European tour support acts (May/June/August/September 2012)

Tash · 05-03-2012, 09:59 AM

European tour support acts revealed
5 March 2012 9:43 am
Marina & the Diamonds, Robyn, Ash, Rita Ora and Frank Ocean join the band on summer run

Good morning. We're pleased to announce that the support acts joining Coldplay on their run of European stadium dates will be Marina & the Diamonds (pictured above), Robyn, Ash, Rita Ora and Frank Ocean. See below for the full list of dates/acts, with links to their websites, and head to the Live section for ticket links.

MAY
18 Porto, Dragao Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Rita Ora
20 Madrid, Vicente Calderon - Marina & the Diamonds and Rita Ora
22 Nice, Stade Charles Herman / Nikaia - Marina & the Diamonds and Rita Ora
24 Turin, Olympic Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Rita Ora
26 Zurich, Letzigrund Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Rita Ora
29 Coventry - Ricoh Stadium - Robyn and Rita Ora

JUNE
01 London, Emirates Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Ash
02 London, Emirates Stadium - Robyn and Rita Ora
04 London, Emirates Stadium - Robyn and Rita Ora
07 Sunderland, Stadium of Light - Robyn and Rita Ora
09 Manchester, Etihad Stadium - Robyn and Rita Ora
10 Manchester. Etihad Stadium - Robyn and Rita Ora
AUGUST
28 Copenhagen, Parken Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean
30 Stockholm, Olympic Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean

SEPTEMBER
02 Paris, Stade de France - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean
04 Cologne, Rhein Energie Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean
06 The Hague, Malieveld - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean
12 Munich, Olympiastadion - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean
14 Leipzig, Red Bull Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean
16 Prague, Slavia Eden Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean
19 Warsaw, National Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean
22 Hannover, AWD Arena - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean

Anchorman

robsmith7 · 05-03-2012, 11:37 AM

Absolutely gutted with this! Ash would have been great but I'm going to Emirates on the 2nd. Unfair! Come on Coldplay you had Jay-Z, Girls Aloud and White Lies at Wembley!

J4MIE · 05-03-2012, 12:23 PM

Dear god! Looks like I will be arriving as late as possible then.....

When I saw them in 2005 they were supported by Morning Runner and.... Supergrass! Now that is a nice pair of support acts!

madonnaxion · 05-03-2012, 09:55 PM

I'm a little bit dissapointed -.- I was excited because I thought Robyn would be in all the tour dates, but she's not in the one I go (Madrid).. . At least I will see Marina & The Diamonds (I like her too) but Rita Ora

....

blue_girl · 05-03-2012, 10:54 PM

i was expecting The Pierces to come with them

Tash · 06-03-2012, 07:23 AM

Rita Ora is signed to Roc Nation. Roc Nation is a record label, management, music publishing and entertainment company founded under Jay-Z.
Coincidence? I don't think so!

Bucky42 · 06-03-2012, 11:20 AM

Im stoked! As a Swedish fan, im superexcited to see robyn in emirates stadium, I hope she gets to play just before coldplay!

LoversInJapan · 06-03-2012, 11:50 AM

Always wanted to see Marina live once, so there ya go. But I´m just not really into rap´ish stuff of a british Drake

The Red Army · 06-03-2012, 06:55 PM

Frank Ocean on his mixtape did a cover of "Strawberry Swing", or rather his own version.

Probably already known around these parts, but to those who haven't heard it, here it is:

Frank Ocean - Strawberry Swing (Full Version) (No Tags) (Normal speed and length) - YouTube

dman23 · 08-03-2012, 06:10 AM

a bit disappointing.... no big names
doesn't matter, i am going to see coldplay!!!!

Black Rose · 11-03-2012, 06:41 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by J4MIE;5244275
Dear god! Looks like I will be arriving as late as possible then.....

When I saw them in 2005 they were supported by Morning Runner and.... Supergrass! Now that is a nice pair of support acts!

I raise your Supergrass with Interpol

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Robyn and Rita Ora for the 2nd, I've heard of Robyn (and like a couple of her songs), never heard of Rita Ora (sounds like an Amy Winehouse/Duffy/Adele retro female soul moaner)

eFrK · 11-03-2012, 10:09 PM

What an awful support. That Frank Ocean guy is really a show-off... His lyrics are awful and all it's about is drugs, woman and money...

The Red Army · 11-03-2012, 10:35 PM

I actually like Frank Ocean. His mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra was really good.

I guess it comes down to genre, if you're fan of R&B (R Kelly, The Weeknd) you'll enjoy him. If not, then you won't enjoy the themes of today's R&B (women and sex).

