[5-Oct-2011] Coldplay @ Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa

[busybeeburns]

UPDATE: MAY 9TH 2011

http://coldplay.com/graphics/newsthumbs/saflag.jpg

South African shows announced
9 May 2011 6:45 am
Dates in Johannesburg and Cape Town in October

Good morning. We're very pleased to report that Coldplay will be heading to South Africa in October to play their first ever shows in the country. The dates are as follows:

5th October - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
8th October - FNB Stadium, Johannesburg

Tickets go on sale from Computicket.com (http://www.computicket.com/) and 083 915 8000 at 9am (local time) on Thursday 12th May.

Anchorman

http://coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=718


http://www.blabla.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Coldplay-w640.jpg

Reports - Coldplay to visit South Africa in October 2011 (announcement expected Monday)

Coldplay will visit South Africa in October 2011 for two concerts, one in Joburg and one in Cape Town, according to hints from certain local media outlets and DJs overnight. But there is a media embargo on releasing official announcements through the stations until Monday morning - so we've heard.

That embargo is being maintained by Prime Media’s radio outlets until tomorrow. Only then will an announcement about a visit by "one of England's biggest arena bands who are coming to South Africa for the first time" (as hinted at on one of the stations yesterday afternoon) be made. Earlier today, 94.7/KFM radio jock Mark Pilgrim (http://twitter.com/MarkPilgrimZA) also made a number of not so subtle hints about the announcement on-air.

His 'clues' included a suggestion that the band has 4 members and that they hail from the United Kingdom. The clincher by far though was his suggestion that one of band members has a child named Apple (Chris Martin does with his wife, actress Gwyneth Paltrow).

With that sort of information around, it’s really not surprising that well connected people (connected in the interwebs sense) are again in a position to beat the official information release. Suspicions are for earlier in the month rather than later as Coldplay are scheduled to appear at the Rock in Rio festival on 1st October, and could hop across to visit South Africa from there.

At least that is what all the rumour and gossip is telling us. You’ve gotta love a good and groovy live concert rumour mill. The promoters and media houses get forced into meeting press release embargoes and the <a href=http://search.twitter.com/search?lang=en&max_id=67119630950465536&page=2&q=coldplay+south+africa target="_blank">Twitterverse</a> gets to talk all they want. Should the information turn out to be accurate – and there’s no obvious reason why it won’t – then the concerts in South Africa will be the only true Coldplay concerts for 2011. All their other scheduled 2011 live appearances so far are at Music Festivals.

According to the Bla Bla blog (http://www.blabla.co.za/2011/05/07/coldplay-south-africa-tour-october-2011/), dates being suggested are for Cape Town only at this stage, and the dats they've picked up is the 5th - a Wednesday. Could it be that Joburg will see weekend dates around those? We’ll wait and see what news Monday brings, and will add the official concert dates and ticket information to this as soon as it is confirmed.

[cleeson7]

Have we got any members from South Africa! Would be amazing for them!

[busybeeburns]

Not many but if http://www.kfm.co.za are trying to keep this news a secret until tomorrow they're not doing a very good job of it, they're promoting Coldplay's visit in their jingles!

Listen live is working. http://www.kfm.co.za/kinteractive/streaming/streaming.asp

[iPsy]

Hmm...this is interesting, because these won't be festival dates, will they? So...just one off shows OR the start of a full blown world tour??? :thinking:

[Fairycat101]

I'm South African!! I've been just about dying over this news for the past two days! I sincerely hope that there is a show in Joburg, as I wouldn't be able to make a show on a Wednesday. I will have to travel quite far either way, but I've been waiting for this for quite a few years, so I am extremely excited!

[Dany93]

^ I'm so glad for you! :nice:

Hmm...this is interesting, because these won't be festival dates, will they? So...just one off shows OR the start of a full blown world tour??? :thinking:

:wideeyed:

[iPsy]

But didn't the Oracle or someone say there won't be a full tour for a while yet!?!?!? :thinking:

[Juanma]

Weird if its not a festival !

[taameen**sparks**]

Coldplay better make some annoucement about LP5 soon...Wonder what's going to happen tommorow..:thinking:

[Fairycat101]

It's confirmed! Cape Town 5 October, Joburg 8 October !

[BlaBlaGreg]

Have we got any members from South Africa! Would be amazing for them!
I'm sure there are a couple. And now you have one more!

Thanks for highlighting our BlaBla Blog post from the weekend guys. As others have mentioned, the radio stations have been doing a ridiculous job of keeping things under wraps over the weekend.

Confirmation came on air this morning. Cape Town on Wednesday 05 October at the Cape Town Stadium. Johannesburg on Saturday 08 October at the FNB Stadium. Tickets for both go on sale via local ticket merchant Computicket on Thursday this week.

I'll keep you updated as we get more details and information.

Peace & Parachutes
Greg - The BlaBla Blog in South Africa

[Malherbe Pelser]

My wife and I will definitely try to go!

Sorry for possibly being ignorant but is there any type of Coldplay fan club or something to buy presale tickets to these shows? If anyone can advise I would appreciate it. I might be missing obvious things on their site.

Any advice would be appreciated!

[rashaad]

Really Cant wait for this to happen.
Tickets go on sale on Thursday

[Malherbe Pelser]

Hi,

I am planning to going to the Cape Town show with my wife and I'd like to know what (if any) the presale procedure for Coldplay is?

If there's a fan club or membership that I can join for this privilege I will do so, I just really do not want to miss out on this opportunity.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Malherbe

[cleeson7]

My wife and I will definitely try to go!

Sorry for possibly being ignorant but is there any type of Coldplay fan club or something to buy presale tickets to these shows? If anyone can advise I would appreciate it. I might be missing obvious things on their site.

Any advice would be appreciated!

There is no where you can go to get pre sale tickets. I would recommend doing it all official to make sure you don't get ripped off. Which is,

'from Computicket.com and 083 915 8000 at 9am (local time) on Thursday 12th May. '

By this you are making sure you won't get ripped off. :)

[busybeeburns]

Hi and welcome to Coldplaying! Coldplay does not generally have presales nor a members club that provides an advantage unfortunately. So it will be first come first served. I would however keep an eye/ear out on the local media to ensure you don't miss any promotions that arise from than angle :)

[Malherbe Pelser]

Thank you very much for the advice, I really appreciate it and will make sure that I am ready on Thursday morning :)

[Brigitte77]

I am a South African and I just cannot believe they are coming to SA- I am so excited it is ridiculous! It is such a shame that they aren't coming to Durban, it is so expensive to travel to Joburg for a concert. If anyone has any idea on when and where they will be going on sale I would REALLY appreciate it! The Kings of Leon ticket sale was horrendous and hardly anyone could get tickets as the lines were so long. Please let me know! Thank you in advance.

[Fairycat101]

I am very worried about tickets. I am more than willing to travel to Joburg for this, but I am just worried that there will be an issue with Computicket on the day. Fingers crossed that everything works out though, and seeing that the stadium holds a ridiculous amount of people, we should be able to get some form of tickets even if they are not golden circle. I am too excited!

[DieProspekt]

I lived in SA for 18 years and loved coldplay for 8 of those years and they never came to SA... Now I live in New Zealand and they're going to SA... So I'm flying over there to go watch my favourite band live with my good old friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Juanma]

Congratulations !

you will enjoy it,they are awesome live :D

Huge stadiums both!

ps: Coldplay is TT in Southafrica

[Natster]

So wishes do come true and prayers do get answered. I cant believe they are finally coming, I am so excited and going to be there with bells on!! :lol:

[busybeeburns]

From Big Concerts:

HI COLDPLAY FANS!
The maximum amount of tickets allowed per person for purchase is as follows:
20 per person at the Computicket outlets
8 per person trhough the call centre
8 per person online
Get your tickets ASAP!!

