Coldplay announced their return to Argentina, along with their “Music From the Spheres World Tour”. Press Photo DF Entertainment
Fans are said to give electric shocks to the artists during live concerts. Coldplay he wanted to take advantage of that, literally.
The popular group added kinetic dance tracks and bicycles that store energy on their latest world tour, encouraging their fans to help boost the show as they dance or ride. Coldplay will play at RIver Plate on Oct. 25, 26, 28 and 29.
It’s part of a bigger effort to make the tour even better Respectful of the environment. The band, which includes songs High Powerpromised to be as sustainable and low-carbon as possible in hopes of reducing it CO2 emissions of 50%.
Coldplay, at Trinity Buoy Wharf in London, a year ago. Photo by Reuters
“You don’t want to sound too serious. This is also a lot of fun,” said the Coldplay bassist, Guy Berryman. “That way it will settle down, if people see it as a kind of heavy responsibility and more as a kind of opportunity to do something fun and benefit the environment and the whole concert experience.”
Each kinetic dance floor can hold dozens of people, with electricity generated when there is movement on them. The band holds pre-show contests to see which group of fans can generate the most energy, powered by the song. Jump Aroundfrom House of Pain.
And each of the bikes – at least 15, but can expand depending on the size of the area – can produce an average of 200 watts of powerobtained with batteries that power various elements of the show.
When Coldplay showed “Everyday Life” in Jordan, streaming. Clarin Image File
“The relationship that musicians have with the millions of fans they have is unlike any relationship with any other public figure. They can be an example in walking, talking,” he said. Adam Gardnerfounder and co-CEO of Reverb, a nonprofit organization that helps bands make their concerts more eco-friendly.
Reduce carbon footprint
The artists showcase an overall effort of the entertainment world – from sports teams to toymakers – to reduce their carbon footprint. A study of live country found that 82% of those who attended live music events said they strive to maintain a sustainable living environment.
“Being green is not a kind of charitable exercise of self-flagellation, of being holier than you. This is a good business model. That’s what we want to show, ” said Coldplay’s lead singer. Chris Martin. guitarist Johnny Buckland added: “It needs to work.”
Efforts include everything from providing more plant-based food options to concessions and eliminating single-use plastic, to rethinking transportation, the most necessary aspect of touring for to musicians and fans.
An image of the Coldplay show, in November 2017, at Unico de La Plata. Picture Andres D’Elia
In accordance with the environment, Coldplay is planning reduce air travelBut when flights are needed, the band opts for commercial flights rather than charters, using trains and electric vehicles whenever possible. Trucks will be used Alternative fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil.
“We’re very blessed to have the resources to be able to do it because it’s very expensive to try these things for the first time,” Martin said. “We’re very privileged to be in a position where we can change.”
“We try to do it in a fairly pragmatic and professional way so we don’t get eliminated as a type of left wing nuts” said Martin.
“Everything in our show is really designed to bring everyone together in the same group, singing together. That makes us feel alive. It makes us feel part of a community,” Martin said.
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