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Coldplay Live Album To Be Given Away

1st May 2009

FREE LIVE ALBUM AT SHOWS AND ONLINE

Coldplay will be giving away a live CD, LeftRightLeftRightLeft, at every remaining live show in 2009 (apart from festival shows). Starting with the band's first North American tour date, at West Palm Beach in Florida on May 15th, every fan attending a show will be given a free copy of the nine-track CD. Also on May 15th, LeftRightLeftRightLeft will be made available as a free download from Coldplay.com, for fans everywhere.

According to the band, the give-away is meant as a recession-busting mark of gratitude to everyone who's supported them: "Playing live is what we love. This album is a thank you to our fans - the people who give us a reason to do it and make it happen."

The album was recorded over the past year in various cities around the world on the Viva La Vida tour.

FULL SUPPORT BILL FOR N.AMERICAN SHOWS

We're pleased to confirm the final list of support acts for Coldplay's North American tour:

Opening act:

Howling Bells: May 15th-21st

Kitty, Daisy and Lewis: July 10th-August 9th

Main support:

Pete Yorn: May 15th-June 4th

Snow Patrol: June 5th-21st

Amadou & Mariam July 10th-24th

Elbow: July 25th-August 9th

Full list of Coldplay's upcoming shows across North America and Europe.

DOWNLOAD JON HOPKINS' VIVA TRACK

At the beginning and end of Coldplay's current album, you can hear a snippet of Light Through The Veins by Jon Hopkins, the band's friend, collaborator and frequent support act. That track will be released in full on Hopkins' terrific new album, Insides, on May 4th. But it's currently available to download for free.