Samsung and Live Nation will stream Coldplay's 'A Head Full of Dreams Tour' live concert in virtual reality from Chicago's Soldier Field for the first time ever.
Fans from all over the world will be transported to the best seats in the stadium to experience the band's electrifying performance from a completely new, immersive perspective. Live streaming will be available on devices Samsung Gear VR on the Oculus platform through Samsung. It will also be possible to watch the broadcast in the Czech Republic, both live from 3:30 morning 18. August, then for a limited time from the recording.
Gear VR users in more than 50 countries around the world will be able to experience the magical performance of Coldplay, including pyrotechnic effects, a laser show and a phenomenal set list, at no additional cost. To connect, customers need a Gear VR headset with a compatible smartphone to connect to the Samsung VR service.
"We are very pleased to be able to offer premium live entertainment and a complete 360° experience to Samsung Gear VR owners with our cutting-edge hardware and VR platform ecosystem." said Michael Schmier, Vice President of Content and Services at Samsung Electronics America. "Thanks to our partnership with Live Nation and Coldplay, music fans around the world who have Gear VR devices can enjoy a live concert and experience the energy of this show like never before."
“Live Nation is a pioneer in live concert production in virtual reality. We're thrilled to be able to bring Coldplay into the partnership since announcing our collaboration with Samsung and Gear VR at the end of May.” announced Kevin Chernett, executive vice president of Global Partnerships and Content Distribution at Live Nation. "Not only will we allow fans to enjoy the concert from the best seats in the stadium, but we are also committed to using the best technology to make a unique concert experience available to every music fan, no matter where they are."
Produced by Live Nation, Coldplay's "A Head Full Of Dreams Tour" is the fifth best-selling tour of all time, according to Billboard Boxscore, which is based on ticket sales. Since the first concert in March 2016, the "A Head Full of Dreams Tour" has seen more than 5 million visitors.
A Head Full of Dreams is also the title of Coldplay's seventh album, released after the album ghost story, 2014 GRAMMY® Award nominee.
