Coldplay Announce Two Christmas Gigs

Coldplay are set to play two concerts this Christmas in support of the homeless charity Crisis, it's been announced.

The gigs will take place at venues in Liverpool on December 18 and Newcastle on December 20.

Details of the location won't be revealed until the day before each gig, although both venues have a 1000-capacity.

The gigs will mark Coldplay's first performances since they played London's Wembley Stadium last year.

The band, fronted by Chris Martin, are currently recording their new album with producer Brian Eno.

Tickets, priced £50, go on sale on Friday (November 12) at 2pm.

(by Jason Gregory)

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