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Coldplay has banned itself from returning to Glastonbury in 2022.
The ‘Higher Power’ hitmakers have confirmed they will not be joining headliner Billie Eilish at Worthy Farm in Somerset next year.
Leader Chris Martin told NME: “Glastonbury is our spiritual home, but even your parents say you have to leave home sometimes. “
Coldplay has performed the world famous festival on several occasions over the years, most recently they made headlines in 2016, while a prerecorded ensemble was shown as part of the Glastonbury Festival broadcast live at Worthy Farm 2021, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
For their upcoming concerts next year, the rock band has teamed up with direct air capture pioneers, Climeworks, to help ensure their “Music of the Spheres World Tour” has, at a minimum, an imprint. net zero carbon.
The ‘Clocks’ hitmakers said in a statement, “Playing live and connecting with people is ultimately what we exist as a band. We’ve been planning this tour for years and are super excited to be playing songs all of our time together.
“At the same time, we are very aware that the planet is facing a climate crisis.
“So we’ve spent the past two years consulting with environmental experts to make this tour as sustainable as possible and, just as important, to harness the potential of the tour to get things done.
“We won’t get everything right, but we are committed to doing all we can and sharing what we are learning. It is a work in progress and we are truly grateful for the help we have received so far. now.”
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