BookMyShow crashes as Coldplay concert tickets for India go on sale

Bookmyshow ‘server crashed’ on Sunday minutes after tickets sell for Coldplay India concert start. Frustrated fans, who have been waiting to get access to tickets, reacted saying ‘This is not fair!!!!’, ‘why on earth…’
 
 
However, the ticketinng platform was back online about 20 minutes later
Earlier this week, in a thrilling announcement for music lovers across the nation, the Grammy-winning band Coldplay has confirmed they will bring their celebrated ‘Music of the Spheres World Tour’ to India. The concert will be staged in Mumbai’s iconic DY Patil Sports Stadium on January 18 and 19, 2025
Following the phenomenal success of their summer 2024 shows in Europe, Coldplay is ready to make history with their much-anticipated performances in India. Fans have been eagerly awaiting Coldplay’s return since their last visit in 2016, and this announcement is sure to raise anticipation.
BookMyShow on Sunday exclusively opened tickets booking for the Mumbai concerts at 12 PM IST.
The tour will feature an array of hits from their acclaimed album ‘Music of the Spheres’, including new singles like ‘We Pray’ and ‘feelslikeimfallinginlove’.
Audiences can also expect to hear beloved classics such as ‘Yellow’, ‘Fix You’, and ‘Viva La Vida’, all presented in a spectacular show complete with lasers, fireworks, and mesmerizing LED displays.
In a bid to make the concert accessible, Coldplay will offer a limited number of ‘Infinity Tickets’, priced at the equivalent of Euro 20 (approximately ₹2000) per ticket. These will go on sale on November 22, 2024, allowing fans to purchase them in pairs and enjoy the concert experience together.
Since launching in March 2022, the ‘Music of the Spheres World Tour’ has sold over 10 million tickets worldwide. The upcoming shows will be held in Abu Dhabi, Seoul, and Hong Kong.
Coldplay’s new album, ‘Moon Music’, is set to release on October 4, 2024, and aims to set new sustainability standards in the music industry, with each vinyl made from 100% recycled plastic.
(With inputs from ANI)