In support of Coldplay’s latest album ‘Ghost Stories’, XL Video has supplied a state-of-the-art video solution for the televised album launch and worldwide promotional shows, culminating in two sold out shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Setting the Scene The visual concept for these shows was developed jointly by Ben Miles, Paul Normandale, Misty Buckley and Phil Harvey. The shows … [Read more...]
Wigwam buys British and goes the Extra Mylo with Coldplay
With their new album Mylo Xyloto having already hit the number one spot in 19 countries, Coldplay are promoting it with live dates throughout the rest of 2011 and into 2012. Hire company Wigwam Acoustics is providing a little audio Paradise via a DiGiCo SD7 mixing system and three XTA DP548 processors, which have been specified as part of the sound system. Unlike many bands, Coldplay aren’t … [Read more...]
Brilliant Stages Supports Coldplay Mylo Xyloto Arena Tour
The lead up to Christmas 2011 saw mega-band, Coldplay, undertake a twelve-date European arena tour with their album Mylo Xyloto, taking with them a set designed by Misty Buckley and Paul Normandale which featured specialist pieces by UK-based, Brilliant Stages. Chris Martin’s inspiration was of the tour as a ball of energy with a warm nucleus reaching out into the audience to provide an … [Read more...]
XL Video Back In the Coldplay MX
XL Video are supplying video production – including a projection system, LED screen, cameras and PPU - to Coldplay’s acclaimed “Mylo Xyloto” (MX) world tour, continuing its long working relationship with the band that started in 2005. Live video director is Andy Bramley and the content / media servers are designed and programmed by Ben Miles. Together they have evolved a unique, almost … [Read more...]
XL Video Makes History with Coldplay at Glastonbury
A specialist team from XL Video was dispatched to the 2011 Glastonbury Festival to co-ordinate the first ever ‘mapped projection’ onto 3 sides of the legendary Pyramid Stage structure. The visual spectacular took place whilst Coldplay performed their latest release, "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" as the finale to their Saturday night headline set. The feat of technical engineering was project … [Read more...]
