Coldplay's Chris Martin Addresses Kiss Cam Debacle at Hull Concert

Coldplay kicked off their UK summer tour with a sold-out show at Hull's Craven Park stadium, where frontman Chris Martin addressed the viral kiss cam incident from their Boston gig in July. Martin described the moment as a 'debacle' but embraced it with humor and optimism, vowing to continue the kiss cam tradition despite the controversy it sparked involving a tech CEO and HR staffer. The band performed a 23-song set including hits like 'Viva La Vida,' 'Paradise,' and 'Fix You,' engaging with fans throughout the evening. Martin's candid remarks and playful interactions with the audience helped turn the scandal into a moment of connection, emphasizing the band's long-standing practice of fan engagement. Following the Hull shows, Coldplay will perform a record-breaking 10-night residency at London's Wembley Stadium, with proceeds supporting grassroots UK music venues and powered entirely by renewable energy. This environmentally conscious approach includes energy fed into the grid via the band's Higher Power Farm project, marking a world first for a stadium show.