‘I don't even like..:’ Coldplay Ticket Frenzy Sparks Family Drama in India

This Sunday afternoon, fans of the iconic British band Coldplay in India faced a rollercoaster of emotions while attempting to secure tickets for the highly anticipated concert in Mumbai this January. Among them was Naomi Barton, who shared her unusual experience on social media, highlighting her struggle despite not being a fan of the band.

“I don't even like Coldplay but my entire family has harangued me into contributing my devices to The Grand Ticket Buying and now I am 22,000 in the queue and they are 1,50,000 in queue so my whole day is going to be spent looking at this page and carefully not refreshing it,” Barton recounted on X. “This has turned into an impromptu family gathering. We are all on Google meet watching my screen. Refreshments have been acquired. Discussions are underway as to what we will do in case of only expensive tickets being available. Credit cards are being examined.”

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Barton humorously noted, “Note that I am not even attending the concert. This is my concert.”

As the hours passed, she settled in with a book, but soon discovered that the reasonably priced tickets had already sold out. Her family, undeterred, sent her extra money for standing tickets while engaging in “frantically delusional conversations” about exceeding their budget. As Barton’s position in the queue improved from 1.5 lakh to nearly 8,000, she reported that only 16 percent of the ground-standing tickets remained.

“If they start spending more, we'll essentially be sacrificing Christmas . Is Chris Martin really worth Secret Santa?” she pondered. Despite her brother-in-law suggesting that the investment might not be worth it, he faced accusations of not being a team player. “I suspect he'll also be on the hook for the pricier tickets,” Barton quipped, adding, “We love him dearly.”

As ticket prices soared to ₹ 12,000, Barton expressed her frustrations, stating, “We're debating whether these tickets are legit or a scam. This is the exact amount I pay for rent. I'm starting to lose respect for my cousins,” while acknowledging that her every move was being scrutinized by her family.

Ultimately, when Barton was left with 1,592 people ahead of her in the queue, the tickets sold out. Yet, she found solace in her situation. “I now have a lot of money in my account that I can keep if I decide to never speak to them again.”

However, her family wasn’t ready to give up. They attempted to purchase tickets again on Tuesday, only to discover they were once more 1.5 lakh places behind in the queue. “My sibling cried,” Barton shared. To uplift their spirits, the family planned a festive weekend, intending to rent a large house with a pool, blasting Coldplay’s “Fix You” and having fun while trying not to spill their cocktails.

As the frenzy continues, fans across the country are left reflecting on the lengths they will go to experience a live concert by their beloved band.