Coldplay tours setting the Gold standard for disability inclusion

In thrilling news for Indian music fans, British rock band Coldplay has announced that their highly acclaimed Music of the Spheres World Tour will make a much-anticipated stop in Mumbai in 2025. 

This tour, which has been dazzling audiences across the globe since 2022 is more than just a concert — it’s a masterclass in inclusivity, setting a new standard for accessibility in live music.

Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour isn’t just about performing hit songs; it’s about ensuring that every fan, regardless of their abilities, can fully enjoy the experience.

And to that end, Coldplay has taken significant steps to make their shows accessible to everyone, redefining what it means to create an inclusive concert environment.

Support for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing fans

Coldplay provides local sign language interpreters at their shows, allowing fans who are deaf or hard-of-hearing to engage with the music and lyrics in real time.

Additionally, SubPacs — tactile audio systems that let users feel the vibrations of the music — are offered, ensuring the concert’s energy and rhythm can be physically experienced by those who may not be able to hear it.

Neurodivergent-friendly

Coldplay has partnered with KultureCity to provide sensory bags and mobile sensory refuge stations for fans with sensory sensitivities, helping them manage sensory overload during the concert.

These thoughtful additions make the experience more comfortable and enjoyable for those who need a quieter, safer space.

Touch tours for visually impaired fans

To further enhance accessibility, Coldplay offers touch tours for guests who are visually impaired or have low vision, allowing them to engage with the concert’s elements in a tactile way.

This thoughtful feature ensures that all fans, regardless of visual ability, can immerse themselves in the live experience.

The band’s broader impact

The band donates 10 percent of their profits from tours, record sales, and other ventures to various charitable causes, including ClientEarth, Global Citizen, The Ocean Cleanup, and One Tree Planted.

Most recently, Coldplay has partnered with EarthPercent as a founding donor, amplifying their efforts to address pressing environmental challenges.

Coldplay’s India return

Coldplay’s return to India is a moment fans have been eagerly awaiting since their last performance at the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai in 2016.

That iconic show was a star-studded affair that aimed to promote global development goals, and it left a lasting impression on Indian audiences. Now, the band’s upcoming solo concert in Mumbai as part of the Music of the Spheres World Tour promises to build on that legacy, bringing their iconic hits like “Fix You,” “Yellow,” “A Sky Full of Stars,” and “Hymn for the Weekend” back to Indian shores.

Fans are already buzzing with excitement.

When Coldplay’s official page announced the news on Instagram, the comments section lit up with joy: “OH MY GOD IT’S HAPPENINGGGGG,” exclaimed one fan, while another wrote, “FINALLYYY YESSSSSSS!!! Our prayers have been heardddd.”

As Coldplay prepares to light up Mumbai in 2025, their Music of the Spheres World Tour is more than just a series of concerts; it’s a movement that celebrates music’s power to unite and uplift, creating a space where everyone can feel the magic.