But I think it comes down to how much of Coldplay's fanbase has a crossover appeal to R&B. Probably not that much.

Rita Ora, she seems forced and pushed. Her latest single is kind of blah, but she's got that Jay-z hook up so it worked out for her.

eFrK · 11-03-2012, 10:49 PM

That's right but isn't it totally weird that a band like Coldplay is having Frank Ocean as their support? I mean, people who listen to Coldplay a lot like the alternative style.. Not Frank Ocean's style. I think it's a huge mistake to tour with this support acts.. It's very disappointing to me and I think that the average Coldplay listener doesn't like this style either... It's a world of difference.

The Red Army · 11-03-2012, 10:56 PM

I agree with you that the average Coldplay listener won't like Frank Ocean's style and to be honest I was surprised when I heard he was their support for the European Tour.

In the big scheme of things, he's only doing 10 shows, so even though it is a risk Coldplay is taking, its a small one.

I honestly think Frank Ocean got this through Jay-Z as well. He worked with Jay-Z on WTT and I think that relationship helped him to get this spot. This is pure speculation though.

Side Note: Aside from Rita Ora, I actually like their support so far, especially Emeli Sande. Her song "Next To Me" is really good. Reminds me of Alicia Keys Fallin' days.

05-03-2012, 09:59 AM	#1
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,504 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: 236 Thanked 4,045 Times in 1,887 Posts	European tour support acts (May/June/August/September 2012) European tour support acts revealed 5 March 2012 9:43 am Marina & the Diamonds, Robyn, Ash, Rita Ora and Frank Ocean join the band on summer run Good morning. We're pleased to announce that the support acts joining Coldplay on their run of European stadium dates will be Marina & the Diamonds (pictured above), Robyn, Ash, Rita Ora and Frank Ocean. See below for the full list of dates/acts, with links to their websites, and head to the Live section for ticket links. MAY 18 Porto, Dragao Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Rita Ora 20 Madrid, Vicente Calderon - Marina & the Diamonds and Rita Ora 22 Nice, Stade Charles Herman / Nikaia - Marina & the Diamonds and Rita Ora 24 Turin, Olympic Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Rita Ora 26 Zurich, Letzigrund Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Rita Ora 29 Coventry - Ricoh Stadium - Robyn and Rita Ora JUNE 01 London, Emirates Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Ash 02 London, Emirates Stadium - Robyn and Rita Ora 04 London, Emirates Stadium - Robyn and Rita Ora 07 Sunderland, Stadium of Light - Robyn and Rita Ora 09 Manchester, Etihad Stadium - Robyn and Rita Ora 10 Manchester. Etihad Stadium - Robyn and Rita Ora AUGUST 28 Copenhagen, Parken Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean 30 Stockholm, Olympic Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean SEPTEMBER 02 Paris, Stade de France - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean 04 Cologne, Rhein Energie Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean 06 The Hague, Malieveld - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean 12 Munich, Olympiastadion - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean 14 Leipzig, Red Bull Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean 16 Prague, Slavia Eden Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean 19 Warsaw, National Stadium - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean 22 Hannover, AWD Arena - Marina & the Diamonds and Frank Ocean 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

05-03-2012, 11:37 AM	#2
robsmith7 Coldplayer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 200 Location: London/Nottingham Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 29 Times in 13 Posts	Absolutely gutted with this! Ash would have been great but I'm going to Emirates on the 2nd. Unfair! Come on Coldplay you had Jay-Z, Girls Aloud and White Lies at Wembley! __________________ If you're lost and feel alone, circumnavigate the globe... coldplayism.com - @RobertSmithUK 16/12/08 - The O2 Arena, London 18/09/09 - Wembley Stadium, London 08/12/10 - BBC Television Centre, London 03/07/11 - Main Square Festival, Arras 27/10/11 - University of East Anglia, Norwich 02/06/12 - Emirates Stadium, London 10/06/12 - Etihad Stadium, Manchester 09/09/12 - Olympic Stadium, London

05-03-2012, 10:54 PM	#5
blue_girl Im Captain Of My Soul Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,628 My Mood: Location: Amongst The Waves Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 23 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts	i was expecting The Pierces to come with them __________________ 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

06-03-2012, 07:23 AM	#6
Tash Ms Coldplaying 2012 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 35,504 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: 236 Thanked 4,045 Times in 1,887 Posts	Rita Ora is signed to Roc Nation. Roc Nation is a record label, management, music publishing and entertainment company founded under Jay-Z. Coincidence? I don't think so! __________________ 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

