Coldplay - Viola Beach Tribute (Glastonbury 2016)

Coldplay perform Viola Beach Tribute at Glastonbury 2016.
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[@margaretmorris672]

7 years on and it is still very moving tribute to a group who lost their lives so tragically- Coldplay such warm-hearted people

[@SimplySammyK]

Major respect for coldplay for doing this in all honesty. Never been a massive fan of coldplay, they didnt have to do this at all but they chose to give the biggest shout out and recognition and tribute anyone could give and for that I have so much respect for them now.

[@hollmeehan5497]

4 and a half years on and this is still a performance that has stuck by me. I listened to viola beach so much and it makes me bawl every single time i watch this. such an amazing thing to do

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

The Album's actually pretty decent, maybe a bit ahead of it's time actually. Don't think I got it back in 2016, although I was obviously very saddened to hear of their passing.

[@alicekruczynksy6977]

this is why these guys of Coldplay are big and successful. Humble and kind. I bet Viola Beach are proud wherever they are.

[@cathyfitzpatrick9384]

so true

[@agoldenage9918]

One of the founders of VB left the band before the accident and actually got to see this.

[@geraldmcnulty9325]

Amazing what they did!!

[@geraldmcnulty9325]

I didn't know that! Heart must have ached watching!

[@geraldmcnulty9325]

I didn't know that! Heart must have ached watching!

[@iluvsnooker07]

one of the nicest gestures ive ever seen. rip :(

[@Jack-cu7rl]

2022 - Viola beach lives on. Fantastic band

[@n654us]

I live not far from Warrington. I was born there as were my kids. My youngest was in a band back in 2014. They had won Band Wars back in 2011. In 2014 they were in another Battle Of The Bands in Warrington and were up against Viola Beach. They lost and I knew that Viola Beach would go onto bigger things. It was a privilege to have known the guys.

[@soulgirl62]

Hia.. i live in Warrington and my daughter and son in law knew them... this is an amazing tribute.

[@n654us]

@@soulgirl62 I'm in Runcorn 😉

[@MPal24]

I love Coldplay, and I know plenty of people who don't like their music, and that's ok. But I won't have anyone tell me that they aren't great people. Stuff like this, the One Love Manchester concert, refusing to play the Olympics and playing the Paralympics instead is what exemplifies how great they are - above and beyond their music, which I also love.

[@danlewis5977]

I remember reading about what happened to them at the time, I then found them again through this song when it was on a playlist a few years later and looked for more of them only to remember what had happened. Props to Coldplay for not only paying tribute to them but also for not just covering the song but for letting Viola Beach to perform on the main stage even if it was only on the screen

[@elgranviaje7187]

I come back to this performance a lot…amazing way to honour the memory of the band and amazing for Coldplay to do it when I don’t think anyone else would have

[@imjoat7551]

Just watched this again as I saw an article about Viola Beach and again this bought me to tears. What a lovely tribute - and what a lovely set of guys Viola were 😢

[@JamesGarbutt33]

I was in the crowd with my wife it was absolutely brilliant

[@tommyb6677]

One of the many reasons this is my favourite band. Such a touching tribute to a band that was taken far too soon. I’m sure they’d be absolutely huge now! What a way to honour them! Coldplay are not only an amazing band but far more than that. They are amazing people too. Just listening to the first 3 seconds of one of their songs picks me up whenever I’m down. They have changed my life and outlook on everything. I look forward to the day I finally get to attend a live show and see the people who bring so much happiness to this world in person. Rest in peace Viola Beach 💔❤️‍🩹❤️

[@tambian9130]

Coldplay resides in another realm of humankind above everyone else. A most engaging , poigniant and heart-felt tribute to such a wonderful lost talent, Viola Beach are suerly smiling from a sentiment within their alternate abode as Coldplays Chris Martin addresses an emphatic musical contribution for them to sing along yet never ever forget Viola Beach's contribution to their style of music. RIP Viola Beach, bravo Coldplay and Chris Martin 👏🎶👏❤👏

[@harveyt9517]

Being from Warrington where Viola Beach were doing music and were they made music it’s so good to see how people are finally realising how good they are and how kind Coldplay are

[@chrisdunn-jh5ku]

I’m from Warrington, and I luv watching n listening to this even my kids also luv this video, they even know the words to boys that sing, definitely this in my top ten, WOW 👍🏻

[@anarchodandyist]

I was there and I think it was one of my best musical memories ever!

