KUALA LUMPUR – It seems that Coldplay fans were not the only thing to flood Singapore’s main concert venue yesterday.
Instead, they were also “treated” to a round of torrential rain, although this did not dampen their spirits in showing unwavering enthusiasm for the British band’s second-night concert at the republic’s National Stadium.
Sharing their rainy experiences on social media, the showgoers recounted their journey through flooded walkways and enduring the downpour.
Videos captured moments of fans taking cover with ponchos and umbrellas while making their way to and from the stadium.
Some concert attendees, such as TikTok user @alidabdul kicked off the Coldplay concert in the pouring rain but ended the night with a positive vibe.
“It was hard raining during and after the show,” the user said.
“And then, BAM! National Stadium to Kallang MRT walkway becomes Atlantis! IT’S FLOODING!!!”
“… have to take my shoes off. It’s the first time I’ve experienced flooding in Singapore.”
Another TikTok user @krishcastillo_ shared her point of view on “The Wet Coldplay Experience.”
The rain persisted throughout Coldplay’s two-hour set, with some fans exposed to the elements due to the open section of the roof.
Despite the stadium being fully covered, a fan with the TikTok username @16rosesaredead said she was under the rain throughout the entire concert, sharing a video of water gushing down from an exposed part of the rooftop.
However, many embraced the weather, finding it added a calming vibe to the concert.
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong earlier declared it “Coldplay Week” in Singapore and encouraged fans to enjoy the music even if they could not attend the concert.
In contrast to the weather-related and technical challenges, the first night of Coldplay’s six-night residency at the National Stadium was considered a resounding success, with the band turning the venue into a sea of lights.
The quartet’s extended stay in Singapore is part of its longest Asian stint in the ongoing tour, breaking records for ticket sales in a single day.
Meanwhile, across the causeway last week, Coldplay fans in Malaysia scored a “Xyloband” return rate of 90% – among the highest countries to do so – as the bestselling band continues its Music of the Spheres world tour this year.
Instagram page Coldplay Malaysia shared that the high return rate pointed to fans being supportive of the band’s green efforts.
So far, Tokyo tops the leaderboard with 97%, followed by Copenhagen (96%), Buenos Aires (94%), Kaohsiung (93%) and Perth (90%).
Below Malaysia are Gothenburg (85%), Amsterdam (82%), Berlin (80%) and Jakarta at 77%.
The vibrant LED wristbands are used to turn the stadium concerts into a visual symphony of pulsating lights.
In Southeast Asia, after a performance in the Philippines on January 20, Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion are currently on the Singapore leg (January 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, 31) of the world tour that started in March last year, with concerts in Bangkok on February 3 and 4 to come.
Kuala Lumpur was the band’s last stop before the year ended, with 85,000 concertgoers having a great time despite grouses from certain conservative circles. – January 25, 2024