[5-Aug-2011] Coldplay @ Lollapalooza Festival, Chicago (realtime CHATROOM embedded in first post!)

[l0wxo2]

One week from today guys! :dance:

[ColdestPlayer]

One Week! I'm hoping to meet some fellow Coldplayers!

[Prospektor314]

One Week! I'm hoping to meet some fellow Coldplayers!

Me too! I'm driving up solo so meeting some awesome people down front would be great.

[airieslady]

Yeah!!!! I'm pumped up too! I work at Disney World everyday and I can't wait to get out of this town!!! Spending time with some REAL people and REAL music!!!

Hey! Anyone staying the whole weekend? Sunday night one block over from Grant Park and my hotel is Buddy Guy's Legends (700 Wabash) Blues Club in Chicago and Sunday night is his 75th Birthday Bash! Only $10 cover! And you will get to see a 5 time Grammy winner... one of the best Blue guitarist around. You know he's got to be there for his own birthday celebration. I am going to this after the festival. Restaurant menu til midnight. http://www.buddyguy.com/

[Ultravioletlight25]

One week to go! Ok honestly I am getting nervous. I have never lined up early for a concert so I am getting anxious. Too many questions -- What time will people be getting there? Will I be able to get a good spot? How will the weather hold up? What should I take? LOL like I said too many questions.

I went to the Lolla site and they have a map up of the stages and food vendors.

Here is the link:

http://lolp1.c3cdn.com/wp/wp-content/themes/lollapalooza/images/map/2011_map.jpg

Here is a link to FAQs and things we can bring/not bring:
http://www.lollapalooza.com/faqs/festival-faqs/

Ok so what is everyones game plan? What time will you be getting there and what will you be taking with you? The FAQs say no food but then how would we hold up with no food while in line all day? Does anyone want to meet up for breakfast Friday morning and then we can walk together to Grant Park?

[yaya2646]

Hi everyone, quick question, do you think staying at the stage from a little before bright eyes till coldplay will get me a decent spot? i figure a lot of people will leave after bright eyes to go see ok go so i should be able to move up a bit. i wish i could wait all day and get front row but my friends arent down for it and theres other bands i want to see. i saw coldplay front row during the viva tour and though it was one of the best experiences of my life, i feel like i can settle for only a decent spot this time.

[l0wxo2]

One week to go! Ok honestly I am getting nervous. I have never lined up early for a concert so I am getting anxious. Too many questions -- What time will people be getting there? Will I be able to get a good spot? How will the weather hold up? What should I take? LOL like I said too many questions.

I went to the Lolla site and they have a map up of the stages and food vendors.

Here is the link:

http://lolp1.c3cdn.com/wp/wp-content/themes/lollapalooza/images/map/2011_map.jpg

Here is a link to FAQs and things we can bring/not bring:
http://www.lollapalooza.com/faqs/festival-faqs/

Ok so what is everyones game plan? What time will you be getting there and what will you be taking with you? The FAQs say no food but then how would we hold up with no food while in line all day? Does anyone want to meet up for breakfast Friday morning and then we can walk together to Grant Park?

Don't worry, I have many questions myself lol. My best friend and I are getting there right when doors open at 11. There is an entrance near the stage where Coldplay will be performing. As far as what to take with you... I am going to try to sneak food in, such as protein bars and such, I am bringing camelbak water bottle(Lolla has free water stations,) sunscreen, hat, I also heard that wet ones and toliet paper are recommended. Also advised to wear comfortable shoes and light clothing due to the humidity in Chicago, I am also bringing an umbrella in case it rains.

Me and my best friend are meeting for breakfast Friday AM before heading to Grant Park so if you'd like to meet up with us, that it totally cool. Feel free to direct message me!

[anacaren08]

Im so full of questions too! Dnt know what to pack, what to take to the festival. Or how my day will go. Im heading out to chicago but im in the hands of my cousins that live there. Im just gonna trust them and see what happens! I hope I get a good spot!

Adding to my nerves is that I can't find my viva tote bag, for some reason its making me anxious, I better find it!

[JillyBlue]

I'm gathering all my stuff to pack. Got my baby blue shirt, a hat, plenty of sunscreen (85 SPF!). I got some granola bars - am planning to eat a hearty breakfast on Friday and hope it holds me! Will bring in the 2 bottles of water they allow, glad to hear that there are water stations. I'm also bringing an umbrella. My plan is to be there when they open at 11 and make a beeline to the front of the Bud Light stage! Those of you who have experienced this before, is it possible to have someone hold your spot if you make a break for the bathroom?

My experience in meeting Coldplayers before was overwhelmingly positive and I'm looking forward to making a bunch of new friends.

Hoping to make the meet-up at The Bean on Thursday!

[ColdestPlayer]

I have all the same questions..plus I'm going by myself :/

[JillyBlue]

I'm going alone, too. No worries, we won't be alone for long!

[TheSkittz]

Also alone, and now tshirtless because Cafepress messed up. Apparently they lost/corrupted the image file...and didnt tell me until it was too late. Even with the free air shipping they offered me, it would get here on Saturday.
Oh well. Ill be wearing something waterproof anyays by the looks of it. See you all there! (I am heading down to Chi Town now to visit family for the week.) Travel safe everyone!

[chrismartinlover]

Awwwww I wish I could go :bigcry:

I have a question about the festival..is it always in Chicago or do they change cities every year?? :confused:

[Ebs757]

Awwwww I wish I could go :bigcry:

I have a question about the festival..is it always in Chicago or do they change cities every year?? :confused:

Its always been in Chicago except this year there was also one in Chile. I believe it is supposed to start traveling in the near future though


If anyone or anyone that knows of someone getting rid of tickets, preferably 3 day passes, I have two friends that were too late in purchasing them and are willing to pay a little bit more than face. let me know!

[anacaren08]

I went to a food festival on friday, and it was soooo hot! I wanted to faint. And it made me so worried about lolla :(
I need to keep myself hydrated and stuff, but then what about bathroom breaks?? Im afraid of it coming down to peeing my pants :embarrassed: lol. Hopefully not! :lol:
and then what about food? when I dnt eat I get very dizzy and weak too :(
im scared guys....

[Jenjie]

bananas. small, easy to pack & full of energy

[geekchic]

So, we are all meeting at 11 at the side entrance close to the Bud stage.
And meeting at the bean at 4 if you can on Thursday.
Is that right?
Can't wait to see you all there!

