Tickets For Coldplay’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular On Sale
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12:00 NOON MONDAY 28TH NOVEMBER
Standing, Seating and VIP Tables on sale 12:00 noon Monday 28th November at www.thinkflash.ae
Prices start at only 325 AED with unique limited Fan Pit Early Access tickets placing fans at the very heart of the Coldplay live concert experience.
Abu Dhabi, UAE. 27 November 2011: Tickets for Coldplay’s New Year’s Eve concert in the UAE capital presented by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), and brought to the capital by FLASH Entertainment – go on sale from midday on Monday 28th November at www.thinkflash.ae.
Coldplay will perform live on December 31st at a unique venue adjacent to the purpose-built ‘Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village’ on the Corniche Breakwater – which from New Year’s Eve until 14th January 2012 will host the six-strong Volvo Ocean Race fleet, its sea-hardened sailors and the more than 100,000 expected fans.
Having last played to 20,000 fans in Abu Dhabi in 2009, the British band is relishing a return to the UAE capital to play for their tens of thousands of fans from across the region and beyond.
Tickets start at 325 AED for General Admission, 495 AED for Grandstand Seating and 695 AED for Fan Pit tickets. The New Year’s Eve show will also offer fans a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity to see Coldplay up close, with a handful of 995 AED tickets granting Early Access to the Fan Pit 45 minutes before doors open.
Tickets for Coldplay’s New Year’s Eve concert are on sale tomorrow Monday November 28th 12:00 PM UAE time, at www.thinkflash.ae. For table bookings and information call 800 FLASH (35274) or +971 4 366 2288 from outside the UAE
Travel packages will be available at www.volvooceanraceabudhabi.com
Ticket Categories information:
Fan Pit Early Access (Standing) @ 995 AED
- Standing section at the front of the stage
- Limited availability
Fan Pit (Standing) @ 695 AED
- Standing section
- Limited availability
General Admission (Standing) @ 325 AED
- Standing section behind the Fan Pit area
Grandstand (Reserved Seating) @ 495 AED
- Reserved seating on a raised platform behind all standing areas
- Limited availability
VIP table information:
VIP Silver Tables of 15 @ 15,000 AED
- Includes: 2 VIP parking pass
- Table service
- A selection of beverages
VIP Gold Tables of 15 @ 20,000 AED
- Includes: 3 VIP parking passes
- Table service
- A selection of beverages
VIP Platinum Tables of 15 @ 25,000 AED
- Includes: 4 VIP parking passes
- Premium table location
- Table service
- A selection of beverages
All tables located to the side of the Fan Pit section on raised platforms. Prices set to reflect closeness to the stage as well as the beverage package included with the table.
COLDPLAY TO KICK OFF VOLVO OCEAN RACE & NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS IN ABU DHABI
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- Coldplay
Abu Dhabi, UAE. 20th November 2011: Seven-time Grammy award-winning rock band Coldplay will usher the New Year into Abu Dhabi, kick-starting the emirate’s historic hosting of the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race – the gruelling round-the-world yacht race, widely regarded as the ‘Everest of Sailing’.
Presented by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), and brought to the capital by FLASH Entertainment, Coldplay will perform live on December 31st at a unique venue adjacent to the purpose-built ‘Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village’ on the Corniche Breakwater – which from 31st December 2011 till 14th January 2012 will host the six-strong Volvo Ocean Race fleet, its sea-hardened sailors and the more than 100,000 expected fans.
Having last played to 20,000 fans in Abu Dhabi in 2009, the British band is relishing a return to the UAE capital to play for their tens of thousands of fans from across the region and beyond.
On the back of the band’s latest album ‘Mylo Xyloto’, which debuted at number one in 30 countries worldwide and smashed the record for the highest number of download sales in one week, ADTA is optimistic that Coldplay’s iconic status as arguably one of the biggest bands on the planet will significantly boost visitor numbers to the ‘Destination Village’.
And the Coldplay announcement is proof that ADTA – which is lead-managing the emirate’s Volvo Ocean Race campaign – is delivering on its pledge to make its stopover an ‘unparalleled highlight’ in the 38 year-old history of the race.