[@everydayjumblist]

You know what I’ve been going to Glastonbury for a long time now and I think this might be my favourite moment. The atmosphere that night was perfect and this tribute was the classiest gesture I’ve seen from a band. And the tune is great! I probably never would of heard it otherwise. Absolutely top class from Coldplay.

[@amelied6517]

i can’t watch this and not cry. this is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen 💔

[@grahamgray2421]

A really great tribute to a fantastic young band no longer with us, well done Coldplay!

[@user-gq4ld1yw2x]

Never forget this moment .. thank you coldplay . Still play this song to this day . I send love to all the mothers that lost beautiful sons . Rip ❤

[@m.u.550]

I've seen this now a lot of times, every year i come back here to this video, remembering these talented young people, remembering their tragic story, and have a tear in my eye. RIP beautiful lads.

[@Giostrasse03]

Absolutely beautiful. Such a tragic event. Coldplay, thank you, that was was magnificent.

[@Matt.4877]

Great song (& album) . Watched this live & thought wow. Powerful 5 years on

[@scottpaulhubbard8771]

RIP boys you will live on in the heart's of us wire's for ever you did and would have made us warrington people lot so proud I hope you are playing with the angles up there

[@Alpha_7227]

Chris Martin is such a good bloke for honouring Viola Beach like this, needs more views.

[@SimplySammyK]

Oh I love how they did this!!! Actually gave them the spot light and shared the song with them! Mad respect to coldplay for this!

[@simranradia2438]

this is my new coldplay cover obsession (it was don't look back in anger before). boys that sing is so, so painful even though it's quite an upbeat song. i just can't stop thinking about this band that was just on the brink of stardom. so, so sad

[@KittyKatt_Luna80s]

What a lovely thing to do! Well done to Chris and Coldplay for this.

[@suzieq2535]

Beautiful!!

[@stenhelen2389]

Amazing. What a tribute

[@ginnycresswell5467]

so great thank you

[@Villaman10101]

Best tribute ever ❤

[@joshuaneary1239]

The respect I have this this oh my god 👏🏼

[@grudzz7049]

Beautiful gesture....that one got me...

[@mandymorgan9052]

So very tragic, goosebumps every time I hear this, loved this track 💞💯🙏🏼

[@Stampistuta]

Wonderful tribute.

[@catherinewatkins819]

I love this, how cool 💕

[@scurtis5223]

Love Viola beach

[@giuliagursch7995]

The guitarist/singer is perfect ❤️

[@kkkerry2]

Beautiful ❤

[@peterlivesey8599]

Brilliant ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulbarton2553]

Class....

[@jcrisp90]

Genuinely a great song

[@parentalovershares3041]

This still gets me. RIP

[@soulgirl62]

As a Warringtonian this is amazing

[@peterlivesey8599]

I don't think any other band would have thought about it god bless Coldplay ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Counsellingtutor1]

Six years on and still missed.

[@thewillsound1357]

What a decent touch by Chris Martin, top fella

[@JustMe-mh2pn]

One of the reasons why I love these guys so much. Always respectful and so down to earth. Great gesture from Coldplay

[@michaelking1792]

Classic act from a top group. Viola beach would of been massive, rip to a band that would have been at the top for years

[@JK-ch1su]

Still here in 2024, how can you not love this!

