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Coldplay to donate 10% of band earnings from 2025 UK tour to Music Venue Trust
Charity says band are a perfect example of an act that rose through the grassroots circuit and their support ‘really will stop venues closing’
In a statement, Music Venue Trust CEO Mark Davyd said: “Coldplay are the perfect example of a UK band who came through the grassroots circuit on their way to worldwide, stadium-filling success. It’s fantastic to see them celebrating their own pathway to Wembley by giving back to the grassroots music venues that supported them and recognising the artists and promoters that are struggling more than ever to build their own careers. “Through our partnership with Save Our Scene – who introduced us to Coldplay last year – this money will go directly into work that ensures communities right across the country will continue to have access to great live music on their doorstep.
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