BookMyShow crashes amid rush for Coldplay's Mumbai concert tickets
BookMyShow, a leading online ticketing platform, experienced a server crash today as fans rushed to secure their spots for the upcoming Coldplay concert in India. The Grammy-winning band's performance is part of their 'Music of the Spheres World Tour,' scheduled to take place at Mumbai's DY Patil Sports Stadium on January 18 and 19, 2025. The ticket sale began at 12:00pm, but was soon interrupted by technical issues with over two lakh people waiting in line.
Coldplay lovers voiced their frustration on X
Netizens took to X to express their frustrations. "Dear @bookmyshow, if you get exclusive rights to sell a concert, at least be prepared for it. #Coldplayindia #Coldplay," wrote a user. "Yeah... I don't think anyone is getting those Coldplay tickets in India... You tried, BookMyShow. Were you able to?" wrote another. BookMyShow is expected to resolve the technical issues.
Take a look at the ticket pricing and conditions
Just before bookings began, BookMyShow announced that each person can now book only four tickets, down from the previous limit of eight. Regular ticket prices range from ₹2,500 to ₹35,000, with options at ₹3,500, ₹4,000, ₹4,500, ₹9,000, and ₹12,500. Standing floor tickets cost ₹6,450, while lounge tickets are priced at ₹35,000. To make the concert more accessible, Coldplay will offer a limited number of 'Infinity Tickets' priced at approximately ₹2,000 per ticket. These tickets will be available from November 22.
Users can book a maximum of 4 tickets
Service crashed right before the booking opened
Technical glitches remain despite page refreshing
Coldplay's return to India sparks excitement
The upcoming Coldplay concert marks the band's much-anticipated return to India after their last visit in 2016. A representative from BookMyShow had earlier expressed excitement about the event, stating, "This is the moment you've been waiting for!" The tour follows their successful summer 2024 shows in Europe and is expected to be an extraordinary experience for Indian fans.
Tour will feature hits from new album
The 'Music of the Spheres World Tour' will showcase an array of hits from Coldplay's latest album, including new singles like e Pray and feelslikeimfallinginlove. Fans can also expect to hear classics such as Yellow, Fix You, andViva La Vida. The concert promises a spectacular show with lasers, fireworks, and mesmerizing LED displays.
Coldplay's new album aims to set sustainability standards
Since its launch in March 2022, the 'Music of the Spheres World Tour' has sold over 10 million tickets worldwide with upcoming shows in Abu Dhabi, Seoul and Hong Kong. Coldplay is now set to release a new album titled 'Moon Music' on October 4, 2024. The album aims to set new sustainability standards in the music industry with each vinyl made from 100% recycled plastic.
