Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin, has arrived in Mumbai ahead of the band’s highly anticipated concerts in India. The popular British band, known for their global hits, is set to perform as part of their ‘Music of the Spheres World Tour’. On Tuesday, paparazzi spotted Martin as he arrived at Mumbai’s airport with his partner, actress Dakota Johnson. The couple greeted photographers with a friendly ‘namaste’ gesture as they made their way through the airport.
This marks Coldplay’s return to India after their performance in 2016 at the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai. Fans eagerly await the band’s upcoming shows, expecting them to be among the biggest concerts of 2025. Coldplay will play at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18, 19, and 21. The band will then head to Ahmedabad for a fourth performance on January 25 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
The band’s arrival in India has generated significant excitement among their fans, who have been anticipating Coldplay’s return to the country for nearly a decade. Thousands of fans from across the nation are expected to attend the upcoming concerts.
However, ahead of the show in Ahmedabad, the District Child Protection Unit has issued an important directive to organizers. The notice, related to the event at Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25 and 26, mandates that organizers must not involve any children in the performance on stage. The directive also requires organizers to ensure that no children attend the concert without earplugs or hearing protection. The unit raised concerns about the potential harm loud sounds could cause to children’s health, particularly given the high sound levels that could exceed 120 decibels during the show.
This action came after a complaint filed by Pandit Rao Dharnevar, an Assistant Professor of Sociology in Chandigarh. Dharnevar emphasized that exposing children to the combination of loud music and bright lights could pose serious risks to their physical health and mental development. In the past, Dharnevar has also filed complaints regarding concerts, including a recent one against Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh’s New Year’s Eve concert in Ludhiana. The complaint led to a notice urging the singer to modify his performance, specifically banning songs associated with alcohol promotion when children were present.
The District Child Protection Unit in Ahmedabad has made it clear that failure to comply with their directives will result in strict action. The notice stresses the importance of safeguarding children’s well-being at public events, particularly during high-decibel performances like Coldplay’s concerts.
As the band prepares for their much-anticipated shows in India, the focus remains not only on the excitement surrounding the performances but also on ensuring a safe environment for all attendees, particularly children. Fans are looking forward to an unforgettable musical experience, with Coldplay’s legendary hits promising to light up the stage in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
