Coldplay kicks off Volvo Ocean Race & New Year Celebrations

November 20, 2011

Seven-time Grammy award-winning rock band Coldplay will usher the New Year into Abu Dhabi, kick-starting the emirate’s historic hosting of the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race.

Coldplay will perform live on December 31^st at a unique venue next to the ‘Volvo Ocean Race Destination Village’ on the Corniche Breakwater.

Having last played to 20,000 fans in Abu Dhabi in 2009, the British band is relishing a return to the UAE capital to play for their tens of thousands of fans from across the region and beyond.

Full details on the show will be announced shortly, including ticket prices, times, and race arena details. Tickets will be available soon at www.thinkflash.ae.

Travel packages will be available at www.volvooceanraceabudhabi.com.

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