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Coldplay's last two Wembley concerts get pushed back due to London's Tube disruptions

Band Coldplay finds it impracticable to perform on September 7 and 8 due to prolonged tube strikes over that period.

Tube disruptions prompt Coldplay to rearrange their final two concerts at Wembley Stadium
Tube disruptions prompt Coldplay to rearrange their final two concerts at Wembley Stadium

Coldplay's last two Wembley concerts get pushed back due to London's Tube disruptions

Coldplay's Wembley Shows to Continue, Two Dates Rescheduled

Coldplay's much-anticipated shows at Wembley Stadium are set to go ahead as planned, with the exception of the final two dates which have been rescheduled due to industrial action on the London Underground.

The frontman of the band, Chris Martin, has been leading Coldplay through a series of impressive performances, with fans enjoying hits such as "Paradise", "Trouble", and "We Pray" during the Wembley shows. The band is best known for their chart-topping songs like "Yellow", "Clocks", and "Viva La Vida".

Despite the challenges, Coldplay is on track to break the record for the most shows at Wembley Stadium in a single year, with a 10-show run. The band has achieved two UK number one singles and 10 UK number one albums, making them one of the most successful British bands of all time.

The shows are part of Coldplay's Music of the Spheres world tour. The final two dates, originally scheduled for September 6 and September 12, have been rescheduled to September 6 and September 12 respectively. Tickets for the rescheduled dates will remain valid.

Fans who cannot attend the rescheduled shows can get a full refund on their tickets before noon on September 2. Returned tickets will go on general sale via Ticketmaster at 11am on September 3.

The rescheduling is due to industrial action by Rail, Maritime And Transport (RMT) union members, which is set to occur from September 5 for seven days. Unfortunately, without a functioning London Underground, it is impossible to safely transport the 82,000 people required to attend the concerts on the nights of the 7th and 8th of September.

In a positive move towards sustainability, Coldplay's Wembley shows are being powered by 100% renewable energy. The band's new renewable energy and ecosystem restoration project, Higher Power Farm, is also feeding solar energy into the grid.

In addition, 10% of the band's proceeds from the Wembley shows will be donated to the Music Venue Trust, a charity that supports grassroots music venues in the UK.

Coldplay formed in the late-1990s and have since become one of the most beloved bands in the world. Their shows at Wembley Stadium are not to be missed, and fans are eagerly awaiting the rescheduled dates.

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