PM Modi’s statement on the Coldplay's big success in Mumbai and Ahmedabad throws open the market; could India now see Taylor Swift or Beyonce?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently hailed Coldplay's concert in India and urged private and state sectors to focus on developing infrastructure necessary for live concerts and events.

Noting the success of Coldplay concerts in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India has immense possibilities in the concert economy.

Rock band Coldplay set a new record for the largest stadium concert of the 21st century on January 25-26, drawing over 2 lakh fans in Ahmedabad, surpassing George Strait’s Texas record of 1,10,905 attendees.

Coldplay generated a massive buzz in India with their five concerts in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The British band added to the excitement by live-streaming their final concert, which took place at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Republic Day, January 26.

Disney+ Hotstar’s exclusive livestream of Coldplay’s Ahmedabad, India, concert attracted 8.3 million views and accumulated 1.65 billion minutes of watch time during the three-hour broadcast on Jan. 26.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Coldplay band’s successful India tour and emphasised the country’s vast potential for live music events. Coldplay's recent performances in India created a buzz,