult

[yellowtalk]

This is like an endurathon.

Good on ya!

[givelovesolong]

Oh, yellowtalk -- that's what I can do; get the new Evermore tracks.

I played Softball today for school, and it was pretty sunny here in Melbourne, so that really takes it out of you. I'm usually pretty good at this time of night (well, when I have school the next day, anyway). :D

[yellowtalk]

Oh, yellowtalk -- that's what I can do; get the new Evermore tracks.

I played Softball today for school, and it was pretty sunny here in Melbourne, so that really takes it out of you. I'm usually pretty good at this time of night (well, when I have school the next day, anyway). :D

Their new tracks are quite good actually!! I've gotta be asleep before 10 on school night or after 11:30 or i'm totally stuffed the next day.

[anniea89]

When I was in high school, it was max 12 midnight in bed or there was no way I'd be awake for a whole school day.
I still wonder how I actually passed my HSC to this day. :P

[givelovesolong]

I should be in bed around then, but I get distracted, lol... teehee. :D

Yeah, I'm quite liking; 'Hey Boys & Girls' -- their sound is different, though. A good evolution, I think. Ever since Coldplay, I've been far more accepting of experimentation -- it offers a variety.

Looking forward to the new album. :)

[givelovesolong]

ROFL, annie89. Yep, 12 is usually my limit. My sleep patterns are so fucked, though; and it's terrible, especially since I'm doing my final year -- it can really screw you around.

Yellow, are you a fan of Evermore? Do you like their previous stuff?

[yellowtalk]

I should be in bed around then, but I get distracted, lol... teehee. :D

Yeah, I'm quite liking; 'Hey Boys & Girls' -- their sound is different, though. A good evolution, I think. Ever since Coldplay, I've been far more accepting of experimentation -- it offers a variety.

Looking forward to the new album. :)

My thoughts too, they've progressed alot like Coldplay too. I'm now listening to Empire of the Sun, love em!

[anniea89]

ROFL, annie89. Yep, 12 is usually my limit. My sleep patterns are so fucked, though; and it's terrible, especially since I'm doing my final year -- it can really screw you around.

Oh pho shizz. But once you hit uni it gets better :) The benefit of making your own timetable.

[givelovesolong]

Ooo, I haven't heard of them. Are they similar sounding to Evermore?

[givelovesolong]

^^ Yep, I've heard that. Looking forward to finishing school!

Are you both in Uni? Working?

[anniea89]

Empire of the Sun are great. Love their stuff. Ditto for Cut Copy and new Evermore.

[anniea89]

^^ Yep, I've heard that. Looking forward to finishing school!

Are you both in Uni? Working?

Starting my second year of uni in a week. Not working, but I wish I was.

[givelovesolong]

Oh, very cool. What are you studying?

[Zeya]

my o-week at uni has just finished.
guess that's why i feel so exhausted...

[yellowtalk]

people...i'm gonna go to bed...i'll see everything tomorrow morning...evening all and take care!!

[anniea89]

Oh, very cool. What are you studying?

My degree is Advanced Science/Arts and I'm majoring in Psychology and Media.

Night yellow!!!

[anniea89]

my o-week at uni has just finished.
guess that's why i feel so exhausted...

Yep, it'll do that to you :P