Coldplay Donates 10 Percent Of Revenue To Help Grassroot Music Venues In The UK

Coldplay held a summer concert this year to support their tenth album, Moon Music, in two cities in England, namely Craven Park, Hull and Wembley Stadium, London.

In performances in the two cities Two on Hull and ten on London'oldplay will contribute 10 percent of their income to support grassroots venues in the UK and newcomer artists.

For Chris Martin cs, it is important for venues to be given assistance and allowed to develop to become a forum for future talents.

Well, we are very lucky to grow up in a place that provides many opportunities for unknown people to know or gain experience. I know how lucky we are to have music in schools and things like the BBC and all the places where they allow non-stadium performances to play," Martin said, citing NME, Tuesday, August 19.

"Every time I see a tree plantation, there is always hope: it feels like, we can cut down trees, but we can also plant new trees. The cycle of life will continue. Likewise with the new musicians: it is very important to have a place for young trees and their seeds," he continued.

Organizations like the Music Venue Trust, said Martin, have even been more important to the UK since Brexit, as it is much more difficult for new artists to play in Europe.

"I just know that I've always wanted younger people than us to have more chances than we have, and of course not lacking," said the vocalist.

Bassist Guy Berryman agreed with Martin's statement. For him, appearing at Wembley reminded him of Coldplay's early days. Not far from the stadium, there is a studio where they meet and conduct their first training in London.

"Wembley will always feel like a kind of loss. But, of course, at the time in the dormitory, we couldn't imagine going to play there. At that time, our return event would be held in a kind of slum backroom at a pubdada, "said Berryman.

"I think after being allowed to have a career in the music world, we are well aware of the fact that earning a living as a musician is getting more and more difficult. In fact, now it's almost impossible, "he continued. "So we feel it's important to keep the spirit of young musicians and help ensure that these grassroots places can be supported. Because you have to start from there and continue to grow You can't start at Wembley Stadium. We're absolutely not going anywhere without those places. Those places are very important to us and it's very important for people to keep that opportunity."

Guitarist Jonny Buckland agrees with two of his colleagues' statements by saying small places are a breeding ground for a lot of interesting music. However, there is no other place for the band to start, and their numbers are already far less.

"We need to protect these places. They are a dynamic part of our culture. And we, as a band, wouldn't have been without them. I don't know how people can hear us," Buckland concluded.