Abel Ndooka
Maria Chiguvari
FOR hip-hop artist Shone, this is the stuff that dreams are made of.
The Zimbabwean star’s performance as part of the supporting acts of British rock band Coldplay at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday night is being praised for the way he connected with the massive crowd.
Eighty thousand fans paid their way into the stadium for the first of four Coldplay shows in India this month.
It’s part of the British rock group’s Music of the Spheres World tour.
The second show was set for the same stadium last night.
Shone took his career to another level on Saturday night with a polished performance that is being praised by music commentators.
“Their (Coldplay) performance was preceded by the likes of Shone and Elyanna, who gave impressive showcases,” wrote journalist Ayushi Agrawal for PinkVilla.
Shone said this was a chance for him to share his culture with the crowd and is on tour with his DJ Tatenda LXA.
This is how the media is reacting to Coldplay’s first show in India:
THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Global music sensation Coldplay delivered a spectacular performance at their first show in Navi Mumbai on Saturday as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. Videos from the concert are being shared on social media, with one clip grabbing attention. The Coldplay’s show in Mumbai looked spectacular and magical with all the glittery lights and arrangement.
TELEGRAPH INDIA
There were plenty of unforgettable moments that resonated deeply with fans at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium where Coldplay kick-started their ‘Music of the Spheres World Tour’ in India.
For two hours at the packed stadium, Martin belted out chartbuster tracks like “Paradise”, “Viva La Vida”, “Adventure of a Lifetime”, “Yellow”, “Fix You”, and “A Sky Full of Stars”, among others.
HINDUSTAN TIMES
Coldplay Mumbai concert was a stellar success. A fan shared video of fireworks going off as A Sky Full of Stars boomed through the stadium. “Such a heavenly view! #ColdplayMumbai,” wrote the fan. Another showed the impressive view of the entire stadium from the hotel next door. “Incredible views of Coldplay’s show in Mumbai from the hotel next door. India is in Paradise,” the wrote.
INDIA TODAY
Coldplay’s concert in India on January 18, at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Sports Stadium wasn’t just a show. It was an experience every music lover deserves to have at least once. As they say, ‘There is never a bad Coldplay concert!’
It became the epicentre of magic, music, and unforgettable moments as fans from across the country gathered to witness the iconic band perform as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. Earlier, Coldplay performed in India as part of the Global Citizen Festival.
A crowd of 80,000 fans witnessed the magic firsthand that Chris Martin and his band (Guy Berryman, Will Champion and Jonny Buckland) created — magic that doesn’t just entertain but fills you with a sense of belonging, hope, and joy that lingers long after the last note fades. — H-Metro Reporter/The Economic Times/India Today
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