Chris Martin's Trapdoor Tumble at Coldplay Concert in Melbourne: A Night of Records and Resilience
November 3, 2024The tour has been marked by numerous viral moments and surprise guest performances, contributing to its immense popularity.
During Coldplay's final concert of the 'Music of the Spheres' tour at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on November 3, 2024, lead singer Chris Martin fell through a trapdoor while engaging with the audience.
Fortunately, a staff member was nearby and caught Martin, allowing him to continue the performance after confirming he was uninjured.
After the incident, Martin humorously referenced the trapdoor and mimicked Oprah Winfrey, lightening the mood for the audience.
This concert was part of Coldplay's ongoing tour, which began in March 2022 and is set to conclude in September 2025, with a record-breaking series of shows planned at Wembley Stadium.
Despite the mishap, the Melbourne show broke the venue's attendance record, drawing a total of 227,000 attendees over four nights, surpassing the previous record held by AC/DC.
The band has expressed gratitude for their Melbourne engagement on social media, thanking fans for their support during the four-night run.
In a philanthropic effort, Coldplay announced they will donate 10% of ticket sales from these shows to the Music Venue Trust, supporting grassroots music venues in the UK.
The Melbourne concert followed the release of Coldplay's 10th studio album, 'Moon Music,' which achieved the largest opening week for a UK act in three years.
The concert was described as a spectacular production, featuring confetti, fireworks, and synchronized light-up wristbands that created an immersive experience.
Following the Melbourne shows, Coldplay will continue their tour with performances in Sydney and New Zealand, maintaining their momentum into 2025.
Both Martin's fall and a previous incident involving Olivia Rodrigo highlight the unpredictable nature of live performances, yet both artists managed to continue their shows without injury.
Summary based on 17 sources
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The Guardian • Nov 3, 2024
Chris Martin falls through hole in Melbourne stage weeks after Olivia Rodrigo’s mishapNBC News • Nov 4, 2024
Coldplay's Chris Martin falls through trap door during Melbourne concertThe Sydney Morning Herald • Nov 4, 2024
‘That’s not planned’: Coldplay’s final Melbourne stadium show goes out with a bang