[6-Dec-2011] Radio 2 Gig: Coldplay @ Dingwalls, London, UK (15-Dec-11 Broadcast Date) tickets available from 24-nov

[Mimixxx]

According to Music Week and Radio 2 chief Jeff Smith, Coldplay will play an intimate gig at Dingwalls on 15 December for Radio 2.

However Coldplay are scheduled to perform in Germany that day so...??

"Meanwhile, Music Week can today reveal that Coldplay’s In Concert special will take place at intimate London venue Dingwalls on Thursday, December 15 – a space the Oxford band first played in 1998 as they tried to fund their 2000 debut, Parachutes.

That will be followed on Thursday, December 22 by a Christmas special In Concert with Michael Bublé, with support from X Factor finalist Rebecca Ferguson.

“With Coldplay, it’s taking them back to kind of where they came from. Although it’s not their hometown, it will have the same feel as Elbow in Manchester,” said BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music head of music Jeff Smith.

“Michael Bublé will end this year’s season of 12 In Concert events. The pretext is that it will very much have a Christmas feel.”

Will Young will play Radio 2’s first December In Concert gig on the 1st of the month."

http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047517&c=1

It could be that it's being broadcast on the 15th and recorded before, as the lovely Denise just pointed out to me. We'll see!

[Mimixxx]

So I checked out the listings for Dingwalls.

The only days that both the venue and CP are both free are Thur 8, Sat 10 or Tues 13.

Although Tue 6 is listed as "private event" which could be it

http://www.dingwalls.com/listings/

[SueDeNimes]

Just confirmed :)
Title changed!! :D

http://www.coldplay.com/graphics/newsthumbs/radio.jpg London Dingwalls show for BBC Radio 2 announced
17 November 2011 12:31 pm
Band to return to the venue of their 1998 show

http://www.coldplay.com/images/news_line.png

Good afternoon. We're very pleased to announce that Coldplay will perform a special Christmas show at London's Dingwalls venue for BBC Radio 2 In Concert on Thursday, 15 December. The show will be broadcast live on Radio 2 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2)(which you can listen to online worldwide). The performance will also be filmed and shown live via the Red Button and on the Radio 2 site (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2), where it will be available to watch until 22 December.

The free tickets for the show will be given away via bbc.co.uk/radio2 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2) from 24-28 November.

Dingwalls is the Camden venue which was hired by Coldplay's first manager (and now fifth member) Phil Harvey while he was still a student, for a Coldplay show on 25 May 1998. The money raised that night helped pay for the recording of the Safety EP.

Anchorman

http://www.coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=853

[Mimixxx]

But they're playing in Germany that day! :thinking: Unless it's before...

[r25d01]

But they're playing in Germany that day! :thinking: Unless it's before...

I hope that doesn't cause great exhaustion in Cologne...

[busybeeburns]

But they're playing in Germany that day! :thinking: Unless it's before...sometimes I think they've got a teleporter with all the travelling they've been doing, maybe they can use that! :lol:

[Twisted mind]

I hope that doesn't cause great exhaustion in Cologne...
Yeah I was thinking the same... :\

[Mimixxx]

sometimes I think they've got a teleporter with all the travelling they've been doing, maybe they can use that! :lol:

:lol:

Maybe it'll be suspiciously dark and we won't really be able to see anyone's faces, just the sound of the band live (from Cologne) and Coldplay shaped people mincing about. :P

[Tash]

From twitter

To clarify, the London Dingwalls show for @BBCRadio2 (https://twitter.com/#!/BBCRadio2) will broadcast on 15 Dec (and be recorded a few days earlier) http://cldp.ly/cpbbcr2 A
14 seconds ago

[Tash]

Please let it be between 8 and 12 December!

[SueDeNimes]

They should rephrase the announcement text then... that says "live broadcast".

[Tash]

^ They did :P

Good afternoon. We're very pleased to announce that Coldplay will perform a special Christmas show at London's Dingwalls venue for BBC Radio 2 In Concert, which will be broadcast on Thursday, 15 December (having been recorded a few days earlier). The show will be broadcast on Radio 2 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/), which you can listen to online worldwide. The performance will also be filmed and shown live via the Red Button and on the Radio 2 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/) site, where it will be available to watch until 22 December.

[AnnaElisabeth]

Oooooh, Christmas show :wacky:

Too bad I've used a lot of my karma and am not very lucky with lotteries :P

[Lu'kaa]

I just hope it's not the 13th, we want a fresh and fine band in Paris the 14th :D

[Mimixxx]

I think that "Private Event" listed for Tue 6 Dec is most likely.

[Tash]

Coldplay to return to their roots

Coldplay are set to play an intimate gig at a venue where they first played 13 years ago, it has been announced.

The band, who are scheduled to perform a string of stadium dates next summer, will play Camden's Dingwalls venue next month in a free show for BBC Radio 2.

The group, fronted by Chris Martin, first played at the venue in May 1998, to raise money for the recording of the band's first release, The Safety EP.

The gig takes place on 6 December and will be broadcast a week later.

Flyers for the 1998 London show introduced the band as The Coldplay, with tickets costing just £4.

Two years later they released their debut album.

Since then Coldplay have had several chart-topping hits and played hundreds of sold-out concerts across the world.

Tickets to see the group on their stadium tour next summer, which go on sale tomorrow, will cost upwards of £49.50.

Meanwhile Radio 2 has announced that its annual Folk Awards is set to move to The Lowry in Salford next year, marking the first time the event has been staged outside London.

link (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15773734)

[Mimixxx]

Aha, called it! :P

[twistedleksi2008]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15773734

[NumbersGirl]

"... the free tickets will be given away..."

They don't really describe how they will be given away. First 500 callers? Enter your name in a hat a certain amount of time beforehand? People camping outside the BBC Radio studios for the longest amount of time? Hmmm...

[AnnaElisabeth]

I'll happily camp out! I'm quite the woodsman :P

[NumbersGirl]

I'll happily camp out! I'm quite the woodsman :P
Yes, but would you be a happy concreteswoman?

/ totally invented that term just now

[Jenjie]

sometimes I think they've got a teleporter with all the travelling they've been doing, maybe they can use that! :lol:

nope, they've stolen Hermione's hour glass thingy and are now able to be in 2 places at once

[Tash]

nope, they've stolen Hermione's hour glass thingy and are now able to be in 2 places at once

All the time-turners were destroyed during the the battle of the Department of Mysteries in 1996. Maybe they made new ones :wacko:

[crazyduckette]

This sounds like an amaaaazing thing to go to :wideeyed:

[AnnaElisabeth]

:freak: http://musicglue-dingwalls.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_5032.jpg

[AnnaElisabeth]

Yes, but would you be a happy concreteswoman?

/ totally invented that term just now

Why, yes, my dear Caribou, I think I would be :wacko: :ninja:

[axe]

oh no, the 15th was perfect for me...

So are we sure that it will be on the 6th? Do u think tickets will be given away only to UK residents?

[Cris_Santos]

Can't believe it!! I'll be in London on the 6th!!! :shocked2:

How impossible do you think it'll be for a non UK citizen to get a ticket?? Cause if there is a 0.0000000001% chance I'll definitely stick to it!!! :shocked2: :dead:

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

Sigh, after last year's Christmas show I now feel like I need a Coldplay Christmas gig every year, that one was so great :sad:

But Dingwalls is supposed to be abnormally hot and stuffy...actually when I met Will, I talked with him a bit about The Strokes' gig there in 2010 that all of Coldplay were in the audience for, and he said that was the hottest he'd ever been in his life. I hope they bring industrial-strength air conditioners so Chris doesn't flood the place :sweatdrop: :uhoh:

[Mimixxx]

Maybe that's a reason to hope I don't win tickets :P Still not over the Norwich incident :sick:

[AnnaElisabeth]

:sick: So. Disgusting.

