Source: Anna Lee

On November 9, 2024, I attended a concert for a hen’s event with a good friend. Having been to my fair share of concerts in the past, I assumed this one would be no different. However, everyone I’d encountered in the past who had attended a concert played by the band Coldplay claimed that it was a life-altering moment. Heck, the soon to be bride herself was going to see the band for the third time in her life.

Out of love for my friend and curiosity about the experience that had everyone raving for years to come, I said yes. And boy was I glad I did. The lighting matched the music, the aura of the people around me was peaceful and the balloons floating in the air made the concert an interactive experience.

As I looked around, I noticed that there were different generations in the crowd around me. Parents with kids on their shoulders. Mums wearing matching apparel with their teenage daughters, creating memories that would undoubtedly last a lifetime. Grandparents with their grandkids and parents on their date night.

The air felt lighter and more hopeful. The lighting from the LED wristbands synced automatically to the ebb and flow of the songs. As the music vibrated through the crowd around me, I finally understood the hype.

I understood why people traveled far and wide to attend Coldplay concerts. Their music had the power to bridge the gap between generations and transcended time in a way that I’d never witnessed.

So, while this is not a paid post. I would wholeheartedly encourage everyone to attend at least one Coldplay concert in their lifetime.