Cape Town – presented by 94.5 KFM and M-Net
Wednesday 5th October 2011
Cape Town Stadium
Tickets from R270 – R635

Cape Town Stage Setup + Prices:.

http://eurotrashmusic.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/230920_226483210698795_168469316500185_1122726_198 1883_n.jpg

http://eurotrashmusic.co/2011/events/coldplay-south-africa-tour-news-dates/

[Juanma]

What?
Why such a part of the stadium is not used??

[Malherbe Pelser]

Just to confirm: I got golden circle tickets for the Cape Town show for myself, my wife and 8 of our friends :)

Looking forward to it!

[6000]

What?
Why such a part of the stadium is not used??

That end is still being repaired after Diego Forlan's wayward shooting in the games against France and the Netherlands at the World Cup last year. :dozey:

[busybeeburns]

:laugh3:

[Juanma]

That end is still being repaired after Diego Forlan's wayward shooting in the games against France and the Netherlands at the World Cup last year. :dozey:

Hahaha :lol:

[lutzno]

The Parlotones will open for Coldplay in Cape Town

[Fairycat101]

Yes, The Parlotones have just announced that they have been asked by Coldplay to be the opening act for the South African shows. The Parlotones are South Africa's most successful rock band, and they are excellent! (often compared to The Killers)

[lutzno]

how will this show (first non-festival) differ to the festival shows?

Setlist?
Stage?
Fireworks/lazers/etc?
number of songs played?
types of songs played (more old/more off lp5)?

[TelAvivTree]

So excited! :laugh3:

Was wondering who's looking at making the trek to South Africa for the shows?

I lived in SA for a summer, and theres no way Im going to miss my favorite band, in my favorite country.. All my friends cant afford the trip, but if anyone is looking for a pal, Im going 100%. (God Cape Town is the greatest city on the planet!)

Im 21 and from Los Angeles, and if anyone wants to talk, PM me!

Ideally, I would want to make Cape Town and Johannesburg. Anyone thinking similar thoughts?

[lutzno]

that post warms my heart a little

[Fairycat101]

So excited! :laugh3:

Was wondering who's looking at making the trek to South Africa for the shows?

I lived in SA for a summer, and theres no way Im going to miss my favorite band, in my favorite country.. All my friends cant afford the trip, but if anyone is looking for a pal, Im going 100%. (God Cape Town is the greatest city on the planet!)

Im 21 and from Los Angeles, and if anyone wants to talk, PM me!

Ideally, I would want to make Cape Town and Johannesburg. Anyone thinking similar thoughts?

I think it's absolutely wonderful that you're willing to make such a trip to see Coldplay! Cape Town is without a doubt the most beautiful city I have ever been to.
Just a heads up, tickets are selling very fast for both shows, and may already be sold out, so it would be best to buy now if you haven't bought tickets already.

[TelAvivTree]

that post warms my heart a little

this was obviously my intention :smug:

[EruptedSteel]

Travelling from London to Cape Town to see this. I will regret it when my pocket is empty but to see Coldplay perform in such a fantastic part of the world is something I can't afford to miss. Hope to see fellow travellers there. Question; if the album isn't due until late October, then is it just going to be a warm up show? This is the only thing that's peeving me slightly. I'd much prefer to listen and hear the full album before I see it all performed live (I love to sing along). What did they do last time?

[lutzno]

i seriously doubt they would play a "warm up show" to 2 of their biggest stadium crowds ever! not sure theyve ever played in a stadium to over 80 000 people...

[Fairycat101]

Just a word to the travellers, the traffic plan has now been released, and you can buy tickets for the "park and ride" or "park and rail" services to and from the stadiums. you can search for 'coldplay' on computicket.com and it should come up in the results.

[EruptedSteel]

i seriously doubt they would play a "warm up show" to 2 of their biggest stadium crowds ever! not sure theyve ever played in a stadium to over 80 000 people...

Wembley Stadium!

[lutzno]

Wembley Stadium!

FNB Stadium is bigger than Wembley

[Fairycat101]

One month to go, Cape Town people! :D

[jc90]

^ few days now!

how will this show (first non-festival) differ to the festival shows?

Setlist?
Stage?
Fireworks/lazers/etc?
number of songs played?
types of songs played (more old/more off lp5)?

Also would like to know

[lutzno]

stage wise we got this so far:

http://yfrog.com/ntpt1omj

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1867/.jpg

[jeremyy]

guys! have you got any idea for streaming ? ? I searched but i couldn't find aything :(

[jc90]

no sorry, dont think theres one

[hux90]

guys! have you got any idea for streaming ? ? I searched but i couldn't find aything :(

Arena shows aren't streamed, usually only festivals are.

[lutzno]

will there be a b/c stage? the photo kind of looks like there might be...

[Fairycat101]

Just in from Big Concerts: Available merchandise.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=298873700126412&set=a.170492519631198.46824.168469316500185&type=1&theater

[Tash]

I :heart: that hoodie

[Skuze23]

Chris Martin arrives in Cape Town, and boy does he look tired...

http://s1.proxy05.twitpic.com/photos/large/414022775.jpg

via twitter

[playingcolder]

This is going to sound like I'm a stalker, but I'm honestly not :) haha
I just wanted to ask if anyone knows when Coldplay will be landing in SA, so that I can maybe try and meet them at the airport and maybe get a pic. Or to even just see them.
Or what hotel they are staying at maybe? Chances to meet your favorite band don't come around often, and I'll love to get a photo with them or something :)

[Mimixxx]

Check out the post above you, too late to meet them (or Chris at least) at the airport I'm afraid.

[Tash]

I just wanted to ask if anyone knows when Coldplay will be landing in SA, so that I can maybe try and meet them at the airport and maybe get a pic. Or to even just see them.

I guess you're too late for the airport

[playingcolder]

Yup. Just saw this now. Shoot.
Reeeeally need to meet them :( haha

[Fairycat101]

^ my bet for hotels would be one of those fancy ones near the V & A, I think The Killers stayed at the One & Only when they were here so maybe that one?
I'd love to know when they're flying to Joburg, as I'm flying in on Friday and also hoping to bump into them!

[playingcolder]

Yeah, I'll give it a try. Just wish I knew exactly where, cuz how often does this happen? :)

[lucyb]

They like Four Seasons or Park Hyatts normally....

[lucyb]

Chris Martin arrives in Cape Town, and boy does he look tired...


http://s1.proxy05.twitpic.com/photos/large/414022775.jpg

via twitter


He looks hot

[playingcolder]

Mmmmmn, delish. We don't have Four Seasons in Cape Town. Just the Cape Grace, and The One And Only.

[Mimixxx]

Well if there's only two luxury type hotels you think they'd stay at try both. They'll be there today and tomorrow and the gig isn't until Wednesday. :)

[playingcolder]

I wonder if I should ask around or something. I don't wanna like...Climb through their window or anything, just wanna get a pic or an autograph.

[Fairycat101]

#Coldplay is now a trending topic on Twitter in SA.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb327/Fairycat101/CPTrend.png

[Fairycat101]

Another photo of Chris with the producer for Kfm, Stephen Werner.
I'm no expert on the roadies, but is that perhaps Miller and Dan Green in the background?
http://twitpic.com/6uisml

[Skuze23]

A short vid of the band arriving...

http://www.twitvid.com/OPVVJ


via http://twitter.com/#!/ziningih

[Mimixxx]

Another photo of Chris with the producer for Kfm, Stephen Werner.
I'm no expert on the roadies, but is that perhaps Miller and Dan Green in the background?
http://twitpic.com/6uisml

Good Lord he looks good!