[FixYou*]

What is Norwich incident? :confused:

[Mimixxx]

When Chris bowed and then flicked his head up we all got absolutely covered in his sweat. Like it landed on my face :sick: Soooo gross.

[FixYou*]

Ohh that's so..

weird.

:)

[AnnaElisabeth]

EDIT: Michie beat me to it :P

[NumbersGirl]

When Chris bowed and then flicked his head up we all got absolutely covered in his sweat. Like it landed on my face :sick: Soooo gross.
It might seem gross, but dudette... you had the-one-and-only-Mr. Martin's sweat on your face. ON YOUR FACE.

Lick it off.

[Mimixxx]

We all promptly got sick so what I will be doing is suing the bastard. Get back some of the money I've blown on them this year :wacky:

I was gonna say something about the only scenario I'd want his sweat on my face but this is a family messageboard :angel:

[AnnaElisabeth]

We all promptly got sick so what I will be doing is suing the bastard. Get back some of the money I've blown on them this year :wacky:

I was gonna say something about the only scenario I'd want his sweat on my face but this is a family messageboard :angel:

I'm going to cough him in the face :nice:

[MosesTheMarshmallow]

What if they play Christmas Lights. :D

[AnnaElisabeth]

I think it's almost a certainty they will :wacko:

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

When Chris bowed and then flicked his head up we all got absolutely covered in his sweat. Like it landed on my face :sick: Soooo gross.

We all promptly got sick so what I will be doing is suing the bastard. Get back some of the money I've blown on them this year :wacky:

I was gonna say something about the only scenario I'd want his sweat on my face but this is a family messageboard :angel:

I joke that Chris is the one that got me/all of us sick because it's fun, but I actually believe that he did, when you think about it :P. Also because he got sick right after as well...

[johkujii]

Or then you got sick cos most of you drank from the same waterbottle as me, the plague kid...buuuut however you want to see it :P

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

I didn't though! I didn't drink almost any water BECAUSE they were making us share it! I had one sip when it was a fresh, new bottle and then nothing after that because I saw how they were making everyone drink straight out of it :sick:

PS: at The Strokes' Dingwalls gig (which is the only even indirect experience of Dingwalls that I have), apparently collective sweat from the band and the audience was condensing on the ceiling and dripping down on everyone like rain. I'd do it for Coldplay (and The Strokes) though! Just a warning to those who end up going :P

[Craigie-J]

How are they gonna ticket this then? Similar to iTunes where you just apply and hope? Or...

[fooby]

Ooh, 15th, good birthday present :P

[Jenjie]

not sure if this ahas already been posted

Free tickets will be given away on the Bbc website from 24 to 28 November (11). The concert will later be broadcast online.


http://www.contactmusic.com/news/coldplay-to-play-free-festive-gig_1262120

[Cris_Santos]

Does anybody know how to apply for tickets? Didn't find anything on BBC's website :/

[t3k1lla]

hi,

same question... looking in bbc-radio2 but found nothing about how to get tickets for this concert...

thank you for answer

[Tash]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/in-concert/img/coldplay-430x250.jpg

Coldplay will be performing an exclusive show for Radio 2 at Dingwalls in London on Tuesday 6 December at 8.00pm.

This rare chance to see the band play an initamte venue will feature classic hits and songs from their new album "Mylo Xyloto".

We have 100 pairs of tickets to giveaway so if you would like to attend this exclusive event for Radio 2 then please ** Apply for tickets here ** (http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/shows/coldplay)

Or call our phone lines on 03700 100 200. Standard geographic charges apply. Calls from mobiles may be higher.

Coldplay - BBC Artist Page (www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/cc197bad-dc9c-440d-a5b5-d52ba2e14234)
Coldplay - Official Site (http://www.coldplay.com/)


Ticket Giveaway Terms and Conditions

*** This Ticket Allocation is open until 5.20pm on Monday 28th November ***

1. The ticket allocation is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, aged 16 or over. Proof of age, identity and eligibility may be requested.

2. The tickets are free and cannot be sold. If you buy tickets from anyone they will not be valid.

3. Only one application will be accepted per person per event. If successful, applicants will each receive one pair of tickets. Multiple applications will not be eligible for selection. Please do not request tickets if you think you may be unable to use them.

4. Travel to the event, any accommodation and any other cost will be solely at the entrant's expense and the BBC will not reimburse you for any such costs.

5. All audience members will be asked to arrive no later than 7.00pm on Tuesday 6th December 2011.

6. Entrance is subject to capacity. The BBC reserves the right to refuse admission.

7. The BBC reserves the right to cancel this event and ticket process at any stage, if deemed necessary in its opinion, and if circumstances arise outside it's control.

8. Should the event be cancelled or line-up changed, The BBC is not liable for any loss of money and expense incurred in travelling to the venue.

9. The BBC may record and film the performance, by accepting tickets; applicants agree to such recording being broadcast, should BBC Radio 2, at its own discretion, decide to do so.

10. The BBC, its sub-contractors, subsidiaries and/or agencies cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever for any technical failure or malfunction or any other problem with the Internet or otherwise which may result in any application being lost or not properly registered.

11. The BBC will only ever use personal details for the purposes of administering this ticket allocation, and will not publish them or provide them to anyone without permission. You can read more about the BBC Privacy Policy here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy/)

link (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/in-concert/coldplay/)

[FixYou*]

I've applied for tickets. I really want to go this show. It'll be my first time to see them :)

[Tash]

http://coldplay.com/graphics/newsthumbs/radio.jpg
Apply now for Radio 2 Dingwalls tickets
24 November 2011 5:21 pm
The BBC has 100 pairs to give away
http://coldplay.com/images/news_line.png

Good evening. As previously announced (http://www.coldplay.com/newsdetail.php?id=853), Coldplay are to perform a special show for BBC Radio 2 at Dingwalls in London, to broadcast on Thursday 15 December.

Radio 2 has just announced that the show itself will take place on Tuesday 6 December at 8.00pm. The station has 100 pairs of tickets to give away - you can apply for some now by clicking here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/shows/coldplay). You have until 5.20pm on Monday, 28 November to apply.

If you don't make it along, the show will be broadcast on Radio 2 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/), which you can listen to online worldwide. The performance will also be filmed and shown live via the Red Button and on the Radio 2 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/) site, where it will be available to watch until 22 December.

Anchorman

[shesawsparks]

Just applied for tickets. I would absolutely LOVE to go to this so much! Good luck to everyone who applies. :nice:

[Cris_Santos]

Awww I'm not a UK resident :cry:

300 guests then?

[LARD]

Fingers massively crossed for this one.

[AnnaElisabeth]

*applies and patiently expects Coldplay to announce a competition for tickets too as Dingwalls holds 500*

[loveintechnicolor]

Does anyone know whether you can only apply once per home address/household?

*applies and patiently expects Coldplay to announce a competition for tickets too as Dingwalls holds 500*

Oh please please let this happen. Getting tickets to this would make the end of my year.

[SprayCanSoul]

Anyone win tickets...

[LARD]

Anyone win tickets...

I'm hoping they haven't told anyone yet... I can't see anything on a twitter search. I would just love to go to this, I missed out on the boat party last year.

[jetsetwilly]

I just got an email confirming 2 tickets ! :)

Two standing tickets for the 02 on Friday will now be available, or shall I do both....

