- Thursday, January 30, 2025
The British rock band performed on January 25 and January 26 in Ahmedabad, after three shows in Navi Mumbai on January 18, 19, and 21
By: shajil kumar
THE LIVE stream of Coldplay’s concert at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on January 26 attracted 83 lakh views on Disney+ Hotstar, clocking 165 million minutes of watch time within three hours, the platform announced on Tuesday.
The concert marked the final stop in India for the band’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour.”
Coldplay performed on January 25 and January 26 in Ahmedabad, following three shows earlier in the month at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18, 19, and 21.
The band, led by vocalist Chris Martin, entertained fans with hits such as “Yellow,” “Clocks,” “Viva La Vida,” and “Hymn for the Weekend.”
A press release issued by JioStar Digital noted that 85 per cent of the viewership for the live stream came from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, NCR Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
Sanjog Gupta, CEO-Sports at JioStar, highlighted the success of the live stream, saying, “At Disney+ Hotstar, we specialise in delivering compelling and immersive coverage of large-scale live events. Coldplay Live is a perfect example of how we bring world-class live entertainment and the power of unmissable, shared moments to millions across India.”
Coldplay, comprising Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, Will Champion, and manager Phil Harvey, expressed gratitude to their Indian fans. In a post on their official X page, the group said, “Thank you Ahmedabad, thank you India. We’ll never forget these two weeks. Your love and kindness will stay with us forever.”