06-03-2012, 11:50 AM	#8
LoversInJapan Don't Lose Your Trust.. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,769 My Mood: Location: In a Beautiful World Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Always wanted to see Marina live once, so there ya go. But I´m just not really into rap´ish stuff of a british Drake __________________ I Have No Doubt, One Day The Sun Will Come Out --> Rotterdam 03.10.08 <-- --> Rock Werchter 03.07.2009 <-- --> Nijmegen 09.10.09 + 10.09.2009 <-- --> Rotterdam 17.12.11 <-- --> The Hague 06.09.12 <--

05-03-2012, 12:23 PM	#3
J4MIE Coldplayer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 153 My Mood: Location: near Edinburgh Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 15 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Dear god! Looks like I will be arriving as late as possible then..... When I saw them in 2005 they were supported by Morning Runner and.... Supergrass! Now that is a nice pair of support acts!

05-03-2012, 09:55 PM	#4
madonnaxion Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 83 My Mood: Location: Madrid Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'm a little bit dissapointed -.- I was excited because I thought Robyn would be in all the tour dates, but she's not in the one I go (Madrid).. . At least I will see Marina & The Diamonds (I like her too) but Rita Ora ....

06-03-2012, 11:20 AM	#7
Bucky42 Coldplayer Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 14 My Mood: Location: In the gap between the two trapezes Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Im stoked! As a Swedish fan, im superexcited to see robyn in emirates stadium, I hope she gets to play just before coldplay!

08-03-2012, 06:10 AM	#10
dman23 Coldplayer Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 27 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	a bit disappointing.... no big names doesn't matter, i am going to see coldplay!!!!

11-03-2012, 06:41 PM	#11
Black Rose Bear with me Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 47,544 My Mood: Location: A strangeland under the iron sea where hopes & fears can make the night train be in perfect symmetry Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 107 Times in 85 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by J4MIE;5244275 Dear god! Looks like I will be arriving as late as possible then..... When I saw them in 2005 they were supported by Morning Runner and.... Supergrass! Now that is a nice pair of support acts! I raise your Supergrass with Interpol --------- Robyn and Rita Ora for the 2nd, I've heard of Robyn (and like a couple of her songs), never heard of Rita Ora (sounds like an Amy Winehouse/Duffy/Adele retro female soul moaner) __________________ You could take a picture of something you see In the future where will I be? You could climb a ladder up to the sun Or write a song nobody had sung Or do something that's never been done

11-03-2012, 10:09 PM	#12
eFrK Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 38 My Mood: Location: Breda Gender: Country: Seen CP: 2 times Fav. CP album: AROBTTH Fav. CP song: Politik Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	What an awful support. That Frank Ocean guy is really a show-off... His lyrics are awful and all it's about is drugs, woman and money... __________________ "Look at earth from outer space Everyone must find a place Give me time and give me space Give me real, don't give me fake"

11-03-2012, 10:35 PM	#13
The Red Army Congress Tart Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 592 Location: Toronto, ON Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 49 Times in 22 Posts	I actually like Frank Ocean. His mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra was really good. I guess it comes down to genre, if you're fan of R&B (R Kelly, The Weeknd) you'll enjoy him. If not, then you won't enjoy the themes of today's R&B (women and sex). But I think it comes down to how much of Coldplay's fanbase has a crossover appeal to R&B. Probably not that much. Rita Ora, she seems forced and pushed. Her latest single is kind of blah, but she's got that Jay-z hook up so it worked out for her.

11-03-2012, 10:49 PM	#14
eFrK Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 38 My Mood: Location: Breda Gender: Country: Seen CP: 2 times Fav. CP album: AROBTTH Fav. CP song: Politik Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	That's right but isn't it totally weird that a band like Coldplay is having Frank Ocean as their support? I mean, people who listen to Coldplay a lot like the alternative style.. Not Frank Ocean's style. I think it's a huge mistake to tour with this support acts.. It's very disappointing to me and I think that the average Coldplay listener doesn't like this style either... It's a world of difference. __________________ "Look at earth from outer space Everyone must find a place Give me time and give me space Give me real, don't give me fake"

11-03-2012, 10:56 PM	#15
The Red Army Congress Tart Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 592 Location: Toronto, ON Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 49 Times in 22 Posts	I agree with you that the average Coldplay listener won't like Frank Ocean's style and to be honest I was surprised when I heard he was their support for the European Tour. In the big scheme of things, he's only doing 10 shows, so even though it is a risk Coldplay is taking, its a small one. I honestly think Frank Ocean got this through Jay-Z as well. He worked with Jay-Z on WTT and I think that relationship helped him to get this spot. This is pure speculation though. Side Note: Aside from Rita Ora, I actually like their support so far, especially Emeli Sande. Her song "Next To Me" is really good. Reminds me of Alicia Keys Fallin' days.