Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised Coldplay’s India tour during his speech at the 'Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025' in Bhubaneswar, noting the significant potential for live concerts in the country. He emphasized that India’s rich cultural heritage, vibrant youth population, and increasing demand for live events offer vast opportunities for the growing 'concert economy.'
PM Modi highlighted that the trend for live events, including concerts, has grown in recent years, citing the recent success of Coldplay’s performances in Mumbai and Ahmedabad as clear evidence. “In a country with such a rich heritage in music, dance, and storytelling, with such a large pool of youth and a massive consumer base for concerts, there are vast opportunities for the concert economy,” he said.
He added that live concerts not only boost tourism but also create numerous job opportunities, urging states and the private sector to focus on developing infrastructure and skills to meet the growing demand. The Prime Minister also highlighted the upcoming World Audio-Visual Summit (WAVS) to be held in India next month, a significant event that will help establish India’s creative industries on the global stage.
Coldplay’s recent India tour included three sold-out concerts at Mumbai’s DY Patil Sports Stadium and two at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, marking a successful conclusion to their 'Music of the Spheres' tour.