“We promised a destination hosting like no other when we began our Volvo Ocean Race campaign and the confirmation of Coldplay’s New Year’s Eve concert signals our intention to live up to that commitment. With customised travel packages for both the concert and race, we are confident that Abu Dhabi will again raise the bar as a destination of distinction for international sporting events,” said HE Mubarak Al Muhairi, Director General, ADTA.
John Lickrish, Managing Director of FLASH Entertainment, spoke of the excitement at securing the band: “In 2009, Coldplay stunned Abu Dhabi with a phenomenal performance that left us in awe. They are a simply stunning live act with a global fan base of millions, rightfully hailed as one of the biggest bands on the planet. We all know and love their catalogue of hits, but with a hot new album to perform this year, Coldplay live in Abu Dhabi is going to be one of the most memorable New Year’s Eve you’ve ever seen….anywhere! We can’t wait.”
Full details on the show will be announced shortly, including ticket prices, times, and race arena details. Tickets will be available soon at www.thinkflash.ae (make sure you’re the first to know when tickets go on sale; ‘like’ http://www.facebook.com/ThinkFlashAbuDhabi and www.facebook.com/abudhabioceanracing)
Travel packages will be available at www.volvooceanraceabudhabi.com
COLDPLAY TO KICK OFF VOLVO OCEAN RACE & NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS IN ABU DHABI
Events- Coldplay
Abu Dhabi, UAE. 20th November 2011: Seven-time Grammy award-winning rock band Coldplay will usher the New Year into Abu Dhabi, kick-starting the emirate’s historic hosting of the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race – the gruelling round-the-world yacht race, widely regarded as the ‘Everest of Sailing’.
Presented by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), and brought to the capital by FLASH Entertainment, Coldplay will perform live on December 31st at a unique venue adjacent to the purpose-built ‘Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village’ on the Corniche Breakwater – which from 31st December 2011 till 14th January 2012 will host the six-strong Volvo Ocean Race fleet, its sea-hardened sailors and the more than 100,000 expected fans.
Having last played to 20,000 fans in Abu Dhabi in 2009, the British band is relishing a return to the UAE capital to play for their tens of thousands of fans from across the region and beyond.
On the back of the band’s latest album ‘Mylo Xyloto’, which debuted at number one in 30 countries worldwide and smashed the record for the highest number of download sales in one week, ADTA is optimistic that Coldplay’s iconic status as arguably one of the biggest bands on the planet will significantly boost visitor numbers to the ‘Destination Village’.
And the Coldplay announcement is proof that ADTA – which is lead-managing the emirate’s Volvo Ocean Race campaign – is delivering on its pledge to make its stopover an ‘unparalleled highlight’ in the 38 year-old history of the race.
“We promised a destination hosting like no other when we began our Volvo Ocean Race campaign and the confirmation of Coldplay’s New Year’s Eve concert signals our intention to live up to that commitment. With customised travel packages for both the concert and race, we are confident that Abu Dhabi will again raise the bar as a destination of distinction for international sporting events,” said HE Mubarak Al Muhairi, Director General, ADTA.
John Lickrish, Managing Director of FLASH Entertainment, spoke of the excitement at securing the band: “In 2009, Coldplay stunned Abu Dhabi with a phenomenal performance that left us in awe. They are a simply stunning live act with a global fan base of millions, rightfully hailed as one of the biggest bands on the planet. We all know and love their catalogue of hits, but with a hot new album to perform this year, Coldplay live in Abu Dhabi is going to be one of the most memorable New Year’s Eve you’ve ever seen….anywhere! We can’t wait.”
Full details on the show will be announced shortly, including ticket prices, times, and race arena details. Tickets will be available soon at www.thinkflash.ae (make sure you’re the first to know when tickets go on sale; ‘like’ http://www.facebook.com/ThinkFlashAbuDhabi and www.facebook.com/abudhabioceanracing)
Travel packages will be available at www.volvooceanraceabudhabi.com
Incubus And The Cult Rocked Yas Arena
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- Brandon Boyd – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: 13 November, 2011: Formula 1 ticket holders were treated to yet another thrilling concert performance, with British rock band The Cult and American rockers Incubus lighting up Yas Arena, Yas Island, last night.
- Chris Kilmore – turntables, keyboards
Thousands of enthusiastic rock fans raced to the arena, shortly after the qualifying session ended, to secure their seats for the double act who produced a red-hot night of entertainment ahead of the final day of the 2011 F1™ Etihad Airways Dhabi Grand Prix.
- Mike Einziger – lead guitar, piano, backing vocals
The Cult stepped out on stage to a roaring welcome and did not let down their dedicated followers. The popular 80s British band performed some of their greatest hits including Lil’ Devil, Sweet Soul Sister and the Rain, a single from one of their famous albums Love which was released in 1985.
- Ben Kenney – bass guitar, backing vocals
The American rock band Incubus were greeted with a deafening cheer as the group opened its show with Megalomaniac and then moved into tracks off their latest album If Not Now, When, including Promises, Defiance and Tomorrow’s Food.
- Incubus – Brandon Boyd
Alex Daristides a Dubai resident from Australia, said: “It was a great night. We spent a long day here as we originally came to watch the race and decided to stay for the concerts. The setup was great and we really enjoyed it.”
- Incubus – Brandon Boyd
Yasalam concludes tonight with one of the world’s most recognized performers, the legendary Paul McCartney. The show is exclusive to F1 ticket holders.
ABOUT FLASH ENTERTAINMENT
Based in Abu Dhabi, FLASH Entertainment is the regions premier live events company, with a proven track record in delivering fantastic events and experiences for people of Abu Dhabi, of any age, culture or nationality.
From movie premieres, classical shows, international tennis tournaments and megastar music concerts through to creating local community events, supporting local talent, and providing interactive experiences and edu-tainment, FLASH is committed to providing unique entertainment experiences.
FLASH has successfully delivered some of the biggest and most memorable live events in Abu Dhabi’s history. From ground breaking popstars to world film premieres, FLASH has already left an unforgettable mark on the city, and in the process entertained over half a million people.
ABOUT YASALAM
Yasalam was created by Abu Dhabi for residents and visitors to enjoy. It is a unique concept rooted in the cultural fabric, tastes and interests of the UAE appealing to all ages and backgrounds. With parades, simulators, parties, concerts, open-air cinema, art displays and much more, Yasalam means a whole heap of fun and entertainment in Abu Dhabi.
Each year Yasalam promises to be bigger, with more surprises and of course the big names performing on Yas Island. Yasalam events bring together a stellar line up of celebrated local, Arab and international artists performing for tens of thousands at Abu Dhabi Corniche for ‘Beats on the Beach’. Yasalam Live on Yas Island and Live on the Corniche attracts an audience of over half a million every year, from Abu Dhabi, the UAE, the region and internationally. The festival also integrates Abu Dhabi educational and community initiatives with festivities and entertainment throughout the Capital. Yasalam has the support of the government, the business community, the entertainment industry, after-race stakeholders and the people of Abu Dhabi.
Britney Spears opens F1 yas island concerts in spectacular fashion | Abu Dhabi Concert Photographer
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: 12th November, 2011: American pop princess Britney Spears treated her Middle Eastern fans to an unforgettable show in Abu Dhabi on 11.11.11 at the Yas Arena, Yas Island, to open up the F1 concerts in spectacular fashion.
The Femme Fatal recording artist put on one of the most visually creative shows since Beyonce’s appearance on Yas Island two years ago. Not only dazzling the crowd with her high-octane choreographed 90-minute show, she also allowed some fans to share the stage experience after inviting some lucky ones up to perform with her in front of a packed arena.
Hits such as Big Fat Bass, How I Roll and Gimme More kept the crowd swinging under the cool breeze during a night that brought plenty of surprises for her fans that had travelled from across the globe to see her. Spears appeared on stage at 9pm, putting on a memorable show that opened up with Hold it Against Me before she rolled out other favourites such as Lace and Leather and If U Seek Amy.
Fans, many who had arrived early to form a line that snaked its way around Yas Arena, were warmed up by Australian duo NERVO who entertained the 30,000 of music lovers, who waited patiently to get a glimpse of the ‘Till the World Ends’ performer.
Sharjah resident Mohammed Qassim, who comes from Iraq, said: “I drove all the way from Sharjah to attend Britney’s concert. We grew up listening to Britney’s music and I never imagined that I would see her live on stage. The evening was really amazing… it like was a dream coming true.”
The concert series continues tonight (Saturday) with British rock band The Cult and American rockers Incubus. The Yasalam after-race concerts are exclusively for 2011 F1™ Etihad Airways Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders.
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