[LARD]

I just got an email confirming 2 tickets ! :)

Two standing tickets for the 02 on Friday will now be available, or shall I do both....

You are a very lucky guy. Enjoy!

Subtext: "Noooooooo!"

[Mimixxx]

Congrats! You lucky thing. :D

[stickyfiddle]

I got tickets! I'm (metaphorically) on the ceiling with excitement!!! I couldn't justify the O2 and Stadium ticket prices so thought I'd have to miss this tour completely. It's incredible. I'm genuinely lost for words.

[Comicforce]

Congratulations! :D

[markm]

I just got an email confirming 2 tickets ! :)

Two standing tickets for the 02 on Friday will now be available, or shall I do both....

If you are selling your 02 tickets I would be very interested in buying them.
Happy to pay full price or slightly more.

[kspillers2]

I would come to London for this in a heartbeat. So jealous, but happy for anyone on the board who got some.

[**Laura**]

Congrats to all the lucky winners!

[Tash]

We have the last few tickets for Coldplay's London Dingwalls for BBC Radio 2 on 6 Dec to give away - enter at http://cldp.ly/dingtix now. A
1 minute ago

[kspillers2]

If I have any CP Karma left I've got some American Airlines Frequent Flyer miles that may or may not disappear in the coming days....I need to win this and use them!!


London is calling you Kelly.....London is calling you Jane....

[LFDianne]

If I have any CP Karma left I've got some American Airlines Frequent Flyer miles that may or may not disappear in the coming days....I need to win this and use them!!


London is calling you Kelly.....London is calling you Jane....

Sending you massive CP Karma...I feel your pain with your AA miles. We lost over 100,000 on Aloha Airlines when they went bankrupt a few years ago :(

[kspillers2]

Sending you massive CP Karma...I feel your pain with your AA miles. We lost over 100,000 on Aloha Airlines when they went bankrupt a few years ago :(

Well that sucks. If I win, (haha), ya wanna come with me!?!?!

[LFDianne]

Well that sucks. If I win, (haha), ya wanna come with me!?!?!

Ooohhh. Can we go first class? :)


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[Cris_Santos]

I'll need tons of Coldplay karma, but as this is my only chance my fingers are crossed!! :stunned:

[kspillers2]

Has anyone gotten any of the few given away from Coldplay.com yet?

[Cris_Santos]

Not me :(

[AnnaElisabeth]

Do you think they've given them away yet? One would think we'd hear anything about it... :thinking:

[Mimixxx]

Well it closed yesterday so I imagine anyone who has won tickets will find out today? They only had a few though so unlikely we'll even find out who they are.

[stickyfiddle]

Does anyone know if cameras will be allowed? I can't imagine I'll ever get this close to them again!

[Mimixxx]

At the BBC Radio 1 gig in Norwich they allowed handheld ameteur cameras, but were very strict about anything bigger.

[LARD]

Still hoping! The entry page is still up, so maybe they haven't got around to drawing winners yet.

[Cris_Santos]

I checked my inbox a thousand times :/

[LARD]

The contest page is now showing as closed.

[kspillers2]

I'm bummed, I entered this (with a false address of course!:wink:) and not that there's much of a chance to win, but I really want to come to London for this gig!

[yhtrownu]

The competition winners now know who they are. I know somebody who won. Also, someone is already trying to sell a plus one on ebay for £300. Lame (forgive me if that's for charity).

[laura84]

Unfortunately yesterday night I have found this tweet...

samc83 Sam Cooper
I'm numb and in shock. I have only gone and bloody won @coldplay dingwalls tickets this coming Tuesday!!!!!!!!!
11 hours ago

[LARD]

Oh well, hopes were too high :-(

At least I'm going to see them tomorrow at the MEN!

[Cris_Santos]

Awwww :( 300 pounds? :( :( :(

[Mimixxx]

Anyone who buys them won't get in, it's strictly the person named on the tickets only. You have to show ID.

I might contact eBay, I don't want anyone getting ripped off :(

[samc83]

I was lucky enough to win tickets via the CP comp last night (that was my tweet above). Like I said I was in shock and still am.

I was at the LNS gig with my friend and we were talking about entering and how we won't win. The email came through at 11.03PM at night and I thought it was going to be a you have not won tickets but to my surprise I did. I was literally shaking with excitement. Even my friend couldn't believe I won.

So all in all I was very lucky and I expect it to be real intimate if BBC had 100 pairs and CP had 15 pairs. That is 230 people then you have industry people and I guess the cameras would take up some space.

As for that person selling a ticket on ebay that is disgraceful I mean they are free tickets. The way he can get round it is that the person who buys it off him will be the +1 and the seller also goes in and shows his photo ID. And the description with tickets being over issued I don't think that is the case surely the BBC don't over issue and the CP comp you had to confirm your attendance and if you didn't by Monday the tickets would go to someone else. Plus I really hope they allow non flash photography because you will never ever see them play in an intimate venue like that again.

I have been a fan of CP since Parachutes came out and the LNS was the first time I had seen them play so seeing the full band at Dingwalls would be quite something.

Wonder what the set would be like??

[LARD]

Congratulations! It's cool that you appreciate what you've won and how special it is. It's awful that someone is trying to sell their plus one for £500. Shame more Coldplayers didn't win!

Have a good time.

PS - if you can't find anyone to go with you I will gladly stand in ;-)

[AnnaElisabeth]

Ah, walked by Dingwalls the other night, such a tiny place! Hope everyone going has an amazing time :wacky:

[samc83]

I am all excited for Tuesday.

I want to be right up front but it will be difficult to judge when to queue given that it is a small venue.

This will be my first (proper) Coldplay gig. Chris and Jonny blew me away at Little Noise and I guess this will be immense.

I will report back straight away when I get home that evening

[Mimixxx]

Thanks :nice: And have fun you lucky duck you! :D

[samc83]

I'm an extremely lucky duck who is still in shock.

I am so thankful I have a ticket (my friend whom I am taking thought I was pulling his leg) but people who sell tickets for profit irritate me so much.

Wonder if someone got that ticket off of ebay??

[TracieMorgan]

I am all excited for Tuesday.

I want to be right up front but it will be difficult to judge when to queue given that it is a small venue.

This will be my first (proper) Coldplay gig. Chris and Jonny blew me away at Little Noise and I guess this will be immense.

I will report back straight away when I get home that evening

Seeing them in a tiny venue like that will be totally different than anything most of us have experienced. You're so lucky! Have fun!!:D

[samc83]

I know it will be really surreal seeing them play there.

I still can't believe I one because I wouldn't call myself lucky at winning competitions. And this one would have thousands of people apply just for a pair of tickets.

Putting everything into perspective I can see how lucky I am :D

I have been a fan of CP since the very start but this would be the first time I have seen the full band and what a live experience I will have.

I'm really excited, with it being broadcast on Radio and being shown on Red button I assume it will be one special set (different to whats being played on the Mylo Xyloto tour)

:D

[TracieMorgan]

I know it will be really surreal seeing them play there.

I still can't believe I one because I wouldn't call myself lucky at winning competitions. And this one would have thousands of people apply just for a pair of tickets.

Putting everything into perspective I can see how lucky I am :D

I have been a fan of CP since the very start but this would be the first time I have seen the full band and what a live experience I will have.

I'm really excited, with it being broadcast on Radio and being shown on Red button I assume it will be one special set (different to whats being played on the Mylo Xyloto tour)

:D

I hope you're right. Since playing Dingwall's is going back to their beginnings, I hope they play some rarely-heard songs. I'm so glad it's being broadcast so we can share it with you!:D

[Ziva]

I'm an extremely lucky duck who is still in shock.

