Bad news for Brazilian fans of Coldplay. The group announced on Tuesday that it had to suspend its tour, and cancel several dates in Brazil, due to Chris Martin suffering from a “serious lung infection,” according to the terms of the press release posted on social media on October 4.
Coldplay don’t give a date when they’ll resume touring, but say they hope to resume touring as soon as possible, following a 3-week treatment for Chris Martin.
The band, currently on a world tour with the album music of the spheresHe said he was “sorry for the disappointment caused” to fans who had tickets. He asks them to keep them and hopes to reschedule the 2023 start dates.
Carbon footprint and greenwashing
Coldplay has communicated a lot about the carbon footprint of their tour, that they want to be as green as possible. Between renewable energies, reduction of light bracelets and other biodegradable confetti, the group had announced an “eco-responsible” tour.
But last summer he was singled out for a partnership with a Finnish oil group, Neste, accused of greenwashing. The group that produces biofuels is involved in deforestation in countries like Indonesia and Malaysia.
Source: BFM TV
