Coldplay - Viola Beach Tribute (Glastonbury 2016) 

7 years on and it is still very moving tribute to a group who lost their lives so tragically- Coldplay such warm-hearted people

This is so fucking underrated man.

one of the nicest gestures ive ever seen. rip :(

this is why these guys of Coldplay are big and successful. Humble and kind. I bet Viola Beach are proud wherever they are.

4 and a half years on and this is still a performance that has stuck by me. I listened to viola beach so much and it makes me bawl every single time i watch this. such an amazing thing to do

Say what you will about Coldplay (I will admit to liking a couple of songs) this is probably the nicest and most epic, heart touching tribute to anyone I've ever seen. Even if you're not a fan of all or any of their music they deserve a lot of respect, they really seem like genuinely good people.

2022 - Viola beach lives on. Fantastic band

It still hurts five years on x

That is so lovely from Coldplay to be "second hand" on their own set in Glastonbury to make such a tribute to Viola Beach . They surely are so happy whevever they are... RIP, guys ! You headlined GLASTO, mates !!!

This is what music is about, this is absolutely heart breaking, beautiful

I love Coldplay, and I know plenty of people who don't like their music, and that's ok. But I won't have anyone tell me that they aren't great people. Stuff like this, the One Love Manchester concert, refusing to play the Olympics and playing the Paralympics instead is what exemplifies how great they are - above and beyond their music, which I also love.

The energy of Coldplay is just amazing

Just watched this again as I saw an article about Viola Beach and again this bought me to tears. What a lovely tribute - and what a lovely set of guys Viola were 😢

I was in the crowd with my wife it was absolutely brilliant

The irony, that Coldplay actually led me to this song and the sadly deceased Viola Beach. They certainly did this song justice!

Viola Beach would be proud. Hope someone does the same thing with Grimmie at a popular music festival

Coldplay are such a great band, what a beautiful gesture.

I remember reading about what happened to them at the time, I then found them again through this song when it was on a playlist a few years later and looked for more of them only to remember what had happened. Props to Coldplay for not only paying tribute to them but also for not just covering the song but for letting Viola Beach to perform on the main stage even if it was only on the screen

amazing tribute. viola beach made amazing music. thank you coldplay

As Chris Martin said..before the tragic accident it was more than likely that you'd never heard of Viola Beach..a group of young guys just signed to a record label hoping to make it the music industry. Such a fantastic. poignant moment . And a brilliant song. ..it made me quite emotional I have to admit even for a middle aged oldie like me.

I come back to this performance a lot…amazing way to honour the memory of the band and amazing for Coldplay to do it when I don’t think anyone else would have

My highlight of Glastonbury, have not stopped listening to this song since. Incredible performance, what a tribute.

Coldplay you have my utmost respect. The lads would not have believed what you made happen. I just want to say that the people of Warrington salute you. As a town many of us have found it hard to know how to grieve. Many of us knew one or more of the lads + some knew all of them. It was an absolute tragedy. We have to try to make a positive out of a dreadful negative + you have certainly helped do that.

One of the many reasons this is my favourite band. Such a touching tribute to a band that was taken far too soon. I’m sure they’d be absolutely huge now! What a way to honour them! Coldplay are not only an amazing band but far more than that. They are amazing people too. Just listening to the first 3 seconds of one of their songs picks me up whenever I’m down. They have changed my life and outlook on everything. I look forward to the day I finally get to attend a live show and see the people who bring so much happiness to this world in person. Rest in peace Viola Beach 💔❤️‍🩹❤️

I wish they did this tribute the whole tour. I think it would have blown Wembley away!! Awesome tribute and very very kind of Coldplay. they were once a very new band and now look at them. Who knows where Viola Beach could be in 10 years time if it wasn't for the tragic accident.

Still watch this 8 years on❤

So moving and so respectful. RIP Viola Beach. Your music lives on.

2 weeks, I'm still crying over this tribute. Love you Coldplay! Promise to share Viola Beach's music

you can say everything you want about Coldplay but you can't say that they aren't good people and that they don't care about their fans or each other

Wow what an amazing thing to do, so much respect! Rip Viola Beach x

I’m from Warrington, and I luv watching n listening to this even my kids also luv this video, they even know the words to boys that sing, definitely this in my top ten, WOW 👍🏻

Brilliant gesture Coldplay, that would have meant so much to their friends and family! I salute you ☺️

i cant get this song out my head,what a lovely thing coldplay done in glastonbury,,im sure those poor boys would be beaming with pride that chris&the boys have been so thoughtful..r.i.p.viola beach.

Coldplay resides in another realm of humankind above everyone else. A most engaging , poigniant and heart-felt tribute to such a wonderful lost talent, Viola Beach are suerly smiling from a sentiment within their alternate abode as Coldplays Chris Martin addresses an emphatic musical contribution for them to sing along yet never ever forget Viola Beach's contribution to their style of music. RIP Viola Beach, bravo Coldplay and Chris Martin 👏🎶👏❤👏

I was there and I think it was one of my best musical memories ever!

that was lovely of Coldplay,those lovely young guys had so much talent & on the verge of success :-( so so sad what happened to them. my Son is a guitarist who has just finished Uni with a top class degree. It must be like having your heart crushed losing a Any of your kids,especially when they have grown into very very talented musicians. as I think we have all have said before my sincere sympathy goes out to the families, friends and fans of this brilliant band. i actually hadn't heard about them until I saw on news about them, but I'm sure everyone would have heard about them as they were on verge of being big,they really were. so thanks to Coldplay they played Glastonbury and I hope they were listening up there and proud of the brilliant music they did make r.i.p guys,always remembered xx

Still here in 2024, how can you not love this!

