Coldplay are set to play two secret shows this Christmas to raise money for charity.
Now one of the biggest bands on the planet, Coldplay have hidden themselves away to work on new material. Hooking up with Brian Eno, the band are pondering how to follow the enormous success of ‘Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends’.
Exiled in the studio, Coldplay have decided to break cover in order to play two special British shows. The band have teamed up with homeless charity Crisis and will perform in two top secret venues.
The ‘hidden gigs’ will take place in Liverpool on December 19th, before continuing in Newcastle on December 20th.
The shows will hold a mere 1000 people, an intimate show by Coldplay’s standards. The band’s popularity peaked last year, with a sold out Wembley Arena show boasting support slots from Jay-Z and Girls Aloud.
Taking place in co-operation with the charity, general tickets will cost £50 and are set to go on sale from 2pm this Friday (November 12th).
In addition to the general sale, Coldplay are set to hold an auction of 200 tickets plus 30 meet & greet tickets for each gig. The prize includesearly entry, a champagne reception, the best seats in the house, meeting Coldplay, a photo opportunity and access to a VIP bar.
A star studded affair, the Newcastle show will be compered by Ant & Dec. Coldplay will be supported on both dates by the Choir with No Name, a vocal choir made up of homeless people and others helped by Crisis.
This is far from the first time Coldplay have hooked up with a charity. The band played a one off show for War Child back in January, which culminated in Coldplay and The Killers taking to the stage with Bono.
Coldplay are set to play the following shows:
December
19 Liverpool
20 Newcastle