[@KyleMacqueen44]

Not a fan of what coldplay have become, but first time seein this👏👏 im a massive fan of Viola Beach and listen to them daily! They have now taken their album off of Spotify😭

[@SJTRADESFUTURES]

❤

[@davidantill6949]

Hopefully this gave some joy (inevitably bittersweet) to the band's families.

[@rmtaylormb]

❤💖💖💖💖

[@pulpopena]

I need this full concert

[@sassygranny8450]

Still missing viola beach ❤

[@eagabie]

We still remember.

[@pornpisuthphoonchirtpong3404]

I know Viola Beach because of Coldplay and I like all their songs.

[@wineinmyfeet3741]

thanks chris for making my 10th birthday important :D XD

[@TechnicalDirectorFM]

2023. Live forever. 💙

[@Camymanc]

Love this

[@zoeh6546]

😭😭😭

[@oisinmckenna1054]

Let’s give it our best shot fellas 🥺

[@Matt.4877]

Why this doesn’t have more views I dunno, maybe she’s a Rino

[@alainthijs545]

[@kjsund]

They would of been so huge !!

[@lukedoyle7802]

I don’t even like Coldplay’s music that much but man Chris Martin the goat, nicest band ever

[@smelllikeaweebsspirit6675]

In another world, we'd see Viola Beach headline Glasto featuring Coldplay . . . God dammit

[@LiMiT0922]

People must respect Coldplay, even they’re don’t like them.

[@jeaton8023]

Such a shame

[@pnew7927]

F'kin awesome 🤍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🥰🫡

[@JacbeyPortes]

This is so fucking underrated man.

[@PingingAndThat]

Do people just say something is underrated for the sake of it now? This literally happened a week ago and was uploaded to here 3 days ago. It is in no sense underrated. A great tribute to Viola Beach and a great cover. No one I have met has said its not good nor has anyone I know who was there. So what exactly are you talking about lol

[@JacbeyPortes]

No... Things like this usually blow up over night. This hasn't, it has been lost in the recent shootings all over the US, the Eu referendum and politics that followed it. So yes, this is underrated.

[@PingingAndThat]

This is a music performance. Not national news. Mong.

[@mu6g626]

+PingingAndThat lol I love how you used mong

[@rowanmorrow2221]

@@JacbeyPortes onmo

[@_______DR_______]

Say what you will about Coldplay (I will admit to liking a couple of songs) this is probably the nicest and most epic, heart touching tribute to anyone I've ever seen. Even if you're not a fan of all or any of their music they deserve a lot of respect, they really seem like genuinely good people.

[@johnpaulwilkinson1785]

Not a fan at all,but respect ,Chris's said it perfectly,viola beach gone but ain't forgotten

[@mikeyb.7759]

They are.

[@Mattlawton-ft6ew]

I like Coldplay 👍 ♥

[@tommitchell6198]

Well said

[@sergeant399]

Came here after watching Coldplay on TV, Glastonbury this weekend. Chris Martin just wanting everyone to love each other. Quite moved. That positive message combined with immense musical talent is pretty powerful.

[@LisaGiraudTaylor]

That is so lovely from Coldplay to be "second hand" on their own set in Glastonbury to make such a tribute to Viola Beach . They surely are so happy whevever they are... RIP, guys ! You headlined GLASTO, mates !!!

[@bellabellabamboo5887]

r.i.p viola beach.

[@LisaGiraudTaylor]

bella bella bamboo Thanks for thinking about them !

[@nikascheepers1553]

This is what music is about, this is absolutely heart breaking, beautiful

[@WarringtonMusic]

It still hurts five years on x

[@scottpaulhubbard8771]

Our town is proud of them

[@lukerogers151]

I think about them all the time.

[@CLARKSONALLOTMENT]

So true bro

[@Perliux02]

The energy of Coldplay is just amazing

[@amalahmad2413]

Coldplay are such a great band, what a beautiful gesture.

[@garypile3970]

As Chris Martin said..before the tragic accident it was more than likely that you'd never heard of Viola Beach..a group of young guys just signed to a record label hoping to make it the music industry. Such a fantastic. poignant moment . And a brilliant song. ..it made me quite emotional I have to admit even for a middle aged oldie like me.

