[31-Dec-11] Coldplay to headline New Year's Eve gig, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Skuze23 · 20-11-2011, 09:58 AM

Grammy winners will also kick off the Volvo Ocean Race, which commences on December 31
Published Sunday, November 20, 2011

This New Year Eve just got even more exciting as seven-time Grammy award-winning rock band Coldplay have been pencilled in to ring in the festivities in Abu Dhabi.

The quartet also will kick-start the emirate’s historic hosting of the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race, followed by a concert that will certainly run to a packed house if their previous capital outing is anything to go by.

Presented by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), and Flash Entertainment, Coldplay will perform live on December 31 at a unique venue adjacent to the purpose-built Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village on the Corniche Breakwater.

Having last played to 20,000 fans in Abu Dhabi in 2009, the British band is relishing a return to the UAE capital to play for their tens of thousands of fans from across the region and beyond.

On the back of the band’s latest album “Mylo Xyloto”, which debuted at number one in 30 countries worldwide and smashed the record for the highest number of download sales in one week, ADTA is optimistic that Coldplay’s iconic status as arguably one of the biggest bands on the planet will significantly boost visitor numbers to the ‘Destination Village’.

John Lickrish, Managing Director of Flash Entertainment, said in a statement: “In 2009, Coldplay stunned Abu Dhabi with a phenomenal performance that left us in awe.

“They are a simply stunning live act with a global fan base of millions, rightfully hailed as one of the biggest bands on the planet.

“We all know and love their catalogue of hits, but with a hot new album to perform this year, Coldplay live in Abu Dhabi is going to be one of the most memorable New Year’s Eve you’ve ever seen.”

Meanwhile, the Volvo Ocean Race will run from December 31, 2011 till January 17.

Said Mubarak Al Muhairi, Director General, ADTA: “We promised a destination hosting like no other when we began our Volvo Ocean Race campaign and the confirmation of Coldplay’s New Year’s Eve concert signals our intention to live up to that commitment.

“With customised travel packages for both the concert and race, we are confident that Abu Dhabi will again raise the bar as a destination of distinction for international sporting events.”

Full details on the show will be announced shortly, including ticket prices, times, and race arena details.

http://www.emirates247.com/entertain...11-20-1.429164

Mimixxx · 20-11-2011, 10:54 AM

Hmmm, another corporate NYE gig...

Mimixxx · 20-11-2011, 10:59 AM

Was also tweeted by LiveNationME (thanks Denise who retweeted it)

LiveNationME: COLDPLAY LIVE IN ABU DHABI - DECEMBER 31, 2011

https://twitter.com/livenationme/sta...81045509042177

Claire-Louise · 20-11-2011, 11:19 AM

I bet Mr Petrolhead Berryman is happy about this gig

busybeeburns · 20-11-2011, 11:28 AM

I need to get UEA and UAE right. Damn all these acronyms!

dansmasta · 20-11-2011, 11:44 AM

http://www.volvooceanraceabudhabi.co.../coldplay.html

From the Volvo Ocean Race Website

blue_girl · 20-11-2011, 12:34 PM

wow that means that all rumours there was about a gig in Portugal for new year´s eve in Guimaraes are now ruined

Mimixxx · 20-11-2011, 12:55 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by busybeeburns;5084603
I need to get UEA and UAE right. Damn all these acronyms!

Yeah, be careful. Don't give poor Chelsea a heart attack

lefter · 20-11-2011, 01:26 PM

Aahh! Can't wait! Hopefully they come here on their world tour as well

Last time was amazing, they brought the rain with them <3

MichMoch · 20-11-2011, 02:24 PM

If they won't come to Lebanon I guess that will be my christmas gift, just hope it won't have age limit.

Tash · 20-11-2011, 02:32 PM

New Year's Eve show in Abu Dhabi
20 November 2011 2:16 pm
Band to see in 2012 in the UAE capital

Good afternoon. We're pleased to report that Coldplay will be performing in Abu Dhabi this New Year’s Eve.

Standing, Seating and VIP Tickets for the New Year’s Eve spectacular will be on sale soon at www.thinkflash.ae. Tailored travel packages will be available through www.volvooceanraceabudhabi.com.

Presented by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority and brought to the capital by FLASH Entertainment, the band will perform live at a unique venue adjacent to the purpose-built ‘Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village’ on the Corniche Breakwater – where the Volvo Ocean Race will take place from 31st December 2011 until 14th January 2012.

