News about Will Champion

Friendly rockers! Will Champion, a Coldplay drummer, speaks to fans in Perth, who are denied entry to the show due to flight cancellations

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 20, 2023
In Perth, Western Australia, Coldplay recently presented two special shows to packed audiences. Will Champion, 45, seemed to be in good spirits when he was seen chatting to fans outside his hotel on Monday. In a navy t-shirt, jeans, and white sneakers, the English-born musician strut a smart-casual look.

Despite the band's aim of making their world tour profitable, Coldplay will fly 4,000 miles to Australia just to play two shows

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 12, 2023
The band is on a detour during their Asian leg of their tour, flying 2,000 miles from Jakarta, Indonesia, to Australia, and then another 2,600 miles back to Kuala Lumpur in time for their performance on November 22. It is reported that private jets were used to carry them. One insider said, "Of course, Australia wants to see Coldplay and they should get there somehow, but to bleat on reducing carbon emissions and then travel those distances makes you wonder if that was the right decision to make.' Both concerts at Perth's Optus Stadium are sold out – with 120,000 tickets sold and the band looking for a return of about £12 million.

EXCLUSIVE Former Coldplay boss Kevin Williams is suing the band for £10 million after the group'refuses to compensate him for his services.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 30, 2023
Dave Holmes (inset), the company's former Coldplay boss, has filed a lawsuit against the group for breach of contract after the corporation reportedly refused to compensate him for his service, according to MailOnline. According to the legal filing, he managed Coldplay (pictured) for more than 22 years before the company fired him in 2022, despite having agreed to extend his deal to help with their tenth and eleventh albums. He also started planning for their 2024-25 tours. However, Mr Holmes has argued that the band members appeared to have never agreed to the extended deal and is refusing to compensate him for the contributions he made to the album and tour preparations. In a UK High Court, the long-serving boss, who claims the band has been 'betrayed' by the band, has filed a lawsuit against Coldplay.

Following a 22-year partnership, Coldplay is sued by former boss Dave Holmes for a 'contractual rift.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 17, 2023
According to a recent investigation, Coldplay's former boss Dave Holmes is being sued over a "contractual dispute." After being together for 22 years, the band - frontman Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion - secretly parted ways with Dave 12 months ago. He was with Coldplay for nearly half of their careers, beginning his career as their boss in 2001 after Phil Harvey stepped down and assumed the role as creative director instead.

Since first appearing at the festival 25 years ago, the iconic British rock band 'in advanced talks to headline Glastonbury 2024'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 20, 2023
According to reports, coldplay is now in advanced discussions to headline Glastonbury 2024. According to The Sun, the rock band, who headlined the festival in 2002, 2005, 2011, and 2016, has reportedly left space in their 2024 plans in order to appear at the legendary festival for the fifth time. On Wednesday, the group, fronted by Chis Martin, revealed new European dates for their Music Of The Spheres world tour.

How to see the legendary band in Dublin with Coldplay 2024 tour tickets

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 20, 2023
Coldplay has released a set of 16 new dates for their 2024 European tour, with the final two nights in Dublin. The dates are in Summer, so there is plenty of time to build anticipation. However, if you want to guarantee yourself a seat in the crowd, you'll have to act quickly, as tickets go on sale within a week of this announcement.

Chris Martin of Coldplay discusses the band's whacky stage performances

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 6, 2022
The band's whacky tour guests, who include alien heads and puppet duets, have been revealed by the 36-year-old frontman. Although he also said that his bandmates, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer Will Champion, had to reject the majority of his out-there suggestions because they 'have to feel it'.

What time do Coldplay 2023 tickets go on sale tomorrow?When are the UK tour dates?

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 24, 2022
With their stunning Music Of The Spheres World Tour, they have stunned audiences around the world. Coldplay also confirmed more European dates for summer 2023 after six sold out shows at Wembley Stadium, including the Summer Olympics. Following the excitement of eager supporters, the award-winning band will return to the United Kingdom next summer.

Coldplay announce extra 2023 dates for their incredible Music Of The Spheres World Tour

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 22, 2022
Following six sold-out performances at London's Wembley Stadium, Coldplay has confirmed more European and UK stadium show dates for summer 2023. During May, June, and July, the tour's first gigs in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands will be held.

Chris Martin abruptly stops Coldplay Wembley concert mid-song to ask fans to stop recording

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 19, 2022
The Coldplay frontman, 45, who was on the 'Sky Full of Stars' tour at Wembley, soon stopped singing to fans' delight and told them not to film during the performance. "If we could just have one song with no cell phones, no cameras, no computers, no gadgets, nothing," says the man, "there is nothing."