[starsinheavenalign]

bananas. small, easy to pack & full of energy

I wouldn't recommend hiding them in your pants! :laugh3:

[starsinheavenalign]

So, we are all meeting at 11 at the side entrance close to the Bud stage.
And meeting at the bean at 4 if you can on Thursday.
Is that right?
Can't wait to see you all there!

Yup, that's right!
I'm so excited! :D

[anacaren08]

Guys how did the group text thing work again? Someone was gonna make a group or something? :thinking:

[starsinheavenalign]

Guys how did the group text thing work again? Someone was gonna make a group or something? :thinking:

I don't know...:smug: I was pretty confused about how it works. lol

[Prospektor314]

Guys how did the group text thing work again? Someone was gonna make a group or something? :thinking:

There's a service like that available on the (free) Lollapalooza official app for iPhone. I've also used an app called "GroupMe" that works very well too...and it can be used with any phone, not just smart phones.

[anacaren08]

There's a service like that available on the (free) Lollapalooza official app for iPhone. I've also used an app called "GroupMe" that works very well too...and it can be used with any phone, not just smart phones.

Yea I remember it had to do with that app, but I thought someone had a group on it so we could group chat. Ill read a few pages back (ill stop being lazy) :P


Sooooooooooo. Who is excited?!!! Just days away! :dance:!

[anacaren08]

I was playing with the "Group Text" feature in the official Lolla app. Looks like people can be added to a group using just an email address, so no one needs to hand over a phone number.
Anyhow, I created a group (CP) and also DL'd the GroupMe app, so I'd receive push notifications instead of texts. Apparently, I can send an invitation to anyone via email, the recipient chooses to "join group," and im guessing it verifies you're real?

Dunno, I'm still new to a lot of this tech stuff.
Anyway, if you're interested, reply here or PM me whatever email addy you'd like, and I can send an invite. This way we're not tossing out personal contact information, etc.. But anyone can "live chat" or whichever during the Lolla weekend. I'll keep the group open through that Sunday, then kill it.

Found it :P

[l0wxo2]

Yea I remember it had to do with that app, but I thought someone had a group on it so we could group chat. Ill read a few pages back (ill stop being lazy) :P


Sooooooooooo. Who is excited?!!! Just days away! :dance:!
Me!!! :) I leave for Chicago tomorrow night! After months and months of planning this trip, it is finally here :dance:

[anacaren08]

Me!!! :) I leave for Chicago tomorrow night! After months and months of planning this trip, it is finally here :dance:

Lucky! I wish I could have gone to stay longer in chicago :(
I wont be leaving till thursday night. I haven't got anything ready yet though :P I know time went by pretty fast!

Anybody else listening to homecoming in honor of the trip? I get excited everytime I play it :P

[66]

The extra pass sold, so this post is moot. :-/

[JillyBlue]

Yea I remember it had to do with that app, but I thought someone had a group on it so we could group chat. Ill read a few pages back (ill stop being lazy) :P


Sooooooooooo. Who is excited?!!! Just days away! :dance:!

ME! I probably won't make the meet-up at The Bean because my flight doesn't get in until 4:25, but for sure will see y'all on Friday morning. Or, if you're going someplace in the evening, somebody post and let me know.

See you soon. :)

[Prospektor314]

ME! I probably won't make the meet-up at The Bean because my flight doesn't get in until 4:25, but for sure will see y'all on Friday morning. Or, if you're going someplace in the evening, somebody post and let me know.

See you soon. :)

Yeah excited! I too won't be in until Thursday night. So if I don't see you all beforehand, I'll see you at Grant Park! The tshirts are a blue color right? I won't have one...but I'd like to know who I'm looking for! I'm gonna get on that group message thing I suppose...I've had great experiences using those in the past, very useful.

[the.hardest.part]

Coldplay is on the schedule!

http://www.youtube.com/lollapalooza

[ilovechriss]

Any livestream(s)?

[Corkus]

It will be a livestream on that very Youtube page.

And good, this means I can still go to Muse and be able to watch Coldplay's set once someone records and uploads. :laugh3:

[JackZ]

Lol, somebody posted a livestream link right above your post :laugh3:

I won't land until 6:45 so I won't be making it to the bean, and I don't have one of the shirts so I guess I'll just be wearing a plain light blue shirt. How do I get in on the group messaging thing?

[anacaren08]

Im not gonna land till 5:40 am on friday :\
hope im not too tired. Wish I could have met u guys at the bean.
too bad I wont have the blue shirt either, but maybe not too many people will have the christmas gig shirt to set me apart :P

[ilovechriss]

Oh hahah, I see the link now :P thaks

[ilovechriss]

But I can't watch it cause I live in Holland. So, i turned the location into north and south america, but I still can't watch? When I turn the location into worldwide, I can't watch it either..

[Corkus]

Hmm...it might be restricted outside North America, which would be really annoying, because I know how annoying it is when I can't watch European festival webcasts because they can't be shown in other continents. Regardless, I'm sure somebody will record it and upload it elsewhere for worldwide viewing pleasure. :)

[starsinheavenalign]

Oh my goodness... Less than 3 days! I can't wait to see all my fellow coldplayers in the front row! :D Which, btw...we will dominate the front row. :dozey:

[anacaren08]

My cousin just told me I should take a poncho, cuz it does look like it will rain. When they play yellow, ill feel like chris in the music video :P

[l0wxo2]

I'm leaving for the airport in a few hours but wanted to post a picture of the shirt I will be wearing at Lolla. My best friend is wearing the same shirt in a tank top version. Getting there when gates open at 11 so look for me in the front row! My shirt does glow in the dark too :)

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk28/lpressler_2008/runwild.jpg

[nikolajz1]

Coldplay is scheduled for 15 more minutes now! I hope this means more songs since they have only had 90 at every other show.

[macky]

I'm leaving for the airport in a few hours but wanted to post a picture of the shirt I will be wearing at Lolla. My best friend is wearing the same shirt in a tank top version. Getting there when gates open at 11 so look for me in the front row! My shirt does glow in the dark too :)

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk28/lpressler_2008/runwild.jpg

Awesome shirt.

[macky]

I'm so sad right now, I was going to watch the live stream on Youtube but they just announced that they will be playing on Friday night :(
I thought they were going to play on Saturday :(
I have to work on Friday night :(
FML

[macky]

This is what A just posted on coldplay.com and Facebook (and probably on Twitter)

Good evening. On Friday night this week (Aug 5th), Coldplay will headline Lollapalooza festival in Chicago's Grant Park. We're very pleased to report that the show will stream live worldwide on YouTube*. The webcast can be seen at www.youtube.com/lollapalooza at approximately 8:30pm CT / 6:30pm PT / 2.30am UK time (click here to find out what time it is where you are).