Anchorman

lefter · 20-11-2011, 02:34 PM

Yeah that's what I was worried about...last time there was no age restriction. I went to 30 Seconds to Mars which was organised by the same flash people and there was no age restriction. Abu Dhabi is pretty chilled

but since this is new years..... :S

Tash · 20-11-2011, 02:38 PM

Coldplay will play a show in Abu Dhabi on 31 December - info / ticket links at http://cldp.ly/uaenye A

Milfeulle30 · 20-11-2011, 03:04 PM

My sisters are there. Now I also hope I'm there to watch them

Tash · 20-11-2011, 03:07 PM

Coldplay Live in Abu Dhabi
Sat, 31st December, 2011

Seven-time Grammy award-winning rock band Coldplay will usher the New Year into Abu Dhabi, kick-starting the emirate’s historic hosting of the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race – the gruelling round-the-world yacht race, widely regarded as the ‘Everest of Sailing’.

Presented by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), and brought to the capital by FLASH Entertainment, Coldplay will perform live on December 31st at a unique venue adjacent to the purpose-built ‘Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village’ on the Corniche Breakwater.

Having last played to 20,000 fans in Abu Dhabi in 2009, the British band is relishing a return to the UAE capital to play for their tens of thousands of fans from across the region and beyond.

Full details on the show will be announced shortly, including ticket prices, times, and race arena details. Tickets will be available soon at www.thinkflash.ae. To keep updated, join our facebook page www.facebook.com/ThinkFlashAbuDhabi

Travel packages will be available at www.volvooceanraceabudhabi.com

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20-11-2011, 09:58 AM	#1
Skuze23 Dr. will see you now Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 279 Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	[31-Dec-11] Coldplay to headline New Year's Eve gig, Abu Dhabi, UAE Grammy winners will also kick off the Volvo Ocean Race, which commences on December 31 Published Sunday, November 20, 2011 This New Year Eve just got even more exciting as seven-time Grammy award-winning rock band Coldplay have been pencilled in to ring in the festivities in Abu Dhabi. The quartet also will kick-start the emirate’s historic hosting of the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race, followed by a concert that will certainly run to a packed house if their previous capital outing is anything to go by. Presented by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), and Flash Entertainment, Coldplay will perform live on December 31 at a unique venue adjacent to the purpose-built Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village on the Corniche Breakwater. Having last played to 20,000 fans in Abu Dhabi in 2009, the British band is relishing a return to the UAE capital to play for their tens of thousands of fans from across the region and beyond. On the back of the band’s latest album “Mylo Xyloto”, which debuted at number one in 30 countries worldwide and smashed the record for the highest number of download sales in one week, ADTA is optimistic that Coldplay’s iconic status as arguably one of the biggest bands on the planet will significantly boost visitor numbers to the ‘Destination Village’. John Lickrish, Managing Director of Flash Entertainment, said in a statement: “In 2009, Coldplay stunned Abu Dhabi with a phenomenal performance that left us in awe. “They are a simply stunning live act with a global fan base of millions, rightfully hailed as one of the biggest bands on the planet. “We all know and love their catalogue of hits, but with a hot new album to perform this year, Coldplay live in Abu Dhabi is going to be one of the most memorable New Year’s Eve you’ve ever seen.” Meanwhile, the Volvo Ocean Race will run from December 31, 2011 till January 17. Said Mubarak Al Muhairi, Director General, ADTA: “We promised a destination hosting like no other when we began our Volvo Ocean Race campaign and the confirmation of Coldplay’s New Year’s Eve concert signals our intention to live up to that commitment. “With customised travel packages for both the concert and race, we are confident that Abu Dhabi will again raise the bar as a destination of distinction for international sporting events.” Full details on the show will be announced shortly, including ticket prices, times, and race arena details. http://www.emirates247.com/entertain...11-20-1.429164

20-11-2011, 10:54 AM	#2
Mimixxx If we could float away... Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42,489 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hmmm, another corporate NYE gig... __________________ M

20-11-2011, 10:59 AM	#3
Mimixxx If we could float away... Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42,489 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Was also tweeted by LiveNationME (thanks Denise who retweeted it) LiveNationME: COLDPLAY LIVE IN ABU DHABI - DECEMBER 31, 2011 https://twitter.com/livenationme/sta...81045509042177 __________________ M

20-11-2011, 11:28 AM	#5
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blue_girl Im Captain Of My Soul Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,629 My Mood: Location: Amongst The Waves Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 23 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts	wow that means that all rumours there was about a gig in Portugal for new year´s eve in Guimaraes are now ruined __________________ 23.11.2005-Lisbon, Portugal 12.09.2008- Köln,Germany 11.06.2011- Pinkpop Festival,Holland 06.07.2011 -Optimus Alive Festival, Lisbon,Portugal 26.10.2011 -American Express Unstaged, Madrid, Spain 18.05.2012- Estádio do Dragão, Porto,Portugal 04.06.2012-Emirates Stadium,London,England last.fm

