Tour by Coldplay | |
Location |
|
---|---|
Associated album | Parachutes |
Start date | 8 June 2000 |
End date | 9 December 2001 |
No. of shows | 131 |
Attendance | 262,140 |
Box office | $4.2 million [lower-alpha 1] |
Website | coldplay |
Coldplay concert chronology |
The Parachutes Tour was the first concert tour undertaken by British rock band Coldplay. It was announced on 1 June 2000 in support of their debut album, Parachutes (2000), following the unnamed concert run they co-headlined with Welsh band Terris. [2] They mostly performed at clubs, theatres and festivals, while the set list included all tracks from the concert run's namesake album along with songs from The Blue Room (1999), covers and unreleased material. [3]
After numerous one-off performances and a few shows with Bellatrix in support of The Blue Room (1999), [4] Coldplay was part of the NME Premier Tour in January 2000 and embarked on a co-headlining run with Terris in March. [5] On 27 April 2000, the band announced their first headlining tour would be coming to the United Kingdom right after supporting Muse at Showbiz Tour. [6]
Except for London, English band Lowgold were the supporting act for all October 2000 performances. [7] On 18 December, the guests included Bettina Motive and the Fantastic Super Foofs. [8] During the first North American leg, Lily Frost was the opener in Vancouver and remaining dates had Powderfinger. [9] Grandaddy was invited for the continent's second run. [10] Mercedes, JJ72 and Swan Lee were featured in the shows at Club Ifor Bach, [11] Ancienne Belgique, [12] and Vega, [13] respectively.
In total, the tour grossed $4,201,871 from 262,140 tickets sold. [14] Billboard also commented the performances held in 2001 earned an average of $52,743 from 2,507 tickets per date. [15]
This set list was taken from the 23 October 2000 concert in London, England. It does not represent all shows throughout the tour. [16]
Date (2000) | City | Country | Venue | Reason | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 September [lower-alpha 49] | Bologna | Italy | Arena Parco Nord | Illness | [61] |
11 November | Nantes | France | FNAC Nantes | Unknown | [38] |
13 November | Toulouse | FNAC Toulouse Wilson | |||
7 December [lower-alpha 50] | Leipzig | Germany | Haus Auensee | Exhaustion | |
8 December [lower-alpha 50] | Munich | Colosseum | |||
10 December [lower-alpha 50] | Cologne | Live Music Hall | |||
11 December [lower-alpha 50] | Offenbach | Capital |
Date (2001) | City | Country | Venue | Reason | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
17 February | Boston | United States | Avalon | Illness | [63] |
20 February | Toronto | Canada | The Guvernment | ||
23 February | Miami | United States | Hard Rock Cafe | ||
1 April | Paris | France | Le Bataclan | [64] | |
2 April | Bordeaux | Krakatoa | |||
3 April | Madrid | Spain | La Riviera | ||
11 April | Munich | Germany | Babylon | ||
13 April | Berlin | Columbiahalle | |||
14 April | Hamburg | Docks | |||
15 April [lower-alpha 51] | Düsseldorf | Philips Halle | |||
17 April | Modena | Italy | Vox Club | ||
18 April | Marseille | France | Espace Julien | ||
14 June | Salt Lake City | United States | Bricks | [65] | |
1 July [lower-alpha 52] | Werchter | Belgium | Festivalpark Werchter | Unknown | [66] |
City | Venue | Attendance | Revenue |
---|---|---|---|
Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | 900 / 900 | $10,843 |
Seattle | The Showbox | 1,114 / 1,114 | $14,075 |
Portland | Roseland Theatre | 1,338 / 1,338 | $16,825 |
San Francisco | The Fillmore | 1,250 / 1,250 | $18,750 |
Los Angeles | Mayan Theater | 3,198 / 3,198 [lower-alpha 53] | $47,970 [lower-alpha 53] |
Chicago | Riviera Theater | 2,500 / 2,500 | $35,193 |
New York City | Roseland Ballroom | 3,416 / 3,416 | $56,423 |
Boston | Avalon | 1,904 / 1,920 | $24,276 |
Toronto | The Warehouse | 2,456 / 2,456 | $29,690 |
Detroit | State Theatre | 2,989 / 2,989 | $62,419 |
Chicago | Aragon Ballroom | 4,500 / 4,500 | $90,000 |
Austin | The Backyard | 3,626 / 3,626 | $67,760 |
Portland | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | 1,766 / 1,766 | $39,897 |
Vancouver | Orpheum Theatre | 2,543 / 2,543 | $54,988 |
Seattle | Benaroya Hall | 2,302 / 2,302 | $57,638 |
San Francisco | The Warfield | 2,250 / 2,250 | $50,625 |
Los Angeles | Wiltern Theatre | 2,109 / 2,200 | $45,344 |
New York City | Radio City Music Hall | 5,955 / 5,955 | $177,595 |
Chicago | Chicago Theatre | 3,377 / 3,377 | $96,245 |
New York City | Irving Plaza | 2,100 / 2,100 [lower-alpha 53] | $73,500 [lower-alpha 53] |
Total | 51,593 / 51,700 (99.7%) | $1,070,056 |
Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion and manager Phil Harvey. They initially met at University College London, calling themselves Big Fat Noises and changing to Starfish, before settling on the current name.