I am so thankful I have a ticket (my friend whom I am taking thought I was pulling his leg) but people who sell tickets for profit irritate me so much.

Wonder if someone got that ticket off of ebay??

You're so lucky :D I just were at Dingwalls last Nov 23 for a gig... I should have stayed hidden inside it until Tuesday LOL You'll enjoy it, a great venue for a great band :cry:

[axe]

I think u will see a gig like exeter2009 or Liverpool and Newcastle 2010. I really hope so for u! They were their best gigs I've seen and they were so intimate! You will be satisfied FOR SURE. ;)
Enjoy and share it!! :)

[Comicforce]

Oh you lucky girl! I was at the LNS too, and it was wonderful wasn't it? Like you that was my first CP gig, and what a way to start.. I am going on Friday to the O2 also, and that will be fantastic too I know, but I think yours will be so amazing! Have FUN and report back to us will you? :D

[samc83]

of course I will report back :)

[Cris_Santos]

Somebody has just tweeted this: "Just had to turn down two free VIP tix to see Coldplay @ Dingwalls tomoro night recording their Radio2 gig. 3 x in one year is too much no?"

Awww and we all just eagering to go :(

[kspillers2]

I'm an extremely lucky duck who is still in shock.

I am so thankful I have a ticket (my friend whom I am taking thought I was pulling his leg) but people who sell tickets for profit irritate me so much.

Wonder if someone got that ticket off of ebay??

I think there was something fishy about that ticket.....I inquired about it with 2 different emails (as I was considering making the trip with frequent flyer miles) but they never contacted me back and the listing expired with 0 bids. I'm not sure that reseller was a legit outfit or not. .....?

[LARD]

Somebody has just tweeted this: "Just had to turn down two free VIP tix to see Coldplay @ Dingwalls tomoro night recording their Radio2 gig. 3 x in one year is too much no?"

Awww and we all just eagering to go :(


Boo! Why apply if you think 3 times in a year is too much?

[kspillers2]

Boo! Why apply if you think 3 times in a year is too much?

She was offered a press pass. Can you imagine turning it down?!?!

[Comicforce]

:shocked2::stunned::shocked2::stunned:

[TracieMorgan]

NO FAIR! I think if I'd been offered a press pass I'd have flapped my arms to get to England,lol.

[stickyfiddle]

TOOOOOOOOOOONIIIIIIGHT!!!!

Will get photos if I can - will certainly report on here whether I get any pics or not :)

[Tash]

Inside Dingwalls

Dingwalls - scene of tonight's gig for BBC Radio 2 (to broadcast 15 Dec). This pic shows the whole tiny venue... A

https://p.twimg.com/Af_64sJCQAA-HDB.jpg:large

[dreamorlife]

I hope this means a stripped-down or acoustic show. Would love to hear that (along with some rare older songs :) )

[Pier62b]

I hope they finally play new song like UWTB or PoC or DLBYH. I'm tired of the old new song we heard since June.

[dreamorlife]

Just realized: why do they play Paradise acoustic (they did it for Radio 1 Live Lounge), while they in interviews that this song made them turning away from the acoustic thing ?
They first thought this song couldn't be done stripped down, only to perform it later for the radio.
That's Coldplay logic I suppose :D

[Tash]

Jonny, takes a seat at the bar at Dingwalls, where Coldplay last played on 25 May 1998... A

https://p.twimg.com/AgAAJLTCIAAb5Vx.jpg:large

[crazyduckette]

Awwwwwww :heart:

[Tash]

Soundcheck... A

https://p.twimg.com/AgADQHtCAAAAafe.jpg:large

[Tash]

Chris at his piano during soundcheck just now... A

https://p.twimg.com/AgAFu8jCMAAh4Gt.jpg:large

[Comicforce]

Oh whoever is at this is going to have THE BEST time.. I am so jealous!

[Tash]

https://p.twimg.com/AgAIKhTCAAA09zZ.jpg:large

link (https://twitter.com/#!/lisalaurasmith/status/144124164901568512)

https://p.twimg.com/AgAJihqCQAEwlxg.jpg:large

link (https://twitter.com/#!/lisalaurasmith/status/144125676822347777)

[Christa42]

so teeny tiny! the sweat will be bouncing of the walls :P and for Christmas a little Warning Sign present would be greatly appreciated

[the_escapist]

Radio 2's Assistant Producer just tweeted that it was airing on December 17th....

So, who is right?

[Tash]

http://i44.tinypic.com/15d2c4.jpg

link (https://twitter.com/#!/matteveritt/status/144143713843675137)

[Ziva]

OMG those pics... :dazzled: I'm so jealous lol

[Tash]

Setlist (according to twitter)

Yellow
Charlie Brown
What If

Edit:

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link (https://twitter.com/#!/deanpiper/status/144152731723108352)

[robsmith7]

BBC Political broadcasters Jeremy Vine and Jon Sopel just tweeted these...

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[Twisted mind]

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS




:drunk:

[l0wxo2]

Christmas Lights! :heart:

[Joszwa]

Christmas Lights, that's great! Only a bit disappointed they replaced Daylight for it..

[ruth_42]

chrismas lights <3 !!!!

[seralovescoldplay]

:santa3: christmas lights :heart:

[Tash]

http://i40.tinypic.com/aepn4i.jpg

link (https://twitter.com/#!/deanpiper/status/144156574322130947)

[Coeurli]

^ :dead: OMFG they're so lucky, and with this setlist it must be even more AWESOME !

[mmb064]

I completely agree.

[mmb064]

...with Joszwa.

[VivaGroaning]

no daylight - : (

[Coeurli]

But Christmas lights :) (and Us against the world, finally!)

[Tash]

owenbartholomew (https://twitter.com/#!/owenbartholomew)
At Dingwalls recording an intimate Coldplay gig for Radio 2. Don't listen to the music snobs - they're blooming brilliant.

link (https://twitter.com/#!/owenbartholomew/status/144160738569752576)

:nice:

[Tash]

jeffxsmith (https://twitter.com/#!/jeffxsmith)
Coldplay @ Dingwalls Audience R2 In Concert - Listen! tmblr.co/ZytTPxCut3TZ (http://headofmusic.tumblr.com/post/13838858083/coldplay-dingwalls-audience-r2-in-concert)

link (https://twitter.com/#!/jeffxsmith/status/144161256864092160)

[Coeurli]

OK do you people want me dead or what ? :dead:
Can't wait for the broadcasting ! (broadcast ? broadcasting ? what's the noun for that ?)
EDIT: Thank you Tash btw :wacky:

[Tash]

https://p.twimg.com/AgAwCyACMAAkVcL.jpg:large

link (https://twitter.com/#!/juliecullen/status/144168012411449345/photo/1)

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link (https://twitter.com/#!/juliecullen/status/144168022133833731/photo/1)

[Tash]

EDIT: Thank you Tash btw :wacky:

You're welcome! :)

[Tash]

AndyWelch81 (https://twitter.com/#!/AndyWelch81)
Just saw Coldplay at Dingwalls. Without their lasers and posh extras they're... still an amazing band.

link (https://twitter.com/#!/AndyWelch81/status/144169286229950465)

[Comicforce]

You're welcome! :)

Yes, thanks for posting all these lovely photos Tash. :D

[Tash]

brettsr (https://twitter.com/#!/brettsr)
Just left Coldplay at Dingwalls in Camden. Terrific show. It's going to look amazing on the tellybox.

link (https://twitter.com/#!/brettsr/status/144169755182501888)

[Tash]

@coldplay (https://twitter.com/#!/coldplay) at Dingwalls. They've still got it. pic.twitter.com/zysXPYaX

https://p.twimg.com/AgAyugdCAAAoW6j.jpg:large

link (https://twitter.com/#!/JohnnyDavisESQ/status/144170962638733313)

[Tash]

Coldplay return to Dingwalls for Radio 2 gig

Thirteen-and-a-half years after first taking to the stage in Camden's Dingwalls, Coldplay have played an intimate gig in the venue for just a few hundred fans.