Highlights of the show will also be available afterwards.

Anchorman

* Apart from Germany. Sorry Germany (not our decision).

[anacaren08]

I'm leaving for the airport in a few hours but wanted to post a picture of the shirt I will be wearing at Lolla. My best friend is wearing the same shirt in a tank top version. Getting there when gates open at 11 so look for me in the front row! My shirt does glow in the dark too :)

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk28/lpressler_2008/runwild.jpg

Awesome shirt :D!
I wanted to do one that glowed in the dark too, but I just didnt think I could make a good one.
so good job those will look great at lolla :)

[anacaren08]

Oh btw, I downloaded the group me app, but has anyone created the coldplay group, I can't find it to join it.
maybe we should call the group "coldplayers"?

[ColdestPlayer]

I'm getting very excited! Woo Woooooo

[Prospektor314]

Oh btw, I downloaded the group me app, but has anyone created the coldplay group, I can't find it to join it.
maybe we should call the group "coldplayers"?

Ok, I'm making a group called "Coldplayers". Just send me a message with your preferred email address (or a phone # if you aren't using a smartphone) on here (or you can get at me on Twitter, @Prospektor314) and I will send you the invite. Whenever I get the first person who wants in on the groupme, I'll immediately make the group.
You can download the Lolla app in the Apple App Store, or just download the GroupMe app from there as well, they work the same.

[anacaren08]

I'm getting very excited! Woo Woooooo

Me too! :dance:

[JackZ]

Me 3!!!!!!

[Prospektor314]

Ok so far I've sent email invites to anacaren08 and JackZ. When you guys get on, send a test message or something to give the system a try.
I'll be sure to check my inbox frequently to make sure no one gets missed.

[Bestrada23]

What stores sell cheap ponchos?

[Freddyos]

Good evening. On Friday night this week (Aug 5th), Coldplay will headline Lollapalooza festival in Chicago's Grant Park. We're very pleased to report that the show will stream live worldwide on YouTube*. The webcast can be seen at www.youtube.com/lollapalooza at approximately 8:30pm CT / 6:30pm PT / 2.30am UK time (click here to find out what time it is where you are).

Highlights of the show will also be available afterwards.

Anchorman

* Apart from Germany. Sorry Germany (not our decision).



Damn!! I hate YouTube and Germany :( Want to see this!!!!!

[busybeeburns]

This is what A just posted on coldplay.com and Facebook (and probably on Twitter)

Good evening. On Friday night this week (Aug 5th), Coldplay will headline Lollapalooza festival in Chicago's Grant Park. We're very pleased to report that the show will stream live worldwide on YouTube*. The webcast can be seen at www.youtube.com/lollapalooza at approximately 8:30pm CT / 6:30pm PT / 2.30am UK time (click here to find out what time it is where you are).

Highlights of the show will also be available afterwards.

Anchorman

* Apart from Germany. Sorry Germany (not our decision).I'll be bog eyed but I'll try this!

[Ebs757]

What stores sell cheap ponchos?

Walgreens. There is one in walking distance too

[Prospektor314]

Just added JillyBlue to the "Coldplayers" groupme! That brings the ranks to a whopping...4!

I'll be online frequently so send me a PM with an email or phone number and I'll get you into the group!

[NumbersGirl]

I hope you all have a wonderful time at Lolla! Wish I could be there with you.
Make coldplaying proud! :D

[JillyBlue]

I hope you all have a wonderful time at Lolla! Wish I could be there with you.
Make coldplaying proud! :D

Wish you could be there, too, Care! We'll miss you, but we will proudly "raise the flag" for Coldplaying!

[nikolajz1]

I hope with the 15 more minutes that they are now scheduled with they play Talk and Amsterdam! :D

[JackZ]

Might not end up needing any ponchos, the forecast says it won't rain anymore :D

[starsinheavenalign]

We'll be leaving for Chicago tomorrow! I'm getting butterflies in my stomache! :awesome:

[Ultravioletlight25]

Don't worry, I have many questions myself lol. My best friend and I are getting there right when doors open at 11. There is an entrance near the stage where Coldplay will be performing. As far as what to take with you... I am going to try to sneak food in, such as protein bars and such, I am bringing camelbak water bottle(Lolla has free water stations,) sunscreen, hat, I also heard that wet ones and toliet paper are recommended. Also advised to wear comfortable shoes and light clothing due to the humidity in Chicago, I am also bringing an umbrella in case it rains.

Me and my best friend are meeting for breakfast Friday AM before heading to Grant Park so if you'd like to meet up with us, that it totally cool. Feel free to direct message me!

I can’t believe it’s almost here. I am nervous but super excited. Thanks for your advice l0wxo2! I just sent you a direct message. I have begun packing my things so far I am taking a hat, poncho, umbrella, sunscreen, bug repellant, granola/protein bars, water, hand held fan, wet one wipes, and toilet paper. I did not have a shirt made but will be wearing a blue t-shirt and blue jeans.

The forecast is saying it will be 82 on Friday but with humidity it will feel like 91. They are still projecting rain at night so make sure to bring ponchos or umbrellas. I just downloaded the Lolla app. Prospektor I just sent you a pm. Please add me when you get a chance. Can’t wait to meet all of you!!! :):):)

[daly_obrien]

I am headed to Lolla! I'm pumped, and I can't wait to see the boys again, it's been a few years. I've never been to a festival before, so I'm not too sure about some things.

This may be a silly question, as the answer might be quite simple, but obviously the goal is to get as close as possible to the stage. How do you do that at a festival? Of course you want to get there early, even when other bands are playing before them, but should you just keep walking through people to the front like you know someone up there? haha I mean, I could technically say I know all you guys. All of the coldplayers in the front could be my point to head towards. How long before they start should I arrive at the coldplay stage and begin to move towards the front? Closer is better, but first 15-20 rows will do for me!

As I said, this could be silly and I may be overreacting, but I would love to hear what you guys know! I'm losing my festival virginity this weekend ;) haha it's gonna be a lot of fun!

Thanks! -Daly

[Prospektor314]

I am headed to Lolla! I'm pumped, and I can't wait to see the boys again, it's been a few years. I've never been to a festival before, so I'm not too sure about some things.