Christopher Anthony John Martin is an English singer, songwriter, musician and philanthropist. He is best known as the lead vocalist, pianist, rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay.
Parachutes is the debut studio album by British rock band Coldplay. It was released on 10 July 2000 by Parlophone in the United Kingdom. The album was produced by the band and British record producer Ken Nelson, except for one track, "High Speed", which was produced by Chris Allison. Parachutes spawned the singles "Shiver", "Yellow", "Trouble", and "Don't Panic". The album was also supported by the Parachutes Tour, which saw the band performing 131 shows in their first world tour.
"Yellow" is a song by the British rock band Coldplay. The band wrote the song and co-produced it with British record producer Ken Nelson for their debut album, Parachutes (2000). The song was released on 26 June 2000 as the second UK single from Parachutes, following "Shiver", and as the lead single in the United States.
The Twisted Logic Tour was the third concert tour undertaken by British rock band Coldplay. It was launched in support of their third studio album, X&Y (2005) on 15 June 2005, in Hamburg. Before the concert run, they embarked in a series of warm-up shows, which included their first performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and an appearance at the HFStival.
The A Rush of Blood to the Head Tour was the second concert tour undertaken by British rock band Coldplay. It was launched in support of their second studio album A Rush of Blood to the Head. They performed a total of 151 shows across Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Between 21 and 23 July 2003, the band filmed Live 2003 at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney.
White Lies are an English post-punk revival band from Ealing, London. Formerly known as Fear of Flying, the core band members are Harry McVeigh, Charles Cave, and Jack Lawrence-Brown (drums). The band performs live as a four-piece, when they are joined by Tommy Bowen.
The Viva la Vida Tour was the fourth concert tour undertaken by British rock band Coldplay. It was launched in support of their fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), becoming a massive commercial and critical success. The tour visited Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas, further establishing the band as one of the biggest touring acts in the world.
The Mylo Xyloto Tour was the fifth concert tour undertaken by British rock band Coldplay. It was announced in support of their fifth album, Mylo Xyloto (2011), and began on 3 December 2011 at Scotland's SEC Centre, following a series of promotional and festival performances, including Austin City Limits, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, and Rock in Rio.
Billy Joel in Concert is a current concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. After several concerts beforehand, in the fall of 2013, the concert tour began in Sunrise, Florida, and is ongoing, scheduled to continue into November 9, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The A Head Full of Dreams Tour was the seventh concert tour undertaken by British rock band Coldplay. It was announced on 27 November 2015 in support of their seventh studio album, A Head Full of Dreams, and marked a return to live performing at stadiums following the intimate shows from Ghost Stories Tour (2014), which saw the band playing in venues such as the Beacon Theatre and Royal Albert Hall. With exception of "Fun" and hidden track "X Marks the Spot", all songs from the album were played. The band combined extensive use of laser light and pyrotechnic special effects with raw, acoustic segments between stages, complementing performances with a new version of the Xylobands from Mylo Xyloto Tour (2011–12).
Farewell Yellow Brick Road was the forty-ninth concert tour by English musician Elton John. It began in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US, on 8 September 2018, and ended in Stockholm, Sweden, on 8 July 2023. It was intended to be John's final tour and consisted of 330 concerts worldwide. The tour's name and its poster reference John's 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
The Future Nostalgia Tour was the second concert tour by English and Albanian singer Dua Lipa, in support of her second studio album, Future Nostalgia (2020). It began on 9 February 2022 at the FTX Arena in Miami and ended on 28 November of the same year at Tirana's Skanderbeg Square. The tour visited cities across North America, Europe, Latin America and Oceania.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the music industry, mirroring its impacts across all arts sectors. Numerous music events, including music festivals, concert tours, and award shows, have been cancelled or postponed. While some musicians and composers were able to use the time to create new works, there were flow-on effects on the many supporting people who relied on performers for their income. Various album releases have been delayed as well. Pollstar estimated the total lost revenue for the live music industry in 2020 at more than $30 billion.
The Music of the Spheres World Tour is the ongoing eighth concert tour undertaken by British rock band Coldplay. Announced on 14 October 2021, it is being staged in support of their ninth studio album, Music of the Spheres, marking their return to live performances after the COVID-19 pandemic. The band had not toured for their previous record, Everyday Life (2019), because they wanted to launch an environmentally friendly strategy to travel. According to the plans they developed over the previous two years with specialists, CO2 emissions will be reduced by 50% in comparison to the Head Full of Dreams Tour (2016–17).
British rock band Coldplay have released 64 music videos, five video albums and five films, appearing on numerous television shows throughout their career as well. They were formed in London by Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland (guitar), Guy Berryman, Will Champion and Phil Harvey (management). Before their recording contract with Parlophone in 1999, a music video for "Bigger Stronger" was shot and directed by Mat Whitecross, who ultimately became one of the long-time collaborators of the band. It was followed by the singles "Shiver", "Yellow", "Trouble" and "Don't Panic" from Parachutes (2000), with the third earning a MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction.
The Life Is Yours Tour was a concert tour by English indie rock band Foals in support of the band's seventh studio album, Life Is Yours. The tour started on 20 April 2022 and concluded on 4 September 2023. The remaining dates from the band's Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost World Tour were rescheduled from April 2020 to April 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ten months later, in March 2021, Foals rescheduled their remaining concerts to 2022.