Having used the May 1998 performance to fund the recording of their debut album, the group performed the special concert as part of BBC Radio 2's In Concert series. It will be broadcast on December 15, with footage being shown via the Red Button and online the same night.

Coldplay's performance - hosted by Jo Wiley - will be broadcast on Radio 2 from 8pm on Thursday, December 15. Red Button footage will be available to watch for one week from 10pm.

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link (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a354715/coldplay-return-to-dingwalls-for-radio-2-gig-pictures.html)

[busybeeburns]

thanks for all the updates! :D

[axe]

no politik, no party! no daylight, big pity!

anyway the venue was fantastic from what i can see..great to see them like that

[teobonovox]

Wow!

[the_escapist]

lucky people that were able to attend!

[Tash]

thanks for all the updates! :D

No problem!

[busybeeburns]

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/multimedia/dynamic/00642/Showbiz_2-1_jpg_642236t.jpg

Coldplay turn back the clock

"I have more cousins than this," quipped Chris Martin as Coldplay returned to the scene of one of their earliest gigs to play for just 400 people.

One of the world's biggest bands played against a backdrop of graffiti at Camden's Dingwalls, a venue no bigger than a small village hall. The chart-topping stars played the venue in May 1998, just days after their first low-key, self-financed EP was released with just 500 copies made.

This time round a stream of adoring fans queued for hours outside in a bid to see Chris Martin sing and dance around the stage as though he was stepping on hot coals. The audience were treated to songs such as Fix You and Viva la vida as well as some new tracks from their latest album, Mylo Xyloto.

The gig, presented by Jo Whiley, was part of Radio 2 In Concert, and fans can listen to it on December 15 at 8pm. Jo Whiley described the venue as "intimate slash dingy" and said it was "steeped in folklore".

The band finished their set with a rendition of their old track Christmas Lights.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/coldplay-turn-back-the-clock-16087575.html

[MartinFan]

Tash... Your the best:kiss:

[Lisset]

christmas lights¡¡¡ :cool::smug::D

[busybeeburns]

Latest WikiColdplay :)
http://www.wikicoldplay.com/6_December_2011:_Dingwalls,_Camden,_London,_UK

[James.]

The band finished their set with a rendition of their old track Christmas Lights.

so 1 year counts as old does it??? :lol:

[lorraine74320]

great they added us against the world wish i was there to hear that song i am going to london next year just to hear this song so i hope they add it but i love all the album mylo xyloto.

[Claire-Louise]

very pleased to see UATW is make in the setlist, wonder if it and CL will stay for Friday's gig? fingers crossed they do :cool:

[nancyk58]

very pleased to see UATW is make in the setlist, wonder if it and CL will stay for Friday's gig? fingers crossed they do :cool:

I think that Christmas Lights will be played at all remaining gigs from now until Christmas is over.

[stickyfiddle]

I'm home. Wow!

My 5th time seeing them and best by far. All 4 were on top form, and we got MX/HLH twice as they had a half- broken synth at the start :D:D

UATW was as beautiful as ever, and Christmas Lights was a great treat. I wish I could have this kind of night every night- just SO good

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6468544151_7176084762_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stickyfiddle/6468544151/)
Coldplay at Dingwalls (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stickyfiddle/6468544151/) by stickyfiddle (http://www.flickr.com/people/stickyfiddle/), on Flickr

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Coldplay at Dingwalls (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stickyfiddle/6468579907/) by stickyfiddle (http://www.flickr.com/people/stickyfiddle/), on Flickr

[Mimixxx]

Miraculously, we got in! After telling us over and over there was no chance, they queued us up (the lovely and most deserving Denise and her friends at the front) and counted us over and over before deciding to let us in! :dance:

Yes, I know, I know, I hate me too :shame:

Was amazing. They messed up MX/HLH so badly at the start that they played it again at the end so it was perfect for broadcast :wacky:

[TracieMorgan]

Miraculously, we got in! After telling us over and over there was no chance, they queued us up (the lovely and most deserving Denise and her friends at the front) and counted us over and over before deciding to let us in! :dance:

Yes, I know, I know, I hate me too :shame:

Was amazing. They messed up MX/HLH so badly at the start that they played it again at the end so it was perfect for broadcast :wacky:

Someone said they had to do it over because the keyboard was damaged the first time?

Can't wait for the broadcast, and so glad you made it in!!:D

[Mimixxx]

Oh I couldn't see the keyboard, the stage was low and we were near the back. He walked on three times and each time he couldn't get the MX track to start. Guess it could've been a fault with the trigger on the keyboard.

He also messed up VLV (although I don't think it was him, but rather Jonny and Chris was covering for him) and had to stop and start that too. :P

[stickyfiddle]

I think it was that a keyboard wasn't working so the slick Jo Whiley intro -> Band come on -> band play song didn't go to plan.

I'm not complaining- HLH was the highlight for me, both times!

[TracieMorgan]

Oh I couldn't see the keyboard, the stage was low and we were near the back. He walked on three times and each time he couldn't get the MX track to start. Guess it could've been a fault with the trigger on the keyboard.

He also messed up VLV (although I don't think it was him, but rather Jonny and Chris was covering for him) and had to stop and start that too. :P

I see they didn't do Daylight. Wondering if it scared them after Manchester,lol.

[Mimixxx]

Why? What happened at Manchester? *is so behind*

I hope not cos I was looking forward to it on Friday :wacky:

[TracieMorgan]

Why? What happened at Manchester? *is so behind*

I hope not cos I was looking forward to it on Friday :wacky:

Poor Jonny REALLY buggered the intro, and there was no covering it up!

[Mimixxx]

Poor Jonny REALLY buggered the intro, and there was no covering it up!

Haha oh dear, poor Jonny. He's been making more mistakes than usual of late, I'm gonna believe it's because he's distracted by Chris' new found buffness :wacko: :P

[TracieMorgan]

Haha oh dear, poor Jonny. He's been making more mistakes than usual of late, I'm gonna believe it's because he's distracted by Chris' new found buffness :wacko: :P

I find that a completely acceptable excuse. Thinking of it would make me eff up my songs too,lol. :sneaky:

[l0wxo2]

Miraculously, we got in! After telling us over and over there was no chance, they queued us up (the lovely and most deserving Denise and her friends at the front) and counted us over and over before deciding to let us in! :dance:

Yes, I know, I know, I hate me too :shame:

Was amazing. They messed up MX/HLH so badly at the start that they played it again at the end so it was perfect for broadcast :wacky:

Wow, go you! And I thought I saw them a lot this year :) Very happy for you, I bet it was amazing!

[Denise]

So happy we all managed to get in and thanks to the BBC winners for not showing up :P
It was quite surreal with all their roadies and album producers, and Phil as well coming back and forth. When we got in we had to stay on the back, but the place was so tiny they were close anyway.
So so happy for my friend, it's the best birthday gift she could have ever asked for.

