Coldplay at Glastonbury 2011 – review

Pyramid StageIt's not easy being the boy band U2 when the real thing played the night before. Guitarist Jonny Buckland got his apologies in early, telling the NME last week: "We hope U2 do a B-sides set with no lights".Before they walked onto the Pyramid stage, Coldplay were Glastonbury 2011's forgotten headliners. U2's mere presence on Friday generated intense debate and booking Beyoncé for Sunday night induced squeaks of delight. Yet a band whose last album, Viva La Vida, sold almost 7 millio...

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23:50 on June 25 2011

Coldplay bring fireworks and lasers for their third Glastonbury headline slot

NME — Band play five new songs as they headline Worthy Farm for the third time more info

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00:05 on June 26 2011

Coldplay at Glastonbury 2011 – review

Guardian Music — Pyramid StageIt's not easy being the boy band U2 when the real thing played the night before. Guitarist Jonny Buckland got his apologies in early, telling the NME last we... more info

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11:50 on June 26 2011

Coldplay Unveil New Songs At Glastonbury 2011 - Video

NME - Festivals — Last night, Coldplay headlined Glastonbury for the first time since 2005. The performance was filled with fireworks, confetti and a laser show, but the most exciting bit ... more info

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