This may be a silly question, as the answer might be quite simple, but obviously the goal is to get as close as possible to the stage. How do you do that at a festival? Of course you want to get there early, even when other bands are playing before them, but should you just keep walking through people to the front like you know someone up there? haha I mean, I could technically say I know all you guys. All of the coldplayers in the front could be my point to head towards. How long before they start should I arrive at the coldplay stage and begin to move towards the front? Closer is better, but first 15-20 rows will do for me!

As I said, this could be silly and I may be overreacting, but I would love to hear what you guys know! I'm losing my festival virginity this weekend ;) haha it's gonna be a lot of fun!


Thanks! -Daly

My first one too dude! If you want, send me a PM with an email or Phone # so I can add you to the GroupMe we have going on for the concert.

[daly_obrien]

My first one too dude! If you want, send me a PM with an email or Phone # so I can add you to the GroupMe we have going on for the concert.

Awesome man, thanks! Will do.

[Prospektor314]

We're up to 10 members on the GroupMe! I'll reach out to the people at the front of this thread later tonight. Sometime tomorrow we need to decide on a definite plan of attack for Friday morning. It looks like just meeting up at the North entrance before the gates open will be solid, but it will help to also know what people will be wearing and the exact location as well. Can't wait now! Only a work day and drive stand in my way!

[starsinheavenalign]

We're up to 10 members on the GroupMe! I'll reach out to the people at the front of this thread later tonight. Sometime tomorrow we need to decide on a definite plan of attack for Friday morning. It looks like just meeting up at the North entrance before the gates open will be solid, but it will help to also know what people will be wearing and the exact location as well. Can't wait now! Only a work day and drive stand in my way!

My group will be wearing blue coldplay t-shirts that we made.

[TheSkittz]

I will be wearing a white, beathable shirt.....because I intend to keep cool....especially since CafePress decided to lose the image for my shirt....

[Christa42]

Milke will kill me but they also sell yellow ponchos for like $5 at duanne reade got mine packed but now its only a 20% chance of rain

[anacaren08]

Aww I kinda wanted the rain :P

[starsinheavenalign]

Aww I kinda wanted the rain :P

:o We're going to stop and buy ponchos on the way! lol I have a feeling I'm going to need one!

[gvargas]

Yay! Only around one more day till Lolla! Can't wait to see Coldplay! I'm excited. Bought the tickets pretty much the day they announced they were going to play.

Would love if they played "Moses" or "One I Love" live. Haven't heard those in a while. Maybe they'll read this, maybe they won't. You never know. :) Either way, it's going to be fun. Can't wait to hear their new single live!

[ColdestPlayer]

I won't have a shirt or anything so I hope I can locate everyone. (hopefully up front) Ill be tweeting about my day too follow me! twitter.com/arodeff

[Bestrada23]

I am thinking of seeing Bright Eyes on the Bud Light Stage. Can we just stick around after their set and wait for Coldplay on the same stage???

[busybeeburns]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2011-08/148861340-03152705.jpg

Pyro-brainiacs take on Lollapalooza

Strictly FX creates the fire and lights bands hope will linger in fans' minds

Crazy effects are par for the course in the concert tour industry, and the people who provide special effects for the shows get their share of crazy requests. Bands have asked for everything from exploding guitars to microphone stands that shoot flames. Or consider this doozy: Instead of confetti, how about launching live kittens into the audience?

That was one of the weirder calls fielded by Mark Grega, co-founder of Elk Grove Village-based Strictly FX, which is a major supplier for concert tours. Grega declined to reveal which band asked for the flying kittens, but acknowledged: "We thought about it for a minute. I mean, I could do it." (The company ultimately passed.)

But the request underscores just how far music acts are willing to go to create a memorable show, and it's not unusual to see bands pile on the effects like they've stumbled upon an all-you-can-eat buffet of pyrotechnics, flames, confetti, fog blasts and lasers. Strictly FX's client roster this summer runs the gamut from Toby Keith to Justin Bieber. The company handles some of the biggest tours and devises some of the most outlandish effects, including those seen last fall on Roger Waters' "The Wall" tour.

One of the company's longest collaborations has been with Coldplay, which headlines Lollapalooza Friday in Grant Park. The guys from Strictly FX will be behind the scenes, per usual, setting off fireworks and lasers for a show they helped design. "All bands want their audiences to walk out saying, 'That was the most amazing thing I've ever seen,'" Grega said. "The first thing people ask is, 'What's the newest thing?' That's all anybody wants."

To that end, the company plans to start offering a Tesla coil effect to create bolts of lightning onstage. LED-covered instruments might be another new trend; Strictly FX has created LED guitars for Fall Out Boy andKeith Urban. Sometimes the pressure to create a spectacle can lead to softer, more whimsical moments, such as the "butterfly" confetti that became a trademark of Coldplay's previous tour. It required 30 confetti machines (compared with the standard two or three) in order to completely douse the venue each night. (There will be no confetti at Friday's outdoor show, however; the city of Chicago will not allow the mess.)

"The artists get off on it," Grega said. "If you're onstage and you end a song and then the whole stage explodes, they get off on that. They feel like gods." He said effects-heavy shows have set off something of an arms race. "The thing with bands is, it's ego-driven. If a band has one laser, the next band wants two. And the next guys want four."

Only one other major company in North America provides live special effects for concert tours. Grega's business partner Ted Maccabee said he has noticed a rise in the number of bands going the special effects route: "If you're doing a stadium or arena tour, you've got to make something big. You need more than just big screens. It goes back to iTunes, I think. Musicians don't make much money off of album sales anymore — they have to make it touring. So they have to really tour hard."

Depending on how many effects a tour loads on, weekly rates for the company's services can range from $10,000 to $100,000, with anywhere from three to five Strictly FX employees traveling with a tour at any given time. "The nice thing about Coldplay," said Grega, "is that they take an active role in their show. Pyro for them is really just to accentuate a moment. Some bands just want a lot of pryo and a lot of crap in the air, whereas this show uses pyro like a visual exclamation point."

And apparently Coldplay has been happy with the company's work.

"Their reputation is excellent," said Paul Normandale, the band's longtime lighting designer, who hired Strictly FX in 2008 and has been working with them ever since. When the band incorporates special effects, he said, it's about "how to visually address a moment or a feeling. 'Fix You,' for example has a moment of pyro on a key word or phrase that becomes an unexpected visual punctuation."

Lasers will play a big role at Friday's show. Fog machines are necessary in order to make the lasers more visible in the air, and during a preview at Strictly FX's offices the fog added to the overall effect: the combination of the laser's flat beam of light and the swirling fog overhead looked like liquid wallpaper. (By law lasers must be kept 9 feet above the floor or ground, to prevent eye injuries.)