Will write more in the next days, going back home tomorrow, night everyone for now :nice:

[Cris_Santos]

I'm sooooo happy they let us in!!!! Seeing them in such a tiny venue was like a dream coming true :) also I had the chance to meet a lot of lovely members from the board :D I'll only have 2 more internet minutes in my hotel, so gotta go and promise to write soon ;)

:kiss:

[laga]

I'm sooooo happy they let us in!!!! Seeing them in such a tiny venue was like a dream coming true :) also I had the chance to meet a lot of lovely members from the board :D I'll only have 2 more internet minutes in my hotel, so gotta go and promise to write soon ;)

:kiss:

Cris, you were there? :surprised: OMG! I'm so happy for you!

[samc83]

Fantastic night

I am just so happy for the people who got in without tickets after being told there was no chance

[Cris_Santos]

Cris, you were there? :surprised: OMG! I'm so happy for you!

Yesssss!!!!!!! Thanks :nice:

[AnnaElisabeth]

Had a lovely night with my friends even though the experience was kind of tarnished by rude people around us and the fact that we couldn't see anything. Once you go front row you can never go back :P Anyway - so grateful we got in, still can't believe it. :awesome: The boys were all smiley and in a good mood and they performed so well :awesome: Chris did a lot of crazy eyes at people in the front :lol:

Very nice to meet you today, Cris! :nice: See you tomorrow for lunch!

[Liam]

How did they bugger up at the start?

Is this going to be on tv or radio?

[TracieMorgan]

How did they bugger up at the start?

Is this going to be on tv or radio?

It's going to be broadcast on Radio 2 on Dec. 15th.

[Tash]

Caught Live: Coldplay @ Dingwalls

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Gig ... Coldplay return to venue where they performed 13 years ago

COLDPLAY last night returned to the tiny London venue they played 13 years ago as an unsigned band raising cash for studio sessions.

Flyers for their 1998 Dingwalls gig billed them as The Coldplay, tickets cost a paltry £4 and only a handful of people showed up.

By contrast, more than 60,000 fans applied for free entry to the band's Radio 2 show at the 500-capacity club last night.

And they proved that size – and, in this case, concert revenue – doesn't matter to them as they embarked on an exhilarating set.

Frontman Chris could have solved the UK drought crisis alone if he'd bottled the sweat he shed throughout the gig.

"We're supposed to be a professional band for f***'s sake," he said after several false starts before opening tune Hurts Like Heaven.

He explained it was a struggle for them to "acclimatise" to playing such a tiny place, telling the crowd: "I've got more cousins than this where I come from."

Tracks from their album Mylo Xyloto pack an even bigger punch live, especially recent single Paradise.

But the biggest cheers went to stadium anthems Yellow, In My Place, Viva La Vida and Fix You.

The gig will be broadcast on Radio 2 on Thursday, December 15, from 8pm to 10pm and will be on TV via the red button for a week at 10pm that night.

link (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3982830/Caught-Live-brColdplay-Dingwallsbr.html)

[Tash]

Coldplay return to first venue they ever played

http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/dec2011/7/3/chris-martin-performs-with-his-band-coldplay-786896829.jpg
Chris Martin performs with his band Coldplay

CAMDEN’S Dingwalls club played host to Coldplay last night as they returned to the first venue they ever played as part of BBC Radio 2’s In Concert homecoming gig.

Frontman Chris Martin, 34, joked that both shows got off to a similarly rocky start. He told the crowd: “This is worse than 14 years ago. We f***** that up, too.

“We’re a professional band for f***’s sake, come on! It’s like playing in front of family – I’ve got more cousins than this.”

With psychedelic staging, the boys put on a great show, trotting out Mylo Xyloto, Yellow and In My Place in front of celebs including X Factor’s Dermot O’Leary and former EastEnders star Michelle Ryan.

The crowd even joined in for a finale of Fix You and Every Teardrop, before the final festive treat, Christmas Lights.

Awww, it makes me feel all warm inside

link (http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/12/07/coldplay-return-to-first-venue-they-ever-played-115875-23615621/)

[TracieMorgan]

I thought The Laurel Tree was their very first. ?

[LARD]

Wow, I can't believe you went down there without tickets and got let in! I wouldn't have even thought to do that. Would have been really annoyed if I drove several hours to London and then didn't get in though...

Very pleased for you and glad it was a good show too, can't wait to see it on TV!

[busybeeburns]

Poor Jonny REALLY buggered the intro, and there was no covering it up!I didn't actually notice it while I was there but when I saw the video it was like two cats fighting!

[Mimixxx]

How did they bugger up at the start?

Is this going to be on tv or radio?

Whatever the trigger for the start of MX is (I'm assuming it's Chris' piano) didn't work. He kept going off and back on again, it didn't work until the third time. Also Jo Whiley messed up her intro, so we got that again too :P

[TracieMorgan]

I didn't actually notice it while I was there but when I saw the video it was like two cats fighting!

I caught a couple of video clips with poor sound where I didj't even hear it, but as soon as a good quality vid landed on Youtube, I couldn't NOT hear it! I can still re-capture it in my head,lol. It was pretty bad...and I have 2 cats whose fights sound close,lol.But if they want to do Daylight, I'm happy to put up with these little 'rehearsal' moments!;)

[TracieMorgan]

Whatever the trigger for the start of MX is (I'm assuming it's Chris' piano) didn't work. He kept going off and back on again, it didn't work until the third time. Also Jo Whiley messed up her intro, so we got that again too :P

As far as I know, he has sequenced parts for a lot of tracks in his piano(s?), and has for years, but they take a lot of abuse, so nothing would surprise me!

[stickyfiddle]

Re: Daylight, Jonny did have a slide on his mic stand, and they did change the setlist at least twice during setup (sheets of paper went down, sheets of paper got swapped and swapped again..), so it's entirely likely they only decided yes/no at the last minute!

FWIW I'd have happily swapped Politik for Clocks myself, but I'm not complaining :)

[kspillers2]

Re; Daylight....watched the vid and Jonny ditched that guitar
for another right after the caterwauling portion (ouch).
Maybe that was the prob. Soooo great to hear something
outside of the repetitive setlist.

[laura84]

The concert was so good!! And I was glad to see other coldplaying fans there!!
These are our pictures

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150509640770941.423401.522830940&type=1&l=6febc795d8

[laura84]

And a little video!

Coldplay - Up In Flames @ Dingwalls 6/12/2011 - YouTube

[Comicforce]

Bloody Hell Mich! LOL You are SOOO Jammy you make jam look like... well something not jammy! hahaha... Glad you girls all got to go.. wow.. lucky buggers LOL.. I bet it was awesome..

Just a small issue, how on earth are you going to fit all these gigs into your signature line? You'll need a continuation sheet soon!:laugh3::laugh3:

[melanieau]

Pics and video are great! Wow! What an amazing gig to go to. Congrats to all the lucky peeps on here who got to go :dance:

[Tash]

There were no VIPs - Chris Martin's wife Gwyneth Paltrow stayed at home in Belsize Park with their children Apple and Moses.

Paltrow was unable to watch as the venue is too small to accommodate a VIP area. A source said: "With no fenced off areas, there was a fear she could have been mobbed."

link (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-24018704-coldplay-turn-back-the-clock-by-playing-at-camdens-dingwalls.do)

:blank:

[crazyduckette]

:laugh3:

[Tonsu]

Wow, amazing!! :o

So happy so many got in to what was such a tiny gig :dance:

Would really love to hear some detailed reviews (as always) if people have time - they make the experience completely come alive for those of us who couldn't attend - thanks! :)

[Mimixxx]

There were no VIPs - Chris Martin's wife Gwyneth Paltrow stayed at home in Belsize Park with their children Apple and Moses.

