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these distances would involve line drivers and a lot of copper. But through integrating the midi network with the audio team’s fibre network, we are able to route midi to and from any instrument on stage and any backline location.”

The guitar rigs were designed and built by Matt Tag – AKA @TheGuitarButler - combining pre-existing analogue equipment with a new midi switching system. With racks on the main stage and C-stage being operated by RJM Mastermind GT controllers, which could also be automated, receiving program changes from the RTP network.

Feeding between 250 to 300 people each day were the 13-strong crew from Eat To The Beat. Along with the daily challenge of keeping everyone fed and watered each day, the ETTB team also fully embraced the band’s sustainability mission. “Sustainability is ingrained into every job that we do now,” commented Head of Events Kim Joyce. “What’s been great on the Coldplay tour is seeing how everyone has embraced sustainability and come together to strive for positive change. We’re working closely with the production team to ensure that our numbers are accurate so we’re not over ordering or cooking too much food. This really keeps the amount of waste to a minimum, and if there is any leftover food, it is donated to local charities.”

Joyce continued by stating that local promoters had also been very helpful in putting them in touch with sustainable suppliers in each city. “We’ve also completely eradicated single-use plastics from our service on this tour. We use either cans or cartons of water where it’s impossible to have water machines.”

She continued: “As with all these things, change doesn’t happen overnight – it’s been a collaborative process and it’s evolving as the tour progresses. On the whole, people are more on-board with recycling and the venues have clearly tried to improve their waste management, too.”

As the day pressed on and stage time got closer, TPi settled into FOH, and along with 60,000 eager fans, watched an opening VT where the pre-recorded voices of the band explained to the crowd the sustainability goals of this tour, giving a mention to many of the elements the various departments had discussed during the day. Putting themselves in the firing line to tackle some of the major issues that touring has on the environment is certainly admirable and there is no doubt that many lessons learned during Music Of The Spheres will have an impact on the industry as the community of production personnel looks for smarter ways to put on amazing shows for fans around the world with less of an environmental impact. www.coldplay.com www.soonerrae.com www.stageco.com www.taittowers.com www.solotech.com www.upstaging.com www.pixmob.com www.prg.com www.missioncontrolltd.com www.clairglobal.com www.tour-pro.co.uk www.strictlyfx.com www.energy-floors.com www.zapconcepts.com www.stagetruck.com www.beatthestreet.net www.gigcatering.com www.hopesolutions.services www.gennybasherpowerservices.com