Coldplay swept through the norms and raised the standards high for anyone daring to emulate them. They’ve not only achieved amazing success with their “Music of the Spheres World Tour,” but they’ve also restored the hopes of millions of their fans in humanity. The sweetest thing about this journey, before we go far, is the fact that they included their fans and everyone willing to do the great things they’ve done.
While every other artist was busy trying to make headlines with how good their music is or how good they are in headlining a tour, aside from all that, Coldplay continuously made and is still making headlines – due to their sustainability plan, which has left the Earth a bit greener, and the ocean, a bit safer than they met it in March 2022.
When you go through the plans of Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour,” you’ll realize that everything they’ve done was based on 3 key principles that they held to the core. Most times, we make plans, but it feels overwhelming to keep up. Coldplay made plans and they’ve executed it so well against all odds. And they’ve managed to do all this without missing a beat. How professional and passionate does it get beyond this?
Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour” is currently in its last stretch, but they’ve left a trail of lessons that we can learn from for the betterment of humanity. While we discuss these lessons here, you can also feel first-hand how it feels like to be a part of greatness by attending any of their concerts in this last stretch. Should you need where to get tickets, you can do so by checking an alternative ticket marketplace. It’s easier getting Coldplay tickets through there.
Coldplay 3 Principles
Coldplay built their current empire on 3 principles. These are; Reduce, Reinvent, and Restore. The “Music of the Spheres World Tour” is composed of these 3 principles. And from the look of things, even Coldplay’s daily life has already been adjusted to these principles.
Put simply, Coldplay managed to reduce the CO2 emissions caused by the “Music of the Spheres World Tour” by 50% – something that was considered impossible. You’ll only realize the magnitude of this when you understand how big the “Music of the Spheres World Tour” is.
They’ve also managed to reinvent better technologies that align with their sustainability plan. This includes; creating the first mobile rechargeable show battery with BMW, the use of confetti and pyrotechnics to reduce their carbon footprint, and also the use of kinetic floors to generate power, which is used to power part of the show.
Coldplay also restored a part of the earth, by partnering with organizations tasked with planting a tree for each Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour” ticket sold. According to records provided by Coldplay, they’ve sold over 7 million tickets worldwide for their tour. This means that more than 7 million trees have been planted around the world, thanks to Coldplay’s principle.
Innovative Storytelling
The setlist of the “Music of the Spheres World Tour” is made up of 4 acts which are represented by; Planets, Moons, Stars and Home. They made it in such a way that even their upcoming album, “Moon Music” can contribute to the setlist after it has been released, and it’ll fit in perfectly.
The way the arrangement of the setlist has helped in giving the “Music of the Spheres World Tour” more meaning is through their innovative storytelling capabilities while writing their songs. This made it possible for Act 1 to create the atmosphere for you to fully understand Act 2. Act 2 does the same thing for Act 3, which does the same thing for Act 4.
They all together make perfect sense to you – creating our first lesson, which is, “Creatively convey your message or theme through innovative storytelling.”
Sustainability in Action
As we’ve briefly discussed in Coldplay’s 3 principles section, you’ll see how Coldplay prioritized the well-being of their home, rather than remaining focused on profit. They’ve spent a lot of money keeping up with their sustainability plan, but from the look of things, they don’t plan to stop.
Coldplay has encouraged the use of Kinetic dance floors in their concerts to generate power, which will be used to power the same concert. They’ve also planted stationary bicycles that fans can ride on to produce more energy for the show.
Their simple innovations have helped them minimize their carbon footprint – creating our second lesson, which is, “Incorporate environmentally responsible practices into your work or events, for a greener earth.”
Visual and Sonic Immersion
While focused on minimizing the negative impact of their tour on the planet Earth, Coldplay did not forget the main purpose of their tour, which was to entertain their fans with their amazing gift of music. So, they included stunning visuals, with a dynamic stage design to blow the minds of their fans.
The “Music of the Spheres World Tour” has also made a name for the beautiful fireworks that Coldplay ignited. The use of Xylobands by Coldplay also became one of the fan attractions that kept them talking and wanting more of the British band.
Their ability to create compelling visuals and sonic immersions made the “Music of the Spheres World Tour” venues exciting – creating our third lesson, which is, “Engage your audience with a multi-sensory experience that combines visuals, sound, and atmosphere.”
Connection and Community
In all that we’ve discussed so far, we see that the only thing Coldplay did on their own was make the plans for the “Music of the Spheres World Tour.” Aside from that, every other achievement that they’re currently recognized with and that is connected to the “Music of the Spheres World Tour” is a collective effort of their fans as well.
The fact that Coldplay encouraged the participation of their fans in making their sustainability plan come true, and the willingness of their fans to cooperate in every one of these concerts showed the connection Coldplay shares with their fans.
Coldplay successfully created more than a fan base, but a community – creating our fourth lesson, which is, “Foster connection and community by encouraging audience participation and engagement.”
Evolution and Reinvention
As one of our team members, Alhery, who is a die-hard fan of Coldplay said, “Coldplay has continuously experimented with their sounds, discarding rubbish and constantly evolving their sounds, visuals and live performances. This has helped them remain relevant, ever fresh and loved by everyone, including me.”
The truth is, Coldplay never stays the same. Even their concerts are not the same. There’s something that differentiates one concert from the other, attending two or more, especially in different countries will help you relate to this. Take “My Universe,” a collaboration between Coldplay and BTS for instance. They went beyond the norms and even featured a galactic band known as Supernova 7. They broke more limits when they made BTS appear as holographs during one of their live performances.
Their ability to evolve and reinvent their craft has helped them remain on our lips – creating our fifth lesson, which is, “Embrace change, take risks, and continually reinvent yourself to stay innovative and relevant.”
The most amazing thing about these lessons is that they apply to practically all aspects of life. What’s more worthy of taking note of is Coldplay’s 3 principles which have made these lessons possible for us to take note of. With solid principles, determination and discipline, the galaxy might be your starting point.
