Coldplay steals hearts by bringing music to life for the differently-abled

Coldplay reserved a space in their Mumbai concert for an interpreter and differently abled concertgoers.

Coldplay had a separate section for for the differently-abled in Mumbai concert

Coldplay’s magic is all over India and Indians. The British band created unforgettable memories for fans at the Mumbai concerts, with surprise proposals and improvised tributes to Jasprit Bumrah’s iconic wickets against England, to heartfelt moments displayed on the big screen.

Coldplay’s ability to connect with the crowd was evident in every gesture, big or small. However, what truly stood out was their inclusivity. Coldplay, led by vocalist Chris Martin, went above and beyond to ensure that everyone could enjoy their music, even those who couldn’t hear it.

In a viral Instagram video, a woman can be seen signing the entire concert for differently-abled attendees. The text in the video reads, “Have you seen anything like this in a concert?”

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“Coldplay ensures everything is taken care of, from affordable tickets to designated seating and an interpreter for differently-abled attendees. Love, Love, Love,” the account owner said in the comments section.

Watch the video:

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The video has received more than a million views and people took over the comments section to share their views on the video,

A user wrote, “She’s my wife!! So proud of her,” referring to the interpreter in the video. Another user wrote, “Yes it’s very common abroad…. He is just upping India’s game in pretext with inclusion and diversity. Legendary stuff!”

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A third user commented, “This is the best reel I saw out of all the other concert videos.” A fourth added, “Yes have seen in BTS’s concerts actually..that’s really impressive honestly.”

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Coldplay is scheduled to take the stage in Mumbai again on January 21. The band will then perform in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25 and 26 as part of the second leg of its India tour.

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