[@emilymullender]

My highlight of Glastonbury, have not stopped listening to this song since. Incredible performance, what a tribute.

[@lilyyuan1533]

The irony, that Coldplay actually led me to this song and the sadly deceased Viola Beach. They certainly did this song justice!

[@annviney9263]

me too

[@janesmith6330]

Coldplay you have my utmost respect. The lads would not have believed what you made happen. I just want to say that the people of Warrington salute you. As a town many of us have found it hard to know how to grieve. Many of us knew one or more of the lads + some knew all of them. It was an absolute tragedy. We have to try to make a positive out of a dreadful negative + you have certainly helped do that.

[@careylalor9902]

amazing tribute. viola beach made amazing music. thank you coldplay

[@kourtneyyork8893]

I wish they did this tribute the whole tour. I think it would have blown Wembley away!! Awesome tribute and very very kind of Coldplay. they were once a very new band and now look at them. Who knows where Viola Beach could be in 10 years time if it wasn't for the tragic accident.

[@BlueberryCheesecake8]

I think in Colombia or Latin America in general we would have loved it as well, such a shame, but their Heroes cover was still awesome

[@davidlance5310]

Viola Beach would be proud. Hope someone does the same thing with Grimmie at a popular music festival

[@izziehoyos1442]

Me too

[@Reegirl01]

God, I didn't even know she died... :(

[@joanacatbagan]

2 weeks, I'm still crying over this tribute. Love you Coldplay! Promise to share Viola Beach's music

[@renziverbaliber3127]

class act from coldplay

[@cathyfitzpatrick9384]

me too

[@kingzippythethird]

So moving and so respectful. RIP Viola Beach. Your music lives on.

[@Maheroonie]

Wow what an amazing thing to do, so much respect! Rip Viola Beach x

[@Bsweeney8t3]

Brilliant gesture Coldplay, that would have meant so much to their friends and family! I salute you ☺️

[@bellabellabamboo5887]

i cant get this song out my head,what a lovely thing coldplay done in glastonbury,,im sure those poor boys would be beaming with pride that chris&the boys have been so thoughtful..r.i.p.viola beach.

[@ChrisR_68]

that was lovely of Coldplay,those lovely young guys had so much talent & on the verge of success :-( so so sad what happened to them. my Son is a guitarist who has just finished Uni with a top class degree. It must be like having your heart crushed losing a Any of your kids,especially when they have grown into very very talented musicians. as I think we have all have said before my sincere sympathy goes out to the families, friends and fans of this brilliant band. i actually hadn't heard about them until I saw on news about them, but I'm sure everyone would have heard about them as they were on verge of being big,they really were. so thanks to Coldplay they played Glastonbury and I hope they were listening up there and proud of the brilliant music they did make r.i.p guys,always remembered xx

[@BlueberryCheesecake8]

you can say everything you want about Coldplay but you can't say that they aren't good people and that they don't care about their fans or each other

[@Rahul-eg2cf]

+1

[@heartbeatcity23]

I'm in tears

[@0000kris0000]

This is so f'ing good!! What an amazing tribute!!

[@alexmaguire2324]

Amazing. You played that tune with your hearts for the boys up in the sky. Thank you.

[@chris-cole]

such a beautiful sentiment, Coldplay you guys are just a beautiful example in this age of uncertainty. Just incredible!

[@09sadiedog]

How could God of been so cruel ... this Band deserved a shot at the BIG time, their music promised them a future ... Massive thanks to Coldplay for this tribute ... Rock on in heaven Viola Beach ... RIP :-(

[@lukeb90lb]

God's a cunt. Simples

[@richardclarke9756]

The 9 that have disliked this, shame on you

[@adrianeady1]

New found respect for Coldplay, sure VB's Debut LP will go stellar and fly off the shelves.