Paltrow was unable to watch as the venue is too small to accommodate a VIP area. A source said: "With no fenced off areas, there was a fear she could have been mobbed."

link (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-24018704-coldplay-turn-back-the-clock-by-playing-at-camdens-dingwalls.do)

:blank:

Nah, seriously they've worded it to make her sound precious but she really couldn't have gone. We were all smushed against each other, celebrities and all. Even the minor celebs like Dermot O'Leary and Steve Lamacq were getting hassled, so imagine a major celebrity. It would have required a major security detail. If she'd shown up it would have pulled focus from the band. I can see why she didn't.

[Samuel_94]

I've just read via the Sun website that it will also be able to view via the red button:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3982830/Caught-Live-brColdplay-Dingwallsbr.html

[Denise]

Yes, I really hope someone will record it, I didn't take any video because they would turn out crap and because they were going to show the gig on tv :)

So what can I say, it was a last minute decision really to go to London for these few days. It was impossible to find cheap flights from Italy for the weekend since today is national holiday, so we didn't even try for the O2 date (I mean, we tried to buy tickets when they went on sale, but didn't manage to, and while waiting for a Dec 10th date, flights kept increasing in price).
We tried the competition with coldplay.com, and didn't win, so me and my friend decided to try on the day. She missed last year's Liverpool gig because of the snow, and today it's her birthday, so it would have been such an amazing present for her.

We waited outside Dingwalls from about 11, and we also met another Italian girl there. It was kind of surreal to see all their roadies going back and forth, Fransky, Dan Green and Rik Simpson as well, and then all the VIPs invited to the gig (Jo Whiley, who was the host of the evening, Steve Lamacq, Dermot O'Leary, just to name the first I can remember). We managed to talk to Phil, who is always so nice with us, and also said hi to Debs :nice:
The person from BBC in charge of controlling the people with tickets told us there was a really really slim chance for us to get in, but we had been waiting for quite a few hours already, waiting a little bit more was nothing really, even though it was freezing cold.
The BBC winners had an 8pm deadline to show up, then they counted us again, we were 25 without tickets, and when 8pm came they let us all in :D
Of course the place was already packed up so I had quite a few tall people in front of me, the only thing that bothered me is that they didn't even seem to enjoy themselves that much and there was still a lot of place on the front but people were blocking the stairs down..anyway, it was just awesome to be there.

Jo Whiley came in to introduce them, and when they came on, as you've read on the previous posts, MX wouldn't start, which was a good thing since they played it and Hurts Like Heaven twice :D It was the first time for me to hear Up in Flames and I quite enjoyed it, I don't like What If that much (must be one of my least favorites on X&Y) and would have rather heard Daylight, but am really not complaining. I was happy they played Us Against the World, because it really grew on me since this summer, and it was nice to hear Christmas Lights live again.

We waited for them after the gig and got to meet Chris, Jonny and Will. Chris said it was one of their worst gigs ever because they made a lot of mistakes. Also I finally have one of the yellow picks used by Guy, thanks to the lovely Hoppy (round of applauses for him for keeping working even using crutches).

It's been a nice few days in London, and full of coldplay related hints, so it was bound to be a successfull trip :P

It was lovely to meet Cris, I'm so happy she got in as well considering how far she's coming from, nice to see Mich again, I didn't even know what time you arrived to queue up, and also Graham whom I had met in 2009 :nice:

Here's a few pics, sorry but they came out kind of crap, lights were not really helpful, and I had to stand on my toes because of the tall people in front of me.

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[busybeeburns]

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COLDPLAY Live At Dingwalls

'Coldplay, live at Dingwalls' is the most unlikely combination of words but it's exactly what took place this week in Camden.

Coldplay have history with Dingwalls, for it was in this dingy little club where they kick-started their career back in the late 90's in front of just 40 people. Today they top the charts, sell out stadiums and shag Hollywood royalty.

They've come a long way. And, oddly, I have a tiny walk-on part in their history.

Back in 2000, I was working at the BBC, producing a music show, Inside Tracks, fronted by the Irish comic Sean Hughes. On my desk one morning landed the new single from an unknown band called Coldplay. The song was called Yellow and it was a no-brainer future hit. I booked them on the spot to appear on the following week's show. It would be one of their first ever TV appearances and the launch pad to a slot on Later... Yeah, no worries lads, I assume the cheque's in the post.

A fresh-faced Coldplay arrived and did their thing - and pretty damn good they were too. But back then it was still difficult to predict just how far they would go.

For me, pop music is and always will be wrapped up in image and in that department Coldplay just seemed too sensible, too middle-class, too educated and way too well-behaved. I like my rock stars to do their jobs properly and that means overdoses, smashed hotel rooms and all night orgies. Coldplay probably have a Hoover backstage and fizzy mineral water and vitamins in their rider.

But lifestyle choices shouldn't detract from the music and Chris Martin sure as heck knows his way around a melody so, over a decade after first meeting them, I'm well up for seeing them live and close up.

Dingwalls has a capacity of just 400 and was one of the lucky few to be invited there as part of Radio 2 In Concert (the gig will be broadcast on the 15th December at 8pm.)

I find it quite surreal - there I am waiting for my pint at the bar when the hypnotic tones of that first single Yellow strike up. "Look at the stars... " sings Chris Martin and I turn towards the stage and see Dermot O Leary standing a few yards away from me. See, that guy really is a star. Charm in a bottle right there. Star quality is that intangible thing and Dermot's got IT. But have Coldplay?

They look so damn healthy is all I'm thinking right now. I bet they have a massage therapist backstage too. And a vegetarian chef. And quite possibly some candles. Motley Cru they are not.

But again: the music, the music, the MUSIC.

And Coldplay, to give them their due, do have the music. Their songs do seem to make people happy and as I stand there listening, I too feel happy. Fix You is an anthemic triumph. It makes me feel warm and cosy. Mind you, I could just be drunk. In fact, that's more than likely as I've been taking advantage of a free bar tonight.

A few pints in I start to think I'm really getting a handle on this gig - it's really good, really really good. Maybe I could love Coldplay after all. Or am I just drunk? Yeah, I could just be drunk.

And there I think is the rub - seeing Coldplay is like going on a date with a girl you like and get on with but who you find just a little bit boring. You fancy them a little bit, but not a lot. Drinking loads really helps get things going, makes you feel passionate, fills the gaps, and gives meaning and substance where there was none.

But really, when the crunch comes, you find you're on a false trip of hope that will end with a headache and regret.

Maybe that's a little bit unfair. Ah, it's so frustrating but I can't help but feel that Coldplay could have been so much more than what they are. They're a little like the England football team...they show immense promise, they sometimes show unbelievable class and real panache....but they're ultimately disappointing. When they triumph, with a nugget from the top drawer - Fix You, Viva La Vida and The Scientist - then I find them admirable but somehow still not quite loveable. Sure they have talent, but sadly for me, no edge.

After the gig I feel like going backstage, shaking their hands and saying, "Well done lads" but I don't feel like hugging and kissing them and saying, 'God damn I fucking love you!'

Yeah, Dermot, you got away lightly.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/ashley-hames/coldplay-live-at-dingwalls_b_1136572.html?ref=uk

[Samuel_94]

^ I get bored of people writing these kind of reviews about musicians. Thanks for posting it!

[busybeeburns]

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Listen to tonight's Radio 2 concert
15 December 2011 2:23 pm
Hear last week's Dingwalls show wherever in the world you are
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Last week, Coldplay performed a special Christmas show at London's Dingwalls venue for BBC Radio 2 In Concert. The show will be broadcast tonight (Thursday, 15 December) at 8pm UK time. You can listen live online, wherever in the world you are, by clicking here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/bbc_radio_two).

