Coldplay perform new song about Luton at Big Weekend

Danny Fullbrook has reported on news for the BBC in the county of Bedfordshire.

Check it out: Coldplay honors Luton with their latest track, Orange.

Coldplay excited their supporters by performing a unique song called "Orange" which they dedicated to Luton Town Football Club while they were playing at Radio 1's Big Weekend.

Chris Martin led his group as they performed as the main act at the Stockwood Park festival located in Luton.

A group of football enthusiasts from the area had started a movement urging the musical ensemble to modify the words of their song Yellow to Orange. However, Martin responded by delivering a poetic tribute to the town.

The blog mentioned that The Hatters sported an orange uniform, while their opponents, Watford, opt for a yellow one.

After his show, Chris Martin gave a shoutout to Luton Town FC by dedicating a tune.

While performing, the lead singer advised the crowd to have faith in him as he began to play Yellow.

Following his popular song, he sang another tune before declaring the conclusion of the "formal performance".

He proceeded to tell the audience that just one month prior, he had received information that there were individuals in Luton who might express worry or unease if he were to perform the song "Yellow".

Amid thunderous applause, he unveiled a fresh tune that he claimed to have wrapped up in his lodging quarters the previous evening.

The tune began with the verse: "Being a supporter of football is quite challenging in the vicinity of Luton Town FC."

'My Life's Most Stunning Night'

Then, he proceeded to sing: "We didn't triumph in every game we played, we didn't come out on top in the competition."

"When faced with setbacks in Luton, one always finds the strength to rise again."

The blog section additionally acknowledged the competition between the teams of the football clubs of Watford and prompted harmony and solidarity among supporters of the sport.

Martina Skalecki and her partner attended a Coldplay concert in Luton.

The campaigner, Bex Jones from Luton, teamed up with BBC Three Counties radio host Justin Dealey to kickstart their mission. Dealey expressed his belief that there was an extraordinary outcome on the horizon when they began.

Martina Skalecki, a Luton native who attended a Coldplay concert with her significant other, expressed that it was the most stunning evening she had ever experienced.

She said that the final song he performed for Luton was amazing.

"I simply cannot stop thinking about how stunning it was. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous."

Bhajan expressed that the recently released melody was "incredible".

Bhajan, a supporter of Luton, confessed to being unaware of the movement to alter the lyrics of the song to yellow. However, he acknowledged that it was a sensible move in light of the intense rivalry with Watford.

He expressed his disbelief upon discovering that the latest track, 'Orange' was created specifically for them.

A different supporter donning an orange Luton top participated in singing along with his family. One of them was surprised that "Luton" was mentioned by Coldplay.

Further details about Coldplay's appearance at the Big Weekend festival In case you missed it, Coldplay took to the stage at BBC Radio 1's annual music festival, Big Weekend. The popular band performed some of their biggest hits for the massive audience, including "Fix You" and "Viva La Vida". Fans were ecstatic, singing along and dancing to every song. The band also debuted a new song, which left fans eagerly anticipating their upcoming album. Overall, Coldplay's performance was an unforgettable part of the weekend's lineup.