ROSEMARY ABBOTT | Culture
SAFE SPACE
Coldplay have announced a brand new initiative aimed at protecting people with “complicated situationships.”
The new ticket category, titled “Kiss Cam Free Zone” will be trialled at upcoming Coldplay concerts. It will allow people to enjoy Coldplay, while actively cheating on their partners without accidentally appearing on the stadium’s kiss cam.
Frontman Chris Martin confirmed the special ticket class was in response to the now-infamous moment where Andy Byron, CEO of tech firm Astronomer, was seen on the stadium screen passionately embracing Kristin Cabot, the company’s HR boss.
“We understand now that for some people, being caught in 4K at a Coldplay concert is career-ending,” Martin explained. “So we’re offering a safer space with a kiss cam free zone for those who might be actively cheating on their partner at one of our concerts.”
One Wellington couple, who spoke to The Whakataki Times on condition of anonymity, say they’ve already booked tickets.
“It’s a massive relief,” said “Ben”, a 38-year-old married procurement manager.
“We’ve been going to gigs in fear. Always scanning for cameras, holding hands under jackets. Coldplay finally gets us.”
His companion “Holly”, a 29-year-old Pilates instructor and ex-babysitter of Ben’s children, agreed. “Honestly, the idea of being caught on camera while Fix You plays would absolutely ruin me, emotionally but more so from a career point of view,” she said.
“So grateful to Chris and the band for understanding us. Going to be great to be able to enjoy Coldplay with the person I’m not meant to be enjoying them with.”
More to come.
