Coldplay - Viola Beach Tribute (Glastonbury 2016)

Coldplay perform Viola Beach Tribute at Glastonbury 2016.

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[margaretmorris]

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

[alicekruczynksy]

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

[RoastedPixelz]

Loved Viola beach's songs, always liatened on spotify (which has recently been removed for some reason) and just seen ColdPlay did this for them. Class act as always

[_______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.

[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 !!!

[hollmeehan]

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

[iluvsnooker]

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

[Jack-curl]

2022 - Viola beach lives on. Fantastic band

[imjoat]

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 😢

[MPal]

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.

[nikascheepers]

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

[lilyyuan]

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

[Perliux]

The energy of Coldplay is just amazing

[danlewis]

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

[amalahmad]

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

[garypile]

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.

[tommyb]

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 💔❤️‍🩹❤️

[elgranviaje]

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

[careylalor]

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

[emilymullender]

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