Coldplay frontman Chris Martin gave fans an unexpected thrill at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Sunday (3 November) when he accidentally fell through a trap door mid-performance. The British rock band was concluding their fourth and final Melbourne show as part of their global Music of the Spheres tour when the unexpected moment unfolded.
Martin, while walking along the runway extending into the crowd, was eagerly reading fans’ signs and interacting with the audience. But in a surprising twist, he took a step backward and vanished into a sizable hole in the stage. Fans’ phones were rolling, and the footage quickly circulated across social media, capturing the crowd’s collective gasp as Martin disappeared.
Fortunately, a crew member stationed inside the gap broke Martin’s fall and helped him back up. In true rockstar fashion, Martin laughed off the incident and reassured the audience, quipping, “Well, that’s uh… not planned,” before thanking the crew member. “Thank you so much for catching me,” he said with a grin, adding, “That was nearly a full YouTube moment!”
Visibly unhurt, Martin quickly resumed the performance, winning over fans with his resilience and humor.
Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour.
Since its launch in March 2022, Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres world tour has taken fans on a visually stunning journey, blending immersive stage effects with the band’s hits. The tour is set to continue through to September 2025, with highlights including two shows in Hull and an incredible 10 nights at London’s Wembley Stadium.
As part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability and supporting the music industry, Coldplay announced that 10 percent of the tour’s ticket proceeds will be donated to the Music Venue Trust, a UK charity focused on nurturing grassroots music venues and emerging artists.
Looking to the future, Coldplay has confirmed they will stop recording new albums after their 12th release. This decision marks a significant shift for the band members — Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer Will Champion — who see their 12-album goal as a natural stopping point for their studio work.
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