“I have anticipated this for a long time. Even before the concert was announced, I wrote a message to myself saying ‘Just want to scream Viva la Vida at Coldplay concert’. I guess I manifested it,” shares Dehradun-based engineering student Anushree Verma, who will travel to Mumbai to attend the British band’s concert in January 2025.

Coldplay’s music has shaped her and her sister's teenage years. “Their songs were an introduction to a world full of amazing instruments and a sky full of stars. It has always been a dream to watch them perform live because they are the kings of stadium tours. When they came to India earlier, we were too young, but this time, we both didn’t want to miss this opportunity,” she expresses excitedly.