Coldplay fans react to Music Venue Trust pledge with 2025 UK stadium dates: “This is the start of something big”

nme.com:

Coldplay could be donating money from their upcoming tour dates to the Music Venue Trust.The news was shared earlier this morning (September 17), when the Chris Martin-led band announced details of huge stadium shows in London and Hull for next year – marking their only UK and European shows of 2025.In the announcement, they also made a promise that 10 per cent of their proceeds from the gigs would be given to the Music Venue Trust, in a bid to help support grassroots venues around the country.Now, fans have been taking to social media to share their excitement at the news, and praise the band for their efforts to protect the live music sector.“Gotta say that is fantastic – 10 per cent of proceeds is gonna make a huge difference to grassroots.

Bravo to Coldplay team and all involved,” one fan wrote on X/Twitter.“As usual, this band lead the way! See you at Wembley (hopefully!),” another added, while a third wrote: “This is amazing news and the start of something big.

All thanks to the tireless campaigning and a lot of shouting by @markdavyd & @musicvenuetrust.”Gotta say that is fantastic – 10% of proceeds is gonna make a huge difference to grass roots.