Being from Warrington where Viola Beach were doing music and were they made music it’s so good to see how people are finally realising how good they are and how kind Coldplay are

A really great tribute to a fantastic young band no longer with us, well done Coldplay!

I'm in tears

This is so f'ing good!! What an amazing tribute!!

Never forget this moment .. thank you coldplay . Still play this song to this day . I send love to all the mothers that lost beautiful sons . Rip ❤

You know what I’ve been going to Glastonbury for a long time now and I think this might be my favourite moment. The atmosphere that night was perfect and this tribute was the classiest gesture I’ve seen from a band. And the tune is great! I probably never would of heard it otherwise. Absolutely top class from Coldplay.

Absolutely beautiful. Such a tragic event. Coldplay, thank you, that was was magnificent.

I live not far from Warrington. I was born there as were my kids. My youngest was in a band back in 2014. They had won Band Wars back in 2011. In 2014 they were in another Battle Of The Bands in Warrington and were up against Viola Beach. They lost and I knew that Viola Beach would go onto bigger things. It was a privilege to have known the guys.

Amazing. You played that tune with your hearts for the boys up in the sky. Thank you.

How could God of been so cruel ... this Band deserved a shot at the BIG time, their music promised them a future ... Massive thanks to Coldplay for this tribute ... Rock on in heaven Viola Beach ... RIP :-(

New found respect for Coldplay, sure VB's Debut LP will go stellar and fly off the shelves.

Keeping music real at all levels, respect x

So beautiful. Got so much respect for Coldplay. R.I.P lads 👼👼👼👼👼

I've seen this now a lot of times, every year i come back here to this video, remembering these talented young people, remembering their tragic story, and have a tear in my eye. RIP beautiful lads.

Oh I love how they did this!!! Actually gave them the spot light and shared the song with them! Mad respect to coldplay for this!

Chris Martin is such a good bloke for honouring Viola Beach like this, needs more views.

such a beautiful sentiment, Coldplay you guys are just a beautiful example in this age of uncertainty. Just incredible!

Such a beautiful tribute by such an amazing band ❤️

What a beautiful tribute.I love VB and I miss them but I thank them for the tunes they left behind.Forever your fan..Love from Greece

i can’t watch this and not cry. this is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen 💔

Great song (& album) . Watched this live & thought wow. Powerful 5 years on

Credit to Coldplay for doing this, along with Viola beach - great song

Jeeze, got goosebumps watching this.

The 9 that have disliked this, shame on you

RIP boys you will live on in the heart's of us wire's for ever you did and would have made us warrington people lot so proud I hope you are playing with the angles up there

What a lovely thing to do! Well done to Chris and Coldplay for this.

The first like 10 seconds I was like I'm not gonna cry I'm not gonna cry Then as soon as the music started playing and they came up on screen I was like fudge it and drowned in my own tears 😭😭😭😭 RIP

Goosebumps. Nice tribute.

this is my new coldplay cover obsession (it was don't look back in anger before). boys that sing is so, so painful even though it's quite an upbeat song. i just can't stop thinking about this band that was just on the brink of stardom. so, so sad

big up coldplay for doing this

I don't think any other band would have thought about it god bless Coldplay ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

An amazing gesture. Well done guys.

The guitarist/singer is perfect ❤️

RESPECT. Nice move Coldplay!

Absolutely fantastic tribute RIP Viola Beach

Life is so precious. Not gunna lie. Eyes watering

Beautiful gesture....that one got me...

Was going to see viola beach at a festival this year , so so heartbroken that this tragedy happened. They were so talented , their lives were taken too soon

Great song, great performance.

Six years on and still missed.

Great song! Coldplay are just amazing for doing this tribute.. RIP mates!

Shows pure class this and viola beach RIP boys

Love Viola beach

The respect I have this this oh my god 👏🏼

Really nice tribute! Well done Coldplay

Coldplay - you touch my heart - well done, you guys ...........

Beautiful tribute

truly beautiful

So very tragic, goosebumps every time I hear this, loved this track 💞💯🙏🏼

good lads!!

Wonderful tribute.

Beautiful!!

Amazing. What a tribute

Who are the 2 thumbs down? This beautiful

Classic act from a top group. Viola beach would of been massive, rip to a band that would have been at the top for years

Amazing band

One of the reasons why I love these guys so much. Always respectful and so down to earth. Great gesture from Coldplay

What a decent touch by Chris Martin, top fella

Top lads! X

Kindness 😊

Isn't this just the best thing? :)

what a fitting tribute 😆. RIP Viola xx

This is fucking incredible, I can't even explain. They'd be so fucking proud!!! 😩🙌🏻