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Coldplay’s Chris Martin stuns fans in Dublin as he does a surprise performance in the street but sound issues disrupt set

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As a seasoned concert-goer and lifestyle enthusiast, I must say, the unannounced Coldplay gig in Dublin was an intriguing spectacle, albeit a bit of a mixed bag. The excitement was palpable as thousands flocked to Grafton Street, eagerly anticipating the surprise performance. However, the lack of audible music for many left a sour note that overshadowed the event’s initial charm.

Multitudes of Coldplay enthusiasts converged at the terminus of a bustling Dublin street, eager for an impromptu performance by the group. Regrettably, some spectators felt disheartened as they failed to catch the concert.

On Wednesday, a whisper circulated that a popular artist would perform an impromptu concert on Grafton Street. Excited fans from across the city filled the bustling streetway in anticipation of the rumored 8 PM showtime.

Approximately 8 PM, Chris Martin, the main vocalist, and Burna Boy entered Grafton Street, escorted by additional security and a noticeable number of Irish police officers.

Coldplay is performing in Dublin for four consecutive sold-out shows at the massive Croke Park, which has a capacity of 82,000 people, as part of their groundbreaking Music of the Spheres World Tour that’s setting records.

The music tour has already surpassed 10 million ticket sales, earning it the title of the highest-attended music tour ever recorded.

The scene was greeted with cheers and clapping, as numerous store windows above unfurled to disclose a number of skilled cameramen recording the events taking place beneath them.

Martin, Burna Boy, Little Simz, Elyanna, and TINI united for their debut collective rendition of “We Pray,” marking the first time all artists appeared together publicly.

They performed the same song several times as fans took videos on mobile phones and sang along.

The short session was part of a music video to debut on the band’s official TikTok channel.

The performance drew varied responses, as the scarcity of speakers across the vast audience left a significant number of people disappointed because they couldn’t hear clearly from their distant positions. This led some spectators to depart prior to the conclusion of the event.

Niamh Burke, a teacher hailing from Tipperary, expressed her puzzlement as to why the same tune was repeatedly played, yet she acknowledged her pleasure in hearing it. She also shared her excitement at witnessing the performers live.

However, she expressed disappointment with the sound set-up.

Another spectator, preferring anonymity, shared their opinion about the event as such: “To be honest, I’m not sure what it was exactly, but it seemed like a wasted effort.”

The band are in Dublin after performing in Vienna. 

At their performance, Chris dedicated a tune to Taylor Swift’s followers (Swifties), as she had to postpone her concerts in that Austrian city this month due to security concerns, since it was revealed that ISIS was planning to harm her fans.

In a performance of Love Story, he requested, ‘Should this not meet your approval, kindly refrain from uploading it to YouTube as I wish to avoid any potential issues with Taylor. It would be delightful if you could join us in singing instead.’

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2024-08-29 14:03

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