COLDPLAY (UK) visits Roskilde Festival for the first time since 2003. Back then they proved to be in excellent form on the Orange Stage. In 2009, the band has chosen to play at only three European festivals –Roskilde, Werchter and Arras. We are happy and proud that Coldplay has chosen to play this summer's only Scandinavian festival concert at Roskilde.

The four Brits broke through in 2000 with the album Parachutes. Since then they have rubbed shoulders with U2, Oasis and Radiohead. Bands that Coldplay is an obvious successor of with its grandiose arena rock and star-gazing ballads. A parade of hit singles and best-selling albums have kept Coldplay at the top of the game in the new millenium. Latest release is the EP Prospekt’s March which came out shortly after the album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends.

We are happy to start festival season 2009 with a name that has just won the award of 'Best Act In The World Today' in the leading music magazine Q as well as 'World's Best Selling Recording Act' at the World Music Awards 2008.

Roskilde Festival has made a strong start. Several thousand festival-goers have already bought a ticket – even before the first band was announced. We are looking forward to announcing many more exciting acts in the coming months. This is just the beginning!