Different bands want different effects. The band Avenged Sevenfold wanted something primal and hardcore for its tour last year (which included a stop at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park), featuring a set that resembled a flaming graveyard. "They understand that it's important and it's part of the show and the drama of the event," said Grega. "As their popularity increases, so does the amount of pyro in their show."

At the company's headquarters last week, tucked away in a nondescript office park in Elk Grove Village, Grega demonstrated a flame effect currently in use on the combined New Kids on the Block/Backstreet Boys tour. The device looks like a space heater with two aerosol cans screwed onto the back for fuel — a more elaborate (and safer) version of the kind of homemade flamethrower that can be devised from a bottle of hairspray and a cigarette lighter. When fired from a control board, Strictly FX's machine can shoot bursts of flames as high as 80 feet.

Safety is a constant consideration. City, state and federal licenses are required. "For any pryro guy that walks into a venue, the first thing that we do is look up," Grega said. "What could we potentially destroy by accident? The rule is, if there's any doubt, leave it out. It's easier to explain to a band why you didn't fire a gag than to explain why someone got hurt. And sometimes they'll say, 'You should have done it anyway!'"

Controls and protocols are built in to prevent accidents, but they do happen. Coldplay's Chris Martin tripped and fell during a concert in 2009 while holding a lit flare. "When he fell, debris from the flare went down his shirt and burned his arm," Grega said. The injury wasn't serious, but after that night Martin used a sparkler instead.

A more serious incident involved Metallica frontman James Hetfield, who was burned in a pyrotechnics accident during a concert in 1992. And at a Great White concert in 2003, 100 people were killed when a Rhode Island nightclub caught fire because of the illegal use of pyrotechnics by an unlicensed operator. (Strictly FX was not involved in either accident.)

Insurance rates for the industry quadrupled after the Great White accident, and Strictly FX has to regularly navigate reams of local and federal laws wherever it does a show. Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford said the city permits indoor pyro at just a handful of venues that have adequate sprinkler systems, including the major downtown theaters as well as the United Center and McCormick Place. Harpo Studios was added to the list a few years ago when a producer called Strictly FX requesting pyro. "I told her they weren't approved for it," Grega recalled, "but that she could call the fire marshal and her alderman and make a request." The next day, Grega said, he was informed that Harpo had gotten the OK.

Chicago also bans propane, which is used to generate sustained flames. (Aerosol-based effects can provide only short bursts of flame.) As Grega put it: "Any city that burns down tends be a little picky."

After initially starting out with professional sports teams as clients in the mid-'90s (the company's first gig was Super Bowl XXX in Tempe, Ariz., in '96), Strictly FX increasingly has shifted over to the concert business. It got a big break in that business in 1999 with 'N Sync at a B96 SummerBash concert. Strictly FX had been hired to do lasers for Ricky Martin, "who brought in all this stuff — dancers and a full band and a set," Grega recalled.

'N Sync was also on the bill "and they walked in with just five guys and five microphone stands, and when they saw what Ricky Martin had, they wouldn't go onstage," he said. "They wanted the lasers for their show, so I had to work for 'N Sync instead." As unlikely as it was that Grega — a muscled guy who prefers Pink Floyd to boy bands — would know any of their songs, "luckily I had a 3-year-old daughter and a 7-year-old daughter at the time who loved 'N Sync, so I knew their music from listening to it in the car." Not long after, the company started touring with the band for "No Strings Attached."

"Even in this economy, we're turning down so much stuff," Maccabee said. "Most forward-thinking bands realize they have to up the ante when they do live shows." The demand for spectacle is across the board, regardless of the music genre or the band's age. Cheap Trick is a client. So isWillow Smith.

Perhaps not surprisingly, a number of reality TV producers have contacted Strictly FX about starring in a series, precisely because the company blows things up. So far, Grega and Maccabee have turned down the offers, but they are warily considering a pitch from a company that produces shows for the History Channel and A&E. "The potential for danger in what we do on a daily basis is huge," Grega said. "I mean, when we're working with an NFL team, we're shooting off 30-foot flames next to a million-dollar quarterback. There's the potential always for something to go wrong, and that seemed to be what these producers were interested in. They want to be there if something goes wrong."

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-0804-concert-pyro-coldplay-20110803,0,3011102.story?page=2

[FixYougirl]

This is what A just posted on coldplay.com and Facebook (and probably on Twitter)

Good evening. On Friday night this week (Aug 5th), Coldplay will headline Lollapalooza festival in Chicago's Grant Park. We're very pleased to report that the show will stream live worldwide on YouTube*. The webcast can be seen at www.youtube.com/lollapalooza at approximately 8:30pm CT / 6:30pm PT / 2.30am UK time (click here to find out what time it is where you are).

Highlights of the show will also be available afterwards.

Anchorman

* Apart from Germany. Sorry Germany (not our decision).

Will it be the whole performance or only Coldplay ? I'd like to see also Muse that will perform too.

[Mimixxx]

Haha go Chicago! I understand where they're coming from, they shouldn't really be using the confetti at outside venues at all....

[NumbersGirl]

Chicago also bans propane, which is used to generate sustained flames. (Aerosol-based effects can provide only short bursts of flame.) As Grega put it: "Any city that burns down tends be a little picky."
:lol: Indeed...




But shouldn't Chicago be banning cows instead?

[JackZ]

Smart, but I was looking forward to the confetti :(

[Pink]

Personally, I'm done with the confetti. It was wonderful during Lovers but, in my mind, it belongs to the Viva era and has lost it's magic.

[Professor_Wolfenstein]

No Muse will not be streamed. They are not part the Whole Performance. Just go to the Lollapalooza youtube website too see who is being streamed the rest of the day/days. Also I don't have to worry about streaming since I will be there watching them perform.

[Christa42]

1 more day!!!!

[kuti3xoxo]

1 more day!!!!

I know I can't wait!!!! Soooo excited!! :)))

[geekchic]

TOMORROW
:dance: :dance: :dance:

[TyM218]

has anyone gone before? how early should we arrive for coldplay? Because I have side stage tickets for a band called "Foster the People" at 3 or 4.

P.S. did anyone download the ipod/iphone app? The website and the app both tell me different times

[66]

Depends on how close you want to be. There will be a crowd building throughout the day, but you should have a decent view, no matter the time you head over. I'm not walking over till about 7. I have the app, says 8:30, site says 8:15? I'd go with the site time.

