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January 29, 2016
COLDPLAY PREMIERE “HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND” VIDEO FEATURING Beyoncé
Coldplay’s new video, “Hymn For The Weekend,” premiered today. The vibrant, colorful video was filmed on location in Mumbai and features a guest appearance from Beyoncé (who adds dream-like vocals to the track). It was directed by Ben Mor and also features a cameo from Bollywood superstar Sonam Kapoor. Watch it now at
“Hymn For The Weekend” is from Coldplay’s acclaimed new album, A Head Full Of Dreams. Since its December 2015 release, the album has reached Number One on iTunes in more than 90 countries and sold over three million copies. It has also helped Coldplay to their current position as Spotify’s most-streamed band in the world. “Adventure Of A Lifetime,” the album’s first single, is a Top 5 hit at Alternative and AAA radio, in the Top 10 at Hot AC and will impact Top 40 radio in February. Views for the“Adventure Of A Lifetime”video exceed 85 million.
Yesterday,Coldplayannounced the first U.S. shows of this year’s A Head Full Of Dreams Tour. See below for the itinerary for the Live Nation produced run. Citi is the official credit card of the A Head Full of Dreams North American Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning todayat 10 AM through Citi’s Private Pass Program.For complete presale details visit tickets will be available beginning Friday, February 5, at 10 AM local time at The band have already announced a run of stadium shows in Latin America and Europe (including four nights at London’s Wembley Stadium).
Coldplay will headline the “Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show” in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, February 7. “CBS Sunday Morning” will interview the band on January 31 and Coldplay’s Chris Martin will join James Corden for a road-trip themed installment of “Carpool Karaoke” from CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” which will air the week of February 1.
Earlier this month, it was announced that Coldplay have been nominated for Best British Album and Best British Group at the 2016 BRITs, where they will also perform. This takes their career total to 23 BRITs nominations (more than any other band). They have also been confirmed as the recipients of the Godlike Genius award at the 2016 NME Awards.
Coldplay –A Head Full Of Dreams North American Tour
Saturday, July 16NEW YORK, NY MetLife Stadium
Saturday, July 23CHICAGO, IL Soldier Field
Saturday, July 30BOSTON, MA Gillette Stadium
Saturday, August 6PHILADELPHIA, PA Lincoln Financial Field
Saturday, August 20LOS ANGELES, CA Rose Bowl
Saturday, August 27DALLAS, TX AT&T Stadium
Saturday, September 3SAN FRANCISCO, CA Levi's Stadium
For more information - and the full list of upcoming live dates - please visit Coldplay.com or contact:
Ambrosia Healy
Sheila Richman, Atlantic Records