Enhanced security plan for Coldplay’s Austria gigs

Enhanced security measures will be in place for Coldplay’s imminent Austrian residency at Austria’s Ernst Happel Stadium – the first concerts to take place at the venue since the cancellation of Taylor Swift’s three Eras shows.

Coldplay are bringing their Music of the Spheres Tour to Vienna this week for an unprecedented four-night run on 21-22 & 24-25 August. Support will come from Maggie Rogers and Oska.

Swift was due to perform at the 60,000-cap stadium from 8-10 August, only for the shows to be called off after a suspected terror plot was uncovered.

Der Standard reports the Coldplay dates will feature a large police presence, including officers in uniform and plain clothes, as well as special units and extensive video and aerial surveillance.

Large exclusion zones will be set up around the stadium before and during the band’s performances, with access and entry controls to be carried out around the site. Fans have been told to allow extra time for their journeys in the expectation of longer waiting times and increased bag checks. Security on public transport is also being stepped up.

Music of the Spheres’ sold-out 2024 European leg concludes next week in Ireland with four nights at Dublin’s Croke Park

A statement from Vienna Police reads: “To ensure that the events run smoothly and, above all, safely, comprehensive police security measures have been taken. The Vienna Police will be represented by several hundred officers around the stadium on the days of the concert – including uniformed officers, civilian officers and members of various special units.

“Traffic barriers and locks for approaching vehicles will be set up in the vicinity, which will be manned by police officers with special equipment. As with all such events, access controls will be carried out by the organiser’s security service.”

The concerts are being organised by Live Nation and Leutgeb Entertainment Group.

Music of the Spheres‘ sold-out 2024 European leg concludes next week in Ireland with four nights at Dublin’s Croke Park on 29-30 August & 1-2 September, before rolling on to Australia and New Zealand in October/November.

This month saw the outing crowned as the biggest rock tour of all time, having grossed $945.7 million and sold 8.8 million tickets since launching in March 2022, according to Billboard Boxscore. The quartet also recently broke records in Finland by playing to more than 178,000 people across four sold-out nights at Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium.

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