[ColdestPlayer]

Leaving for Chicago now! Woo Wooooo!

[Corkus]

I've been in Chicago almost 24 hours now, and I was able to get some pretty good pictures of the set-up inside the park, although much of the park has since been closed to the public. I noticed quite a few wristband scans on the central bridge (like 30 of them) but I didn't check out the northern entrance, which is where I'd advise all you Coldplay fans to enter (mainly so that you don't have our lovely Muse crossover upon entrance). Saw the merch stands, which are split into lines for headliners and non-headliners. They were still unpacking so only the Eminem stuff was up when I walked by.

[starsinheavenalign]

Im at the bean right now. I forgot my phone so i cant use the group app. What are you guys wearing. Were sitting on some steps.

[Jack Bauer]

has anyone gone before? how early should we arrive for coldplay? Because I have side stage tickets for a band called "Foster the People" at 3 or 4.

P.S. did anyone download the ipod/iphone app? The website and the app both tell me different times

Awesome band.

[oldmuckers]

anyone know what time the gates open? i see the first band plays at 11:30 on friday... so, when, 10?

[l0wxo2]

Gates open at 11. The first band on the Bud Light stage comes on at 1 pm

[oldmuckers]

Gates open at 11. The first band on the Bud Light stage comes on at 1 pm

Thanks!

[anacaren08]

So my mom "forgot" today was the day we left, and dnt know where she is. My dad also apparantly forgot and he was drinking, so at the moment im trying to figure out how to get to the airport! >:(

[cold5]

Honestly I don't know or like the Kills or Bright Eyes that much but anyone know how they are live? And will Coldplay merch be sold? Really looking forward to this. Hope I can see a few of you guys- fellow Coldplay fans at Lolla tomorrow.

[ilovechriss]

So my mom "forgot" today was the day we left, and dnt know where she is. My dad also apparantly forgot and he was drinking, so at the moment im trying to figure out how to get to the airport! >:(

Oh my, that's a crappy situation.. Good luck!!

[Ebs757]

Coldplay have arrived everyone! Just watched them land and drive off to their hotel

[the.hardest.part]

Coldplay have arrived everyone! Just watched them land and drive off to their hotel

Thanks Mike! This got me way more excited than it should have!

[Ebs757]

Thanks Mike! This got me way more excited than it should have!

Oh believe me, I was going insane in my car. Screamed "CHRIS!!!" when we were at a red light next to them, Kelly got on his cell phone and we split. Cops were everywhere, it was like Barack Obama just landed:D

[busybeeburns]

it was like Barack Obama just landed:DI thought the US were like, totally over him already? :p

[Samuel_94]

Sorry but I dont fancy reading 41 pages just for one small piece of information:
What time are they on????
Thanks

[the.hardest.part]

Sorry but I dont fancy reading 41 pages just for one small piece of information:
What time are they on????
Thanks

They are on at 8:30 pm CST

Oh believe me, I was going insane in my car. Screamed "CHRIS!!!" when we were at a red light next to them, Kelly got on his cell phone and we split. Cops were everywhere, it was like Barack Obama just landed:D

That's so cool! Wouldn't expect anything less of you, knowing when they landed and all, Mr. Air Traffic Control! :lol:

[busybeeburns]

chatroom embedded to first post! :)

[Corkus]

I've been in line for an hour with the Muse fans. Feel free to say hi.

[FixYougirl]

I've been in Chicago almost 24 hours now, and I was able to get some pretty good pictures of the set-up inside the park, although much of the park has since been closed to the public. I noticed quite a few wristband scans on the central bridge (like 30 of them) but I didn't check out the northern entrance, which is where I'd advise all you Coldplay fans to enter (mainly so that you don't have our lovely Muse crossover upon entrance). Saw the merch stands, which are split into lines for headliners and non-headliners. They were still unpacking so only the Eminem stuff was up when I walked by.

It seems a girl is lining up lonely in the queue. She's on twitter now.

[ilovechriss]

SO it's 7.58 up there right now, right?

[busybeeburns]

correct

[ilovechriss]

Ok thanks!

[NumbersGirl]

why was I thinking Chicago was in EST timezone :|

I should know better

[anacaren08]

I wonder which hotel coldplay is staying at :P

[NumbersGirl]

I wonder which hotel coldplay is staying at :P
Maybe the Trump hotel right on the river? :wacko:

[l0wxo2]

At the gates, they are soundchecking etiaw now!

[Megalomania]

I thought the US were like, totally over him already? :p

Hey, when I was on my band trip to DC and we were on the roof of the Kennedy Center and we saw Obama go by in one of his 3 helicopters, we were all freaking out. :laugh4:



What time are Muse on? No offense but I'm not even caring about Coldplay right now. :awesome: I've already seen Coldplay's live show ~5 times, and Muse will probably be picking some Origin songs to play tonight SO. :bomb:

[Megalomania]

I've been in line for an hour with the Muse fans. Feel free to say hi.

Hi Musers! :awesome:

Tell them that if Matt plays Megalomania, I will be crying a river of jealousy at home. :|


Have a great time too! :P

[NumbersGirl]

At the gates, they are soundchecking etiaw now!I'm sorry

[busybeeburns]

:lol:

[anacaren08]

Headed to lolla after I eat :) probably not gonna camp out like I wanted to :( but im gonna make the most oof it anyway! :D im just happy im going to be there :dance: ill camp out for front row when they go to California! :) if there is an opportunity to camp out :P

[vinch]

When are they on UK time?

[l0wxo2]

Here! About ten of us coldplayers are sitting together very close to the stage!

[Twisted mind]

^ :dance:

[jeremyy]

Here! About ten of us coldplayers are sitting together very close to the stage!

jealous :sneaky::sneaky::sneaky:

hahah :D Have fun everybody :) :) Take us amazing pictures!

[foxeh]

When does Coldplay play?
German Time please.
I appreciate it.

Edit:
Is there a Streamlink?

[ColdplayingfromKansas]

Here! About ten of us coldplayers are sitting together very close to the stage!

:awesome:

We expect lots of pictures!! Ooooh, get some pics of the graffitied stuff! :surprised:

[ilovechriss]

When does Coldplay play?
German Time please.
I appreciate it.

Edit:
Is there a Streamlink?

stream is: www.youtube.com/lollapalooza.

Edit: check this: German times are here: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=+Lollapalooza+Coldplay&iso=20110805T2015&p1=64

[Jack Bauer]

So they're not on for 7 1/2 more hours?