Then, from 10pm, those of you in the UK will be able to watch highlights on the Radio 2 website (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/) or by pressing the Red Button on your TV remote control from any BBC TV Channel.

Anchorman

http://www.radiotimes.com/rt-service/image/render?imageUrl=/Libraries/News_and_blogs_images/MA_Coldplay_Dingwalls_11.sflb.ashx&width=580&height=350&quality=85

"Preview" - Coldplay in Concert at Dingwalls

Back in May 1998 an unsigned band billed as the Coldplay performed at Dingwalls, a small club in London’s Camden Lock, to a meagre audience who had paid just £4 to get in.

Flash forward 13 years, and Coldplay are back to play an exclusive gig at the club for BBC Radio 2’s In Concert. In the intervening years they’ve clocked up five albums with sales in the gazillions, masses of hit singles and a decent clutch of Brit Awards and Grammys.

Few of us there needed reminding that this was something of an event - even a little surreal. The moment seemed to get to the band as well as they fluffed the opening number Hurts like Heaven. Chris Martin admitted that seeing the whites of an audience's eyes again after so many years of playing stadiums took some getting used to: “I’ve got more cousins than this” was how he put it.

But that shaky start behind them, they played a powerful set that showcased their new album Mylo Xyloto (including a great version of Us against the World), and stadium anthems from across their catalogue: Yellow, Viva la Vida, Fix You…the list goes on.

It’s become trendy in some circles to be a bit snitty about Coldplay, but they’ve proved they can mix it with the best of them in the biggest arenas - as their all-conquering, follow-that-Beyoncé set at this year’s Glastonbury proved. But aren’t events like this one really the way that rock music was supposed to be experienced? In a small venue, the crowd within touching distance and sweat dripping off the walls?

Coldplay proved here they can still deliver even when stripped of the lasers and trappings of the mega gig.

Radio 2 in Concert featuring Coldplay is at 8pm on Thursday 15 December on BBC Radio 2 and can be viewed on the red button for the next ten days. (http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/nxrx4/radio-2-in-concert--15122011)

http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2011-12-14/preview-coldplay-in-concert-at-dingwalls

[sweetbliss8]

Will someone record this live broadcast?

[hps]

I Will ! :)

I have two sources:

128 kbps mp3
128 kbps aac

:)


http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91139

[l0wxo2]

Can't wait to hear it even though I already know the setlist :lol:

[sweetbliss8]

I'm getting an error message. Is anyone in the USA getting it too?

Is there another working link to the broadcast?

[Tash]

Which link isn't working?

This (www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/bbc_radio_two) one works for me :)

[hps]

I'm getting an error message. Is anyone in the USA getting it too?

Is there another working link to the broadcast?

http://bbc.co.uk/radio/listen/live/r2.asx

(file to your's player)

[coldplaymom]

Is there a tv broadcast as well?

[hps]

Only BBC Red Button, i think.

[Chris594]

The video's already up online http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00mlvcy 1 hour 8 mins long, don't think christmas lights is in the video. :(

[chipotle]

Christmas lights is a bonus track:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00mlqqk

[Chris594]

Christmas lights is a bonus track:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00mlqqk

Oh good, thanks.

[LoversInJapan]

Got a question and I only would like a yes or a no.. Is the setlist the same as the normal concerts? Because if so, I won't be listening. Want to hold out til saturday!

[chipotle]

Can you see the whole show?
I get "not available in your area" :( Hope it will be after it's broadcasted.

[coldplaymom]

The video's already up online http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00mlvcy 1 hour 8 mins long, don't think christmas lights is in the video. :(

TY TY. Though WM Recorder isn't working:-(

[coldplaymom]

Can you see the whole show?
I get "not available in your area" :( Hope it will be after it's broadcasted.

I finally broke down and installed the Expat Shield software.

[SprayCanSoul]

Any way of watching this from outside the uk

[chipotle]

I finally broke down and installed the Expat Shield software.

Ah ok thanks, I'll look into that later if they won't let me watch :)

[the_escapist]

hello everybody! ready to have some fun?

[zzz]

If you are familiar with a proxy, enter 82.198.228.92 port 80 into your network settings in firefox :) that way you can watch the video

the video starts with Phil :D

I'll wait until after the radioshow to watch it though. I like having only sound at first :)

[shira]

"Not available in your area" :(

[chipotle]

Got a question and I only would like a yes or a no.. Is the setlist the same as the normal concerts? Because if so, I won't be listening. Want to hold out til saturday!

I'd say yes, pretty much, but shorter.
Not sure I understand exactly how you mean :)

[coldplaymom]

Phil is lovely:)

[SprayCanSoul]

If you are familiar with a proxy, enter 82.198.228.92 port 80 into your network settings in firefox :) that way you can watch the video

the video starts with Phil :D

I'll wait until after the radioshow to watch it though. I like having only sound at first :)

Thanks

[zzz]

Got a question and I only would like a yes or a no.. Is the setlist the same as the normal concerts? Because if so, I won't be listening. Want to hold out til saturday!

The setlist was this one I think

Mylo Xyloto
Hurts Like Heaven
Yellow
In My Place
What If
Major Minus
Us Against the World
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face
The Scientist
Up in Flames
Viva La Vida
Charlie Brown
Paradise
Clocks
Fix You
Every Teardrop is a Waterfall
Christmas Lights

[chipotle]

If you are familiar with a proxy, enter 82.198.228.92 port 80 into your network settings in firefox :) that way you can watch the video

the video starts with Phil :D

I'll wait until after the radioshow to watch it though. I like having only sound at first :)

thanks! I think I'll just listen first too :)

[sweetbliss8]

yay the audio link is working but the video is not. :( "not available in your area"

[LoversInJapan]

I'd say yes, pretty much, but shorter.
Not sure I understand exactly how you mean :)

Thing is that I'm seeing the boys this saturday and I would like to be suprised, setlist wise. I don't want to know it beforehand.

Really doubting if I should be listening if it's the same setlist but shorter =)

[chipotle]

OK then you shouldn't listen. Or read this thread :lol:
You can always listen to this one after you've seen them

[LoversInJapan]

Alrighty, thanks!

Then Imma quickly run off before I hear something:P

[James.]

The broadcast is starting now! :D

[the_escapist]

starting!!!

[UnderStrawberrySwing]

nice little mix

[doritji]

Yellow their debut single? Na-ah Ms. Whiley

[the_escapist]

the real time is 8:45 PM UK TIME

[Comicforce]

8.45! ??

[UnderStrawberrySwing]

great...so it doesnt even begin for 40 minutes :P

[l0wxo2]

Not playing the concert until 8:45 PM :(

[busybeeburns]

fuck me, a delay :dozey:

[the_escapist]

backstage interview before the broadcasting of the concert!

[Comicforce]

Interview first though! :)

[busybeeburns]

inconcert@bbc.co.uk #coldplaying

email! :santa:

[the_escapist]

Emeli Sande song right now!

[l0wxo2]

I love her voice :)

[the_escapist]

she's very good indeed!

[ilovechriss]

I'm joining the listening party, good evening everybody!

[SprayCanSoul]

anyone else notice chris singing a snippet from ufo during mylo xyloto.:lol:

[the_escapist]

anyone else notice chris singing a snippet from ufo during mylo xyloto.:lol:

I don't understand. Please explain!

[hps]

Can someone rip video from BBC Site?

[the_escapist]

interview starting right know!

[l0wxo2]

Guy has a mouthful of chocolate still :)

[James.]

lol Guy with his mouth full of chocolate :lol: