It seems odd that British band Coldplay have been on the road so long before coming back to their own shores.
But then, having taken the world by storm, it’s understandable that everyone now wants a part of the pie.
Regardless, this was Coldplay’s second British performance on their latest tour to promote new album Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends.
And it did not disappoint.
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Most bands keen to shift more copies of their latest offering would plough through a set full of new material, not so Coldplay, who clearly understand that their catalogue is rich enough and their fans demanding enough to want the classics.
To this end, Chris Martin led his merry men through the starter Violet Hill before performing some of the band’s signature tunes. A relatively basic set, starting with a huge backdrop with the album’s artwork, things only became more dynamic with the now traditional laser show to accompany the mesmerising Clocks.
Elsewhere, a nice touch when a packed NIA seemingly thought the show may have been over when the boys hit the stands and weaved through the crowds, only to perch themselves smack-bang in the middle of fans to perform Green Eyes.
Speed Of Sound was a particular highlight, although performed in darkness, as were Viva La Vida, which surely must have rocked the arena’s foundations, as well as encore track The Scientist, which was blended quite beautifully with, no joking, Take That’s Back For Good.
A beautiful performance from the band. Only let down was Chris Martin’s dress sense. He may have a tough time selling the one turn-up look on his trousers, but with a voice like that, he can be forgiven almost any transgression.
By Lee Perry.
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22 Comments
I’m going to thic concert tonight, is there anyone who went last night that know’s what time Coldplay actually came onto the stage???
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Fantastic performance by Coldplay. First time I’d seen them and it was overwhelming. Everything was great, the stage set, artwork, special effects and most importantly the play set list, a mixture of new and old songs, all greatly appreciated and received. Wish I was going again tonight and tomorrow!!
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They came on stage at just after nine and the show finished at 10.45. It was superb - brilliant performance
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They came on at 9.00pm. Enjoy and hope tonight is as fantastic as it was last night!
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NOT REALLY WORTH TURNING UP FOR THE SUPPORT ACTS AND NIA DID NOT START FILLING UP TILL 8.45PM. YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A GREAT TIME - FIX YOU IS AWESOME AND VIVA LA VIDA LIFTED THE ROOF OFF. BRILLIANT NIGHT STILL CANT SPEAK!!
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OOOOooohhhhhhhhhhhhh I can’t wait!
I’m hearing on the radio constantly how good they were, thankyou all for your comments, I’ll be back on tommorrow to leave my thoughts on the show. Thanks again.
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I’m going tonight and apparently they are due on at 8:55. Two support acts on starting at 7:15 but am going to give them a miss. Heard rave reviews of last night from mates!
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I went last night and it was absolutely amazing!!! I wish I was going tonight too. I am going to see them in Manchester in september where they will be performing with Jaz Z, Can’t wait. It was one of the most exhilerating experiences of my life. They are true ledgends.
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Who are the support bands and are they any good?
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fantastic show, anyone sitting close to the stairs in the upper tier of block 12 (ROW AA or BB seats 552 ect) are in for a treat…the band come up block 12 stairs and walk around the stadium to the mini stage…my son got to ‘High Five’ Chris martin!!!
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What a concert!!!
By far the two best songs of the night were Fix You and Viva La Vida, I really wish I had tickets to see them again.
Anyone who reads this and has never seen Coldplay, I really urge you next time to get tickets!
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Omg the best night of my life ! i cried about a million times. Cannot believed they came up through the audience and i hi 5ed them all! viva la vida was the highlight actually everything was. A world class performance x
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I am reading these comments feeling distraught as I have had to give my ticket up to stay home and look after sick children
:-( 
. I had been looking forward to seeing them for months… 
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I have been going to gigs for over 40 years and have seen some of the biggedt names but I tip my hat to these lads they are head and shoulders above anything I have ever seen .Do not miss
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Oasis supported coldplay last night at the nia. it was awesome
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What a night! I’ve wanted to see Coldplay live for a very long time and they didn’t disappoint. As others have already said, it was an exhilarating and moving experience that I’ll remember for a very long time.
Viva la Vida was absolutely amazing - knew it would be! Sang and shouted myself hoarse. Queuing to get out of the car park after the concert with the windows down on the car we could hear loads of people chanting it as they walked back to their cars. (It’s also been in my head all day long today!)
Those going tonight are in for a real treat
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Let’s just say we travelled up from Somerset for this gig and by midday Tuesday had bought tickets from Ebay for the Wembley gig. That’s how good they were!
Wicked. Awesome. What a show.
Viva la Vida absolutely rocked. We didn’t just sing along, we ROARED.
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First live gig I’ve been too in over 33 years & what an incredible night. It makes the hairs on my neck stand up as a wave of emotion sweeps over me as I recall the concert. WHAT A FANTASTIC EXPEIRIANCE & how fortunate was I to be there among such a warm crowd. I’ll be buying my next gig ticket ASAP & it’s going to be to see Coldplay AGAIN & AGAIN! It was beyond my wildest expectations….!
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I have to agree with everyone else. I have waited to see coldplay for ages and they were awesome sang every word . Will never forget that nigth .wish i was going tonight
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i went to the show last night and there were Brilliant no ther word can describe it
no wonder they ARE the No1 act in the world at the moment yes U2 are bringing out a new album next year but with the credit crunch Coldplay i feel have raised the bar in arena entertainment leaving lesser band in the shade now like Oasis
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Went to see Coldplay in Liverpool last night. They were awesome! Every bit as good as NIA by the postings. They are the best band on the planet. The show was amazing. Best concert I have ever been to. Chris Martin is so talented.
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I am going to see Coldplay tomorrow at MEN. So,so looking forward to it after reading the above reviews.
Who was their support?
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