[foxeh]

stream is: www.youtube.com/lollapalooza.

Edit: check this: German times are here: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=+Lollapalooza+Coldplay&iso=20110805T2015&p1=64

I got the Time myself, thanks anyways.
And thanks for the Link but where to find the Stream.
Im kinda blind at the moment.

[foxeh]

So they're not on for 7 1/2 more hours?

UK time will be 1:15 and German time 2:15.
If im not wrong.

[Tash]

UK time will be 1:15 and German time 2:15.
If im not wrong.

You're wrong, it's 2.15 BST and 3.15 CET

[busybeeburns]

Here! About ten of us coldplayers are sitting together very close to the stage!drop us some tweets and pics @coldplayuk and we'll RT! :)

[NumbersGirl]

UK time will be 1:15 and German time 2:15.
If im not wrong.
According to this it says 3:15 http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converted.html?month=8&day=5&year=2011&hour=20&min=15&sec=0&p1=64&p2=83

But you would probably do best to tune in at 2:15 anyway.

[foxeh]

You're wrong, it's 2.15 BST and 3.15 CET

Ah, damn just see it.

[NumbersGirl]

I theorized awhile ago that they might sneak Kanye on stage for a performance of Homecoming (since it's in Chicago)... any thoughts on that from the rest of you?

[anacaren08]

Im here trying to find coldplayers where ru guys?

[Ebs757]

Im here trying to find coldplayers where ru guys?

I am right on the barrier right side of sound tent hoping to push up soon

[FixYougirl]

I've heard Coldplay and Muse play at the same schedule. Is it right ? It's crazy. As a result, people must choose, hard choice though !:inquisitive:

[Jdeuceiswild]

I am right on the barrier right side of sound tent hoping to push up soon

Ebs I'm trying to remember your first name! I'm in the pit on the right side on the rail. Wearing a blue short sleeve shirt and mint green shorts. Find me and holler! Who else is here?

[Jdeuceiswild]

My name is josh btw, if anybody sees me, sey hey! We're all family here

[lmviolet xx]

How can I watch it on my iPhone cause I don't have flash player ?????? Help meeeeeeeee I really wanna watch this !!

[Ronnie O Sullivan]

Short question Coldplayers: Is there any band playing currently ? Because the youtube page is loading and loading...and loading...:\

[Juanma]

How many hours until coldPlay?

Can not be watched on iPod iPhone

[Ronnie O Sullivan]

my site is also only loading...no live music :( or do i need some settings to be able to watch it ???

[foxeh]

my site is also only loading...no live music :( or do i need some settings to be able to watch it ???

Same here.

[jeremyy]

3 hours to coldplay..

yes some bands have already played..

If you are from Germany,you are not able to watch this show from youtube (also i think the stream have not started yet.) Now I`m in Germany and I can not watch youtube right know. But later I`m gonna change my proxy as USA

[foxeh]

3 hours to coldplay..

yes some bands have already played..

If you are from Germany,you are not able to watch this show from youtube (also i think the stream have not started yet.) Now I`m in Germany and I can not watch youtube right know. But later I`m gonna change my proxy as USA

Changed it as well.
Works fine for me.

[rainplay]

Is the youtube stream terrible quality for anyone else?

[busybeeburns]

Fab quality here, both channels. Needing about 350kbps for constant streaming uninterrupted, but nonetheless its great :)

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

what stream is there?

[busybeeburns]

http://www.youtube.com/lollapalooza

[ilovechriss]

^ www.youtube.com/lollapalooza

[Coldplero]

Ok, Im ready for Coldplay now :P How're you guys doing over the other side of the world? :P

[ilovechriss]

Man, I;m so freaking tired! It's 1am..

[ilovechriss]

What time is it in Argentina?

[scusi]

Trying to stay awake :)

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

thanks to both of you.

Do u guys know if its gonna be channel 1 or 2?

[Juanma]

What time is it in Argentina?


20 30

[ilovechriss]

Channel 1!

[ilovechriss]

^^Ok,thanks!

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

Channel 1!

thanks!

[ilovechriss]

^ You're welcome!:nice:

[Tash]

I'm so tired! I hope I can stay awake

[ilovechriss]

I'm so tired! I hope I can stay awake

Oh god,me tooo...

[foxeh]

Im fully awake. O_O

[hillman]

i hope i'll find a working proxy till coldplay starts. mine keep crashing after 1-2 minutes...
sometimes i hate germany!! :veryangry2:

[Lily42]

It's only 8 pm here so I am fully awake and ready to watch the show ! The stream quality is wonderful ! Image is clear and sound is clear and in sync. Let's hope it stays like that for Coldplay :)

[foxeh]

2am here. :P

[ilovechriss]

less than one hour left! :D

[LocoMH]

I'm in Germany, too, I found a proxy...but it still isn't playing...I might as well go to bed :(

[MartinFan]

The lag on the Youtube channel is terrible...

[howyousawtheworld]

I'm so tired! I hope I can stay awake

Got up at 9 to go to work after going to bed at 4am yesterday so I've only had 10 hours sleep in 48 hours (had 5 hours previous night as well). Strangely don't feel too tired though.

[ilovechriss]

The lag on the Youtube channel is terrible...

:nod:

[MartinFan]

:nod:


Thanks for the response I thought it was my end.:(

[Tash]

Got up at 9 to go to work after going to bed at 4am yesterday so I've only had 10 hours sleep in 48 hours (had 5 hours previous night as well). Strangely don't feel too tired though.

I can't stop yawning but at least I'm still awake

[ilovechriss]

The Kills.. Nah, still don't like it.

[hps]

German Peeps - try to change Youtube Flag ( bottom of the page ) at the main page ( http://www.youtube.com/ )

[admnistramation]

It's 8:30 here and I'm even struggling to stay awake. :p

[JM-SP2]

it was about time for the European peeps to suffer to watch a Coldplay stream :laugh3:

Here it's the same time as Chicago ;)

[rafaelchampion]

How do I get it live???

[Kiame]

Can't wait! I haven't seen a live stream of any of Coldplay's gigs this season so I'm very excited.

Although the fact they play the same set list every time makes it a little less exciting!

[nancyk58]

How do I get it live???

From Coldplay.com / A

Good evening. On Friday night this week (Aug 5th), Coldplay will headline Lollapalooza festival in Chicago's Grant Park. We're very pleased to report that the show will stream live worldwide on YouTube*. The webcast can be seen at www.youtube.com/lollapalooza at approximately 8:15pm CT / 6:15pm PT / 2.15am UK time

[rafaelchampion]

I know but it's a static page with RHCP flea video here! I don't know what to do!

[rafaelchampion]

It's cosmic panda youtube design! I need to get back to the older version! Help!

[admnistramation]

The Kills are wonderful.

[Lily42]

oh no, The sound is not in sync anymore... :angry:

[tauiwi]

All Im getting is the kills....

[hux90]

All Im getting is the kills....

That's because Coldplay isn't on yet... 15 minutes :)

[Kiame]

Do you guys think Coldplay still get nervous before gigs like this? I'd be shitting myself, but they have played so many shows would it just seem like routine? What would they be feeling right now?

[zempt]

Got the timing wrong and woke up an hour earlier... finally

[howyousawtheworld]

Do you guys think Coldplay still get nervous before gigs like this? I'd be shitting myself, but they have played so many shows would it just seem like routine? What would they be feeling right now?

For most shows I don't think they get sick with nerves unless it's something like Glastonbury.

[purplemonkeyz232]

Probably nervous and excited at the same time. Everybody gets butterflies, but I'm sure Coldplay is used to shaking them off once they get onstage by now! :)

[howyousawtheworld]

Hmmm. I love George Harrison.

[purplemonkeyz232]

Hmmm. I love George Harrison.

Me too! :)

[howyousawtheworld]

Muse clip. Those guys know how to perform! But they just don't have the soul Coldplay have I feel.

[Juanma]

Hello

are you in channel one or two ?

how is your video quality?

thanks

[Juanma]

also? what is on your video screens right now on each channel ?

[hux90]

Hello

are you in channel one or two ?

how is your video quality?

thanks

Channel 1. Great quality, even though they're only showing clips from past years for now.

[chicagopepper]

Yeah Yeah Yeahs (2009) on Channel 1 right now. Quality is fine.

[Coldplero]

GOODLUCK WITH THE STREAM GUYS!!! AND PLEASE SOMEONE RECORD IT :p

[gotcheese2768]

it shows the stage now! great quality surprisingly for my internet... haha'

[ilovechriss]

The stream is better than few hours ago! Now they're filming the stage..

[gotcheese2768]

any way to make it fullscreen??

[Juanma]

now looks better

thanks for answers

[dreamorlife]

Button in the lower right corner ;)

[hux90]

any way to make it fullscreen??

Sure just mouseover the video, on the bottom right you'll see a fullscreen logo appear

[howyousawtheworld]

Good sound is all that matters

[Juanma]

nice quality

EXITEDDDD

[gotcheese2768]

nvm... im going to connect it to my tv!! have fun watching guys!

[dry_pretzels]

any way to make it fullscreen??

If you hover your cursor over the screen/video, a box should pop up that allows you to watch it full-screen.

[hillman]

damn, stream is not working -.-

[ilovechriss]

:D

[hux90]

It said 'that one day' on Chris' piano... part of Up in Flames??

[Connor!42!]

I don't know if this has been said already but i couldn't watch it when i had Cosmic Panda on. So just turn it off at the bottom of the yt page and then it should work :)

[ilovechriss]

commercial?!

[gotcheese2768]

commercial right? prolly won't start till 830

[howyousawtheworld]

What the hell?! I don't want to hear about men hanging weights off their bollocks!

[dry_pretzels]

Agh, I don't want to hear about people stuffing tubes in their noses. Where's Coldplay? :bigcry:

[MagooUK]

It said 'that one day' on Chris' piano... part of Up in Flames??
It's part of Moving to Mars.

[ilovechriss]

finaly..

[hux90]

It's part of Moving to Mars.

Oh right, hadn't thought of that lyric :lol:

[Connor!42!]

Agh, I don't want to hear about people stuffing tubes in their noses. Where's Coldplay? :bigcry:

ahaha i couldn't agree more. they look like the opposite of coldplay :P

[ilovechriss]

Yay! again!:angry:

[gotcheese2768]

fuuuuu


can they shut up!? i'd rather see the crowd than here him. no offense.


*hear*

[astero]

for god shake!! cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[howyousawtheworld]

That guy looks suspiciously like Uri Geller. Half expecting him to start going on about how close a friend he was to Michael Jackson.

[maria_shiver]

nice quality

EXITEDDDD

take your words!! :P

[ilovechriss]

That guy looks suspiciously like Uri Geller. Half expecting him to start going on about how close a friend he was to Michael Jackson.

:D

[WeddingDom]

I WANT COLDPLAY RIGHT NOW!!! :angry:

[astero]

fuuuuu


can they shut up!? i'd rather see the crowd than here him. no offense.

couldn't agree more!!pffff!!!

[coldplayfan_115]

Coldplay. Now. Thank You very much.

[purplemonkeyz232]

I'm really not interested in the vomit story right now. Where's my Coldplay????

[Juanma]

This guys XD

Come on Cp!!!

Full screen is so great!!

[ilovechriss]

COME OOOON! :D

[howyousawtheworld]

Here we go!

[ilovechriss]

Who's that dancing lady?! :D

[gotcheese2768]

omg who is that dancing? concert soon. they played that on weds too!

[howyousawtheworld]

Chris Martin's let himself go a bit...oh wait it's a middle aged woman dancing to Jay Z

[ilovechriss]

WOOOO YEEES BABY!

[jerooney]

let's go! enjoy everybody;)

[gotcheese2768]

back to the future!!

show time!!

[dry_pretzels]

And they're on!

[Connor!42!]

wooooo. yep.....lets goooo.....i can see you on the left, i can see you on the right, i can see you in the middle :) lol

[jerooney]

Hurts like heaven, 1 word AMAZING!!!

[ShotsIntheSky]

yes!!! Love HLH!!!

[howyousawtheworld]

Great Hurts Like Heaven! Also the skyscraper backdrop makes for a great setting for their music!

[Juanma]

Soso quality

[LoversRunnersSoldiers]

HLH was amazinggg!!! Chris' voice is on absolute top form! :)

Fab quality streaming too!

[Sleep]

Was the setlist posted anywhere or was there a pic online somewhere?

[Fix42YellowClocks]

Jonny destroyeddd on Hurts Like Heaven. [: He really is an amazing guitarist!!

[Kiame]

Chris just threw his guitar over his shoulder lol

[Xinc]

am not expecting any major changes to the usual festival setlist, but its still great to hear them live :) just to tide us to the new tour ....

[gotcheese2768]

chris was having problems with his guitar. i think. i saw him mess with the connection like 5 times..