Stadium rockers Coldplay will kickstart the Abu Dhabi stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race, the world’s premier round the world yacht race, with a spectacular New Year’s Eve show.
The seven-time Grammy award winners will help the Emirate welcome in the New Year in style, performing on December 31 at a unique venue adjacent to the purpose-built Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village on the Corniche Breakwater.
The concert will mark the start of a two-week celebration of the Volvo Ocean Race, a 39,000 nautical mile marathon featuring six international teams boasting the world’s best sailors. Abu Dhabi is the first Middle Eastern city to host a stopover in the race’s 38-year history, and their entry in the race, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, is the first Emirati team ever to compete.
Coldplay last played in Abu Dhabi in 2009, putting on a show for 20,000 fans. John Lickrish, Managing Director of event organisers FLASH Entertainment, said the group’s latest show would make for “one of the most memorable New Year's Eve ever”.
“In 2009, Coldplay stunned Abu Dhabi with a phenomenal performance that left us in awe,” he said. “They are a simply stunning live act with a global fan base of millions, rightfully hailed as one of the biggest bands on the planet. We all know and love their catalogue of hits, but with a hot new album to perform this year, Coldplay live in Abu Dhabi is going to be one of the most memorable New Year's Eve you've ever seen anywhere! We can't wait.”
Abu Dhabi’s Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village will be open to the public from December 31 to January 14.
From : Volvo Ocean Race
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The seven-time Grammy award winners will help the Emirate welcome in the New Year in style, performing on December 31 at a unique venue adjacent to the purpose-built Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village on the Corniche Breakwater.
The concert will mark the start of a two-week celebration of the Volvo Ocean Race, a 39,000 nautical mile marathon featuring six international teams boasting the world’s best sailors. Abu Dhabi is the first Middle Eastern city to host a stopover in the race’s 38-year history, and their entry in the race, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, is the first Emirati team ever to compete.
Coldplay last played in Abu Dhabi in 2009, putting on a show for 20,000 fans. John Lickrish, Managing Director of event organisers FLASH Entertainment, said the group’s latest show would make for “one of the most memorable New Year's Eve ever”.
“In 2009, Coldplay stunned Abu Dhabi with a phenomenal performance that left us in awe,” he said. “They are a simply stunning live act with a global fan base of millions, rightfully hailed as one of the biggest bands on the planet. We all know and love their catalogue of hits, but with a hot new album to perform this year, Coldplay live in Abu Dhabi is going to be one of the most memorable New Year's Eve you've ever seen anywhere! We can't wait.”
Abu Dhabi’s Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village will be open to the public from December 31 to January 14.
From : Volvo Ocean Race
