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Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of Coldplay perform at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Coldplay performs at Expo 2020 Dubai on February 15. All photos: Reuters, unless noted otherwise
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Chris Martin and crew rocked Al Wasl Dome as part of the Infinite Nights concert series.
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Kicking off the gig right on time at 9pm, Coldplay launched directly into 'Higher Power', the uplifting hit from their ninth and latest album 'Music of the Spheres'.
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As part of the concert, the 'sky' of Al Wasl Dome also teemed with butterflies, rainbows and oversized BTS holograms.
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Al Wasl Dome came alive with laser projections and holograms as part of the concert.
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Chris Martin went around the circular stage a number of times, greeting the audience.
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Despite the smaller crowd, Chris Martin’s energy was infectious as he stomped back and forth between the centre stage and the outer circles.
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Chris Martin of the band Coldplay performs at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Coldplay played several hits including 'Paradise' — performed under a kaleidoscope of butterflies and rainbows. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
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Chris Martin takes a seat at the piano to croon along to a song.
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Chris Martin was at his best, traipsing around the stage and pulling electrifying poses as he swung his arms and pointed his fingers.
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Guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion provided a solid support team to lead vocalist Chris Martin for the night.
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With more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, Coldplay are one of the most successful bands of the 21st century and one of the bestselling music acts of all time.
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Typically found headlining stadiums around the world with upwards of 100,000 fans, it was a rather intimate affair at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of Coldplay perform at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Coldplay performs at Expo 2020 Dubai on February 15. All photos: Reuters, unless noted otherwise
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Chris Martin and crew rocked Al Wasl Dome as part of the Infinite Nights concert series.
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Kicking off the gig right on time at 9pm, Coldplay launched directly into 'Higher Power', the uplifting hit from their ninth and latest album 'Music of the Spheres'.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/PQ466RVW675WCZSFW7FI34TLDE.jpg?smart=true&auth=10633bf81cc2be44258a3ef5c4506f8f98b03dd806411eee8937df5c77274b87&width=400&height=225)
As part of the concert, the 'sky' of Al Wasl Dome also teemed with butterflies, rainbows and oversized BTS holograms.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FNFHYSDFXN3YEFFPZPMOXIYW5E.jpg?smart=true&auth=a0c2b41a33a98d715ef9316151a631a89172a3a81cdfa463beb0873e034a63dd&width=400&height=225)
Al Wasl Dome came alive with laser projections and holograms as part of the concert.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LM5CBDDOLJSIACC2WWT26ZLZ7A.jpg?smart=true&auth=e0bf7510011ad1b5997f6fe0faa922eda757bb599c844cdfae72a54840afba7f&width=400&height=225)
Chris Martin went around the circular stage a number of times, greeting the audience.
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Despite the smaller crowd, Chris Martin’s energy was infectious as he stomped back and forth between the centre stage and the outer circles.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/3VY4EIUM7RI6AOSI2ANTUZY2AI.jpg?smart=true&auth=b641b128f7f8fd93fa14679f27dc51a19d0c5a5b9c90d77118228cb858c99711&width=400&height=225)
Chris Martin of the band Coldplay performs at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Coldplay played several hits including 'Paradise' — performed under a kaleidoscope of butterflies and rainbows. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
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Chris Martin takes a seat at the piano to croon along to a song.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/K2D62MHE5TEKX2LF4Z3JEBV5PQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=4e2ab3073f3051517798299da91cefb81a04e1a18055a80cd21df83834db161f&width=400&height=225)
Chris Martin was at his best, traipsing around the stage and pulling electrifying poses as he swung his arms and pointed his fingers.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/MREN5HVHESD7TAKNLTYJKHR3XU.jpg?smart=true&auth=8861f60592259cd62151614ea6f7c6fa6ea1a6ba024ebb030b19ffdfa94dc807&width=400&height=225)
Guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion provided a solid support team to lead vocalist Chris Martin for the night.
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With more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, Coldplay are one of the most successful bands of the 21st century and one of the bestselling music acts of all time.
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Typically found headlining stadiums around the world with upwards of 100,000 fans, it was a rather intimate affair at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of Coldplay perform at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Coldplay at Expo 2020 Dubai review: a sky full of stars, rainbows and BTS holograms
Chris Martin and crew rocked Al Wasl Dome as part of the Infinite Nights concert series
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15 February, 2022
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