Dedicated fans waited hours in the scorching heat at the Sun Bowl, where temperatures were expected to exceed 100 degrees on June 13 and 14. More than 65,000 attendees packed the stadium for the British rock band’s 200th and 201st shows on their “Music of the Spheres World Tour,” leaving fans exhilarated and eager for more.
Some fans traveled from as far as Chihuahua, Mexico, Orlando, Florida, Honduras and Barcelona, Spain to witness what many described as a “life-changing experience.”
Beyond the music, Coldplay’s tour drew attention to pressing global issues such as deforestation and sustainability.
To make a positive impact, Coldplay planted over 7 million trees worldwide, committing to planting one tree for every ticket sold, and supporting global reforestation efforts.
Additionally, the band has partnered with DHL to reduce their carbon footprint, employing advanced biofuels and electric vehicles to minimize emissions from freight and transportation throughout the tour.
Fans waited in lines for up to 2-3 hours to get into the stadium, and to help beat the heat, water stations were placed throughout the venue to ensure everyone stayed hydrated. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) also had its shuttle system running both days to help attendees move around and avoid the intense heat.
Every person who attended the show got an LED wristband that was made from 100% compostable materials, with an 86% reuse rate. Coldplay also had interactive elements like kinetic energy floors and power bikes which fans could ride to power the show.
Opening acts Elyanna and Willow set the tone with energetic performances, warming up the crowd before Coldplay launched into a two-hour set packed with their greatest hits like “Viva La Vida,” “The Scientist,” “Adventure of a Lifetime,” “Yellow” and “Fix You.”
The production acted as a concert, an immersive sensory journey of music, visuals, and emotion and pianist Chris Martin made a heartfelt connection with fans by speaking in both English and Spanish and recognizing El Paso’s neighbor, Ciudad Juárez.
As fireworks burst over the El Paso skyline to close the show, Coldplay finished off an experience that would live in the hearts of fans.
Diego Cruz-Castruita is a contributor for The Prospector and may be reached at [email protected] or @dddieggoo11 on socials.