20-11-2011, 11:19 AM	#4
Claire-Louise If in doubt, blame Guy Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 112 My Mood: Location: South East England Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	I bet Mr Petrolhead Berryman is happy about this gig

20-11-2011, 11:44 AM	#6
dansmasta Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 26 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	http://www.volvooceanraceabudhabi.co.../coldplay.html From the Volvo Ocean Race Website

20-11-2011, 12:55 PM	#8
Mimixxx If we could float away... Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42,489 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by busybeeburns;5084603 I need to get UEA and UAE right. Damn all these acronyms! Yeah, be careful. Don't give poor Chelsea a heart attack __________________ M

20-11-2011, 01:26 PM	#9
lefter Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 169 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Aahh! Can't wait! Hopefully they come here on their world tour as well Last time was amazing, they brought the rain with them <3

20-11-2011, 02:24 PM	#10
MichMoch Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,791 My Mood: Location: Beirut Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	If they won't come to Lebanon I guess that will be my christmas gift, just hope it won't have age limit. __________________ Facebook Tumblr Last.Fm

20-11-2011, 02:32 PM	#11
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,738 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 241 Thanked 4,172 Times in 1,925 Posts	New Year's Eve show in Abu Dhabi 20 November 2011 2:16 pm Band to see in 2012 in the UAE capital Good afternoon. We're pleased to report that Coldplay will be performing in Abu Dhabi this New Year’s Eve. Standing, Seating and VIP Tickets for the New Year’s Eve spectacular will be on sale soon at www.thinkflash.ae. Tailored travel packages will be available through www.volvooceanraceabudhabi.com. Presented by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority and brought to the capital by FLASH Entertainment, the band will perform live at a unique venue adjacent to the purpose-built ‘Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village’ on the Corniche Breakwater – where the Volvo Ocean Race will take place from 31st December 2011 until 14th January 2012. Anchorman __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

20-11-2011, 02:34 PM	#12
lefter Coldplayer Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 169 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah that's what I was worried about...last time there was no age restriction. I went to 30 Seconds to Mars which was organised by the same flash people and there was no age restriction. Abu Dhabi is pretty chilled but since this is new years..... :S

20-11-2011, 02:38 PM	#13
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,738 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 241 Thanked 4,172 Times in 1,925 Posts	Coldplay will play a show in Abu Dhabi on 31 December - info / ticket links at http://cldp.ly/uaenye A __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42

20-11-2011, 03:04 PM	#14
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20-11-2011, 03:07 PM	#15
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,738 Location: 0118 Gender: Seen CP: 12 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: See You Soon Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 241 Thanked 4,172 Times in 1,925 Posts	Coldplay Live in Abu Dhabi Sat, 31st December, 2011 Seven-time Grammy award-winning rock band Coldplay will usher the New Year into Abu Dhabi, kick-starting the emirate’s historic hosting of the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race – the gruelling round-the-world yacht race, widely regarded as the ‘Everest of Sailing’. Presented by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), and brought to the capital by FLASH Entertainment, Coldplay will perform live on December 31st at a unique venue adjacent to the purpose-built ‘Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village’ on the Corniche Breakwater. Having last played to 20,000 fans in Abu Dhabi in 2009, the British band is relishing a return to the UAE capital to play for their tens of thousands of fans from across the region and beyond. Full details on the show will be announced shortly, including ticket prices, times, and race arena details. Tickets will be available soon at www.thinkflash.ae. To keep updated, join our facebook page www.facebook.com/ThinkFlashAbuDhabi Travel packages will be available at www.volvooceanraceabudhabi.com link __________________ Luctor et Emergo/not swallowed in the sea Rotterdam 03-10-08 Nijmegen 09-09-09 Landgraaf 11-06-11 Arras 03-07-11 London 09-12-11 London 10-12-11 Rotterdam 17-12-11 London 01-06-12 London 02-06-12 London 04-06-12 Detroit 01-08-12 The Hague 06-09-12 *it means everything and it means nothing to everybody and nobody - Guy Berryman* *Phil, who is our fifth member, he doesn’t play an instrument but he plays the mobile phone and the laptop computer - Will Champion* *a negative capability is the ability within yourself to accept that things go up and down and you can't always control it and they can't always be up but they won't always be down - Chris Martin* it’s a good noisy crowd that sing through the show at the Ahoy - none more so than when the band are on the B-Stage and the cheer for Will during Us Against The World is so huge that the song grinds to a halt amidst disbelieving giggles on stage - Roadie #42