[Tash]

Another photo of Chris with the producer for Kfm, Stephen Werner.
I'm no expert on the roadies, but is that perhaps Miller and Dan Green in the background?
http://twitpic.com/6uisml

:nod:

http://coldplaying.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4999803&postcount=2218

[Anitamiracle]

He looks amazing!

[DieProspekt]

Anyone know when they'll land in Johannesburg? Just wondering cause I'll be at Johannesburg airport on Thursday...

[Malaika]

Hi :)

My name is Gaël I am from West Africa, I just saw your post and I'm so happy for you :) Could you tell me how the concert was? It would be nice to know from you :)
Have a wonderful time :)

God bless you,
One Love.



I'm South African!! I've been just about dying over this news for the past two days! I sincerely hope that there is a show in Joburg, as I wouldn't be able to make a show on a Wednesday. I will have to travel quite far either way, but I've been waiting for this for quite a few years, so I am extremely excited!

[Fairycat101]

I wonder if I should ask around or something. I don't wanna like...Climb through their window or anything, just wanna get a pic or an autograph.

I'd go hang around the table mountain cable car tomorrow, if I were you, that's something all the foreign tourists do when in Cape town.

[Fairycat101]

Hi :)

My name is Gaël I am from West Africa, I just saw your post and I'm so happy for you :) Could you tell me how the concert was? It would be nice to know from you :)
Have a wonderful time :)

God bless you,
One Love.

Hello! We will all be sure to post reviews and tell you all about the show :)

[playingcolder]

Yeah they do tend to go up Table Mountain. Just don't wanna go there and then nothing happens :) hahaha.

[Malaika]

Thanks Dear :)
One Love :)

Hello! We will all be sure to post reviews and tell you all about the show :)

[Fairycat101]

Stage is up in Cape Town!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=299446563402459&set=a.170492519631198.46824.168469316500185&type=1&theater
via Big Concerts

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1867/20100105cpt2.jpg

[busybeeburns]

thanks for posting! :)

[gerben]

A Catwalk! :D

[the_escapist]

awesome stage! stadium concerts are back!

[Mimixxx]

Oooh ramp'o'love :awesome:

[filiprasmusson]

I love that it's that kind of stage, now chris can run out even further during in my place :D

[Connor!42!]

I love that it's that kind of stage, now chris can run out even further during in my place :D

haha, exactly what i was thinking

[Fairycat101]

thanks for posting! :)

Pleasure :) I'll keep posting any updates I come across. I am going to the show in Johannesburg on Saturday, so will also post my reviews etc afterwards.

I'm hearing word that people are already queuing in Cape Town, I'm not certain whether or not they're being serious though. Gates only open in about 26 hours time.

[Yeshe]

Congrats to all the African fans! This is a great thing to see, they're performing in SA!

Are there going to be any live streams from any of these shows?

And I agree with those commentors above: Chris looks so sexy in that photo at the airport! I love how he's pushing his own cart in the video as well! WooHoo!

[shunmander]

Congrats to all the African fans! This is a great thing to see, they're performing in SA!

Are there going to be any live streams from any of these shows?


Its not often that big artist comes to South Africa, so when they do its usually a huge event. Nothing has been published about the streaming of the concert. If it was being streamed it surely would have been posted on the interweb cos it would be a first for SA!

[Yeshe]

Its not often that big artist comes to South Africa, so when they do its usually a huge event. Nothing has been published about the streaming of the concert. If it was being streamed it surely would have been posted on the interweb cos it would be a first for SA!

Thanks for replying, and ENJOY! :D

[playingcolder]

people are quing in Cape Town already. I'm kinda pissed off, because I'm only catching a train to CPT station at about 8 tomorrow morning, so I hope the queue's aren't too large. Think it's a bit extreme. And I heard that BIG concerts don't allow it anyway. Oh well. Good for them :)

[coldplaymom]

Geez! I'm now listening to 94.5 Kfm in hope they'll talk about Coldplay concerts. They're playing Maroon 5's Move Like Jagger.

[iccp]

NO WAY!! Coldplay in SA and I'm gonna miss it..... i think i'm gonna cry!!

[Fairycat101]

people are quing in Cape Town already. I'm kinda pissed off, because I'm only catching a train to CPT station at about 8 tomorrow morning, so I hope the queue's aren't too large. Think it's a bit extreme. And I heard that BIG concerts don't allow it anyway. Oh well. Good for them :)

They *don't* usually allow it, I didn't go to U2, but I know their fans weren't allowed to queue before 7am on the day. I'm flying in to Joburg on Friday afternoon, and was planning to go sometime on Saturday morning to start queuing...

[Major_Love]

Don't really like the stage. Looks a bit small and a bit boring for a crowd of this size?!
I definitely had hopes for something more fresh and new.

[Fairycat101]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=299875090026273&set=a.170492519631198.46824.168469316500185&type=1&ref=nf

Via Big Concerts

The setting is so beautiful with the mountain in the background! Soundcheck is taking place at the moment

[Tash]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/299565_299875090026273_168469316500185_1480591_146 1417411_n.jpg

That looks beautiful!

[Major_Love]

Sold out?

[LouB]

can't wait for tonight! Going to be EPIC!!!

[Jenjie]

current time in Cape Town :)

<iframe src="http://free.timeanddate.com/clock/i2si5m3h/n56/tluk/fn6/fs16/fc9ff/tc000/ftb/bas2/bat1/bacfff/pa8/tt0/tw1/th1/ta1/tb4" frameborder="0" width="210" height="58"></iframe>

and becuase I like it, we'll have this clock too!!!

<iframe src="http://free.timeanddate.com/clock/i2si5pjz/n56/szw110/szh110/hocfff/hbw0/hfc000/cf100/hgr0/fav0/fiv0/mqc0f0/mqs2/mql4/mqw4/mqd86/mhc0f0/mhs2/mhl4/mhw4/mhd86/mmc0f0/mml2/mmd88/hhc00f/hhs3/hhl50/hhw11/hmc00f/hms3/hml80/hmw11/hsc00f/hsl90/hsw6" frameborder="0" width="112" height="112"></iframe>

[Jenjie]

some twitterings:

Mingusx24th Mingus Mkubukeli
There are people already waiting in line at the stadium to see #COLDPLAY tonight.


MariettedTH Mariette dT-Helmbold
Gorgeous day in #CapeTown for Coldplay! Here's some handy info http://bit.ly/pguXNr. Enjoy the show!


RoxyAlexDallas Roxy Dallas
Coldplay Day!
2 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply


parlotones The Parlotones
Super excited for @coldplay tonight!! :)

[Jenjie]

An1ken An1ken
Attending @Coldplay Live in Cape Town tonight. Golden Circle. Gonna be a great concert! // RT @Jacquesvh
2 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

[SprayCanSoul]

Cool Stage.
Looks like the end of it is in the shape of an X.
Is this concert gonna being streamed?

[the_escapist]

South Africans are very lucky today!

[Fairycat101]

some twitterings:

Mingusx24th Mingus Mkubukeli
There are people already waiting in line at the stadium to see #COLDPLAY tonight.


MariettedTH Mariette dT-Helmbold
Gorgeous day in #CapeTown for Coldplay! Here's some handy info http://bit.ly/pguXNr. Enjoy the show!


RoxyAlexDallas Roxy Dallas
Coldplay Day!
2 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply


parlotones The Parlotones
Super excited for @coldplay tonight!! :)

The Parlotones are the opening act :) from what I've seen on their twitter and facebook, they are very excited for tonight's show! They've always said that Coldplay are the only band that they'd ever want to open for.

[Anitamiracle]

If I could only blink my eyes and appear there.......:cry:

[Fairycat101]

From The Parlotones guitarist, Paul Hodgson:
http://yfrog.com/z/h32njpfxj

"And it was all yellow..." Crew going into the stadium. #Coldplay

[coldplaymom]

current time in Cape Town :)

<iframe src="http://free.timeanddate.com/clock/i2si5m3h/n56/tluk/fn6/fs16/fc9ff/tc000/ftb/bas2/bat1/bacfff/pa8/tt0/tw1/th1/ta1/tb4" frameborder="0" width="210" height="58"></iframe>

and becuase I like it, we'll have this clock too!!!

<iframe src="http://free.timeanddate.com/clock/i2si5pjz/n56/szw110/szh110/hocfff/hbw0/hfc000/cf100/hgr0/fav0/fiv0/mqc0f0/mqs2/mql4/mqw4/mqd86/mhc0f0/mhs2/mhl4/mhw4/mhd86/mmc0f0/mml2/mmd88/hhc00f/hhs3/hhl50/hhw11/hmc00f/hms3/hml80/hmw11/hsc00f/hsl90/hsw6" frameborder="0" width="112" height="112"></iframe>

This is great! Thx for putting up the clock.

[coldplaymom]

From The Parlotones guitarist, Paul Hodgson:
http://yfrog.com/z/h32njpfxj

"And it was all yellow..." Crew going into the stadium. #Coldplay

Cute! LOL

[Mimixxx]

Another Parlotones tweet:

http://c0013984.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_89dd570

@parlotones_crew with our passes! :)

[ColdplayFanatic16]

Is it going to be streamed???

[Mimixxx]

Is it going to be streamed???

'Fraid not. It's a Coldplay gig, not a festival.

[Arjen-Robben]

Please let me know if it is streamed tonight, thanks a lot!

[busybeeburns]

I guess this is one alternative to a banner! :lol:

http://twitter.com/#!/Michal_Hazell

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1867/20100105cpt5.jpg

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1867/20100105cpt4.jpg

[busybeeburns]

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1867/20100105cpt8.jpg

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1867/20100105cpt6.jpg

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1867/20100105cpt7.jpg

[Mimixxx]

I love the X at the end of the ramp :awesome:

[busybeeburns]

It should be now called the X-rated Ramp'o'Love :laugh3:

[Kroket]

Let's hope we get lots of X-rated action then :p

[Raphaele]

It should be now called the X-rated Ramp'o'Love :laugh3:

Let's hope we get lots of X-rated action then :p

:laugh3::laugh3::laugh3::laugh3::laugh3:

[Fairycat101]

I guess this is one alternative to a banner! :lol:

http://twitter.com/#!/Michal_Hazell

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1867/20100105cpt5.jpg

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1867/20100105cpt4.jpg

These are amazing!! I have painted a t-shirt for Saturday's show, but it's nowhere near as cool as these overalls!

Also, view from the stage, again, via Paul of The Parlotones:
http://yfrog.com/obqrej

[Mimixxx]

It should be now called the X-rated Ramp'o'Love :laugh3:

Oh if only :sneaky: :P

[Mimixxx]

Another Parlotones tweet. Oh I do love a support band who are tweet happy :awesome:

http://c0013984.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_89e4a16

[Fairycat101]

I am so excited I could die, and I still have to wait till Saturday to see them! Keep having to remind myself that I'm not seeing them tonight.

Edi: another photo of some fans outside, via @liezelv (she's a tv presenter)
http://lockerz.com/s/144604247

[coldplaymom]

'Fraid not. It's a Coldplay gig, not a festival.

Can the band decide to stream it on coldplay.com? I don't know everything that would have to be involved to make it happen at the last minute if it wasn't already planned.

[Major_Love]

Excited to see pictures of the whole stage and if there is a "acoustic stage" again (hopefully). To be honest the stage doesn't look very fresh or extraordinary and it disappoints me a bit.

I'm also excited to see the setlist and the length of the concert. I hope for minimum two hours and maybe 1-2 new songs (Up in Flames, DLIBYH?)...

[jeremyy]

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg862/scaled.php?tn=0&server=862&filename=66ud.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640
http://yfrog.com/user/bpesa/profile

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg619/scaled.php?tn=0&server=619&filename=4m7kkg.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640
http://yfrog.com/user/RayleneSongbird/profile

http://c0013984.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_89ea0bc
http://lockerz.com/s/144613564

http://s1.proxy03.twitpic.com/photos/large/415845683.jpg
http://twitpic.com/photos/dirktolken

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg644/scaled.php?tn=0&server=644&filename=x4zvk.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640
http://yfrog.com/user/speechie613/profile

http://c0013984.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_89ea97f
http://lockerz.com/gallery/12027930

[LFDianne]

Excited to see pictures of the whole stage and if there is a "acoustic stage" again (hopefully). To be honest the stage doesn't look very fresh or extraordinary and it disappoints me a bit.

I'm also excited to see the setlist and the length of the concert. I hope for minimum two hours and maybe 1-2 new songs (Up in Flames, DLIBYH?)...

I don't think they will be playing any new songs from MX until after the official release date. Up in Flames was an exception because, by the time the show is broadcast on tv on New Year's Eve, the album will have been out for 2 months.

[jeremyy]

takkie13
Stadium filling up nicely.. Parletones up in the next 30 min #ColdPlay yfrog.com/h6cg9xpj
2 minutes ago
http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg618/scaled.php?tn=0&server=618&filename=cg9xp.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

[jeremyy]

Rory_Alexander
I'm a friend of Chris Martin and we know the family - chilling backstage before the #Coldplay concert twitpic.com/6vlkyq
9 minutes ago
http://s1.proxy04.twitpic.com/photos/large/415872098.jpg

Rory_Alexander
Sorry @CapeTown I hope you enjoy the #Coldplay concert while I'm backstage. twitpic.com/6vk2oz
2 hours ago
http://s1.proxy03.twitpic.com/photos/large/415801763.jpg

[busybeeburns]

thanks for the latest pics! :D

[jeremyy]

lovemademedoitx
Random. They're pumping Jay Z just before #coldplay is about to come on stage #myearsarebleeding #andmyhearttoo
3 minutes ago

They're almost on now,thought.

[jeremyy]

YES!

RogerFreeman9
Awesome opening #fireworks! #coldplay yfrog.com/nwfcahj
1 minute ago
http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg860/scaled.php?tn=0&server=860&filename=fcah.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640


okay i can not find any stream links so i'm streaming :P :P :P

YELLOW!
http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg857/scaled.php?tn=0&server=857&filename=wldo.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640
http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg644/scaled.php?tn=0&server=644&filename=60146417.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

[busybeeburns]

http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/gallery/data/1867/20100105cpt24.jpg

[Malaika]

nice!!! :)



http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=299875090026273&set=a.170492519631198.46824.168469316500185&type=1&ref=nf

Via Big Concerts

The setting is so beautiful with the mountain in the background! Soundcheck is taking place at the moment

[42JTR]

Wow the lights look so cool:D and it's funny how the first row is that empty the further you go back:D

[jeremyy]

but back row is also empty :/

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg741/scaled.php?tn=0&server=741&filename=og3ia.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

maybe during lost..

http://images.instagram.com/media/2011/10/05/167fb828104d4c04b4cd1aeebae23074_7.jpg

[Major_Love]

Never sould out. Hard to see so many empty seats.

[JM-SP2]

hope we can have some news on the setlist, because Twitter is not being helpful at all

[Major_Love]

Sound like another concert with huge sound problems...

[JM-SP2]

and wasn't it supossed to be sold out? weird.

[Malaika]

LOL you're too cute :) I understand how you feel I am excited for all of you and I am in Montreal ... :)
Have the most wonderful magical sparkling yellow rainbow butterfly paradisiac time !!!!!!! And thanks for all the beautiful pictures :) :) :)

I am so excited I could die, and I still have to wait till Saturday to see them! Keep having to remind myself that I'm not seeing them tonight.

Edi: another photo of some fans outside, via @liezelv (she's a tv presenter)
http://lockerz.com/s/144604247

[Malaika]

LOL you're too cute :) I understand how you feel I am excited for all of you and I am in Montreal ... :(
Have the most wonderful magical sparkling yellow rainbow butterfly paradisiac time !!!!!!! And thanks for all the beautiful pictures :) :) :)

I am so excited I could die, and I still have to wait till Saturday to see them! Keep having to remind myself that I'm not seeing them tonight.

Edi: another photo of some fans outside, via @liezelv (she's a tv presenter)
http://lockerz.com/s/144604247

[howyousawtheworld]

Sound like another concert with huge sound problems...

How on earth do you know if there's sound problems there?!!!

[Major_Love]

How on earth do you know if there's sound problems there?!!!

There are lots of people complaining about the sound via twitter and Co.

[Dan Medina]

its not sold out, but still theres a lot of people there.

[coldplaymom]

its not sold out, but still theres a lot of people there.

This is a monster stadium.

[Malaika]

LOL Thanks for the stream dear you're kind :)

YES!

RogerFreeman9
Awesome opening #fireworks! #coldplay yfrog.com/nwfcahj
1 minute ago
http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg860/scaled.php?tn=0&server=860&filename=fcah.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640


okay i can not find any stream links so i'm streaming :P :P :P

YELLOW!
http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg857/scaled.php?tn=0&server=857&filename=wldo.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640
http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg644/scaled.php?tn=0&server=644&filename=60146417.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

[coldplaymom]

Twit

RT @CastingSA: Chris Martin: "sorry it's taken us 12 years to get here. it took us that long to get a visa" har har #coldplay WAHA

ROFL

[coldplaymom]

The Scientist supposedly from Cape Town

Nevermind, I don't believe it is.

[Mimixxx]

Oh dear there are lots of people complaining about the sound on Twitter

[Major_Love]

Seems like no new songs in the setlist. Same as Rio I guess. Honestly I believe they would play some more songs within such a big stadium, not only half an hour. This is really too short for that price.

[coldplaymom]

Final fireworks?

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg615/scaled.php?tn=0&server=615&filename=mc8fw.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

[howyousawtheworld]

Seems like no new songs in the setlist. Same as Rio I guess. Honestly I believe they would play some more songs within such a big stadium, not only half an hour. This is really too short for that price.

I think they've done enough already this summer to show they can satisfy their fans.

[Alien Radio]

Was it 2 hours at least?

[coldplaymom]

http://c0013984.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_89f4bb4

[Major_Love]

I think they've done enough already this summer to show they can satisfy their fans.

Come on, don't get me wrong.
I just think that there are also people who aren't that great fans like you and me. They just like some songs and want to see how they are live. The prices aren't that cheap (naturally) and I really believe they could play 4-5 songs more in order to play at least two full hours. In my opinion this is a good length for concert and this wouldn't be a big problem.

Its just my opinion, nevertheless I will go to one of the shows. ;)

[coldplaymom]

@Cheviot_Publish
Elmari Swart
Oh my gosh, #coldplay rocked Cpt into our socks! Entire crowd still signing while leaving stadium. :)

[coldplaymom]

Come on, don't get me wrong.
I just think that there are also people who aren't that great fans like you and me. They just like some songs and want to see how they are live. The prices aren't that cheap (naturally) and I really believe they could play 4-5 songs more in order to play at least two full hours. In my opinion this is a good length for concert and this wouldn't be a big problem.

Its just my opinion, nevertheless I will go to one of the shows. ;)

Damned if they do, damned if the don't. Some are complaining that too many songs of the new album are already out.

[Claire-Louise]

Damned if they do, damned if the don't. Some are complaining that too many songs of the new album are already out.

^ This, the poor guys can't win for trying to please us... no wonder they talk of giving up.

Back on topic though - looking forward to hearing if there really were sound issues this evening and to see what the set list was ...

[Major_Love]

^ This, the poor guys can't win for trying to please us... no wonder they talk of giving up.

Back on topic though - looking forward to hearing if there really were sound issues this evening and to see what the set list was ...

I'm so satisfied with everything of the new era, I love all the songs, the new style and the brave of the band. The festival sets were incredible but is it so amazing that there is a guy who noticed that one and a half hour aren't so long for a big stadium show with expensive prices?
Its just a little point in the whole thing and I can't see that there will be criticism if they play 4-5 songs more.
I don't mean they should play more new songs of the album, but just some old favorites like Lovers in Japan, Trouble, Talk/Speed of Sound, Strawberry Swing...

[Mimixxx]

I agree, I think when the prices were so high and it was the first time they'd ever played there it wouldn't have hurt to have added a few more songs (from any era)

I'm looking forward to seeing what they did with that X shaped catwalk though :wacky:

Paul from the Parlotones tweeted "Awesome" :P

[shunmander]

[edit]
Heres the setlist in a legible format. Good mix of old and new songs. God put a smile was mindblowingly orgasmix! Loved the intro to it.
Hurts like heaven
Yellow
In my place
major minus
Paradise
Lost
Violet hill
God pull a smile
The scientist
us against the world
Shiver("Acoustic")
Til kingdom come feat. a mexican fone wave
Politik
Viva la vida
charlie brown
Life is for living

-Encore-
Clocks
Rehab/Fix you
Every tear drop is a waterfall

Thanks to Rosaudio for the correction

[l0wxo2]

If i'm not mistaken... didn't they play a 2 hour set on the Viva tour?

[42JTR]

'Till kingdom come? can't believe it:thinking: :)

[taameen**sparks**]

:stunned: Til Kingdom Come?

[SprayCanSoul]

Til Kingdom Come :stunned:

[AKM]

If i'm not mistaken... didn't they play a 2 hour set on the Viva tour?

Exactly.. They used to play 24-25 songs compared to approximately 18 now.. I think it's a shame! When you pay that much money for a ticket you deserve 2 hours of good music in my opinion..

[42JTR]

Exactly.. They used to play 24-25 songs compared to approximately 18 now.. I think it's a shame! When you pay that much money for a ticket you deserve 2 hours of good music in my opinion..

I have a feeling with the real (european) tour and Mylo Xyloto coming(released) they will play more songs again.

[LFDianne]

If i'm not mistaken... didn't they play a 2 hour set on the Viva tour?

They played 23-24 songs on Viva tour.

[AKM]

I have a feeling with the real (european) tour and Mylo Xyloto coming(released) they will more songs again.

I hope your feeling will turn out to be right ;) Add Strawberry Swing, Lovers in Japan, Trouble, Square One and Up in Flames to the current setlist and we can't demand more :)

[Major_Love]

I have a feeling with the real (european) tour and Mylo Xyloto coming(released) they will play more songs again.

We don't need more new songs...they could play just some older classics like Speed of Sound or LiJ or Trouble and so on.

Can't believe the setlist is right. Til kingdom come? Charlie Brown and Major Minus changed positions?!

[ajdgroot]

I have a feeling with the real (european) tour and Mylo Xyloto coming(released) they will play more songs again.

I doubt it, the 'real tour' started THIS evening in CAPE TOWN and is pretty much what to expect in the coming months. In general i think that people should try to enjoy the moment instead of concentrating on trying to record the complete concert on their mobile devices.

[coldplaymom]

Heres the setlist. Im posting from my phone. Will edit at home. Good mix of old and new songs. Gpasuyf was mindblowingly orgasmix!

Hurs like heaven
Yellow


In my place
Charlie brown(one eyr watchin) 
Paradise
Lost
Violet hil
God pull a smile
The acientist
Tus agenst th world
Shiver!
Mexoca fone wave
Til kongdom come
Politik
Viva la vida
Major minuse( all th boys)
Life is for living
Encore
Clocks
Rehab
Fix you
Everytear drop

So they added 2 songs, Shiver and Till Kingdom Come.

[l0wxo2]

Til Kingdom Come? :dazzled: So awesome they played that.

[Coldplero]

Too bad no live stream from that georgeous south african stadium set :/

[coldplaymom]

We don't need more new songs...they could play just some older classics like Speed of Sound or LiJ or Trouble and so on.

Can't believe the setlist is right. Til kingdom come? Charlie Brown and Major Minus changed positions?!

He did note that those 2 where interchangeable. So I believe it's Major Minus early, and Charlie Brown later on.

[coldplaymom]

I doubt it, the 'real tour' started THIS evening in CAPE TOWN and is pretty much what to expect in the coming months. In general i think that people should try to enjoy the moment instead of concentrating on trying to record the complete concert on their mobile devices.

Exactly. In Atlanta my son wound up recording just Fix You for me. I was so focused that I was even annoyed when the balloons hit me in the face. I just wanted to stare at the guys and sing my heart out and soak it all in. LOL I wish the setlist were long, but I walked away very satisfied.

[Rosaudio]

Swap Charlie Brown and Major Minus around. That's how it went

Mexican phone wave was pretty amazing :D Too bad I didn't have a phone :(

Was pretty surprised at an uncensored version of Jay-Z - 99 Problems being played loud right before they came on.

[Mimixxx]

Great! Thanks :)

Hope you had fun :nice:

[shunmander]

Swap Charlie Brown and Major Minus around. That's how it went

Mexican phone wave was pretty amazing :D Too bad I didn't have a phone :(

Was pretty surprised at an uncensored version of Jay-Z - 99 Problems being played loud right before they came on.

Swapped. Thanks for the correction. I only heard both tracks for the first time yesterday. I knew the words(and was the only one in my area singing along) but not the titles lol.

[shunmander]

Good news: I recorded the entire show :D
Bad news: i used my iphone to do it.

Im gonna listen to the recording tomorrow. if its good il edit upload and tag within the upcoming week.

[shunmander]

Was it 2 hours at least?
show was 1 hour 35 mins according to my recording.

[Malaika]

At least someone who's happy ...

Til Kingdom Come? :dazzled: So awesome they played that.

[tamunia]

Til Kingdom Come?? that´s awesome news ..
hope they will keep adding/replacing some more songs for upcoming gigs

[coldplaymom]

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsc9rjJX9G1qbi5ddo1_500.png

[coldplaymom]

At least someone who's happy ...

I wish Chris had worked in a little " Malaika, nakupenda Malaika." He's probably too shy.

[Cris_Santos]

Thanks for sharing the news :D ;)

[Li_cold]

Wow, Til kingdom come is awesome news! I wish they had played both Shiver and TKC here as well...

[DundahMifflin]

Til Kingdom Come? :dazzled: So awesome they played that.

Oh my God! This is my favorite song.

...this also adds more odd coincidence's on the day of Steve Jobs' death.

[Mimixxx]

Steve Jobs died?! :o I haven't seen any news yet today. :(

[Mimixxx]

Paul from Parlotones just tweeted this to Coldplay:

Paul_Parlotones (http://twitter.com/#%21/Paul_Parlotones) @coldplay (http://twitter.com/#%21/coldplay) the version of "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face" last night was AWESOME!!

also this a pretty awesome video :D Gave me goosebumps.

Coldplay live in Cape Town: Viva la Vida chant - YouTube

[busybeeburns]

After the phenomenal concert in the Cape Town stadium, Will Champion, drummer from Coldplay, joined Ryan O' Connor on KFM Breakfast. They chat about the concert and what Jozi can expect on Saturday. Listen here to what he had to say!

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[playingcolder]

That concert was amazing. Chris looked at me twice! Was front row! Absolutely amazing.

[Chloe_Martin]

They really seemed to love it

[Kroket]

That concert was amazing. Chris looked at me twice! Was front row! Absolutely amazing.Lucky you and well done on getting front row :D

[Blue Nails]

Sounds like a good show.
:o Til Kingdom Come?

[Mimixxx]

Some pictures heeeeere:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.300418966638552.93446.168469316500185&type=3&l=fe5301e442

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150857108475581.739547.806665580&type=1

http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/music/gallery-coldplay-rocks-the-mother-city-1.1151959

[Mimixxx]

http://www.iol.co.za/polopoly_fs/iol-tonight-pic-ca-p1-coldplay-1.1152012%21/image/618277282.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_300/618277282.jpg

Cape Town turned yellow last night as English superstars Coldplay rocked the city’s stadium, delighting tens of thousands of fans.

The city’s crowds may have a reputation for being laid back, but Coldplay warmed them up last night with an almost two-hour set of hit songs, fireworks and balloons.

“We’re so happy to be here finally, after 12 years. It took us that long to get a visa, we apologise,” said lead singer Chris Martin as an introduction and an obvious clue he’d read yesterday’s local headlines.

They started their set with a song from Xylo Myloto, their soon-to-be released album, but Martin then launched into Yellow, from debut album Parachutes, which brought them to the world’s attention.

“When the cold wind starts to blow in Cape Town,” was how he started The Scientist. The crowd started to sing along and he had them eating out of his hand.

South African band Parlotones had opened the stadium two hours earlier as the 50 000-strong crowd streamed in steadily and while the crowd response was polite it was non-committal because they were there to see the world’s biggest touring rock act.

People may not take lighters along to concerts any more, but they do take their cellphones and Martin got the 28 000 fans on the stands to start a Mexican light wave.

Fireworks, lasers and balloons abounded, but it was the music the crowd wanted.

The fans at the back of Cape Town Stadium had the best sound, while those in the coveted Golden Circle got close enough to almost touch Martin and guitarist Jonny Buckland.

They couldn’t leave without an encore, which included Martin’s take on Amy Winehouse’s Rehab and, of course, the beautiful ballad Fix You. A new hit, Every Tear is a Waterfall, ended the set.

Earlier, the popular Fan Walk from the CBD to the stadium was filled with excited fans – many wearing yellow in honour of the hit song.
Restaurants and bars along the Fan Walk were filled with the sound of people singing Coldplay hits.

Andrea Collins, 28, of Goodwood, was with five friends, all wearing T-shirts that read “Diehard Coldplay Fans”. She said seeing the band live was on her “bucket list” of things to do before she died.

UCT students Susan Tissiman, 22, and Catherine Edward, 21, were wearing T-shirts they had painted themselves.

Isaline Goemaere said she had been given concert tickets as a 21st birthday present from her friend, Taliah Abrams. “As a birthday present it was perfect. They stir emotion and are nostalgic. “We listened to them when they just came out… like every band a 13-year-old needs in a teenage crisis, they spoke to us.”

It wasn’t all plain sailing, though – some frustrated fans complained about traffic volumes and that the sound quality wasn’t up to scratch. But when Martin bent down and kissed the stage after Every Tear is a Waterfall, signalling an end to the concert, gripes were forgotten and elated fans streamed out of the stadium, talking about one of the biggest musical nights of the year. - Cape Argus

http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/news/local/chris-and-coldplay-warm-up-city-stadium-1.1152013

[MX&Yellow]

Some pictures heeeeere:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.300418966638552.93446.168469316500185&type=3&l=fe5301e442

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150857108475581.739547.806665580&type=1

http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/music/gallery-coldplay-rocks-the-mother-city-1.1151959

Thank you for this Mimixxx :)

[the_escapist]

wow! the chant is unbelievable!

[Rosaudio]

Paul from Parlotones just tweeted this to Coldplay:

Paul_Parlotones (http://twitter.com/#%21/Paul_Parlotones) @coldplay (http://twitter.com/#%21/coldplay) the version of "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face" last night was AWESOME!!

also this a pretty awesome video :D Gave me goosebumps.

Coldplay live in Cape Town: Viva la Vida chant - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C401nPl5sY)

What an amazing video. Makes me wish I was standing! :cry:

[Tash]

Paul from Parlotones just tweeted this to Coldplay:

Paul_Parlotones (http://twitter.com/#%21/Paul_Parlotones) @coldplay (http://twitter.com/#%21/coldplay) the version of "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face" last night was AWESOME!!

also this a pretty awesome video :D Gave me goosebumps.

Coldplay live in Cape Town: Viva la Vida chant - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C401nPl5sY)

Wow, amazing!

[Micke95]

I doubt it, the 'real tour' started THIS evening in CAPE TOWN and is pretty much what to expect in the coming months. In general i think that people should try to enjoy the moment instead of concentrating on trying to record the complete concert on their mobile devices.

So you say that with FOURTEEN new songs there's going to be NO difference? come on.....

[ashland421]

Just from my experience, the 3 Viva Shows I attended (one indoors, 2 out) were never more than 1 hour 45 minutes........nevertheless, best concerts of my life!

[lutzno]

ok im finally ready to give my post-mortem from last night. ill keep this as simple as possible as its hard to properly describe such an experience that id been waiting for for over 10 years, it all seemed very surreal and still does.

The Good:

Coldplay! The band were flawless and completely up for it, they looked as it they were absolutely loving it, even guy who shows little emotion was smiling and really into it.

The setlist was brilliant although shorter than a proper touring show. the whole acoustic set at the end of the catwalk was beautiful and i was very happily surprised to hear til kingdom come, so brilliant.

The set up was awesome. The stage with catwalk was better than a b/c stage for me, and the fireworks from the stadium roof were very special. There were also the big balls and lots of beach balls, one of which i managed to take home with me :)

Chris had a smile at the sign which i help up during violet hill which read, if you love me, wont you let me know, he acknowledged my bit of the crowd quite a lot and was very vocal and had a good few lyric changes. (come up to cape town, tell you im sorry, etc)

The Bad:

The crowd was the major disappointment for me. I managed to get pretty much front row, and it was quite lively there, but even there i struggled to get a viva chant going, and most people didnt know lyrics of even big songs. half way through the show i moved further back to the end of the catwalk to get a better view of the whole stage and fireworks which werent visible from front row, and the crowd were actually embarassing. no one knew lyrics, and many people just standing with folded arms. ive got to say though, for the big songs such as viva, scientist, yellow and a few others, the crowd were really good.

The security guards were really pedantic, they wouldnt let me hang a banner over the railings because it was a "security hazard" which is a load of rubbish.

The organisation was pretty poor. the admission process as well as transport arrangements which were terrible.

From what i hear, some parts of the stadium got really bad sound, although it was perfect throughout for me.

I got the attention of miller and hoppy, and asked them both for setlists, but they both said that theres absolutely nothing to give out, which i find hard to believe.



Im sure theres so many things ive left out, but if theres anything anyone is interested in, then just ask and ill respond.


Overall it was an incredible experience which i was privileged to attend. i can finally cross off the most important item on my bucket list, now i need to cross off the second most important item, seeing coldplay again :)

[Malaika]

:) You're so cute yeah it's a beautiful song :)

God bless you.
One Love :)


I wish Chris had worked in a little " Malaika, nakupenda Malaika." He's probably too shy.

[Malaika]

Thanks :) I'm happy you had fun even though there were a few problems. I hope you get to see them again very soon and then I hope it's perfect.

God bless you,
One Love :)



ok im finally ready to give my post-mortem from last night. ill keep this as simple as possible as its hard to properly describe such an experience that id been waiting for for over 10 years, it all seemed very surreal and still does.

The Good:

Coldplay! The band were flawless and completely up for it, they looked as it they were absolutely loving it, even guy who shows little emotion was smiling and really into it.

The setlist was brilliant although shorter than a proper touring show. the whole acoustic set at the end of the catwalk was beautiful and i was very happily surprised to hear til kingdom come, so brilliant.

The set up was awesome. The stage with catwalk was better than a b/c stage for me, and the fireworks from the stadium roof were very special. There were also the big balls and lots of beach balls, one of which i managed to take home with me :)

Chris had a smile at the sign which i help up during violet hill which read, if you love me, wont you let me know, he acknowledged my bit of the crowd quite a lot and was very vocal and had a good few lyric changes. (come up to cape town, tell you im sorry, etc)

The Bad:

The crowd was the major disappointment for me. I managed to get pretty much front row, and it was quite lively there, but even there i struggled to get a viva chant going, and most people didnt know lyrics of even big songs. half way through the show i moved further back to the end of the catwalk to get a better view of the whole stage and fireworks which werent visible from front row, and the crowd were actually embarassing. no one knew lyrics, and many people just standing with folded arms. ive got to say though, for the big songs such as viva, scientist, yellow and a few others, the crowd were really good.

The security guards were really pedantic, they wouldnt let me hang a banner over the railings because it was a "security hazard" which is a load of rubbish.

The organisation was pretty poor. the admission process as well as transport arrangements which were terrible.

From what i hear, some parts of the stadium got really bad sound, although it was perfect throughout for me.

I got the attention of miller and hoppy, and asked them both for setlists, but they both said that theres absolutely nothing to give out, which i find hard to believe.



Im sure theres so many things ive left out, but if theres anything anyone is interested in, then just ask and ill respond.


Overall it was an incredible experience which i was privileged to attend. i can finally cross off the most important item on my bucket list, now i need to cross off the second most important item, seeing coldplay again :)

[ajdgroot]

So you say that with FOURTEEN new songs there's going to be NO difference? come on.....

Well i was speaking more in terms of length of the entire show, it will perhaps be a different mix between new and old songs but i expect it to be 1,5 hr shows.

[ajdgroot]

Overall it was an incredible experience which i was privileged to attend. i can finally cross off the most important item on my bucket list, now i need to cross off the second most important item, seeing coldplay again :)


Are you going to the Joburg gig as well?

[Samuel_94]

Does anyone happen to know if there is a video of til kingdom come from cape town?
thanks

[Samuel_94]

Does anyone happen to know if there is a video of til kingdom come from cape town?
thanks

[Mimixxx]

http://c0013984.r32.cf1.rackcdn.com/x2_8a2bee9

http://twitter.com/#!/parlotones/status/121998743850598400

[Blue Nails]

^Aw, such kind people... :wacky:

[yr]

Oh my God! How can Coldplay not play Speed of Sound and Trouble? I am going to the Johannesburg concert and I am already disappointed. Speed of Sound was one of their biggest hits in SA. So was Talk! Shocking!!:(

[Natster]

Well, I just need to say that I saw Miller (quick chat) and Phil this morning and met Will in town, had a photo with him and a small chat!! Such a nice guy!!

They are leaving Cape Town tomorrow morning for JHB, enjoy it! The concert was awesome!!

Anyone on here that was standing in the golden circle que from early on Wednesday meet a guy called Doug? Would love to chat to him now that he's seen them, and find out his views!!

[playingcolder]

So are they only leaving for JHB on Saturday Morning or Friday morning? SOrry...I'm confused?

