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The band performed at the Ernst Happel Stadium days after Swift’s performances were canceled.
Coldplay saluted Taylor Swift while performing in Vienna on Wednesday.
The band, currently on its Music of the Spheres world tour, performed at the Ernst Happel Stadium days after the singer, 34, had to cancel her Aug. 8, 9 and 10 show dates amid an failed terror plot.
To honor Swift and the legion of fans who missed out on watching her show, the group performed the pop star’s 2008 hit “Love Story” with their opening act, Maggie Rogers.
Rogers shared a clip of the a capella cover on Instagram, writing, “From Vienna with love 💗💗💗 @coldplay @taylorswift.”
According to a video shared by a concertgoer on X, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin explained why they decided to sing the tune before the performance.
“We haven’t mentioned that Vienna was in the news all over the world for all the wrong reasons. But what reached us was the beauty and the togetherness, and kindness of all of Taylor Swift’s fans,” said Martin, 47. “So we felt — of course, Taylor is in America, she’s not here — but we’re here, so we have to do the best we can do. So, I don’t want to let you think that we don’t care about Swifities in our band.”
A day before the event, Live Nation GSA spoke out about the failed terror plot, ensuring Coldplay concertgoers, “The well-being of all attendees, artists, and staff is our top priority.”
The event company said the stadium was “coordinating with local authorities and partners in the lead-up to the concerts to ensure the safety of everyone on site.”
“Venue security will conduct thorough searches at all entry points to the stadium, so getting into the venue may take longer than expected,” their statement added.
Swift returned to the stage in London, days after three suspects were arrested in connection to the planned attack, for a five-night Wembley Stadium stint that ended on Tuesday, Aug. 20.