Coldplay vocalist Chris Martin fell into an open trap door on stage while performing at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia, Sunday (3/11)
In a video circulating on social media, Martin is seen walking backwards on stage while telling the audience about their “Music of the Spheres” world tour, before finally falling into the hole. The audience sounded shocked, while nearby stage crew immediately helped Martin get back to his feet.
A fan who recorded the incident wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “The moment Chris Martin fell through a trap door right in front of me at tonight’s #Coldplay concert.”
After getting up, Martin said to the crowd, “That wasn’t planned!” He also joked, “Oh my gosh, it was almost a YouTube moment!” before thanking one of the crew who helped him.
Coldplay’s massive international tour began in March 2022 and is scheduled to end in September 2025 with a 10-day series of concerts at Wembley Stadium, London. After the final concert in Melbourne, Martin along with guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion will head to Sydney to complete the Australian tour before continuing on to New Zealand.
This record-breaking tour has been the source of many viral moments since its inception. A number of special guests have accompanied Coldplay on stage for surprise appearances — including Maggie Rogers, Shawn Mendes, Michael J. Fox and more.
Last summer, ahead of the first of four Dublin concerts in August, Martin even performed spontaneously outside the stadium with several collaborators of the song “WE PRAY.”
On the main street of Grafton in Dublin, Nigerian singer Burna Boy, British rapper Little Simz, Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna and Argentinian singer Tini joined Martin for this pop-up performance.
In a video shared on Instagram at the time, Coldplay called the night a “magical moment.”
“WE PRAY. Grafton Street, Dublin,” the band wrote. “Magical moment with @burnaboygram, @littlesimz, @elyanna, @tinistoessel. Thank you to everyone who attended, and to TikTok who helped make it happen.”
Coldplay is also preparing to release new music. In June, the group released their 10th studio album, Moon Music, along with its accompanying single “feelslikeimfallinginlove.” Despite the release of this new album and world tour, Martin revealed that Coldplay only plans to release 12 “official” albums before stopping creating new work.
“We’re only going to make 12 official albums, and that’s serious,” he said in an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe that was released exclusively on PEOPLE in September.
“If we do something together after that besides touring, then it will be something different, or something on the side, or maybe a compilation of unfinished things,” explains Martin. (People/Z-3)
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**Interview with Music Journalist Amanda Rivera on Chris Martin’s Fall at Coldplay Concert**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Amanda. We just witnessed an unexpected incident during Coldplay’s concert in Melbourne where Chris Martin fell through a trap door on stage. Can you give us your thoughts on what happened?
**Amanda Rivera:** Absolutely! It was quite the shocking moment for both the audience and viewers online. As you mentioned, Chris was speaking to the crowd about their “Music of the Spheres” tour when he inadvertently stepped back and fell into an open trap door. Thankfully, he was quickly assisted by the crew, and he seemed to take it in stride when he got up.
**Interviewer:** How did the audience react to the incident?
**Amanda Rivera:** From the videos shared on social media, you could hear gasps of surprise from the crowd. There’s usually a mix of concern and disbelief when something unexpected occurs, especially in a live performance setting. Once Chris was back on his feet and joking about the fall, the audience quickly shifted from shock to laughter and relief. It seemed to create a memorable moment for concert-goers.
**Interviewer:** He joked about it being an unplanned moment—how important is humor in situations like this for performers?
**Amanda Rivera:** Humor is essential! It helps to ease tension and shows the artist’s humanity. Chris’s ability to laugh it off and make light of the situation not only helps him connect with the audience but also showcases his professionalism. Turning a potentially embarrassing moment into a playful one can even enhance the experience for fans.
**Interviewer:** Given that this is part of Coldplay’s extensive international tour, do you think incidents like this add to the charm of a live performance?
**Amanda Rivera:** Definitely! These spontaneous moments make live performances unique and memorable. Coldplay’s tour has already generated a lot of buzz and viral moments, and this fall is just another example of how unexpected events can bring excitement to a show. Fans love to recount these stories, and it creates a deeper connection to the concert experience.
**Interviewer:** Do you believe this incident will affect the remainder of their performances in Australia and beyond?
**Amanda Rivera:** I doubt it will have any long-term effects. If anything, it might inject some fun and excitement into the remaining shows. Coldplay has a legacy of entertaining live performances, and I’m sure they’ll continue to deliver that standard. The incident will likely turn into a fun anecdote in the course of their tour!
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Amanda, for sharing your insights on this unexpected yet entertaining moment at the Coldplay concert!
**Amanda Rivera:** My pleasure! It’s always great to discuss these live moments that resonate with fans.