[Mimixxx]

Chris and Guy leaving after the show:

http://galleries.celebs.movies.2.pluzmedia.com/albums/pictures/UK/music/singers/Chris%20Martin/Chris%20Martin%20after%20performing%20with%20Coldp lay%20in%20Cape%20Town/680_Chris%20Martin%20after%20performing%20with%20C oldplay%20in%20Cape%20Town-e85d5217c1ce21b4a27867d6ea74b03c.jpg

http://galleries.celebs.movies.2.pluzmedia.com/albums/pictures/UK/music/singers/Chris%20Martin/Chris%20Martin%20after%20performing%20with%20Coldp lay%20in%20Cape%20Town/680_Chris%20Martin%20after%20performing%20with%20C oldplay%20in%20Cape%20Town-20dcff96a40572094b4e31dcefe00719.jpg

http://pluzmedia.com/celebs/music/singers/chris_brown/pictures/p97072

[Juanma]

^ the berrygirls are gonna be :o with that pic

[l0wxo2]

^ I don't think i've ever seen him without a shirt on :o

[SpanishRain]

Oh.My.God. :stunned:

[Rosaudio]

Small part of Til Kingdom Come (first half of video)

http://www.vimeo.com/30118368

[ARushOfLove]

:wideeyed:

[kriiz]

:o OMG!!!! That pic OMG!!!! OMG!!! OMG!!!.........:P

[chommy_16]

Is this the first time that Chris get no attention at all?

:stunned:Guy

[ramonbucard]

Guy is delicious. I WANT IN MY HOME.

[Afeather]

Seriously!!! :bomb: :dead: Slap a warning sign next time someone sends out a tweet of this magnitude! I'm operating heavy machinery (my car) at the moment & could've damn near killed myself and about ten others in a matter of seconds!:shocked2:

No, in all seriousness I already pulled over to email/take a quick call when this tweet popped up on my phone. I merely meant to dismiss so it wouldn't ding again but wouldn't you know it?!?!? I hit the link instead :wink3: Now yes, it did say "for the ladies" but come on? I wasn't prepped for this AT ALL. :wideeyed:

Wow. :o

Pleasantly surprised & rendered speechless. Needless to say, my call ended rather upbruptly so I come here & comment.

Thank you Coldplaying for making my otherwise boring afternoon a good one. :kiss:

[busybeeburns]

Seriously!!! :bomb: :dead: Slap a warning sign next time someone sends out a tweet of this magnitude! I'm operating heavy machinery (my car) at the moment & could've damn near killed myself and about ten others in a matter of seconds!:shocked2:

No, in all seriousness I already pulled over to email/take a quick call when this tweet popped up on my phone. I merely meant to dismiss so it wouldn't ding again but wouldn't you know it?!?!? I hit the link instead :wink3: Now yes, it did say "for the ladies" but come on? I wasn't prepped for this AT ALL. :wideeyed:

Wow. :o

Pleasantly surprised & rendered speechless. Needless to say, my call ended rather upbruptly so I come here & comment.

Thank you Coldplaying for making my otherwise boring afternoon a good one. :kiss:lol I hope neither mich nor I are going to be responsible for a highway closure :laugh3:

[ashleyMN28]

wow. he is looking good!!!!!:wink3::dazzled:

[ilovechriss]

DELICIOUSSS:heart: damn, guy you're looking great <3

[tiph1411]

damn it <3

[lucyb]

Lol. Not bad at all.....

[Phoebeo]

Nice torso Mr. Berryman. :wideeyed:

[Texasluvsjonny]

:stunned:
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt109/ac040404/guy.gif

[Skuze23]

Ohh la la Chris & Jonny.... :D and you can see lots of empty seats there...:confused:

Jonny and Chris (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=68YeNjfXygQ#!)

[Skuze23]

:stunned:
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt109/ac040404/guy.gif

Eww WHY ruin a great photo that's so disturbing...:laugh3:

[Rosaudio]

Ohh la la Chris & Jonny.... :D and you can see lots of empty seats there...:confused:

Jonny and Chris (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=68YeNjfXygQ#!)

Those were seats not sold due to the angle with the stage. People just moved to the front of the unsold seats to get closer as all you were missing there was the drum kit and one screen.

See here - Black = Not sold due to angle

http://eurotrashmusic.co/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/230920_226483210698795_168469316500185_1122726_198 1883_n.jpg

[42JTR]

Ohh la la Chris & Jonny.... :D and you can see lots of empty seats there...:confused:

Jonny and Chris (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=68YeNjfXygQ#!)

I always wonder how Chris' guitar survives all that throwing at the end of GPASUYF...

[Karencorpse]

Thanks for the photos from Cape Town. I like them a lot. I hope to see more.:sunny::escaping3:

[marleemuch1130]

I was at school, eating lunch, I clicked on the link, and I literally screamed out loud <3
My friends were a little disturbed though :embarrassed:

[MX&Yellow]

Hi everyone :)

I just stumble upon (don't worry I'm fine^^ lol) this video of "TIL KINGDOM COME" Live @ Cape Town [05/10/2011] :heart:

Coldplay - Til Kingdom Come Live at Cape Town - YouTube

ENJOY ;)

[Rosaudio]

Posted it earlier but thanks for the Youtube version :)

[MX&Yellow]

Posted it earlier but thanks for the Youtube version :)

OUPS! Sorry... I didn't know... :blush:

[l0wxo2]

Hi everyone :)

I just stumble upon (don't worry I'm fine^^ lol) this video of "TIL KINGDOM COME" Live @ Cape Town [05/10/2011] :heart:

Coldplay - Til Kingdom Come Live at Cape Town - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQFDDpIGENo)

ENJOY ;)

Awesome video, thank you!

[LilColdplay]

is GUY still dating with arlene moon?????????????????
thanks

[Tash]

is GUY still dating with arlene moon?????????????????
thanks

I'm pretty sure that was a rumour

[lutzno]

NEW REVALATION:


CALL ME BLIND BUT THE FIREWORKS AT THE END OF MX ACTUALLY SPELL THE LETTERS MX. LOOK IN THIS VIDEO...

http://www.youtube.com/user/lysander1400#p/u/8/AG5ClvyBpaU

[Tash]

Nice!

[c.angeja]

SWEEY JESUS!
My heart skipped a beat when I saw Guy shirtless!

[MX&Yellow]

NEW REVALATION:


CALL ME BLIND BUT THE FIREWORKS AT THE END OF MX ACTUALLY SPELL THE LETTERS MX. LOOK IN THIS VIDEO...

http://www.youtube.com/user/lysander1400#p/u/8/AG5ClvyBpaU

I was thinking exactly the same !
...and NOTHING is left to the HASARD :smug:

[darkhorse]

THAT PICTURE

[Kiame]

Chris and Guy leaving after the show:

http://galleries.celebs.movies.2.pluzmedia.com/albums/pictures/UK/music/singers/Chris%20Martin/Chris%20Martin%20after%20performing%20with%20Coldp lay%20in%20Cape%20Town/680_Chris%20Martin%20after%20performing%20with%20C oldplay%20in%20Cape%20Town-e85d5217c1ce21b4a27867d6ea74b03c.jpg
]


Good jesus...

[jeremyy]

mexican cellphone wave

http://www.flickr.com/photos/6000/6216886332/

Chris Martin asks for a "Cellphone Mexican Wave" at their Cape Town concert

but it is not so good wave :/

[MartinFan]

^^:)

From Roadie 42's blog


http://youtu.be/7hoIGM_ECxg

[lutzno]

mexican cellphone wave

http://www.flickr.com/photos/6000/6216886332/

Chris Martin asks for a "Cellphone Mexican Wave" at their Cape Town concert

but it is not so good wave :/


the wave was actually really good, you just cant see it well in the video. maybe its one of those things that will only be properly experienced by those present. it was an awesome moment, and it left everyone with their mouths wide open in awe.

[Fairycat101]

We did the cell phone wave at the Joburg one was well, I was in GC so had a great view of everyone in the stands doing it, and it looked absolutely amazing :)

[Mimixxx]

Posted it earlier but thanks for the Youtube version :)

Is that your video? It's amazing! :nice: